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Recent Library Content

Bazelon web site on Olmstead v. L.C. and subsequent cases
02/08/2010 Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

This web site tracks litigation which followed the U.S. Supreme Court's 1999 decision in Olmstead v. Read More

Independent State Auditor's Report on DMH's Monitoring and Oversight of Client Funds
02/10/2009 Auditor of the Commonwealth A. Joseph DeNucci

This is a report on oversight and monitoring controls over client funds at certain DMH programs and facilities. Read More

Memorandum of Understanding between DYS and DCF: PreTrial Detention
01/01/2009 DYS & DCF

Agreement between Mass. DYS and DCF to limit unnecessary pre-trial detention in DYS secure detention facilities. Read More

Haitian Community Based Organizations in Massachusetts
01/08/2010 MLRI

A list of community based organization serving Haitians living in Massachusetts. Read More