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Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Monday that the Massachusetts State Police and Department of Children and Families will employ stricter policies regarding human trafficking in honor of April's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announces policies targeting human trafficking

Alyssa Meyers April 7, 2016

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced new policies Tuesday to reduce human trafficking in the commonwealth, according to a Tuesday press release. "Our...

On Monday, the Baker-Polito Administration, along with union officials, announced they were successful in their efforts to keep Boston-area children safer through reforms within the Department of Children and Families. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito announce progress of Department of Children and Famillies

Lavanya Prabhakar March 31, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced on Monday progress in reforms to the Department of Children and Families, according to a Monday press release. Baker explained...

Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the Department of Children and Families will no longer divide high-risk and low-risk child welfare cases. PHOTO BY ELAINE ANDERSON/DFP FILE PHOTO

Governor Baker supports reforms for Department of Children and Families

Lauren Fogelstrom November 20, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke out Tuesday in support of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families’ first major policy change in 30 years, regarding child neglect and abuse. The...

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