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Mother of Jaclyn Marie Coleman issued complaint to DCF before David Almond’s death in Fall River
The mother of Jaclyn Marie Coleman feels that David Almond would be alive today if DCF would have taken her…
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Baker-Polito Administration, union announce changes in wake of death of Fall River’s David Almond
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration and SEIU Local 509 today announced a targeted set of initiatives to address issues facing…
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Crime
Lawmakers holding oversight hearing this week in wake of David Almond report
By Colin A. Young/SHNS Following the release of Child Advocate Maria Mossaides’ report detailing the systemic failures that led up…
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Crime
Fall River couple enter not guilty plea on murder charges Monday in death of autistic boy
A Fall River couple was arraigned on murder and other charges in Superior Court Monday in connection with the October,…
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Community
DCF issues statement in response to report on death of Fall River teen
In the wake of a Massachusetts report issued concerning the death of a Fall River boy and the involvement of…
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Lawmakers call oversight hearing in wake of David Almond report
By Colin A. Young/SHNS Following the release of Child Advocate Maria Mossaides’ report detailing the systemic failures that led up…
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Causes
Office of the Child Advocate issues tribute and background on David Almond
As Autism Awareness Month begins tomorrow, and the Office of the Child Advocate releases a report on David Almond’s death,…
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Crime
OCA report rules Fall River schools, DCF, could have done more to prevent autistic boy’s death
Boston, Mass. — The Office of the Child Advocate released findings and recommendations Wednesday following a multi-system investigation into the…
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Community
Massachusetts audit reveals lapses in child abuse, neglect investigations, background checks at group homes
Boston, MA – An audit released today of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), by State Auditor Suzanne…
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Crime
Mother accused of driving car into reservoir with children inside posts bail
A woman who is accused of driving her vehicle into water with her three children inside is out on bail.…
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