S1112, An Act relative to the establishment of independent forensic laboratories and the oversight and accreditation of such laboratories.

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Public Safety. TO:          Committee on Public Safety  FROM:     Senator William N. Brownsberger  RE:           S1112, An Act relative to the establishment of      independent forensic sciences laboratories and the oversight and accreditation of such laboratories.  DATE:       February 11, 2014  I am writing in support of S1112, …

Juvenile Justice Reform

Kids are kids — emerging research confirms that capacity for self-control doesn’t fully develop until well after the age of 18.  That insight, taken to heart, has far-reaching implications for the way we respond to youthful misbehavior. The MacArthur Foundation has funded much of the recent research. The Foundation was troubled by the trend in …

Information for Victims/Survivors

The Boston Public Health Commission transmitted the following documents to help people experiencing aftermath of the bombing. Resource Guide Consumers Dec 2013 Coping During Disaster Anniversaries Dealing with children’s fears 4-27-13 docx Self-Care Tips for Adults (1) (2) Representative Jay Livingstone provided the following contact at the U.S. Attorney’s office who may be helpful. Kathleen …

Advice from Attorney General regarding Target’s credit card security breach

Senator Brownsberger’s office received the following press release from the Attorney General’s office, offering advice for consumers who may have been affected by the Target credit card security breach. ______________________________________________________________ IN WAKE OF TARGET DATA BREACH, AG COAKLEY OFFERS ADVICE TO CONSUMERS, LAUNCHES REVIEW OF CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO BREACH BOSTON – Following reports of …

Advice from Attorney General regarding Target’s credit card account breach

Senator Brownsberger’s office received the following press release from the Attorney General’s office providing advice for consumers who may have been affected by the Target credit card security breach. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      MEDIA CONTACT: December 19, 2013                                                                            Jillian Fennimore (617) 727-2543 IN WAKE OF TARGET DATA BREACH, AG COAKLEY OFFERS ADVICE TO CONSUMERS, LAUNCHES REVIEW …