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Advocate Calls for Stronger Child Abuse Policies in Pittsfield

2/6/2025

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Jetta Bernier, executive director of Enough Abuse, passionately urged Pittsfield officials to implement robust policies against child sexual abuse, citing 125 cases in Massachusetts. She proposed essential training and screening measures, sparking interest in collaboration. Bernier also called for vital legislative reforms to strengthen consent laws for educators, highlighting the urgent need for change.

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Jetta Bernier, executive director of Enough Abuse, passionately urged Pittsfield officials to implement robust policies against child sexual abuse, citing 125 cases in Massachusetts. She proposed essential training and screening measures, sparking interest in collaboration. Bernier also called for vital legislative reforms to strengthen consent laws for educators, highlighting the urgent need for change.