Juvenile Law Training Series – 2026

Practical, real-world training for law enforcement on Massachusetts juvenile law, CRA petitions, charging, and working with probation & state agencies.

Juvenile Justice: From A to Z

What you really need to know

From the definition of a juvenile through charging, CRA petitions, working with probation & state agencies, current trends, and more.

Course Intro: You will become familiar with the definition (by MA law) of a juvenile — including age requirements and the court’s various age jurisdictions for delinquency, youthful offender, Child Requiring Assistance (CRA), and Care & Protection (C&P) cases.

Topics Covered:

• Charging Juveniles — The Juvenile Court criminal complaint process.
• Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) — Types of CRA petitions (Stubborn, Runaway, CSEC, Truancy, Habitual School Offender), who can file, age jurisdictions, and the CRA court process (formerly CHINS).
• Working with Probation & Other State Agencies — Best local resources, current trends in juvenile court and on the street, age trends, crime trends, and gang trends.
• …and more.

Instructor: Kelly Flaven

• December 11, 2026  @  Mansfield Police Department

• December 16, 2026  @  Grafton Police Department

9:00 am – 3:00 pm  |  $199.00 USD