Building Partnerships for Protection of Persons with Disabilities Initiative

The Building Partnerships for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Initiative (BPI), formed in 1999, is a statewide Massachusetts initiative that, using a multidisciplinary approach, links law enforcement, adult protection and human services, self-advocates and others to address abuse, neglect and crimes committed against persons with a disability. BPI was created in response to the fact that crimes committed against persons with a disability were not being recognized or reported to the appropriate authorities. Having started as a federally funded grant program, BPI is currently funded through an interstate agreement, from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to the Office of Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni.

 

Goals of the Building Partnerships Initiative:

  • • To provide protection, treatment and continuity of care for persons with a disability who are a victim of crime

  • • To ensure that crimes committed against persons with a disability are promptly reported, investigated by trained law enforcement personnel and prosecuted by experienced assistant district attorneys

  • • To increase communication and cooperation between law enforcement and agencies providing services to persons with a disability

  • • To increase awareness of crimes committed against persons with a disability

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