The Massachusetts Guardianship Policy Institute is a collaborative organization comprised of non-profit organizations and private stakeholders dedicated to advocating for policy change and social justice for adults with decisional support needs in Massachusetts. Through research, education, and advocacy, they aim to enhance understanding of decisional incapacity and develop effective responses to address it.
The institute conducts research to assess the extent of the need for guardianship and alternative decision-making support services in Massachusetts, while also promoting education to disseminate research findings and stimulate public discourse on policy solutions. Additionally, they engage in advocacy efforts by collaborating with community leaders, policymakers, scholars, and advocates to encourage the development of better policies to address unmet protective needs in the state.
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