An Act establishing a domestic violence and sexual assault probation unit

This bill creates a specialized probation unit within Massachusetts courts to handle cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault. The unit will consist of dedicated probation officers who exclusively manage these cases and a victim advocate from a non-profit organization to support complainants. Key provisions include mandatory specialized training for officers, requirements to surrender offenders who fail to complete batterer's treatment programs, and the establishment of a specific condition for probation related to abuse violations.