Jay Blitzman

First Justice, Massachusetts Juvenile Court

Stories by Jay Blitzman

We need truth and reconciliation

It’s time to act on school-to-prison pipeline

opinion

Legislature must seize the opportunity for ‘expungement’ reform

Police reform bill can improve 2018 change on clearing juvenile records

opinion

July 2019

It’s time to raise the age

Good for youth, costs less, and better protects public safety

opinion

Police aren’t needed in schools

Use of officers undermines educational mission

opinion

4-17-20

Where you live matters

Zip codes are key factor in assessing risk

opinion

All kids deserve a second chance

Juvenile record 'expungement' is key

opinion