Section 8. No discriminatory or retaliatory action shall be taken against any person who communicates with or provides information to the office. Any person who knowingly or willfully discriminates or retaliates against such a person shall be liable to such person for treble damages, costs and attorney's fees.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 18c - Office of the Child Advocate
Section 2 - Office of the Child Advocate; Duties
Section 3 - Child Advocate; Appointment; Vacancies; Removal
Section 4 - Child Advocate Advisory Board; Duties and Salary of Child Advocate
Section 6 - Access to Facilities and Records; Release of Information
Section 7 - Witnesses; Documents; Subpoenas
Section 8 - Discrimination or Retaliation; Penalties
Section 9 - Procedures for Performance of Duties; Rules and Regulations
Section 11 - Examination of Systemwide Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect