# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 6A: Correction of socially harmful tendencies

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 6A
- **Heading:** Correction of socially harmful tendencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 6A

## Text

Section 6A. As a means of correcting the socially harmful tendencies of a person committed to it, the department of youth services may— (a) Require participation by him in vocational, physical, educational, and correctional training and activities. (b) Require such modes of life and conduct as seem best adapted to fit him for return to full liberty without danger to the public. (c) Provide such medical or psychiatric treatment as is necessary.

Section 6A. As a means of correcting the socially harmful tendencies of a person committed to it, the department of youth services may—

(a) Require participation by him in vocational, physical, educational, and correctional training and activities.

(b) Require such modes of life and conduct as seem best adapted to fit him for return to full liberty without danger to the public.

(c) Provide such medical or psychiatric treatment as is necessary.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 1 Corporate status of department of youth services; holding and investing trust funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 2 Management, government and care of industrial schools; employment of expert personnel by director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 3 Appointment of superintendents, chaplains and physicians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 4 Rules and regulations; by-laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 5 Examination and study of children committed; re-examinations; records; discharge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 6 Liberty under supervision; confinement; reconfinement; revocation or modification of order; discharge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 6A Correction of socially harmful tendencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S6A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 7 Powers and duties of superintendent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 8 Bond and accounts of superintendents; accounting to commissioner of youth services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 9 Rogers fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 10 Use of public or private facilities, institutions and agencies; control; acceptance and control of delinquent children; inspection; effect of placement of person in or release from institution or control by department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 10B Involuntary room confinement prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S10B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 11 Places for detention and diagnosis; treatment and training facilities; facilities to aid persons given conditional releases; forest or farm school camps](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 12 Release under supervision; placement into families or homes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C120_S12.md)

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