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Blitzman Honored by Citizens for Juvenile Justice
The Honorable Jay Blitzman, a longtime lecturer at Northeastern Law and revered former co-op employer when he served as first justice of the Massachusetts Middlesex County Juvenile Court, was honored in December by Citizens for Juvenile Justice, which he co-founded in 1994. At the organization’s Leadership Celebration, which recognizes individuals and organizations that are making extraordinary contributions to juvenile justice in Massachusetts, Blitzman was lauded for his tireless efforts to achieve justice and equity for young people across Massachusetts.
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