Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS)
(Middlesex County)
Dr. Leah Kelly, Executive Director
Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
(Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire Counties)
Dr. Paul Rotkiewicz, Court Clinic Director
Community Healthlink (CHL)
(Worcester County)
Ms. Julie Ann Lamacchia, LICSW, Court Clinic Director
Justice Resource Institute (JRI)
(Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties)
Ms. Rebecca Harrington, LICSW, Court Clinic Director
(Essex County)
Ms. Kris Latour Kennedy, LICSW, Court Clinic Director
William James College (WJC)
(Norfolk and Suffolk Counties)
Dr. Pooja Khialani, Court Clinic Director
Co-Chairs of MAJCC: Rebecca Pries, LMHC and Dr. Pooja Khialani
Co-Chair Emeritus: Dr. Gary Dube
Top Row L-R: Rebecca Pries, LMHC, Dr. Michelle Lockwood, Dr. Pooja Kialani, Rebecca Harrington, LICSW Middle Row L-R: Julie Ann Lamacchia, LICSW, Dr. Dan Sanford, Dr. Leah Kelly, Dr. Paul Rotkiewicz Bottom Row L-R: Dr. Danielle Audet Khanna and Kris Latour Kennedy, LICSW
In Memoriam
We salute these luminaries in the Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare world.
Chief Justice Martha Grace
Judge Martha P. Grace passed away in August, 2025 at age 85, leaving behind a strong legacy of advocacy for court-involved children and families. Following eight years as a Juvenile Court judge, Judge Grace served as Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court for 11 years, 1998 to 2009. These were pivotal years in the new statewide Juvenile Court as it had just been established in 1993 and was still being implemented throughout the Commonwealth. The Juvenile Court knew Chief Justice Grace as a deeply committed judge and staunch advocate for court-involved children and families. She recognized the unique role and importance of the Juvenile Court Clinics and helped sustain them when she supported their advocacy through the Massachusetts Alliance of Juvenile Court Clinics.
Judge Leslie Harris
Judge Leslie E. Harris passed away in October, 2025, at age 77, having served 20 years on the Juvenile Court bench for the Commonwealth of MA. He was described by Roderick Ireland, former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, as, “a real giant….. in the world of juvenile justice, giving of himself over and over again.” Prior to serving on the bench, Judge Harris was an educator, a probation officer, and a practicing attorney. A tireless advocate, he brought his own life experience and a deep commitment for the lives of children and young people to his judicial practice.
Commissioner Peter J. Forbes
Commissioner Peter J. Forbes passed away in April, 2025, at age 66 after a 39-year career of serving court-involved young people in the Commonwealth. Commissioner Forbes rose through the ranks at the Department of Youth Services, starting as a case worker and ending as Commissioner where he prioritized education and employment and training opportunities. Commissioner Forbes stressed accountability in young people and in the agencies that serve them, emphasizing fairness and the importance of using a positive youth development model.
Dr. William “Bill” Hudgins
Dr. Bill Hudgins passed away suddenly in August, 2024, at age 81. As a forensic psychologist, Bill served in the adult and juvenile court clinics through the Forensic Division of the Department of Mental Health and consulted to the Department of Youth Services. He also provided psychological care through community health centers, hospitals, and private practice with a focus on children and adolescents.
Remembering Our Colleague, Dr. Gary Dube
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear colleague. Gary dedicated more than 40 years to providing adult and juvenile court clinic services. He served as the Co-Chair of MAJCC since its founding in 2005. His endless contributions and dedication to MAJCC enhanced the Juvenile Court Clinics statewide. His fearless advocacy, extraordinary leadership, and enduring commitment to serving vulnerable children and families is inspiring. We are profoundly honored to have worked with and learned from Gary.
Massachusetts Alliance of Juvenile Court Clinics (MAJCC) 