Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 127, § 48B

(a) The commissioner or a superintendent of a house of correction may establish young adult correctional units or designate individual corrections officers to exclusively supervise young adults, who are ages 18 to 24, inclusive, and have been placed in the care of the department or house of correction so that these individuals may benefit from age appropriate guidance, targeted interventions, age appropriate programming and a greater degree of individual attention.

(b) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall be selected based on their demonstrated experience and commitment to working with young adults and shall perform their services under the direction of the commissioner or superintendent.

(c) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall receive specialized training as necessary on working with young adults, which may include: supervising and counseling young adults; psycho-social and behavioral development of young adults; cultural competency; rehabilitation of young adults; educational programs; and relevant community-based services and programs.