News  Essex Juvenile Court Probation staff join in National Night Out celebration

In the group photo, left to right: PO Kelly Conlin, PO Nadine Luongo, Mayor of Lawrence Brian De Pena, and PO Lilliam Rivera

Essex Juvenile Court Probation staff engaged with the community, Mayor of Lawrence Brian De Pena, first responders, and police at the City of Lawrence’s National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 6th, at the site of the Lawrence/Methuen Community Coalition where the event was held.

Representing Essex Juvenile Probation, were Probation Officers Lilliam Rivera, Kelly Colin, and Nadine Luongo. Ms. Rivera, who is bilingual, shared information about probation and its role in the community.

“I was able to describe Probation’s role in the community to reduce recidivism in youth. We talked to the community about Juvenile Court and its programs. The families were able to meet Kelly, Nadine and I whose caseload is primarily in the Lawrence community. We spoke to the families about the CRA process in particular as most parents wanted more information. We also informed them of the community resource services for families,” said Ms. Rivera.

The event provided the opportunity for Essex Juvenile Probation “to network with other community agencies. We were invited to their future activities and meetings. We are definitely planning to continue participating in this annual event and being involved in other community events,” according to Ms. Rivera.

Community engagement is a top priority of Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill and his Executive Leadership Team.