News  Judicial Outreach Month Sets Record with Nearly 200 School and Community Visits

Throughout March, more than 100 judges participated in visits to schools and community organizations statewide, engaging directly with students and community members about the work of the courts. These conversations deepen public understanding of the judicial system, build trust, and underscore the importance of fair and impartial justice.

“These visits by judges are central to strengthening community understanding of, and confidence in the judicial system, especially at a time when building trust is more important than ever,” said Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger.

Judicial Outreach Month is the court’s flagship outreach initiative focused on strengthening public trust and understanding of the courts. Since 2017, state judges have participated in outreach activities in March as part of the American Bar Association’s National Judicial Outreach Week. In 2019, the Trial Court expanded the program to a full month to encourage wider participation.

Judges from the Boston Municipal Court, District Court, Juvenile Court, Land Court, Housing Court, Probate and Family Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts visited elementary, middle and high schools, colleges, community and cultural organizations, senior centers, and public libraries statewide to educate on the judicial branch, American legal system, and daily work of judges.

This year’s record participation reflects the judiciary’s ongoing commitment to civic education and community engagement across the Commonwealth.

Interested in inviting a judge to speak to your community group or classroom? Judicial outreach programs are offered year-round. Request through the Judicial Speakers Bureau today.