New Bedford District Court Probation staff conducted a "Back to School" backpack effort in which they assembled nearly 30 backpacks filled with "essential" school supplies for participants of the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club.
Bristol Superior Court Probation staff participated in the Fall River Public School's "Read Across America" Program during which they read books to students in kindergarten, first, and second grades at the John J. Doran Elementary School.
Across the state, MPS employees are actively planning and hosting a wide range of events designed to develop meaningful connections with clients and their families and engage with the larger community.
Dr. Carmen Gomez, a key organizer of the Massachusetts Trial Court's Cultural Appreciation Week and the Cultural Proficiency Champions, announced this year's theme, which is "Diverse Threads, One Tapestry – The Strength of Connections."
More than a dozen Massachusetts Probation Service (MPS) and Massachusetts Trial Court employees along with a Plymouth County Assistant District Attorney volunteered or donned uniforms to play in the 11th Annual Boston Strong Invitational.
Dorchester resident Johnny Cortez graduated from Dorchester Recovery Court on July 18th during a ceremony attended by the Recovery Court Team, Recovery Court participants, and Mr. Cortez’s family.
The Invitational brings Probation, first responders, law enforcement, youth, and local communities together to commemorate the lives lost during the tragedy.