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SJC Justice and MPS Commissioner to speak at Boston NABCJ Conference 

1/22/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Court leaders will address conference on Valentine’s Day.

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Hampden Superior Court Probation hosts community celebration for local school children 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Hampden Superior Court Probation Hosts Celebration and Backpack Giveaway for Springfield middle school students

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First Deputy Commissioner joined Administrative Supervision Unit at breakfast for Worcester school children 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Service staff hosts breakfast for Worcester school children to thank them for sharing their artwork.

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Pretrial Services kicks off 2025 with MassHealth Enrollment Fair and Sneaker Give Away 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Pretrial Services Unit enroll individuals in MassHealth and provide new sneakers

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A Celebration and Awards event will be held to recognize participants of the 2024 Cultural Appreciation Week 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

An awards celebration for the Cultural Proficiency Champions, also referred to as Champions will be held at MTOC. Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Dalila Wendlandt will serve as guest speaker.

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Falmouth District Court Contributes "Giving Tree" Adorned with Mittens and Hats to Local Food Pantry 

12/12/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Service employees at Falmouth District and Falmouth Juvenile courts as well as the Falmouth Clerk's Office staff collected and delivered more than 50 sets of hats, mittens, and gloves for children.

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Bristol Juvenile Court Probation Officers Help Remove Weapons From the Community at "Guns for Groceries” Events Held in Fall River and New Bedford 

12/03/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

This year, the Bristol Juvenile Probation Department and the Fall River and New Bedford Police Departments collected 229 guns (firearms and BB guns), a significant amount of ammunition, and other weapons such as Samurai swords.

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BMC-Central Assistant Chief Ran Recent New York City Marathon as a Guide for Disabled Athlete; Celebrate 4 Years of Running Together 

12/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Stacy Deveau, an Assistant Chief PO at BMC- Central, assists disabled athletes in accomplishing their goals.

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Franklin County courts host graduation for the Changing Lives Through Literature Program at Greenfield Community College 

11/26/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Ten men and women graduate from Franklin County Changing Lives Through Literature Program

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Probation Commissioner is Honored with Tree Planting and Standing Plaque 

11/25/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill is recognized by his alma mater during a special ceremony attended by colleagues, family, and friends.

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Massachusetts Probation Service partners with Massasoit Community College to provide education and job training for justice-involved through the college’s Future of Work Institute 

11/22/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

MPS signs MOU with Massasoit Community College for the Future for Work Institute which will provide education and job placement for the justice-involved as well as training for Probation employees.

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MPS Leadership Volunteer at Rosie's Place Ahead of Thanksgiving 

11/21/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Commissioner Ifill and his team helped prepare and serve food to more than 400 shelter guests.

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Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill is key panelist at Boston College School of Law symposium 

11/21/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Commissioner Pamerson Ifill discusses Probation resources and successes as panelist at Boston College Law School Reentry Symposium

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Barnstable County/Town of Plymouth Juvenile Probation Host CRA Information Session 

11/15/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Juvenile Probation host a CRA informative Session with School Departments, Police Officers, Plymouth DCF Social Workers and Supervisors.

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MPS’ Pretrial Services Division hosts statewide MassHealth & Health Connector enrollment events 

11/05/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Historically, uninsured rates among formerly incarcerated individuals are relatively high, according to national studies.