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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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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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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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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.

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MPS announces the winners of the Wear Pink Friday’s campaign in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

11/04/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

MPS selects “Best Dressed Courts” for its Wear Pink Fridays Competition.

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Springfield and Worcester Superior Court Probation Officers Make Unannounced Visits to Homes of Sex Offenders Halloween Night 

11/04/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Hampden Superior and Worcester Superior Court Probation Officers participate in annual Halloween public safety and community engagement initiatives.

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MTOC supports Breast Cancer Awareness by posing in pink 

11/04/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

MTOC employees pose in pink

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East Boston District Court celebrates employee’s 50-year anniversary 

10/31/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

East Boston Probation employee celebrates half century of service.

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Wareham Recovery Court celebrates the graduation of Lindsey Achilla on Tuesday 

10/31/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Wareham Recovery Court hosts graduation

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Somerville District Court Probation Department facilitates PUMA sneaker donation to Mystic Learning Center 

10/30/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Somerville District Court Probation participated in a Community Unity Basketball Game with the Somerville Police Department and the children from the Mystic Learning Center of Somerville this past June.