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Brockton District Court Probation Officer is recognized by Cape Verdean Association and lawmakers

4/13/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Alice Barros, Brockton District Court Probation Officer, is recognized by local organization for her contributions to the community.

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Hampden Superior Probation presents at Chicopee Comprehensive High Career Day

4/13/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation staff share what it is like to work in the profession with local high school students.

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Spring Recognition Ceremonies kick off during "Second Chance Month" at Community Justice Support Centers

4/13/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

April is Second Chance Month, a nationally recognized celebration of fresh starts.

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The LGBTQIA+ Instructor Training Team educate more than 2,000 colleagues

4/06/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

LGBTQIA+ Instructor Training Team celebrates historic accomplishment and prepares for June 12th MPS Pride Day

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Worcester Juvenile Probation Officer returns to former school for Career Day

4/06/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Worcester Juvenile Probation Officer Andrew Carelli shares information and demonstrates probation equipment at his former school.

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MPS Employee graduates from APPA Leadership Institute

4/06/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Shawnta Reid, Pretrial Services Operations Coordinator, celebrates her recent graduation.

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Worcester Community Justice Support Center will kick off Spring series of Recognition Ceremonies during “Second Chance Month”

4/03/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Second Chance Month, informs and highlights the many opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for people returning from incarceration.

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Meet Denyse Bardouille, a 2026 Women’s History Month honoree

2/27/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Massachusetts Trial Court and Massasoit Community College as we recognize 10 trailblazing women, including Denyse Bardouille.

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Countdown to the 6th Annual Trial Court Women’s History Month Celebration & Conference featuring Attorney General Andrea Campbell

2/27/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

This annual celebration of women is less than two weeks away.

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Meet Valerie Taylor, a 2026 Women’s History Month honoree

2/26/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Massachusetts Trial Court and Massasoit Community College as we recognize 10 trailblazing women, including Middlesex Probate & Family First Assistant Chief Probation Officer Valerie Taylor.

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Barnstable Probate & Family Probation Staff create care packages for children in hospital emergency room

2/10/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation employees provide children who spend the night in Cape Emergency Room with activities to help keep them comfortable and entertained.

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Essex Juvenile and Lynn District Courts host food and clothing drive for city charities

2/10/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation Officers give back to the Lynn community during challenging times.

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2025 Cultural Appreciation Week (CAW) logo will now be the official image for annual celebration

1/22/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Champions choose official image.

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Berkshire Probation Departments donate books to local school and host "Community Helper Reading" event

1/13/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

Lenox children listened intently as Berkshire Probation staff read to them and answered questions about the courts during Q & A.

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Champions and volunteers are recognized for successful Cultural Appreciation Week 2025 Celebration

1/13/2026 Massachusetts Probation Service

CAW celebration highlights efforts of Cultural Proficiency Champion.