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Moroccan criminal justice leaders visit the Massachusetts Probation Service to observe alternatives to incarceration and supervision practices  

9/24/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Moroccan criminal justice group are introduced to local leaders.

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Probation’s statewide Fall Open House series kick off 

9/17/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

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Court employees and members of the legal and recovery communities celebrate September National Recovery Month 

9/16/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Trial Court employees and members of the legal and recovery communities filled every seat in Lowell District Courtroom 15 on the 7th Floor on Friday, September 12th, as attendees of the Lowell Justice Center Recovery Month Celebration.

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Autumn Probation Officer Academy began this week 

9/11/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

A new group of Probation Officers are being trained and prepared for their duties in the courts and community.

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Suffolk Juvenile Assistant Chief Probation Officer and court are recognized for their efforts to end human trafficking of minors 

9/10/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Suffolk Juvenile ACPO and Support to End Exploitation Now (SEEN) make a difference in the lives of minors who are victims of human trafficking

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MPS presents at APPA Conference 2025 and staff are featured in WABC-New York social media 

9/09/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

MPS represents at APPA Conference

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MPS bids farewell to Expungement/Sealing Unit interns 

9/09/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

As summer transitions into fall, Massachusetts Probation Service interns return to their respective colleges and universities.

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MPS successfully transitions 3,600 clients statewide to new GPS equipment 

9/03/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Early data shows improved compliance

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Probation Officers engage with community at 52nd Annual Boston Caribbean Carnival, make cameo appearances in viral video  

9/02/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Suffolk County Probation Officers have attended the Boston Caribbean Carnival for more than two decades where they interact with members of the community and assist Boston Police with crowd control.

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Wayne Chase Retires After More Than a Half Century of Service to Clients, Fathers, the Courts, and Community 

8/29/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Orleans District Court Chief Probation Officer R. Wayne Chase reflects on his half century of service.

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NBC10 interview with MPS Commissioner Pamerson Ifill 

8/06/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill sat down with NBC 10 Reporter Malcolm Johnson on Tuesday, National Night Out, to discuss the impactful work of Probation.

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Brockton Community Justice Support Center (CJSC) employee is appointed to US Sentencing Commission Board 

8/04/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

JC Jones Anderson will serve on national board in pivotal role.

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MPS’ Pretrial Services Unit provides cellphones and access to justice 

8/04/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

MPS’ Pretrial Services Unit is helping clients stay connected to resources.

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MPS’ Pretrial Services Unit volunteer at Cradles to Crayons 

7/28/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Pretrial Services Unit volunteer in community

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MPS Community Service crew helps beautify Waltham’s Gore Place Museum with blooms 

7/22/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Massachusetts Trial Court Community Service Program teaches lessons in horticulture while enhancing space.