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.
North Adams District Court Probation and representatives from other probation divisions collaborated recently to host a summer BBQ to recognize the work of Berkshire Food Project (BFP) staff and volunteers.
Tairih King, a nine-year-old diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, was sworn in as "Co-Commissioner for the Day" for the Massachusetts Probation Service before his family and Probation employees in the Office of Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill.
Essex Juvenile Probation Officer (PO) Kelly Conlin and Middlesex Juvenile Assistant Chief Probation Officer Carlos Ruiz were honored at Debbie’s Treasure Chest’s Second Gala, “A Celebration of Community Treasures,” held at Salvatore’s in Lawrence.
The job fair, hosted by Probation's Pretrial Services Division, offered employment opportunities, support services, and a chance to connect with probation officers.
The supervisors were honored with the "Patriotic Employer" award in recognition of their steadfast support during the probation officer's upcoming deployment to Europe.
Participants hand-tied 30 fleece blankets which they donated to the Greenfield office of the Department of Children and Families and the Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin (CAC).
Cambridge District Court Probation staff set-up a community resource table and provided information on programs, resources, jobs, and healthcare at the "Hoops & Health: Making Men's Health a Priority," held at Hoyt Field in Cambridge on June 15th.
Probation Officer John Morahan was known as a “kind, thoughtful, and generous man,” during his 25-year career with the Massachusetts Probation Service.