Coria Holland, Massachusetts Probation Service Communications Director/Spokesperson, speaks with Gardner District Court Chief Probation Officer Diane Massouh about the new Gardner District Court Veteran's Court.
Mr. DePina, a former Brockton Community Justice Support Center client, said he cuts hair at the homeless shelters because he understands "the power addiction holds on people," especially after experiencing it himself.
"Through this initiative, behavioral health and standard health care plans have been provided to justice-involved individuals who previously did not have healthcare coverage."
The first bill, House Bill 1684, will streamline reforms achieved through the 2018 Criminal Justice Act. The second bill, House Bill 144, concerns the arrest - without a warrant - of individuals on probation and in temporary custody.
Ms. Cathcart and Ms. Swift were among a group of licensed cosmetologists and barbers who volunteered their talents and time at a Back-to-School event held at Carney Academy School in New Bedford.
Exemplifying this month's national theme, "Stronger Together," MPS is comprised of units and departments that work cohesively to address the needs of probationers and the justice-involved.