October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Massachusetts Probation Service’s Victim Services Unit (VSU) is available to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence and violence navigate the court system.
Author Jennifer DeLeon shared stories about her life as a child of immigrants and a student in a school where she felt like she didn’t fit in, similar to the character in her book.
This ceremony is one of hundreds of events taking place across the state as part of the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Seventh Annual Cultural Appreciation Week, October 16-20.
The Hampden County Cultural Appreciation Week will feature a posthumous tribute to the first keynote speaker at the celebration when it was introduced seven years ago.
The Massachusetts Trial Court's 7th Annual Cultural Appreciation Week celebration will feature more than 100 events across the state. The following are some highlights of those events that are open to the public.
Acting Probation Commissioner Dianne Fasano joined Lawrence District Court Probation Officer Juan Rodriguez and Shanik Aponte on visits to the homes of eight probationers recently.
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.
