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Norfolk Juvenile Probation Officer II Paul Nwokeji is recognized by the Randolph Police at National Night Out event 

8/03/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Award of Appreciation reflects Nwokeji's commitment to the community and the children and families he serves at Norfolk Juvenile Court.

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In the Courts and Community: Suffolk Superior Probation Officer Maurice Greaves Teaches Fathers How to Nurture Their Children 

7/27/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Greaves' work with the Nurturing Fathers Program helps fathers on probation become more attentive and present with their children.

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A Day In the Life of a Suffolk Superior Court Probation Officer: Ellen Winfrey 

7/25/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Learn about how Ms. Winfrey serves probationers in the communities of Charlestown, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop.

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MPS’s Pretrial Unit Helps Provide Access to Justice and Healthcare  

7/24/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Pretrial staff play an integral role in providing access to justice through the eReminder System and enrollment in health insurance.

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In the Courts and Community: Lynn District Court Probation Officer Kelley Montgomery has helped probationers find their way 

7/24/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Known for her compassion and empathy, Ms. Montgomery has served on the Recovery Court for more than two decades

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Massachusetts Probation Service celebrates transformative role and rich history as agency of second chances during National Pretrial and Probation Supervision Month 2023 

7/19/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

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.

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Massachusetts Probation Service Celebrates Pretrial and Probation Supervision Week and Reflects on John Augustus, the "Father of Probation" 

7/19/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Read more to learn some little known facts and firsts for MPS

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Pittsfield Community Justice Support Center Recognizes Clients and Their Efforts to Change Their Lives  

7/11/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Community Justice Support Centers help people in the criminal legal system by delivering cognitive behavioral treatment for Substance Use Disorder

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Victim Services Statewide Manager Corinn Crowninshield is featured on El Mundo’s El Hora de Café 

6/29/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Corinn Crowninshield, Victim Services’ Statewide Manager, was a featured guest on El Mundo’s daily morning online show, El Hora de Café, recently.

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Quincy District Changing Lives Through Literature Program hosts recent graduation 

6/22/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Quincy District Court’s Changing Lives Through Literature (CLTL) Program celebrated the recent graduation of nine participants in the 12-week program on June 15th.

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Barnstable County Fatherhood Program celebrates 25 years of reconnecting fathers with their children 

6/02/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

These programs have helped more than 3,000 fathers learn important parenting skills and improve or re-establish their relationships with their children.

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The Women’s Recovery Court Session: "Empowering Women In Recovery," was a celebration of women in recovery featuring an award presentation by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell 

6/01/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The 2023 Women’s Recovery Court Session, “Empowering Women in Recovery: A Day of Celebration,” at Malden District Court on Friday was a celebration of women and their journey to sobriety.

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"Townie” author Andre Dubus III Visits Participants of Essex Superior Court’s Changing Lives Through Literature Program 

5/02/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The author visited with probationers and justice-involved individuals who have been reading his book.

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Victim Services Unit and Office of Language Access Offer Victims and Survivors On-Demand Virtual Interpretation Services 

5/01/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Massachusetts Probation Service's (MPS) Victim Services Unit (VSU) is expanding its outreach to limited English speakers thanks to a collaboration with the Trial Court's Office of Language Access (OLA).

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Middleborough Historic Site Receives Spring Spruce-Up as Part of Probation's Statewide Earth Day Clean-up 

4/24/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The cemetery is one of 12 sites in 10 counties that were spruced up by probationers or Justice-involved individuals in the program's first Earth Day clean-up and beautification efforts since the Pandemic.