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Probation and Court leaders shared their heartfelt and compelling life stories as plenary speakers at the Boston N.A.B.C.J Conference held on Valentine’s Day 

2/20/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

More than 300 Probation, Criminal Justice professionals, and representatives from state, city, and national organizations who work with diverse populations attended the Boston Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (N.A.B.C.J) C

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The Massachusetts Probation Service's first Probation Officer Academy class is celebrated during graduation 

2/07/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

New PO’s receive their badges.

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Probation’s Victim Services Employee is Named “Advocate of the Year” & VSU Coordinators are Recognized for 10 years of Service 

2/05/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Statewide Manager of Victim Services and three of her staff will be honored for their work with victims and survivors.

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Cultural Appreciation Week Celebration and Awards Ceremony Acknowledges Work of Champions and Community Participants 

2/04/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Champions and representatives are celebrated for their efforts.

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Massachusetts Trial Court Community Service Program is Recognized by Lynn City Council During Meeting 

1/31/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson and Lynn City Council members recognize the Massachusetts Trial Court Community Service Program for its beautification efforts in the city’s parks.

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Plymouth County Juvenile Probation Officer is “January Employee of the Month" 

1/30/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Each month, the Juvenile Court Probation Division will recognize an employee.

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The First Probation Officer Academy Launches This Week 

1/29/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

The 27 new probation officers represent 21 courts in eight of the 12 counties across the state.

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SJC Justice and MPS Commissioner to speak at Boston NABCJ Conference 

1/22/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Court leaders will address conference on Valentine’s Day.

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Hampden Superior Court Probation hosts community celebration for local school children 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Hampden Superior Court Probation Hosts Celebration and Backpack Giveaway for Springfield middle school students

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First Deputy Commissioner joined Administrative Supervision Unit at breakfast for Worcester school children 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Service staff hosts breakfast for Worcester school children to thank them for sharing their artwork.

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Pretrial Services kicks off 2025 with MassHealth Enrollment Fair and Sneaker Give Away 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Pretrial Services Unit enroll individuals in MassHealth and provide new sneakers

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A Celebration and Awards event will be held to recognize participants of the 2024 Cultural Appreciation Week 

1/21/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

An awards celebration for the Cultural Proficiency Champions, also referred to as Champions will be held at MTOC. Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Dalila Wendlandt will serve as guest speaker.

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Falmouth District Court Contributes "Giving Tree" Adorned with Mittens and Hats to Local Food Pantry 

12/12/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Service employees at Falmouth District and Falmouth Juvenile courts as well as the Falmouth Clerk's Office staff collected and delivered more than 50 sets of hats, mittens, and gloves for children.

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Bristol Juvenile Court Probation Officers Help Remove Weapons From the Community at "Guns for Groceries” Events Held in Fall River and New Bedford 

12/03/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

This year, the Bristol Juvenile Probation Department and the Fall River and New Bedford Police Departments collected 229 guns (firearms and BB guns), a significant amount of ammunition, and other weapons such as Samurai swords.

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BMC-Central Assistant Chief Ran Recent New York City Marathon as a Guide for Disabled Athlete; Celebrate 4 Years of Running Together 

12/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Stacy Deveau, an Assistant Chief PO at BMC- Central, assists disabled athletes in accomplishing their goals.