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Massachusetts Courts Host Fifth Annual Statewide Trial Court Cares Food and Clothing Drive 

10/07/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Massachusetts Trial Court will kick off its 5th Annual food and supply drives in two weeks.

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The Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society Recognizes Leaders on “Front Line” of Criminal Justice 

10/04/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill and retired Superior Court Judge Julian Houston are honored by esteemed Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society.

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Probation Commissioner to be Honored by the Esteemed George Lewis Ruffin Society 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Massachusetts Probation Service (MPS) Commissioner Pamerson Ifill is one of 18 top Criminal Justice leaders who are being honored as an inductee in the 2024 inaugural Class of “Distinguished Fellows."

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Massachusetts Probation Service Senior Manager Fall Conference features documentary screening and business practice 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

MPS Senior Managers attend Fall Conference at MTOC

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Taunton District Court and Community Justice Support Center Staff Participate in Overdose Awareness Event 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Taunton District Probation and Taunton CJSC staff provide information on resources at City of Taunton’s Opiate Awareness Day.

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East Boston Probation staff speak about Probation’s role during Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Orientation for new employees 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

East Boston Probation staff addresses new Suffolk DA Office hires

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MPS has huge presence at Returning Citizen’s Expo in Boston 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation is represented well at huge Returning Citizens Expo

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Orleans District Court Probation Participates in Local Community Block Party 

10/02/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Orleans District Probation staff joined with the Orleans Police Department and members of the Cape Cod community at a local Annual block party hosted by the Orleans Police Department.

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Bristol Superior Probation staff help greet Fall River Public School students with a "Thumbs Up" 

9/24/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Bristol Superior Court Probation staff participated in the "Thumbs Up," event where they joined other local agencies in welcoming students at three Fall River Public Schools back to class. The children were in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Lowell District Probation Staff Support Lasell University Fashion Students, Local Boys and Girls Club and Meet NBA Player and Reigning Miss Massachusetts 

9/24/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Lowell Probation staff turn out to support Lowell Boys and Girls benefit hosted by NBA player Terrance Mann, a Lowell native, who plays for the LA Clippers. The Lowell Probation staff also connected with the reigning Miss Massachusetts.

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Franklin County Justice Center to host Community Resource Fair 

9/10/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The fair will feature more than 30 local agencies and businesses.

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New Bedford District Probation Department conducts "Back to School" backpack initiative for local Boys and Girls Club members 

9/10/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

New Bedford District Court Probation staff conducted a "Back to School" backpack effort in which they assembled nearly 30 backpacks filled with "essential" school supplies for participants of the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club.

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Bristol Superior Probation Staff Participates in "Read Across America" Event 

9/10/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Bristol Superior Court Probation staff participated in the Fall River Public School's "Read Across America" Program during which they read books to students in kindergarten, first, and second grades at the John J. Doran Elementary School.

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Counting down to the Massachusetts Trial Court's 8th Annual Cultural Appreciation Week 

9/10/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

It’s Countdown to Cultural Appreciation Week!!! It is 20 days to the 8th Annual Cultural Appreciation Week Celebration