A policy discussion on what’s next for the nation’s first and oldest probation agency, featuring the key players who will determine its future.
This event was sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service at Suffolk University.
The disussion was moderated by Greg Torres, President of MassINC and Publisher of CommonWealth magazine.
MassINC and CommonWealth magazine staff and policy experts are often called upon to speak at events, join panel discussions, and provide public commentary. Please contact Marjorie Malpiede at mmalpiede@massinc.org if you would like to book a speaking engagement.
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