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Less surveillance, more support: New leaders bring new approach to Mass. parole and probation

Two new leaders both men of color say they are trying to change their systems from punishment to re-entry assistance for tens of thousands of people.

Community Justice Support Center offers alternative to incarceration

HAVERHILL — As an alternative to jail or prison for certain people involved in the court system, the state has opened a new Community Justice Support Center in Haverhill, one

Mass. nearly halved its incarceration rate in 10 years, report finds

Massachusetts has nearly halved its incarceration rate over the past decade, progress that researchers of a new report say was fueled by landmark criminal justice reform legislation introduced by the state in 2018.

Massachusetts' first Black probation commissioner discusses racism in criminal justice system

This November, Pamerson Ifill became the first Black person appointed to head the Massachusetts Probation Service in the organizations 145 year history. He joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about his role, systemic racism in the criminal justice system and changes he wants to bring to the organization.

Getting Answers: Why do repeat offenders get out on bail? What goes into bail decisions?