The Need for Transparency in Probation

Lael Chester, CfJJ Executive Director, was featured on WHDH Monday night discussing the importance of transparency in the Probation Department.  See the clip here.

Globe continues focus on Probation

The Boston Globe continued its focus on the Probation Department with an editorial on February 5 calling for the legislature to eliminate the unlimited term of the Commissioner of Probation:

Probation office needs fixing, not commissioner for life

EDITORIAL February 5, 2010

STATE PROBATION Commissioner John J. O’Brien is untouchable. Insulated by an unlimited term and allergic to scrutiny, he is the new symbol of unaccountability in Massachusetts.