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  • Framingham Human Relations Commission Legal Services Forum

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Whereas the purpose of the Human Relations Commission is “to establish affirmative action programs to insure equal enforcement of law, and equal protection of law, for all groups regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry,” the Commission will host a forum dealing with legal services provided within our Community.

    As a follow-up to its previous forums dealing with homelessness, mental health issues, and the Jail Diversion Program, the Commission will provide a forum dealing with legal (more…)

  • Framingham Police Program Receives Award

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention recently recognized the Framingham Police Department with a Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award.

    The award was presented at the State House by Rep. Ruth Balser, D-Newton, to Sarah Abbot, director of the Jail Diversion Program, along with Lt. Paul Shastany, and Deputy Chief Craig Davis.

    The Jail Diversion Program helps people with mental illnesses to avoid jail and go into programs that can help them. Framingham Police recognize that many people need help, not a jail cell, to correct their behavior.

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