Press Release - June 27, 2007
Office of the Commissioner of Probation
More than 1,600 Offenders Have Become Better Fathers
Thanks to Probation's Fatherhood Program
EXCERPTS See link for complete article
Shawn Suarez Sr., a 32-year-old father of
a pre-teen son, never knew his father. Suarez, however,
wanted to make sure that his son grew up knowing him.
After being released from prison, he fought
for and gained custody of his child. Suarez, who was
later placed on probation for subsequent charges,
was ordered to attend Probation's 12-week
Fatherhood Program at Springfield District Court.
Suarez said he found something at the program
that he had not found in any of the many programs he
was ordered to attend by the courts or while in
prison.
"This program was not like any of
the AA's or NA's or like anything I have ever
attended. In this program, I felt like I could be myself,
like I don't have to tell them what they want to
hear," Suarez said. "The biggest thing that
I learned is how important it is to my son for me to be
in his life. You mostly hear about how important mothers
are."
Suarez is one of more than 100 probationers
across the state who have graduated from one of
Probation's 12 Fatherhood Programs over the past
year. Chief Probation Officer Thomas Mitchell and
Deputy Commissioner Steve Bocko created the
Fatherhood Program in 1994 when Mitchell noticed
that many of the men who came before the court had one
commonality.
"An overwhelming majority had little or no contact with their own fathers," Mitchell said.
"In Plymouth County, Brockton District Court runs a Fatherhood Program, which was established in 2000. The court held its graduation on June 13th at the court. Plymouth County Probate & Family Court Judge James V. Menno was the keynote speaker. A total of 132 fathers have gone through the program."
"The Fatherhood Program was something that was definitely needed. Kids, fathers, and families benefit even to this day."
Judge Menno ruled on my case in 2008 and now Judge Ward is trying to ignore it. She will make her decision in September 2014 I would really like to be able to contact Judge Menno. I have no problem providing details on the case, on line or to as letter directly to the Judge. I just know I am going to get screwed again...BOHICA.
ReplyDeleteSadly I am not hearing good things about Judge Ward. Judge Menno has attracted national attention. I believe we need to put our faith there, that something breaks for the sake of all our childrne
DeleteGod bless you So SORRY FOR ALL YOU HAVE AND ARE GOING through with you're babies. I also Massachusetts resident...Been Similar Outrageous challenges and heart break. .Focus on Solutions and what's next...Love to connect with a Massachusetts mom..im at Gailcip@gmail.com. .please contact me if you are Open. Blessings and good wishes for your family.
ReplyDeletejudge jame Menno a fucking asshole of a judge,in 2005 2day before chrismas he sentence me you serve 30 in jail for not complying with his court order ,that was after my x wife told him i was mental ill,i serve 30day in Plymouth county Prison while trying to recover from being posoined by my X-wife ,i like to kill this fucking idiot of a judge,but i only get more jail time,Fucking remove this asshole from the bench,im going to sue plymouth county and the judge when soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
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