After working for the Hampden District Attorney’s office and for the Massachusetts Attorney General, Joseph D. Early, Jr. hung out his shingle and practiced law for 17 years, specializing in civil and criminal litigation. His varied experience struck a chord with voters and he was swept into office with 78 percent of the vote on November 7, 2006.
Staff members conduct workshops for parents, teenagers, and educators about the warning signs and symptoms of an unhealthy relationship. The workshops include a discussion of domestic violence laws, including who qualifies for and how to obtain a restraining order, and ways to seek assistance and resources to help keep teens safe.