Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter's office and the Fall River Schools arranged a presentation at the Talbot Middle School on October 28, 2014, entitled "Your Future, Your Decision," The event focused on decisions that every young person has to make to either make good choices, like staying in school, or to make poor choices, such as becoming involved in anti-social or illegal activities. Following an introduction by Principal Jacqueline Francisco and D.A. Sam Sutter, Mayor William Flanagan presented U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz with a citation before her remarks to the students. Other speakers included Fall River Police Chief Daniel Racine, Family Service Association Therapeutic Mentor Christian Berrios, and Bristol County Assistant District Attorney and Shannon Grant Prosecutor  Michel Cahillane. The presentations were followed by a Resource Fair at which community agencies offered information about careers and other resources, including Partner's soda-free demonstration, and information about the free sports clinics, which Brian Rose offers across Bristol County. Click here for the Herald News story.  Click here for a 28-minute video of the presentations. For more information, contact Director of Communications Gregg Miliote at 508-997-0711. 

(Top row) Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter', second from left, looks over the agenda for the program before Fall River Mayor Flanagan presents U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz with a citation and Fall River Police Chief Daniel Racine speaks briefly. (Row two) Attorney Ortiz talks about the influences in her life that brought her to her present position. (Row three) YouthBuild graduate Christian Berrios tells his story of becoming involved in crime and working his way out to a more positive life. (Row four) Bristol County Assistant District Attorney and Shannon Grant Prosecutor  Michael Cahillane makes some concluding remarks before Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Levitt thanks the students for their attention. (Bottom row, left and center) Partners Worksite Wellness Coordinator Angela Bras offers information on the dangers of sugar-sweetened beverages while Annemarie Holly describes the resources available at Greater Fall River Re-Creation. (Bottom row, right) Talbot Middle School clerk Pam Gomes talks with Cynthia Aaron, Alison Hague and Jeff Lima of Family Service Association.