Erie County Probation

Absconder Boria-Santana
https://www3.erie.gov/probation/absconder/absconder-jose-boria-santana

Domestic violence can affect anyone – no matter their age, race, gender, religion or faith tradition, ZIP code or income.
1 in 3 teenagers, 1 in four women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence.
Strangulation is among the most lethal forms of domestic violence, increasing the domestic violence homicide risk by 750%.
Reported strangulations in Western New York are increasing, and being documented as more severe.
Strangulation survivors may experience changes to their voice and breathing.
No visible external injuries are present in about half of strangulation survivors, even in cases that lead to death.
No visible injuries are needed to prove you were hurt or harmed.
Strangulation resources are available.
Help is available. See erie.gov/dv
Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential referrals to local agencies that can help you immediately. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE.

Looking for fresh fruits and veggies from truly local sources? Check out the Erie Grown website at www3.erie.gov/eriegrown! Links offer searches by locations or by which produce you want!

Did You Know?

Child support services help promote financial stability and support the needs of children and families in our community. 💙

Learn more about Child Support services through ECDSS.
https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices/child-support

Looking for a career change, stable employment, or an opportunity to build new skills? Workforce Buffalo invites community members to attend its Career Pathway Program Information Session and learn about no-cost training opportunities designed to help you succeed.

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Belle Center, 104 Maryland St., Buffalo, NY 14201

This event is designed for individuals who may be:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Experiencing unreliable income from gig work
• Facing a loss of household income

At this session, you’ll learn about no‑cost training opportunities that can lead to stable, in‑demand careers, including:
• Plumbing Career Pathway Program (with certification)
• CNC Machining Career Pathway Program (with certification)
• And More!

📝 Ready to get started?
Visit https://loom.ly/mPppVkI

Have questions about the event?
📧 [email protected]

Make sure you don't miss Wellness on William this Friday, August 7th, organized by the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH). This annual event features health screenings, basket raffles, food, community vendors, and lots more.

The event will take place between 1pm-5pm at 608 William Street (Jesse Nash Health Center), Buffalo. We hope to see you there!

If you would like to attend but require an accommodation to participate in this event, please call 716-858-8378.

Via Erie County, NY: Did you know you can also text to our 9-1-1 Call Center? If you are in a situation where you can't make any noise, texting is now an option. Remember: Call if you can, text if you can't.

Learn more about 9-1-1 & Central Police Services at: http://erie.gov/cps.

Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help first responders provide medical attention after a crash or other emergency. The dot in the driver’s-side rear window of your vehicle will alert first responders that medical info is in the glovebox. Kits containing the dot and info cards can be ordered at nysheriffs.org/yellowdot.