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William Wellmanâs mother was a well-respected probation officer who worked specifically with juvenile delinquency. Her professional dedication was such that she even testified before Congress regarding the subject. Notably, her work extended to her own family; she served as the probation officer for her son, William, after he was expelled from high school in Newton, Massachusetts.1