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03/31/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Re 03/30/06 C. Mercer posting ... A majority of these messages are from the floor staff. Finding another job should not have to be an option for these people. What is wrong with wanting to have a decent work environment to work in?? Everyone DESERVES to be treated with respect and consideration... These superintendents are not ensuring that this happens --- just look at all the messages from Orange JDC & MDRJDC with others being posted on here relating the unfair labor policies being forced on them...I would be very hesitate in placing all the sole blame on these people who post on here. ~Ex-JDO John Q. Public
Re:...03/30/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: I've been reading...
This reply is to C. Mercer regarding the comments being posted on here regarding DJJ. There is an irony in your message but I understand your point. In reading all these complaints you will see a pattern. Another thing is that the people who should be advocating for more money should be the administrators and policy-makers within DJJ and Tallahasee. Get the picture? A majority of these messages are from the floor staff. Finding another job should not have to be an option for these people. What is wrong with wanting to have a decent work environment to work in?? Everyone DESERVES to be treated with respect and consideration for the personal lives of the JDO's and their immediate supervisors. These superintendents are not ensuring that this happens --- just look at all the messages from Orange JDC & MDRJDC with others being posted on here relating the unfair labor policies being forced on them. No one deserves that. I would be very hesitate in placing all the sole blame on these people who post on here. ~Ex-JDO John Q. Public
03/31/06
Other: Note from J4K: Website message boards do exist for other law
enforcement agencies...FDLE message board has these recent postings (http://leoaffairs.com/messageboards/fdle_board.htm)
Posted on 3/28/2006 at 20:19:28 by DLE1 Well, it looks like Tunnell is sure to
be gone after the next Governor's election...
Posted on 3/30/2006 at 20:24:28 by DLE1 I see now that the NAACP is calling for
his resignation and that he has been critical of legislators...
Website message boards do exist for chatter about other law enforcement agencies (includes FDLE and FL DOC): http://leoaffairs.com/message_boards.htm
FDLE message board has these recent postings (http://leoaffairs.com/messageboards/fdle_board.htm)
Posted on 3/28/2006 at 20:19:28 by DLE1 Well, it looks like Tunnell is sure to be gone after the next Governor's election. What is everyone's opinion of him? He never really showed me much and I'm curious what everyone else thinks of him.
Posted on 3/30/2006 at 20:24:28 by DLE1 I see now that the NAACP is calling for his resignation and that he has been critical of legislators. Just what we need while they are in session and will be deciding our budget soon. I guess the possibility of a descent raise is slim to none now.
03/31/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to C. Mercer ...many people that have come forward to discuss a problem and bring a solution and have been terminated. Terminated for speaking out and advocating for what is policy and what is right... You stated that Corrections, Law Enforcement and the Sheriff's Department doesn't have websites to belittle the agency... But let's be realistic, those departments are nothing to brag about also... the sheriff's Dept. and FDLE who is investigating our Youth who died in DJJ custody. ARe you aware of the scam that was? ... As for the DJJ officers, utilize this web to state your concern and bring the solution... ~Garcia
This is to C. Mercer, I agree with some of the things that you are stating. But the truth of the matter is that there are many people that have come forward to discuss a problem and bring a solution and have been terminated. Terminated for speaking out and advocating for what is policy and what is right. Unfortunately, there are alot of politics involved and this is like and other law enforcement agency a "Cut Throat Business."
You stated that Corrections, Law Enforcement and the Sheriff's Department doesn't have websites to belittle the agency and you are right on that. But let's be realistic, those departments are nothing to brag about also. You have the department of corrections, who let two serial rapist escape, two officers one being a Sgt. arrested for DUI and running over a deputy and the other for stabbing someone on south beach. Oh did I forget to mention the sheriff's Dept. and FDLE who is investigating our Youth who died in DJJ custody. ARe you aware of the scam that was? So I say, if this is how you guys operate, than you are no different than DJJ. Clean out your own yard before you talk about our department.
Yes it is true that we have many individuals that fit your statement as we do that are over achievers and still are not recognized. No one can understand what some of these officers are stating because you are not in their shoes. You say get another job, jobs are hard right now and it takes the right timing. In the meantime, we have to suck it up and work. Some of us have to many years and do not want to leave it to the state.
As for the DJJ officers, utilize this web to state your concern and bring the solution, as you see everyone reads this site. Maybe someone will use our ideas. For the record, there have been many of us that have submitted problems and solutions and they were kicked to the curb..or as I stated before we were thrown out. When you speak do your homework before you bring us down because the truth is there are disgruntle employees in every organization, nothing is ever sqeaky clean. ~Garcia
03/31/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I will say it again and again....Dale Dobuler is a coward, liar and a phony. Only serving his own self interest...not the youth or the staff. I pray for the day he gets his. Wonder if there were any beating when he was in Bay or it never made the press. You have the respect of no one at MDRJDC..Look out WPBJDC the "mole" AS Shepard is now there and to destroy the facility like he did with MDRJDC. ~Anonymous
03/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To not staying quiet -...you are on the right track about Dale, his wife Suzzie Schumer, and the puppet team... Dale Doubuler...is a peformer just like his boss...he surrounds himself around people who are ignorant... As far as his secretary Sharon, she is there to inform Dale of everything... He is with Suzie so they can get a good piece of the DJJ pie...Delancy, he is a failure...HE too will have his day and so will everyone that has been placed there violating what DJJ truly stands for. Dale is as big as his carseat and he will not go any further than Dade unless he leaves and works for his wife Suzie. ~With you all the way
This is to not staying quiet, It seems that you are on the right track about Dale, his wife Suzzie Schumer, and the puppet team. You must understand that Dale Doubuler has a complex of being the center of attraction. He is a peformer just like his boss and he also has an insecurity complex. That is why he surrounds himself around people who are ignorant like Delancy, Watson, and a few others to make himself seem smarter. As far as his secretary Sharon, she is there to inform Dale of everything so that he can run to the region or Schembri when the are about to crawl up his butt. SO he can be defended but one thing is true he will have his day too with his girl Suzie. He is with Suzie so they can get a good piece of the DJJ pie. She knows exactly what she is doing. As for Delancy, he is a failure and is only there because he does excatly what Dale's secretary does for him but that does not classify him a leader. HE too will have his day and so will everyone that has been placed there violating what DJJ truly stands for. Dale is as big as his carseat and he will not go any further than Dade unless he leaves and works for his wife Suzie.
03/30/06 Schools/Court/Other: Hey Nobles, I hear that you have a new Superintendent. ...if the superintendent has any common sense she will see right through you. ...you are all mouth and you dont care about the workers and have your favorites. ...The sad thing about it is that you were one of us and forgot where you came from and rememeber we know all the bad you did behind those walls. You were the first to go a violate policy that's why Walker was on you so much. Now it is time for you to walk the plank. ~Your worst nightmare
Hey Nobles, I hear that you have a new Superintendent. I guess your days are numbered now. How does it feel to walk on ice knowing that someone may take your job from you? I hope if the superintendent has any common sense she will see right through you. It will show that you are all mouth and you dont care about the workers and have your favorites. Especially the women and you are the reason just like supervisors like jackson, benjamin, and Mr. Jacoby are why we l;eft the job. If we didnt leave you found a way to make us leave by making up stuff and writing us up. But now it is your turn and Mr. Jacoby will not be there to help you. Lets see if you have your way with the superintendent like you did with jacoby. When your day comes I will be there with a few more to wave goodbye to you. The sad thing about it is that you were one of us and forgot where you came from and rememeber we know all the bad you did behind those walls. You were the first to go a violate policy that's why Walker was on you so much. Now it is time for you to walk the plank. ~Your worst nightmare
03/30/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: I've been reading your comments for quite some time now. ...If I worked for an agency that didn't treat me fair, or done some of the things that you guys complain about, I would find me another job... I have not seen a positive solution posted yet. ...It takes you to make it better by finding solutions to the problem... Which one of you complainers will step up to the plate and advocate for this agency... what about advocating for more money, or getting the people clothing allowance. Is there anyone willing to do that?... ~C. Mercer
I've been reading your comments for quite some time now. There are many that constantly complain but never offer a solution. If I worked for an agency that didn't treat me fair, or done some of the things that you guys complain about, I would find me another job. There are many agencies throughout Florida that is hiring. Some of the folks that comment on this site are probably some of the very ones that don't come to work on time or as schedule, don't follow the rules of the agency, and do whatever and anything that they want to do. When they violate a policy and are written up, they blame the agency rather than own up to what they’ve done. Then they hide behind an anonymous name. You are a coward. Call a spade a spade and offer a solution. Stop dropping weight on the ones that tried to make a difference. Some of you'll wouldn’t pass a pist test, or background test if you tried to go to another agency. Instead, you complain about the job that's putting food on your table and paying your bills. I have not seen a positive solution posted yet. If the agency is that bad, then why are you still working for it. You applied for the job. You did what was necessary to be employed with this agency. This agency did not send for you in particular. They ask to hire a people who care for the youths that they supervise and to follow simple policies and procedures. Some people find that hard to do. If you don't like it here, then quit, move on. But stop belittling an agency that work so hard to be noticed. It takes you to make it better by finding solutions to the problem and not talking and gossiping about the agency and their shortcomings. Which one of you complainers will step up to the plate and advocate for this agency. Instead of digging up old garbage about somebody, or trying to expose somebody’s skeletons, what about advocating for more money, or getting the people clothing allowance. Is there anyone willing to do that? Then you wonder why FDLE want pick up the agency. You bunch of complainers. What other agency have a website like this? Do the Department of Corrections have a website that belittle their agency by the very staff that work for them? Do the sheriff departments or police departments have a website like this? When you belittle the agency, you are belittling your self. You work for this agency. Make a difference and stop complaining and gossiping. ~C. Mercer
03/30/06 Escambia JDC: ...many major issues because they needs a superintendent and assistant superintendent that knows how operate a detention center... Mr. Harmon has no clue of what he suppose to do and mrs.lee does not know. Mr. Edwards has resigned because of all the garbage ...,he had all of the experience and degrees that was needed to operate the facilily,when P. wallis left he appointed J. lee ...and the place had gone to the dogs.J. Lee does not have a degree and mr. wallis did not have one.Mr. Edwards have degrees and he was not guven the opportunity to apply for the job,and other people with degrees was not given opportunity ... There are favoritism and unfair treatment there and it needs to stopped and J. Lee needs to be replaced ... ~Anonymous
Escabmia Detention has many many major issues because they needs a superintendent and assistant superintendent that knows how operate a detention center.The youths are not getting what they needs because of this. Mr. Harmon has no clue of what he suppose to do and mrs.lee does not know. Mr. Edwards has resigned because of all the garbage thats going on at the place,he had all of the experience and degrees that was needed to operate the facilily,when P. wallis left he appointed J. lee to be ther and the place had gone to the dogs.J. Lee does not have a degree and mr. wallis did not have one.Mr. Edwards have degrees and he was not guven the opportunity to apply for the job,and other people with degrees was not given opportunity to apply for the superintendent position.There are favoritism and unfair treatment there and it needs to stopped and J. Lee needs to be replaced by someone with operation skills. ~Anonymous
03/30/06 Boot Camps: Boot Camp killing;This young child was killed while in the hands of a boot camp is a total tragedy his parents will never forget, ...somebody needs to be charged for murder,all of the staff that was involved needs to charged with a crime for this... and you do not have to have a license to see the true facts about this death tom know what happen,all you need is a tv. ~concerned parent
Boot Camp killing;This young child was killed while in the hands of a boot camp is a total tragedy his parents will never forget,the parents did not want their child killed by these guards stomping and kicking him when he was not resisting.The guards was beating him and this child could not breathe,they held him up to beat him,the child told them that he was out of breath,they continue to beat him,the nurse stood by and done nothing,it did not take all those men for a 14 year old child to get him under control,if it did they needed to go and get training else where.the entire world watched them kill this child for nothing and something needs to be donee about it,somebody needs to be charged for murder,all of the staff that was involved needs to charged with a crime for this.The parents has a lot to deal with,so do what you needs to do about your son and this boot camp which needs to be closed down,all of them.Please do not have this case in panama city becauee all of the guards,sheriff department,medical examiner are working together,anyone watching this happen to this child knows that,if you had sickle cell or any other medical condition that these guards kicking,hitting,stomping,would go beyond this medical condition, and you do not have to have a license to see the true facts about this death tom know what happen,all you need is a tv. ~concerned parent
03/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To: Truth be Told... You are so correct in saying everything that you stated. Obviously that state is allowing Dale Scott Dobuler to have his team of puppets that he can control. Beginning with his "Lady Diana-Secretary", who was just hired to be his ears and eyes. Sad to hear, rumor has it that she was hired because they knew each other through his darling girlfriend Suzzie. As far as Chief Watson, well everyone knows about his previous sexual harrassment case and he still was hired and is still continuing to make the effort to see trainees at the facility. There are ony a few good people still left at DJJ and if I were them, I would leave before "Scotty boy" cleans house. ~Not Staying Quiet!
03/29/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: ...Schembri wants to talk about all he has done for DJJ. How lame can you be? ...You have done nothing but make things worse and now that you are leaving you want to give yourself a pat on the back. Give yourself the pat when you do something for the officers... When you set the reocord straight for those youths that have died in our custody or have been hurt. Admit it you are a performer not a leader and you should be ashamed of yourself "Commish" go back to TV land and give the job to someone that cares about us and the kids. You are a disgrace to DJJ, the youths and the parents...to the legislators, and to the black community. ~You are shame to the dept.
I am writing because Schembri wants to talk about all he has done for DJJ. How lame can you be? There are things in that memo that you have cut out almost immediately and things that we have never even heard of like FORCE, protective gear, etc. You're kidding right!?
You want everyone to think that you are some type of God and all you have done is blow a screen in people's eyes. You have done nothing but make things worse and now that you are leaving you want to give yourself a pat on the back. Give yourself the pat when you do something for the officers so that can have the tools they need. When you set the reocord straight for those youths that have died in our custody or have been hurt. Admit it you are a performer not a leader and you should be ashamed of yourself "Commish" go back to TV land and give the job to someone that cares about us and the kids. You are a disgrace to DJJ, the youths and the parents. Oh I forgot, to the legislators, and to the black community. ~You are shame to the dept.
03/29/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: What about the people that should have been thrown out that are still there like sharon shore, Mr. jacoby, mr. nobles, dale dobuloer, what about the zero tolerance for sexual harassment and you have chief watson at dade who had that in his past. oh i forgot ms. williamss at dade...what was the outcome on Broward...like the kids not having the proper clothing, procesing done wrong, people being disciplined and those that does wrong do not get nothing... ~truth be told
What about the people that should have been thrown out that are still there like sharon shore, Mr. jacoby, mr. nobles, dale dobuloer, what about the zero tolerance for sexual harassment and you have chief watson at dade who had that in his past. oh i forgot ms. williamss at dade. Another thing what was the outcome on Broward with all the illegal things that are still done there, like the kids not having the proper clothing, procesing done wrong, people being disciplined and those that does wrong do not get nothing. benjamin needs to go with her uneducated self. than you have new people come in and leave because of supervisors who treat them wrong.
How come no one hasn't done anything about nobles at Broward, he has his picks and fires who he don't like. He works the hours he wants and I bet he gets paid for a full day, why hasn't anyone check on the administrators. HE has alot of skeletons in his closet and no one does nothing. Well now that I heard jacoby is leaving, someone will see his true colors!! Jacoby you could run but you can't hide they will see your colors too very soon, you could run but you can't hide. There is such a thing as what goes around comes around and everyone that should have been gone will have their day. ~truth be told
03/29/06 Orange JDC: Has anyone heard the rumor about orange detention having officers that really do their jobs and get tired of reading/hearing all of the other complain but never attempt to change anything ~Does it really matter
03/28/06 Orange JDC: Dear Shembri and Pifer, after several years of honorable service to your facility, it has just dawned to me that we have never had a system of cleaning the footwear that we distribute to our youth. The footwear is never washed upon a youths release. The sandals are just placed back in certain bins to be re-issued to new youth intakes. Please visit us and assist us with the crisis that is now bursting at the seam. ~Anonymous
03/28/06 Orange JDC: I have to agree with an earlier bulletin post for Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center. At this point, we have no working radios, poor facility exterior lighting and dozens upon dozens of incomplete key sets (with most key sets either missing keys or having broken keys). I pity the youth in our custody, for if some emergency were to occur, the youth are in danger of great harm. ~Anonymous
[Re: 03/18/06 Orange JDC: ...For close to a year]
03/28/06 Orange JDC: Have no fear, for the union is near !!! Raise your pens and sign up with the most powerful union in The Great State of Florida. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Florida Council 79) has heard your complaints. The union is currently addressing all of your stated needs !!! Become a member and prepare to see immediate change. A union is only as powerful as its membership dictates. If our membership numbers increase, then the union leadership will realize that Orange Regional JDC is a definite stop on the trail of job location fairness, equality and justice for all. ~Anonymous
03/28/06 Orange JDC: Orange Regional JDC is the second largest juvenile
detention center in the State of Florida and yet yesterday during the first
shift tour, our entire facility had two working radios !!! 15 staff with 2
working radios !!! God help us if a riot or medical emergency arises. The youth
in our care and dedicated detention staff, are in grave danger of harm, as our
main communication tool has finally given in to years of neglect !!! ~Anonymous
[NOTE: This message sent to DJJ's Ken Pifer.]
03/26/06 Manatee JDC: Staff at Manatee continue to be insulted. Unabale to take no more than forty hours for vacation at a time and only one staff per shift at any given time... This is has been done due to administration inability to hire and retain staff... staff with years of service decide working with Gargett is not worth it... Who will answer when you have been warned Tallahassee?... We are now forced to holdover due to each shift not proportionally staffed ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN... No Justice - No Peace Gargett. We want to be treated fairly. Stop breaking and bending policy. Manatee is a comedy hour thanks to you. ~Anonymous
Staff at Manatee continue to be insulted. Unabale to take no more than forty hours for vacation at a time and only one staff per shift at any given time. This is a total ludicrous in house policy. We all earn time to use the time. This is has been done due to administration inability to hire and retain staff. It is not our fault. We should not suffer due to administrations short comings. Look at the retention rate at Manatee Detention. We have had staff with years of service decide working with Gargett is not worth it and willing exited and take pay cuts. Staff slots go unfilled for months which means security and safety continues to be placed in jeopardy and is not a priority. Who will answer when you have been warned Tallahassee? You have no valid excuse Tallahassee to continue to blatantly avoid resolving the isses at Manatee. We are threaten constantly. If we don`t like the rules find another job most of us are. We are now forced to holdover due to each shift not proportionally staffed ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. Staff are stressed unable to focus due to being told make a choice of your job or family. Administartion continue to hire supervisors relatives and placed them under her supervision and have told the male if anyone asked just say we are distance relatives because she needs him on her shift. This idiot of a man has even told staff he was a ready made man before he stepped foot in the door because his supervisor relative had his back and would make sure he was well taken care of just like she is. This is the crooked underhanded ordeals that occur at Manatee. We have one supervisor just promoted that makes her own rules not on calender to have off but takes off when she feels like it same one that has said she holds when she feels like. She holds for one supervisor only because they are friends when a hold is not needed. She wants the extra money so her friends makes sure she gets it by fraudulent holding over. You knowly approving. No Justice - No Peace Gargett. We want to be treated fairly. Stop breaking and bending policy. Manatee is a comedy hour thanks to you. ~Anonymous
03/25/06 Escambia JDC: ...The place is a health risk for all the youth, there has been human waste on the walls and floors of youth rooms for weeks. Trash and dirt all over the mods constantly, no one ever cleans or cares. Management doesn't care so why should anyone else...the superindent for operations should be fired for sexuall harrassement... I hope who ever reads this also speaks up and helps get someting done... ~Anonymous
Someone really needs to do something for the youth being held here! The place is a health risk for all the youth, there has been human waste on the walls and floors of youth rooms for weeks. Trash and dirt all over the mods constantly, no one ever cleans or cares. Management doesn't care so why should anyone else working here. the superindent for operations should be fired for sexuall harrassement the way she corners certain black staff, she deffently has her faviortes and doesnt' care who knows it. I hope who ever reads this also speaks up and helps get someting done about how the staff is treated and how the kids are treated and made to live in filth and unhealthy surroudings. ~Anonymous
03/23/06 Boot Camps: ...I understand discipline is what a child may need at times, but this is not the correct way in disicipling a child. If these so called guards call what the do making things right they are wrong...I just don't understand how someone could literally beat someone elses child... I think the guards responsible for what has gone wrong should lose there jobs and no longer work in the system. ~Anonymous
I think this is redicilous. Kids are not meant to be treated wrong. They are hurting these kids for no reason at all, I understand discipline is what a child may need at times, but this is not the correct way in disicipling a child. If these so called guards call what the do making things right they are wrong! Once you hurt the child you hurt that childs family. I just don't understand how someone could literally beat someone elses child but dosent't wont any one else to tell them what there child has done wrong I think the guards responsible for what has gone wrong should lose there jobs and no longer work in the system. ~Anonymous
03/23/06 Boot Camps: I am appalled at the way the system is treating our children...I hope someone will open their eyes and stop the physical, mental and health abuse these children face daily. Tough love is NOT supposed to cause children to be sucidial, and become victims of a system they should have been able to trust. We will continue our fight against DJJ and your "boot camps" and WE WILL PREVAIL IN THE END. ~Vickie
I am appalled at the way the system is treating our children. I have been lucky enough not to have to indure the pain other mothers have. I have become friends with some of the victims of your "boot camps" and my heart has just been broken by the actions taken in these places. I hope someone will open their eyes and stop the physical, mental and health abuse these children face daily. Tough love is NOT supposed to cause children to be sucidial, and become victims of a system they should have been able to trust. We will continue our fight against DJJ and your "boot camps" and WE WILL PREVAIL IN THE END. ~Vickie
03/23/06 Schools/Court/Other: ...we have JDO's out there that are good people and have had to keep quiet for fear of loosing their jobs. JDO's need to police themselves and report abuse... The Main rule is that if the abuse is not reported, then that staff member is in jeopardy of loosing his/her job. Use some moral ethics as health professionals and teachers use... The good JDO's need to rid their workplace of those that want to make life hell for everyone there including the children and themselves. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
You asked us if there was some type of idea's for solving the problem of abuse towards these kids in these programs and boot camps.. Here is my advice. I know we have JDO's out there that are good people and have had to keep quiet for fear of loosing their jobs. JDO's need to police themselves and report abuse done to a child by one of their co workers if they witness it. The Main rule is that if the abuse is not reported, then that staff member is in jeopardy of loosing his/her job. Use some moral ethics as health professionals and teachers use. There are JDO's that do not agree with the mistreatment of the children, can then, not have to worry about loosing their jobs at all. The good JDO's need to rid their workplace of those that want to make life hell for everyone there including the children and themselves.
03/22/06 Other DJJ facility: RE: Where is justice for staff? ~Juvenile Criminal Hater WHERE IS THE JUSTICE FOR SHAWN? Based on your screen name, you don't NEED to be working with kids... Since when did running away from school constitute being called a criminal? Criminal, according to Webster is: 1: an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is commanded by a public law and that makes the offender liable to punishment by that law; especially : a gross violation of law 2: a grave offense especially against morality.; My child ran away from school, got put in the system and I got him back in a body bag! THAT in itself is criminal, so where is the justice in his case? Who is the criminal here? Do every one a favor and go back to washing dishes!! ~Shawn's Mom
Re: 03/20/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Where is justice for staff?
WHERE IS THE JUSTICE FOR SHAWN? Based on your screen name, you don't NEED to be working with kids! You are a disgrace to people that are there to try and help these children. How STUPID can you be? Since when did running away from school constitute being called a criminal? Criminal, according to Webster is: 1 : an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is commanded by a public law and that makes the offender liable to punishment by that law; especially : a gross violation of law 2 : a grave offense especially against morality.
My child ran away from school, got put in the system and I got him back in a body bag! THAT in itself is criminal, so where is the justice in his case? Who is the criminal here? Do every one a favor and go back to washing dishes!! ~Shawn's Mom
03/22/06 Other: Today, my son Christopher Sholly tried to commit suicide. I want to thank DJJ for all the hard times they put on my son, and the head games they played with him... Just to let you know that you JDO that do this to our kids... it has lasting effects!!!!! I hope you burn in hell. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
03/22/06 Osceola JDC: Why is it that a certain Captain runs the other way when a youth assaults a staff member? P.A.R. doesn't stand for 'Punk And Run'. We are trained to defuse the youth, and avoid physical confrontation, but how is that supposed to work when the lead supervisor runs the other way, leaving a trainee without any backup? ~Anonymous
03/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I thought that this board was a tool to attract help and assistance with the gross injustices and harsh and inappropriate treatment taking place in our detention centers by administrators...I suggest that someone start taking these messages a little more serious, because Dobuler and his Hinchmen and Women along with his personal toy Sgt. Bess are about to destroy Miami Dade... ~Anonymous
I thought that this board was a tool to attract help and assistance with the gross injustices and harsh and inappropriate treatment taking place in our detention centers by administrators. I along with many other concern individuals are wondering is there really anyone listening or care. I suggest that someone start taking these messages a little more serious, because Dobuler and his Hinchmen and Women along with his personal toy Sgt. Bess are about to destroy Miami Dade. At some point people in Tallahassee should become aware of the fact that with high turn over at Miami Dade it can't all be the staff, you've made changes but no sincere relevant changes in your leadership team. The sad thing is when good people do come, Dobuler runs them away (Cpt. Shepherd) Cpt. Garcia, Scarlett, and many more. Your time is near just like your daddy Walt ~Anonymous
03/21/06 Orange JDC:
Manatee JDC we know what you are going thru... We have staff that are late
almost everyday or do not show up for one or two days without calling in and
nothing happens. We also have staff that do not know what it is to work a
double. It's who you know. We have a bunch of workers on light-duty... Then the
supt. all nervous about QA coming. He is forcing the staff to paint walls,floors
and etc... This week along we had 48 youths on one mod. 48 on the other mod and
none on a empty mod. They make one staff and one trainee take care of the youths
per each mod. I call that risky... Nothing is ever in writing... Conclusion:
Nobody will ever hear our concerns. ~Anonymous
[NOTE from J4K: This message has been forwarded to JDC's Ken Pifer and QA's
Eleese Davis]
Manatee JDC we know what you are going thru. We know that feeling. We have staff that are late almost everyday or do not show up for one or two days without calling in and nothing happens. We also have staff that do not know what it is to work a double. It's who you know. We have a bunch of workers on light-duty with Workman's comp. They are still working with the youths. Some that are on light duty but working 2 jobs. Some that are under investigation but still working with the youths. Then the supt. all nervous about QA coming. He is forcing the staff to paint walls,floors and etc. These staffs are taken out of the mods when we are already short. This week along we had 48 youths on one mod. 48 on the other mod and none on a empty mod. They make one staff and one trainee take care of the youths per each mod. I call that risky. The new staff do not understand our system. They have 4 different supervisors showing them different ways how to do the job. All different ways are wrong. Nothing is ever in writing. Manatee do not feel bad. We are in the same boat. Conclusion: Nobody will ever hear our concerns...... ~Anonymous
03/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: So much for Schembri wanting MDRJDC as the flagship of DJJ. Seems like it is sinking faster than the titanic. all good people have left or asked to leave bc they are not part of the chosen few that coverup malfeasance. ~Anonymous
03/20/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Where is justice for staff? it's true what a previous writer said about noone mentioning what happened to the officers in Pinellas. Why weren't those kids talked about over and over in the news, why aren't they being condemned? It's because our messed up juvenile system wants us to treat them like they are in a daycare! They are criminals, let's treat them as such... The only thing 21 days do to them in detention is give them a vacation from school and their parents!! It doesn't deter their criminal acts in any way! They spend the day in a classroom, watching tv, going to the rec field, eating or in a social.. Wake up Florida, people will only defend these criminals until they or their loved ones become a victim of a juvenile delinquent! ~Juvenile Criminal Hater
Where is justice for staff? it's true what a previous writer said about noone mentioning what happened to the officers in Pinellas. Why weren't those kids talked about over and over in the news, why aren't they being condemned? It's because our messed up juvenile system wants us to treat them like they are in a daycare! They are criminals, let's treat them as such and I bet you the revolving door will slow down!! Only very few kids don't deserve to be criminalized. The only thing 21 days do to them in detention is give them a vacation from school and their parents!! It doesn't deter their criminal acts in any way! They spend the day in a classroom, watching tv, going to the rec field, eating or in a social. Where is the punishment here??? Wake up Florida, people will only defend these criminals until they or their loved ones become a victim of a juvenile delinquent! ~Juvenile Criminal Hater
03/20/06 Manatee JDC: ...We are very under staff... Constant holding over for some not all...relatives supervising relatives... Certain staff holding over when it is not thier holdover day as long as a certain supervisor is present... If you are not in favor with adminstration you get discipline for tardiness and absence... Kids punished for just coming into detention placed in locked down without due cause by Gargett check the record. Kids not getting needed medical and mental attention.. Staff verbally and menatally abusive to kids with administration present because Gargett does the same thing with the finger in the face and telling them they are criminals and they will always be this is his house before he needs them they will need him... ~Anonymous
I wonder if anyone is paying attention to the things that continue to occur in Manatee. We are very under staff. Completing a job that requires more staff and more effort are the part of "ADMINISTRATION". Check the records if you think this information is not accurate. We are just waiting for a major incident to happen. Constant holding over for some not all. Major occurances of relatives supervising relatives check the records. Certain staff holding over when it is not thier holdover day as long as a certain supervisor is present when a holdover is not needed but refused to hold when given a directive by another supervisor to do so when needed. What happens nothing because as she says she speaks directly to the man in charge Gargett no one else tells her what to do she has a direct line to him and he to her. She holds when she feels she wants to. Staff not able to work because adminstration going against workers comp. directions. Staff forced to quit because all rules of tardiness and absence don`t apply to all. If you are not in favor with adminstration you get discipline for tardiness and absence check the records. Kids punished for just coming into detention placed in locked down without due cause by Gargett check the record. Kids not getting needed medical and mental attention administration knows does nothing. Staff verbally and menatally abusive to kids with administration present because Gargett does the same thing with the finger in the face and telling them they are criminals and they will always be this is his house before he needs them they will need him. Check the records. So happy I am on my way out of a Department gone Bad. ~Anonymous
03/19/06 Collier JDC: Me too, I hope Collymore take a long long vacation! Maybe she get lost for good. ~Anonymous
03/19/06 Orange JDC: How amazing it is to see outdated information on the bulletin boards throughout Orange Regional, suddenly get UPDATED. Yup, that's right, QA must be in town...throw out all of the excess furniture that is broken and in complete filth in the West Annex Staff Breakroom. The stacked up desks have been there for years !!! Can Mr. Pifer or Shembri stop by and review the MSDS books...open up the unit log books throughout the facility. What you will find will be years of constant neglect... ~Anonymous
How amazing it is to see outdated information on the bulletin boards throughout Orange Regional, suddenly get UPDATED. Yup, that's right, QA must be in town. Those signs from 1999 were not even relevent to the standards and procedures in place today in the year 2006. Please throw out all of the excess furniture that is broken and in complete filth in the West Annex Staff Breakroom. The stacked up desks have been there for years !!! Can Mr. Pifer or Shembri stop by and review the MSDS books. They are so out of date, that they are in complete violation of federal OSHA laws !!! Mr. Pifer, why not stop by and pay us a visit. It would be really good if you can open up the unit log books throughout the facility. What you will find will be years of constant neglect. The officers do there part helping each other out, meanwhile no one addresses the issues at hand. ~Anonymous
03/19/06 Orange JDC: Will someone please place a lock on the East Annex Suggestion Box. It is no wonder why no one places comments into this box. In all of the years that I have worked at Orange Regional, I have yet to see a padlock on the suggestion box. I get it, you just don't care !!! ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Collier JDC: Came back to work to a totally peaceful workplace. Gee, could it be cause Collymore was not there? Just pray she stays away! ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Collier JDC: I Can't believe how one person makes such a difference when she does not come to work. Did you guess I meant COLLYMORE? If you did, you are absolutely correct. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Collier JDC: Mr. Jordan, we appreciate you and all of the plans you are putting into place. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB! ~Anonymous
03/18/06 DJJ: ...Myself and family have yelled that this is a standard, but we are always told we are wrong ! I had prayed I was wrong ,for the few good Officers I have met: The Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp documents...show that the guards were involved in at least 63 other instances...STILL GOVERNOR BUSH WILL DEFEND THE BOOTCAMP THAT HIS PROGRAMS WORK! STILL FOR MANY THE FAULT LIES WITH THE PARENT ONLY AND THE CONDUCT OF THE OFFICAL IS EXCEPTABLE AMAZING! FOREVER IN TEARS ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
This was all over yesterdays news, Myself and family have yelled that this is a standard, but we are always told we are wrong ! I had prayed I was wrong ,for the few good Officers I have met -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the guards were involved in at least 63 other instances. They used knee strikes, hammer-fist blows, painful pressure point restraints and other physical encounters with detainees.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2006/3/17/149186.html
63 TIMES THESE OFFICERS HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR USING THE SAME TACTICS ON OTHER CHILDREN AND NOT LOSE THERE JOBS. STILL GREAT GOVERNOR BUSH WILL DEFEND THE BOOTCAMP THAT HIS PROGRAMS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STILL FOR MANY THE FAULT LIES WITH THE PARENT ONLY AND THE CONDUCT OF THE OFFICAL IS EXCEPTABLE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT ONE DAY YOU SHALL MEET GOD !
FOREVER IN TEARS DIANA
03/18/06 Orange JDC: I have to agree with the comments regarding Lt. Butler talking about Capt. Priester behind her back. I have witnessed Butler talking junk about the selection of Priester for ADS. Butler was sweating the position so bad that he bad-mouthed Priester to the floor. So much envy, not enough time !!! ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: ...send an official to Orange Regional for the sole purpose of checking all lowered ceilings in both annexes. You will find pounds of rodent manure...increases respiratory and asthma issues among youth and staff. Supt. Williams, your five and dime approach to painting and fixing the mods, is a joke...why don't we have a federal OSHA bulletin board with the listings of all employee / staff on the job injuries. At this point, you and your staff of "white shirts" should be arrested... ~Anonymous
I challenge DJJ Headquarters to send an official to Orange Regional for the sole purpose of checking all lowered ceilings in both annexes. You will find pounds of rodent manure. This roach and rat dropping accumulation, only increases respiratory and asthma issues among youth and staff. Supt. Williams, your five and dime approach to painting and fixing the mods, is a joke. Are you hiring illegal immigrants to patch up your headaches. Speaking of hiring, why don't we have a federal OSHA bulletin board with the listings of all employee / staff on the job injuries. At this point, you and your staff of "white shirts" should be arrested. What you have done has been criminal. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: ...remove Officer Jones from his position as Inventory Specialist...Why do uniform and supply requests go unanswered...Officers have waited over a year for needed uniforms and footwear...He is a failure to us all. ~Anonymous
Can someone please remove Officer Jones from his position as Inventory Specialist. How dare he get angry with veteren staff that require his immediate assistance. Why do uniform and supply requests go unanswered. His organizational skills are poor. Officers have waited over a year for needed uniforms and footwear. He and Officer Coley have as close to banking hours as banking branch managers themselves and continue to fail both the youth and staff of Orange Regional. Why must staff suffer under his total disregard of uniform replacements and supplies. Do not be fooled by his quasi religious convictions. He is a failure to us all. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: ...remove training officer Coley from her position at Orange Regional. She has never been around to remedy issues from new staff...It seems that she is already retired and just shows up for a check...She is always out of uniform...place her back on the mods and utilize 40 hours well spent. ~Anonymous
Please remove training officer Coley from her position at Orange Regional. She has never been around to remedy issues from new staff. I am sick and tired of trainees asking me things that should have been addressed by Coley. It seems that she is already retired and just shows up for a check. She always complains about leaving, so just leave already !!! Here office is filthy. She is always out of uniform and yet takes pride in her uncompensated photo for the state uniform chart. Please place her back on the mods and utilize 40 hours well spent. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: The concept is very simple. Don't give a damn about your staff and youth, and you too can be given the "white shirt" of power and greed. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: Has anyone heard the rumor that during the general staff meeting, a federal investigator will reveal himself, advising the entire attending staff of the sting operation during the past year... ~Anonymous
Has anyone heard the rumor that during the general staff meeting, a federal investigator will reveal himself, advising the entire attending staff of the sting operation during the past year. This investigator was summoned from Washington to review all the complaints at Orange Regional. Can any arrests be made for supervisors that lie about confinement check reports that are never actually done? Can the investigator review video footage to prove this? If this investigator rumor is true, please arrest all supervisory and administrative staff. They are lying about checks. They are not reviewing and forwarding potentially deadly information that officers are logging into unit logs. ~Anonymous
03/18/06 Orange JDC: ...For close to a year, E-3 Mod has not had a knife for life in sub-control... over a dozen exterior perimeter lights have been out. Orange County School Staff have a big time reputation for not teaching anything. All they do is "pop" video tapes and DVD's... It seems that once we expect a visit from QA, all of a sudden new clothing articles appear out of nowhere. How long will it take, or rather which officer will die a result of a slip and fall in the East Annex Laundry Room... Officer are tired of getting cut by the loose metal keychain wires... Many of times Code Blues and Code Whites have been called to deaf ears. The radios are in poor condition... ~Anonymous
[NOTE from J4K: Complete message forwarded to DJJ's Ken Pifer]
In all of the years that I have worked here at Orange Regional, many things have remained the same. Get your pen and paper ready because finally, here it is !!!
What a media storm it would be for both the television and newspaper industry here in Central Florida, to know of what I am to discuss. For close to a year, E-3 Mod has not had a knife for life in sub-control. Each and every day our honest officers document this in the Mod Unit Log, and yet nothing gets done. The Unit Log gets reviewed daily by supervisors on up, continously disregarding the potential death of a youth in our care, as a result of having no life for life.
For close to a year, over a dozen exterior perimeter lights have been out. This too has been documented daily by officers that conduct perimeter checks during the evening, night and early morning hours. This poor lighting results in an increased threat to community residents and present staff entering and exiting vehicles. In the event of an escape, this would prove catastrophic. During evening, night and early morning youth movement between annexes, officers are subjected to an elevated possibility of personal injury. Any needed master control video would prove useless, only showing complete darkness.
Orange County School Staff have a big time reputation for not teaching anything. All they do is "pop" video tapes and DVD's. These teachers receive incentive pay for teaching in detention environments and yet only "pop" videos, while sitting on the back tables, paying personal bills and reading the newspaper. Teachers, can you throw out the garbage in your classrooms from time to time ? You might want to sweep and organize what has become the dumps of Orange Regional.
Why are the youth subjected to wear torn uniforms, underwear and shoes ? Don't we have an inventory specialist ? Why must officers on all three shifts be the ones to throw away these atroscities ? It seems that once we expect a visit from QA, all of a sudden new clothing articles appear out of nowhere.
How long will it take, or rather which officer will die a result of a slip and fall in the East Annex Laundry Room. For years, the washing machines have leaked substantial amounts of water onto the floor, making it difficult for officers to manuver around the water spill while carrying an entire mods youths clothing. Can the second dryer be repaired anytime soon ? It has been two months already. While the dryer is being repaired, maybe someone can fix the second washing machine, which too, has been broken for about a year.
Who is the Keymaster, Locksmith for Orange Regional (Oh that's right, the same person responsible for other issues unaddressed). Officer are tired of getting cut by the loose metal keychain wires. Can someone inventory all of the key sets ? You will find that practically every set in the East Annex has multiple broken keys. This hinders on the performance of an officer in his or her duties.
Please assist us with the radio issues at Orange Regional. Many of times Code Blues and Code Whites have been called to deaf ears. The radios are in poor condition. Most of the radios malfunction during an officers tour. The batteries are no good. Some are missing antenaes and none have clothing / belt clips. Officers have to constantly change batteries during shift, so that they will have a line of communication in the event of an emergency.
03/18/06 Boot Camps: ...Do not group all other bootcamps with Bay County. Drill Instructors that I know do not agree with what happen on video...Cathy if you are such an advocate for the kids, then why are not voicing you concerns for indepent living programs for youths that get out of the bootcamps...why aren't you questioning the escape from Pinellas JDC? Why aren't you saying anything about the JDC dentention staff who was beaten with a mop handle... ~Anonymous
I do not think that the cartoon drawing on this website is very funny. You want all bootcamps closed because of what happened in Bay County. Do not group all other bootcamps with Bay County. Drill Instructors that I know do not agree with what happen on video and it is unfair for You to say all boot camps are like that. Cathy if you are such an advocate for the kids, then why are not voicing you concerns for indepent living programs for youths that get out of the bootcamps. Drill instructors can control a youth in a program, but when they get out it is the responsibility of the parents and society to help these kids be successful. Also, why aren't you questioning the escape from Pinellas JDC? Why aren't you saying anything about the JDC dentention staff who was beaten with a mop handle. So Cathy what you saying is that it is okay for teenagers in JDC and other programs to hit the staff members and nothing be done about it. ~Anonymous
03/17/06 Hillsborough West JDC: It is really a shame what happened to the boy at bootcamp, but it is more shameful that the parents care more about him now that he is dead...Only about 1/4 of these delinquents parents care about their kids. That is obvious during visitation..parents need to be held more accountable..."when we have to raise for you, dont complain about how we do it!" ~The real justice 4 kids
It is really a shame what happened to the boy at bootcamp, but it is more shameful that the parents care more about him now that he is dead. Where were they when the kid was getting in trouble and locked up? Cause for those of you that don't know, before a judge orders a kid to bootcamp he has to have an extensive delinquent history. Why didnt they fight for him to stay out of trouble? Now that they can get paid they care about him. Only about 1/4 of these delinquents parents care about their kids. That is obvious during visitation cause only a few parents go, and everytime its the same parents. I'm not defending the staff who beat him to death, they too will get what they deserve, but parents need to be held more accountable. Like the bumper sticker says, "raise your kids so we dont have to", and I'm adding to that-"when we have to raise for you, dont complain about how we do it!" ~The real justice 4 kids
03/17/06 Pasco JDC: ...pasco is also a place to be proud of...new staff are showing enthusiasm and the veteran staff are proven to be strong role models for them...it is wonderful to see people happy and enjoy coming to work, and im not sure if Mr. Roberts has noticed but the moral is starting to really soar...Mr. carter,thank you... ~Anonymous
[Re: 03/17/06 Polk JDC: ...I am glad that I work for Polk]
After reading the last posting from polk jdc i wanted to say that pasco is also a place to be proud of. we are also not perfect but the staff are showing that degree of teamwork that is neccessary for all,(youth and staff), to accomplish positive outcomes. the new staff are showing enthusiasm and the veteran staff are proven to be strong role models for them. i believe we have turned a corner and one for the best. it is wonderful to see people happy and enjoy coming to work, and im not sure if Mr. Roberts has noticed but the moral is starting to really soar. hopefully nothing changes that.Mr. carter,thank you for being the type of adm. that pasco, and all facilities for that matter, need. ~Anonymous
03/17/06 Polk JDC: ...I am glad that I work for Polk and no other facility...we are not a perfect center but other centers can learn from Polk. We will always rise to the ocassion and stand above the rest because we are the best...Think outside of the box. So Polk Keep Your Head up and continue to be the best that you are. This is the reason people look at Polk as the model facility. ~The Proud Work Of Polk
I would like to thank the employees of Polk Detention for not going along with the mess that the other centers are doing. This is the reason why I am glad that I work for Polk and no other facility. A team that prays together stay together. No we are not a perfect center but other centers can learn from Polk. We will always rise to the ocassion and stand above the rest because we are the best. As long as the other facilites continue to knock each other down they will never be ahead. Think outside of the box. So Polk Keep Your Head up and continue to be the best that you are. This is the reason people look at Polk as the model facility. ~The Proud Work Of Polk
03/16/06 Boot Camps: Cathy... Having met with you and discussed Boot Camps, at the Orlando meeting for quality assurance at that time you had nothing negative to say about the programs. But one incident occurs and you stand up and shout to close them all... What about the other programs where a death had occurred... I don't find any type of humor in the political cartoon you display on your website... I hope that you remember, that sadly a youth had lost his life and displaying this poor taste in humor, just goes to show your lack of sympathy for the family... ~Anonymous
Cathy, Cathy, Cathy... Your views seem to change with whatever way the wind blows. Having met with you and discussed Boot Camps, at the Orlando meeting for quality assurance at that time you had nothing negative to say about the programs. But one incident occurs and you stand up and shout to close them all... What about the other programs where a death had occurred? If you want to close all the programs where will these kids go - right to jail? Not sure that would be beneficial. I just think you need to pick a side of the fence and stick with it. As for the meetings you observed, did you ever comment about closing the Boot Camp? No - you had nothing bad to say about the Boot Camp until a youth dies in a boot camp in another part of the state. Also, I don't find any type of humor in the political cartoon you display on your website and wear "proudly" in Tallahassee. I hope that you remember, that sadly a youth had lost his life and displaying this poor taste in humor, just goes to show your lack of sympathy for the family. Let's work to make programs beneficial not close them for good. ~Anonymous
03/14/06 Boot Camps: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice If we do not reform ya We will kill ya trying ~Anonymous
03/13/06 Orange JDC: ...Mr. Isbell never fired any of his staff. He was a very hard working Supt... We looked at him with respect and knew that we were there to do a good job together... Supt. Young was a great Supt. He always took time to talk with his staff. He always had a smile... Supt. Williams does not use common sense... He needs anger management classes... The buildings is a disaster. Everybody is getting sick from the molds and germs... Half of the mod's toilets are not working. The floors are filthy and the family of rats are everywhere. How in the world can we have deem status... Perhaps Mr. Raggett or his boss should evaluate the crisis at ORJDC ~Anonymous
Let's get this clear. First of all Mr. Isbell never fired any of his staff. He was a very hard working Supt. and expected all his staff to work. He even made the officers sitting in the offices to work on the floor. He made the supervisors work and the ADS. For once everybody at ORJDC worked together. We looked at him with respect and knew that we were there to do a good job together. All the lazy staff finally had their share of what it was to work hard. Some quit when work was too much for them. Supt. Young was a great Supt. He always took time to talk with his staff. He always had a smile no matter what the circumstances. Was fair when it came to contributing jobs with other staff. Took in consideration the senior staff and was proud of them. Self-esteem was much elevated. We felt great knowing that he was a fair Supt. Supt. Williams does not use common sense. He does not care for his senior staff. Last supervisors meeting he was ready to fired all his supervisors and more. He needs anger management classes. He fired quite a bit of staff already for no reason. We never see him and wonder what he is up to. The buildings is a disaster. Everybody is getting sick from the molds and germs. The air conditioner works in the winter time and the heat in the summer time. No new uniforms for the youths or socks. Half of the mod's toilets are not working. The floors are filthy and the family of rats are everywhere. How in the world can we have deem status? Many of the officers do not work on the floor due to special jobs. Some new staff also have new jobs created for them. Many times we cannot get more info on a new intake due to the files being locked up in release dept. We have made mistakes due to not having access to the youth's file. Supt. Willimas has done nothing to better the situation at ORJDC. He fact he has indicated that he does not care about us. We need a Supt. that can be fair. We are not asking for much. Why is the staff quitting so fast? Perhaps Mr. Raggett or his boss should evaluate the crisis at ORJDC........You need to speak with the staff, not the ADS or Supt..
03/12/06 Schools/Court/Other:... I am Isabelle Zehnder, president of the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse. I have become aware of the abusive practices that occur in many residential facilities for youth including juvenile justice systems, behavior modification programs, boot camps, wilderness programs, and therapeutic boarding schools. I have created a website in an attempt to provide information to the public about these abuses... if you would like to share your story to be posted on the "Opinions/Stories" section of my website, please send it to me at info@caica.org ....indicate in your e-mail that you give me permission to post it on the website... ~ Isabelle Zehnder info@caica.org www.caica.org
I would like to introduce myself. I am Isabelle Zehnder, president of the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse. I have become aware of the abusive practices that occur in many residential facilities for youth including juvenile justice systems, behavior modification programs, boot camps, wilderness programs, and therapeutic boarding schools.
I have created a website in an attempt to provide information to the public about these abuses. I recenlty found justice4kids, thanks to Diana Matthews who found my website and contacted me (which proves how valuable these websites are). I have since posted her story, as well as Chris Sholly's on the site and have linked both Diana's website and the justice4kids website. Thank you for the link to caica here on justice4kids.
I know that many of you would like your voices to be heard, so if you would like to share your story to be posted on the "Opinions/Stories" section of my website, please send it to me at info@caica.org. When sending your story, please indicate in your e-mail that you give me permission to post it on the website.
Thank you. Isabelle Zehnder info@caica.org www.caica.org
03/12/06 Collier JDC: Norma Collymore, how can anyone that is as incompentent as you, still hold her position? Guess that goes to show us, IT IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT WHO YOU SLEEP WITH HUH COLLYMORE!!!! To bad for you he lost his JOB:( You also lost your little lover Bruce Hale, GIRL, YOU SURE KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR MEN, DON'T YA?!!! ~Anonymous
03/12/06 Other DJJ facility: Nothing in DJJ is run in a way to help those which it is supposedly organized to protect and serve: the youth and furthermore, the public. Much like the staff, who are just cogs in the wheel, the youth and the public are the least of the states worries. Children die and are abused, staff are drained mentally and hurt physically on the job, and families suffer on all sides. Meanwhile, the white collar criminals in the Ivory Tower are making money off of this tragedy. Will justice ever truly be served... ~Anonymous
Nothing in DJJ is run in a way to help those which it is supposedly organized to protect and serve: the youth and furthermore, the public. Much like the staff, who are just cogs in the wheel, the youth and the public are the least of the states worries. Children die and are abused, staff are drained mentally and hurt physically on the job, and families suffer on all sides. Meanwhile, the white collar criminals in the Ivory Tower are making money off of this tragedy. Will justice ever truly be served? Perhaps if the criminal justice system was run less like a seedy business and more like what it was created for (to serve and protect our community through the reduction of crime and rehabilitation of our youth), everyone - the youth, the staff, the families, and the communities - would be better off. Unfortunately, that would mean that the heads of state would not profit nearly as much, which is why such reform will never happen. ~Anonymous
03/12/06 Orange JDC: Thanks Cathy for keeping our names private!!! Ofc. Coley does her job and more at ORJC. I guess staff do not like the REAL training that DJJ has implimented... And as far as Mr. Williams, I guess staff do not remember our last superintendent Lee Isbell!!!! This man walked around telling staff "I love you man, but I will fire you"... In regards to the message we are not deem status... We were very close with Mr. Young, went down with Mr. Isbell and will and get deem status with Mr. Williams... No it might not be this year, but remember we are the second largest in the state and it takes time. Our population and old building makes it very hard to do that... It takes a very didicated staff to work with these youth.... ~C.P.
Thanks Cathy for keeping our names private!!! Ofc. Coley does her job and more at ORJC. I guess staff do not like the REAL training that DJJ has implimented. She is a dedicated trainer and staff. No, she does not put up with BS, she does her job according to policy and procedure.
And as far as Mr. Williams, I guess staff do not remember our last superintendent Lee Isbell!!!! This man walked around telling staff "I love you man, but I will fire you" That was when ORJDC went down to tubes and it takes a long time to pull morel up from the guter. Mr. williams is bring us out of that mess and is doing a great job bring us back from that tye of leader, and it DOES take time. Good staff know this!!!
In regards to the message we are not deem status............ We were very close with Mr. Young, went down with Mr. Isbell and will and get deem status with Mr. Williams with true dedicated staff. No it might not be this year, but remember we are the second largest in the state and it takes time. Our population and old building makes it very hard to do that.
I hope that staff that are not happy at ORJDC leave, because they are the staff you do not want work with they youth..... if they are not happy....... are they really doing their job?????? It takes a very didicated staff to work with these youth....remember these youth are not angels.....that's why they are in detention. ~C.P.
03/11/06 Schools/Court/Other: Abuse is not only here in Florida... you can view all that does go on in this country. I believe a reform is in order for the entire country as well as Florida. Please also visit www.caica.org as well. There is a lot of information. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
03/10/06 Other DJJ facility: I have not viewed this site in a long time, and I'm sorry I viewed it today. It is poison. My recommendation to any decent DJJ staff is to stay away from this site. It has done a lot to turn employees against each other and lower morale. Decide if you are going to be a professional or a gossip columist. ~Anonymous
03/10/06 Orange JDC: I just want to say that things have been rough at the center for some time now. It is hard to stay motivated and positive when it feels like everything is working against you. However, in my day to day work, I have seen that many of the officers and all of the supervisors continue to be dedicated to their jobs. Your hard work and cooperation is appreciated. Things will get better because of people like you. Remember that people will always speak up when things are bad - but when things are good, they are too busy being happy that they never say "Thank you." ~Anonymous
03/08/06 Orange JDC: Ms. Coley -- GO AWAy!!! The trainees hate you... and so do some others.. Please, just do us a favor and leave already. You are not fit to be in the training dept. becuase you are fake and you talk bad about people that have done nothing to you. You tell the trainees all the bad things about Orange Detention.. no wonder why they are all quiting... you need to quit!! Stop talking so badly about people and look in the mirror. ~Anonymous
03/07/06 Schools/Court/Other: This to Ms Scartlett Rosales soory for you what happened to you.Please email mail me.My email is on the board as a watchdog. ~Deidre Zackery
03/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I would like to thank all the JDO's, SJDO's and Supervisors at DJJ for being so great with me while I worked with you all. I enjoyed my daily and hectic routine. I truly enjoyed helping each and every one of you. I am extremely sorry that I could not say goodbye to each of you individually. I do wish you all the very best. To Mr. Batist, Ms. Williams, Mr. Watson and Ms. Minnis, I would like to also thank you all. I will miss all of you. I left today with my conscience clean and I know I did my job there. Best Wishes To All, ~Scarlett Rosales
03/06/06 Orange JDC: Quit praising Mrs. Priester and Mr. Williams. You know they are poor leaders and I know you are not getting paid extra for browning points. You talk about them as if they were doing justice for the staff and the facility. Are you sleeping with them that you are being so defensive? Mr. Williams is your facility a deem status facility? NOT! Haa, haa, and it will never be. ~Anonymous
03/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...how is it that the agency spend so much money and time send people to trainings that are geared towards helping to improve this agency, but yet you have people who are promoted... with the criteria seemingly not training and/or experience, but rather personal obligations. The most disheartening fact is that when this behavior is blatant... Mr. Dobuler maybe you might want to consider that... This is the last attempt to notify this agency of what's going, if no improvements are made, more drastic measures will have to be taken. ~Anonymous
I'm not the smartest person in the world, but I consider myself to fairly intelligent, but I need for some of my DJJ constituants to help me understand something that has been baffling me. Can anyone please tell me how is it that the agency spend so much money and time send people to trainings that are geared towards helping to improve this agency, but yet you have people who are promoted and considered for promotion with the criteria seemingly not training and/or experience, but rather personal obligations. The most disheartening fact is that when this behavior is blatant and displayed by the same administration who is supposed to adhere that their subordinates are in compliance with. Mr. Dobuler maybe you might want to consider that before you make the same decision your daddy, Walt Davis made and look at the position his decision (Janice Walker) got him. This is the last attempt to notify this agency of what's going, if no improvements are made, more drastic measures will have to be taken. ~Anonymous
03/05/06 Orange JDC: Sorry, we have no respect for our superintendent. He surely has no respect for the majority of us at ORJDC. He has made it clear thru the supervisors meetings how he does not care about us. He does not appreciate veteran staff... He does not appreciate his new staff... He fired officer colon because she was sick from asthma attacks. They promised a job for her in a different department but instead they fired her. Mr. Eason stated to her that if she would tell him who wrote on Justice for kids she could have a job in booking or release dept. When she refused to tell him he told her he did not had a job for her. She got fired and that same week Mr. Williams our dear superintendent created a new job for one of the new staff... ~Anonymous
Sorry, we have no respect for our superintendent. He surely has no respect for the majority of us at ORJDC. He has made it clear thru the supervisors meetings how he does not care about us. He does not appreciate veteran staff. He states that they are all lazy and he wants to replace them. He does not appreciate his new staff. That is part of the reason they don't stay. He fired officer colon because she was sick from asthma attacks. They promised a job for her in a different department but instead they fired her. Mr. Eason stated to her that if she would tell him who wrote on Justice for kids she could have a job in booking or release dept. When she refused to tell him he told her he did not had a job for her. She got fired and that same week Mr. Williams our dear superintendent created a new job for one of the new staff. Mr. Williams you know very well that was not right. Nobody deserves to be treated like that. We do want a friend. We need somebody that cares about us and stop talking behind our backs. Somebody that cares and can unite us together. Mr. Williams you are lacking all this. ~Anonymous
03/05/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: ...I'm glad you responded on my comments. My military experience included over 20 years of service, some of which was in a war-time environment. My experience working in a juvenile detention facility had some similiarities of a battle ground... it seems that a war of sorts is being fought among the staffs, the kids and the parents! While serving in the military I've worked for some really good officers and some really bad ones. The difference between them was that the bad ones did not COMMUNICATE to their subordinates and were only looking at situations through their own eyes and had no empathy or concern for the people working for them... ~ex-JDO John Q. Public
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In regard to the posting on 03/05/2006. I'm glad you responded on my comments. My military experience included over 20 years of service, some of which was in a war-time environment. My experience working in a juvenile detention facility had some similiarities of a battle ground (if you want to call it that) but the reality of the situation is that you are not fighting a war (especially with these kids in custody). However, it seems that a war of sorts is being fought among the staffs, the kids and the parents! While serving in the military I've worked for some really good officers and some really bad ones. The difference between them was that the bad ones did not COMMUNICATE to their subordinates and were only looking at situations through their own eyes and had no empathy or concern for the people working for them. The truly good officers cared for their people while at the same time ensuring that a mission had to be accomplished. The good officers listened to their troops, (not babysitting or being their "friends") ensuring that the proper resources were made available to accomplish the mission. This is NOT happening. I have the experience to see this and I will tell you that these superintendents are the key to fixing many of these problems. Don't try to tell me that the superintendent doesn't have a thing to do with the morale and communication in secure facilities. I acknowledge that a superintendent cannot fix everything in secure facilities but a superintendent must foster teamwork by example and to do that the first thing involves communicating with your subordinates. Administrators should not be "friends" with their subordinates but they are required to treat subordinates with respect, dignity and professionalism; otherwise the system breaks down. I have led people in a combat environment so I think I know what I'm talking about!! ~ex-JDO John Q. Public.
03/05/06 Collier JDC: Work is great when N. Collymore doesn't come to work, it's so peaceful. STAY AWAY COLLYMORE. ~Anonymous
03/05/06 Collier JDC: Collymore, why don't you show your true self to Mr.Jordan? I'm sure he would not appriciate your unprofessional conduct and filthy language. NO ONE IN THE BUILDING likes you coming on the floor and yelling your head off and cussing like a sailor. You know if you did show your true self to the boss, you would be so fired so fast, you wouldn't know what hit you in the butt. DO US ALL A HUGE FAVOR AND GET LOST!!!FIND ANOTHER JOB--PLEASE FIND ANOTHER JOB!!!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous
03/05/06 Other DJJ facility: I disagree Jon Q - THE Superintendant NEEDS to put stress on the JDO's. THE SUPER cannot be friends with everyone - he needs to be the head of state -- Assistants can be the friends but not the super himself. The staff need someone who will make them quake in their boots when they are in trouble -- IT'S LIKE THE MILITARY BUTT WIPE!!!!!! NOT NURSERY SCHOOL!!!! ~Anonymous
03/04/06 Orange JDC: ...The administrators need to treat their staff with respect and dignity... A superintendent working in a juvenile detention facility has to be actively ENGAGED with the people working for him. A superintendent who is aloof, condescending and arrogant places unneeded stress on the JDO's... These facilities requere administrators that are receptive to the concerns, needs and suggestions of their staff; not some dictatorial individual who isolates themselves and behaves as if they were some head of state. ~ex-JDO John Q. Public
Re: 03/03/06 "Orange JDC: Hahaha...
Responding to the post of 03/03/2006. You are right about slanding people on here. It needs to stop. However, your comments regarding the Superintendent are wrong and if you read many of these posting are the key to a lot of these problems with the staff. The administrators need to treat their staff with respect and dignity. In other words, they need to treat their staff the same way they would want to be treated if they were in the same position. It's not happening folks. Right now, the administrators act like they're better than the people working for them. They get no respect and the administrators don't listen to them (the people working the mods). A superintendent working in a juvenile detention facility has to be actively ENGAGED with the people working for him. A superintendent who is aloof, condescending and arrogant places unneeded stress on the JDO's. Proper communication and good working envioronments among staff are imperative in secure facilities. These facilities requere administrators that are receptive to the concerns, needs and suggestions of their staff; not some dictatorial individual who isolates themselves and behaves as if they were some head of state. ~ex-JDO John Q. Public
03/04/06 Orange JDC:...to the person that says that maybe I should be inveestigated... read the W - 1 logbook... you will see that the incident DID happen... Mental Health was being cautious not cruel! You get the facts straight! ~Anonymous
In response to the person that says that maybe I should be inveestigated and that I was spreading rumors - read the W - 1 logbook before you go talking out your butt, and you will see that the incident DID happen. I fopund out the next day when I came in. Mental Health was being cautious not cruel! You get the facts straight! ~Anonymous
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03/03/06 Orange JDC: ...You indicated that a youth on precautionary was choking with his blanket. That is not true. If that is true where were you when it was happening? How come you are the only one aware of this? Get your facts together. Stop spreading rumors. It has been great ever since the precautionary youths are allow blankets. They are doing much better since they can rest and not feel cold... Mental Health was very cruel when they took the blankets from the youths. If you stated that one youth was choking, did you...file a report with IG? Or did you put it under the rug? Perhaps you should be investigated... ~Anonymous
This is regarding the post on 3/2/2006 from ORJDC. What in the world are you talking about? You indicated that a youth on precautionary was choking with his blanket. That is not true. If that is true where were you when it was happening? How come you are the only one aware of this? Get your facts together. Stop spreading rumors. It has been great ever since the precautionary youths are allow blankets. They are doing much better since they can rest and not feel cold. Nobody is complaining. We feel for these youths like our own. They need comfort at least when they are resting. Mental Health was very cruel when they took the blankets from the youths. If you stated that one youth was choking, did you do the proper process and file a report with IG? Or did you put it under the rug? Perhaps you should be investigated if you know something that the rest of the staff does not know. By the way it is choke not chiokes. ~Anonymous
[Re: 03/02/06 Orange JDC: People, stop complaining]
03/03/06 Orange JDC: Hahaha. I cannot believe I just read a post here about Ms Priester sexually harassing a male trainee?? This person obviously does not know Ms Priester. SHe is kind, caring, spiritual and she can be firm and authoritative when she needs to be but sexually harassing or similarly inappropriate? That is a stretch. Get a life and quit slandering people here. Ya know, a judge can order that the IP addresses of these messages be revealed to him. If Ms Priester can prove damages she can sue... Mr Williams also does not deserve such hard criticism... He shouldn't HAVE to be present on the mods - thats what he has staff for... He's NOT one of you - he is THE ADMINISTRATOR ...do your job right. ~Anonymous
Hahaha. I cannot believe I just read a post here about Ms Priester sexually harassing a male trainee?? This person obviously does not know Ms Priester. SHe is kind, caring, spiritual and she can be firm and authoritative when she needs to be but sexually harassing or similarly inappropriate? That is a stretch. Get a life and quit slandering people here. Ya know, a judge can order that the IP addresses of these messages be revealed to him. If Ms Priester can prove damages she can sue. Now how hard would that be? Try it. Mr Williams also does not deserve such hard criticism. He does great work. He shouldn't HAVE to be present on the mods - thats what he has staff for. And the infrequency of his visits on the mods makes his presence even MORE significant to the staff and the kids. He's NOT one of you - he is THE ADMINISTRATOR - he does NOT have to be Mr Nice guy, ass-kisser to any of you. He does not have to be Mr Positive motivational speaker - just do what he F--ing says - quit f--ing around, do your job right. ~Anonymous
03/03/06 Orange JDC: Oh my god what a bunch of resourceless retarded idiots. Instead of whining and complaining, which only serves to defend and justify your own irresponsible behavior, why don't you just find another job? The only reason you stay in your jobs is because as long as you whine and feel you have it so bad, YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE BACK! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE...Just COAST.... complain and get paid, while BLAMING others for your horrible misfortune -- ah! but it's all done in the name of the poor kids, huh? Bulls--t. Just behave yourselves and at least you will feel good that you are doing your part... ~Anonymous
Oh my god what a bunch of resourceless retarded idiots. Instead of whining and complaining, which only serves to defend and justify your own irresponsible behavior, why don't you just find another job? The only reason you stay in your jobs is because as long as you whine and feel you have it so bad, YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE BACK! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE! WOW! You get to complain and have reasons for your incompetent behaviors and bad attitudes. Just COAST...and collect your paycheck you idiots....dont try and make things better...complain and get paid, while BLAMING others for your horrible misfortune -- ah! but it's all done in the name of the poor kids, huh? Bulls--t. Just behave yourselves and at least you will feel good that you are doing your part..no place of employment is perfect. ~Anonymous
03/02/06 Orange JDC: People, stop complaining and whining! Doing so changes nothing, except for the worst. Remember the issue with blankets? Well, we were made to give them back and just last week, a youth on precautionary had one tightly tied around his neck - there go smart assess who thought you knew more than our mental health staff. If someone chiokes themselves to death, it's on you and on Ms. Corry. I think the mental health staff have shown that they know what they are doing. Oh, and I'm glad to see Officer Pate back!!! Anyways, start doing your jobs, stop worrying about everybody else and stop complaining - do something positive to change the system instead of whining! ~TBK
03/02/06 Hillsborough West JDC: ...Instead of this unnecessary beef some may have with Pinellas. We should just be greatful that we have more staff to help us out... Instead of working as a team we are working against each other... What happen to leaving your problems and attitude at the gate...we need to get our acts together, because if this nonsense continues we may not have a job. And please stop using this site to disgrace our facility. If everyone worked together it wouldn't be so bad. And West let us spend our valuable time training the new staff the right way. ~Just my Opinion
I have a suggestion for the West. Instead of this unnecessary beef some may have with Pinellas. We should just be greatful that we have more staff to help us out. All the cursing and harsh slander against one another makes no sense. I always said I would never write on this site however I found it necessary in this case because things seem to be getting out of hand. Instead of working as a team we are working against each other. And to me that is an unsafe environment to work in. There is so much cut throat in this place it is ridiculous. Why is it so hard for people to just get along? What happen to leaving your problems and attitude at the gate before you enter the building? Fellow workers let it be known we need to get our acts together, because if this nonsense continues we may not have a job. And please stop using this site to disgrace our facility. If everyone worked together it wouldn't be so bad. And West let us spend our valuable time training the new staff the right way. ~Just my Opinion
03/02/06 Schools/Court/Other: This to who ever is trying to contact me.Here is a email you can contact me at.Ive been great.Thank you for asking. ~Martin Jackson yougot2hearme@hotmail.com
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03/02/06 Boot Camps: In reading a comment posted by a parent of a child that was once placed in a boot camp, I noticed that she said . . "They need to be shut down. The state needs to give the parents back their authority to raise their children the way they need to be raised." I have one pressing question. You were given the authority to "raise" your son, yet I was able to research him on the Department of Corrections Website, so do you think you did a good job as a parent? Why was he placed in the department of juvenile justice when he was 13? Let me guess, wrong place, wrong time, wrong friends. Seems ironic that you want the state to shut down boot camps (and other DJJ programs) to allow parents to raise their kids, yet you can't keep your son out of the hands of local law enforcement... ~Anonymous
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03/02/06 Other DJJ facility: Re 02/26/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Then on my children I will find a safe way for staff to speak out !!!! Thank you for giving a answer. Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
03/02/06 Other DJJ facility: After reading this board, One can only assume that the stories and the allegations that happened to my son, and the poor children that have died are absolutely true... To those DJJ staff that come here and do nothing but complain about your jobs.. LEAVE... I know I have already proven that the Staff member that broke my son's arm already had a criminal history, the IG's office proved it as well... The higher ups need to LISTEN to the reports from Good Staff members that do have the guts to report abuse... Good Staff members should not have to worry about being fired for "blowing the whistle"... Good Staff, this message is to you... Please help stop the violence and abuse in these facilities. Bad staff Find another job.... ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
After reading this board, and the comments made by some of the DJJ Staff members here. One can only assume that the stories and the allegations that happened to my son, and the poor children that have died are absolutely true! Parents listen up, READ the staff members statements here.. Do they sound like normal people? They sound like they are working for DJJ for the pay, which they say isn't enough as it is, yet this job takes dedication to making kids lives turn around, its not being done. Instead the kids are being emotionally, and physically abused, and they come out worse then when they went in. To those DJJ staff that come here and do nothing but complain about your jobs.. LEAVE, and REMOVE yourself from DJJ for you do nothing for our kids but cause more problems. I know I have already proven that the Staff member that broke my son's arm already had a criminal history, the IG's office proved it as well. The BAD Staff members are pushing the Good Staff members out of DJJ. The higher ups need to LISTEN to the reports from Good Staff members that do have the guts to report abuse done by these low life staff. Good Staff members should not have to worry about being fired for "blowing the whistle". There needs to be a new policy in DJJ.. The staff should be watch dogs to their own. In other words, report ANY and ALL abuse that you witness a fellow staff member committing, if he/she is doing it. Good Staff members, you need to take a stand and help DJJ rid these Bad Staff, and make a difference for yourselves and for the kids! These kids in custody are being abused daily. There are lives at stake. How many more kids will be physically maimed, emotionally scared, or die before someone wakes up? This is no joke, there have been deaths, and true abuse, we are not talking a spanking here... There are beatings that can be life threatening. Good Staff, this message is to you... Please help stop the violence and abuse in these facilities. Bad staff Find another job... Maybe digging ditches, for that is the only mentality that you have and a job you are capable of doing. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
03/01/06 Pinellas JDC: You other clowns laugh at the fact that our center is not perfect but, the matter at hand is that we all work for the same D.J.J. Email wars are a great sign of things to come it proves all the things that people say about us.Take a hard long look at what yall are doing this is not 1960. Get the picture she has yall right where she wants yall. GREAT JOB CATHY LET THEM DESTROY EACH OTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~X
03/01/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Do you people see what you are doing. A WHOLE LOT OF HATING!!!!!!!! Hey if you are intimidated by Pinellas coming over there and showing you how to do your job then step up or step the f*ck off. Those of you b*tchn and putting peoples business out there (that isn't even correct) are making yourself and your facility look real stupid. SHUT UP ALREADY. Pinellas is the sh*t and alot of facilities could learn from them. Are they perfect no but who is.GET OVER IT!!!! ~Anonymous
03/01/06 Schools/Court/Other: Does anybody know how to contact M.Jackson.He has been very queit as of lately.Ms Cathy do you know how to contact him? Because some parents have been wanting to speak with him. ~Anonymous
[Note from J4K: on 1/28/06, M Jackson requested this his contact information not appear as J4K's watchdog]
03/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC:...thinking about going to the Committee about anything you know on the Department of Juvenile Justice.If i was you I would not, because The Committee is not loyal to those who speak out.Just look what happened to Officer D.Zackery and the rest of the officers that stood up.She spoke out and now she has been fired.You can not get a hand from The Committee if you was drowning in the Everglades.But they have forget if it was not for the officers that speak out they would not have anything to go on... For Miami-Dade you all have a snitch working among you all...information is getting out, that only a Officer working there would know. ~Truth Be Told
This is to anybody on this site that is thinking about going to the Committee about anything you know on the Department of Juvenile Justice.If i was you I would not, because The Committee is not loyal to those who speak out.Just look what happened to Officer D.Zackery and the rest of the officers that stood up.She spoke out and now she has been fired.You can not get a hand from The Committee if you was drowning in the Everglades.But they have forget if it was not for the officers that speak out they would not have anything to go on.So to all,do your self a favor.What every you know do it with out them.For Miami-Dade you all have a snitch working among you all.So please be carefully what you say and do.Because to much information is getting out, that only a Officer working there would know. ~Truth Be Told
02/28/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: This is to Honorable behavior, you state that you will work hard to address and make change... become familiar and be a realist as to who you geniunely have on the team... We should be FDLE certified and the leaders must believe in hearing the officers and administrators. Not just the regional personnel who may only report what they want... focus on these probation officers who are receiving higher pay than the detention officers. They need to do their jobs instead of dumping these youths in detention... Youths become desperate and fights and suicide issues surface... What is DJJ doing for our youths and staff, NOTHING... FOR THOSE OFFICERS THAT HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO STATE TO MAKE THE CHANGE..LEAVE DJJ and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! ~Appalled at DJJ
This is to Honorable behavior, you state that you will work hard to address and make change. The first thing you must do is become familiar and be a realist as to who you geniunely have on the team. Right now you have leaders who are riding the time to make their pleasant exit. They truly do not care as to what is really happening at DJJ. A 5% raise is nothing compared to what we truly have to deal with. We should be FDLE certified and the leaders must believe in hearing the officers and administrators. Not just the regional personnel who may only report what they want and then end up with surprises. Just like the Superintendents around the state, they report what they want and not what is really going on. We have so many officers and youths that are being hurt and neglected on a daily basis.
We also need to focus on these probation officers who are receiving higher pay than the detention officers. They need to do their jobs instead of dumping these youths in detention and not focusing on ensuring that they get to their programs within the time frame. Instead probation officers commit them and these youths stay in detention months and months and this does not count towards their sentence. Youths become desperate and fights and suicide issues surface. Our jails become over populated and more incidents occur. Let's not even talk about kids in foster care, Child net completely forgets them and it is a mission to even get them to pick up a youth. More drama for the officers!!!
What is DJJ doing for our youths and staff, NOTHING! Training is another issue, you give very little training to officers that entail everything other than the reality of what they have to deal with daily: mentally disturbed youths, drug and alcohol abuse, aggressive and harsh criminals and the emotionally misplaced youths. Where is the training on that!? GO Figure!!! This is why we keep repeating the cycle don't you get it!! WE NEED A CHANGE AND FOR THOSE OFFICERS THAT HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO STATE TO MAKE THE CHANGE..LEAVE DJJ and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! ~Appalled at DJJ
02/28/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: cathy the truth will come out ...you were a bad parent. you feel guilty about having your son locked up dont you. i think i remember hereing that you had abuse charges against you. We are a medium for the information and opinions that cathy wants to post. If she doesn't like you email she will post it. lies made (both signed and anonymous or by way of links to other sites) have not been investigated to determine fact or truth but they are screend and i do not post them all (cathy).Therefore, this site is a peace of s**t... ~Anonymous
cathy the truth will come out aboutt you. you were a bad parent. you feel guilty about having your son locked up dont you. i think i remember hereing that you had abuse charges against you.
We are a medium for the information and opinions that cathy wants to post. If she doesn't like you email she will post it. lies made (both signed and anonymous or by way of links to other sites) have not been investigated to determine fact or truth but they are screend and i do not post them all (cathy). Therefore, this site is a peace of shit Copyright © 2001-2006 justice4kids.org, inc. -- An all-volunteer effort! All rights reserved. Address issues with the operation of this site to the webmaster. ~Anonymous
02/28/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: cathy corey does not post all emails do u cathy. cathy worked for DJJ and does not want to talk about that. cathy as a sorry A** employee. she was fired.i worked with herso i know ~Anonymous
02/28/06 Hillsborough West JDC: it is no Ms Bet its only Mr BET. so who every floor staff is get ya s**t right, you on here talking a hole lot of s**t but u wont put yo name down. how bout u really get yo info right B4 you open yo mouth. all that s**t yall talking bout needs, how bout yall go tell he and not us ,to me it sound like u hate n on the man, sound like he go something u want..... stop bulls**t n and put yo name down. ~Mr Bet
02/28/06 Hillsborough West JDC: To "floor staff", how do you know BET is a female? And if you were willing to step up to the plate you would've sign your name. And for goodness sake spend your time learning how to spell instead of making up stupid crap about people. If you believe in God you are breaking his commandment of "thou shall not bear false witness upon thy neighbor". ~Anonymous
02/28/06 Okaloosa JDC/OYA:...Right here in my home town, my son's friend was hired at OYA...he was told to beat the sh*$ out of the kids. The same director I wrote about has hired a mom of one of her son's friend's who uses drugs... This facility is made up of drug users, they are not pre-employee drug screened... Any one of you who work for DJJ would feel just as pissed about your child, dead or alive. Stop straddling the fence...!!! ~Anonymous
I noticed that my message from 2-21, left out some of what I wrote. You must have known of whom i was talking about. You will never justify the behavior of any DJJ worker that has committed the acts of abuse. Right here in my home town, my son's friend was hired at OYA..he was told to beat the sh*$ out of the kids. The same director i wrote about has hired a mom of one of her son's friend's who uses drugs. Did you know that this facility is made up of drug users, they are not pre-employee drug screened. The state of Florida needs to drug screen and background check the people they hire for these positions. Any one of you who work for DJJ would feel just as pissed about your child, dead or alive. Stop straddling the fence. Either help these kids or leave them alone!! ~Anonymous
02/27/06 Collier JDC: Guess I will get on the bandwagon too. Collymore you r no good and have no idea what you r doing. Our staff has no respect for you and wish you would crawl back under the rock you came out of. You have a filthy mouth and r a disgrace to DJJ. ~Anonymous
02/27/06 Orange JDC: I think it is so SAD that all the sad, miserable, lonely, GHETTO officers have nothing else better to do than talk about people at work. GET A LIFE!!! I can't help that I have a happy, fullfilled life. You are just jealous, nasty people. ~Anonymous
02/27/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Y dont yall get off needs dick, im not saying everything he do is right but if u do your job u dont have to worry about getting cut. ~BET
02/27/06 Hillsborough West JDC: To Ms BET, I guess you call yourself mad a** hell now, but you still ain't s**t. You watch to many old school black classics on TV, let's do the damn thing, come on now. How about "DO YOUR DAMN JOB"... Tell your boss that I know he is made as hell... I guess he is trying to figure out who is behind all of the creative messages... The West will have it's on daily news letter... ~floor staff
To Ms BET, I guess you call yourself mad a** hell now, but you still ain't s**t. You watch to many old school black classics on TV, let's do the damn thing, come on now. How about "DO YOUR DAMN JOB"! You are really stupid, because I would never hit a female, but in your case I would not give a damn, I might have to be less of a man for a quick second. I wish they would let you work the girls dorm only, because you let the kids get away with anything. I understand stand if you are scared, but damn open your mouth and say something constructive. Tell your boss that I know he is made as hell, because all his business is out there and his little secretary is mad with me now, but it is all good, because she will be back because I hear that he comes up short in some areas and sometimes he does not come up at all, but that is understandable because he does want to be "HHIC." I guess he is trying to figure out who is behind all of the creative messages, but he does not have to wonder if he would just stop trying to change every damn thing. Things have to be changed in oder for us to run the correct way, but he is trying to change little s**t. Please take all messages seriously, because when I come on the web I will be coming correct, and I will tell all your business, and I do have good resources. The West will have it's on daily news letter. Ms. BET, the ladies of the west can't stand your a** and the girls just tolerate you because you they can do anything they want, and we know that you like both men and women, I heard that you like to go down south on men and women, let me know when you need a real man, then I will have you and the secretary strung out, St. Pete is a small place baby girl, be careful who you tell your business to. ~floor staff
02/27/06 Hillsborough East JDC: I am tired of hearing Hardyman and Foster argue... They are mad because all of their business is out and no one has any respect for them anymore. I hope that Hardyman does not try to take Ms. Adame's place in administration because she can't run anything without messing up... Foster will have more problems than he does now because he will have to deal with all the compaints about her. Clark watch out for your job, because if Hardyman applies for that position, then you know who she is going to come after first. All the females have had it with her... Hardyman if you do take that position, best believe that all the famale staff are going to make sure that you work your a** off... ~TIRED FEMALE STAFF
I am tired of hearing Hardyman and Foster argue over little s**t. They are mad because all of their business is out and no one has any respect for them anymore. I hope that Hardyman does not try to take Ms. Adame's place in administration because she can't run anything without messing up. It will be some real problems if she is in charge of the floor, people will leave the east fast. Foster will have more problems than he does now because he will have to deal with all the compaints about her. Clark watch out for your job, because if Hardyman applies for that position, then you know who she is going to come after first. All the females have had it with her, she is on the edge of getting her a** whipped at work and I would not care if I lost my job, because at this point the East probable will be shut down before I resign. Working in the girls dorm is hard enough when we are short staffed, but to have Hardyman in charge would be terrible, I know that she probably is thinking about taking that position. So Hardyman if you do take that position, best believe that all the famale staff are going to make sure that you work your a** off. When staff needs assistance you better be ready to get down with the best of us, because if anyone of us gets hurt, we are going to clock out and wait outside until your fat a** comes out that door, and that is a promise. When staff needs assistance is called in a female dorm and we see you just watching from the hall way, we have a problem with that. I f you are scared of the fights that continue to happen, find you another damn job b***h. ~TIRED FEMALE STAFF
02/26/06 Collier JDC: We really appreciate Mr. Jordan being on board now. So far he's been keeping his word and doing a wonderful job. The youths respect and like him. Keep up the good work Mr. Jordan, now, if we could only get rid of Collymore, things would be good again. ~Anonymous
02/26/06 Boot Camps: Public officials must not be negligent in their duty to act rightly and justly in matters of public safety and welfare. My legitimate complaints about the Polk County Juvenile Boot Camp’s white supremacist Neo-Confederate history curriculum concern matters of public safety and welfare... Federal, state, and local government must not allow hate-motivated extremists... The rod of judgment must be used to punish offenses against public justice committed by corrupt public officials... corrupt Polk public officials have spotted their official robes with the stains of wrongdoing and disgrace... Excerpts from “Corrupt Public Officials in the Hands of an Angry God” @ http://libertyadvocate.com/message13.htm . ~Karen E. Pansler karenpansler@netzero.net 863-646-0689
RE: Florida Juvenile Boot Camps
Public officials must not be negligent in their duty to act rightly and justly in matters of public safety and welfare. My legitimate complaints about the Polk County Juvenile Boot Camp’s white supremacist Neo-Confederate history curriculum concern matters of public safety and welfare. Clearly, a criminal juvenile facility advocating racism and sedition are matters of public interest and should be exposed and protested.
Federal, state, and local government must not allow hate-motivated extremists and terrorists like the Neo-Confederates to infiltrate our public schools and juvenile criminal facilities and indoctrinate our children with their hateful white supremacist Confederate ideology. Because the government often fails to safeguard us, as we learned from September 11, 2001, should government officials punish or sanction the punishment of private citizens who expose and report matters concerning public safety and welfare that are covered-up, endorsed, sponsored, or ignored by public officials who are inept, ignorant, negligent, or corrupt?
The rod of judgment must be used to punish offenses against public justice committed by corrupt public officials. Failure to punish corrupt public officials is a crime against the public interest because failure to punish corrupt public officials is a crime against public justice.
Public officials are robed with the official white robe of justice. Alas, corrupt Polk public officials have spotted their official robes with the stains of wrongdoing and disgrace. Consequently, corrupt public officials must be stripped of their official robes.
Excerpts from “Corrupt Public Officials in the Hands of an Angry God” @ http://libertyadvocate.com/message13.htm .
Karen E. Pansler Liberty Advocate www.libertyadvocate.com
02/26/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Diana, I can give you a simple answer for that. If you talk against the agency while you are working there. Prepare to lose your job! If you are vocal about the agencies flaws, you will lose your job. Simple. ~Anonymous
02/25/06 Other DJJ facility: Dear Jeri May, I just would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the song you have writen for the children. I hope you do not mind I added the song to my sons web site on a page called forever friends http://www.freewebs.com/dinmyheart/foreverfriends.htm Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
[Re: 02/17/06...retired secondary Texas public school teacher]
02/25/06 Other DJJ facility: To All : There are thouse that have stated before we should reach out and get to know the Officer that care for our children, I agree on this and have done so when posible .On 2-18-06 Myself , Cathy Corry and Dave Plyer spoke with Bay news 9 . While they had not shown everything as it was said ,They allow enough to be show. We are together speaking out for what is needed for the staff to properly take care of the children and still be able to take care of there own family, But we can not do this alone . If you realy care and want changes you have my e-mail address , as of yet I have heard from no one. Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
02/25/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Sometime when I read these posts, I get embarrassed... We are supposed to be officer, not ghetto idiots... Speak proper and write as such... This is maybe why we can’t become law enforcement certified. Who would with such attitudes and behaviors? Just a shame that DJJ hires such low class officers. ~Anonymous
Sometime when I read these posts, I get embarrassed. I especially get embarrassed when officer speak and write in the format of a teenager. We are supposed to be officer, not ghetto idiots. Being black doesn’t mean being ghetto. Speak proper and write as such. You give these idiots who write negatively about us a reason to. This is maybe why we can’t become law enforcement certified. Who would with such attitudes and behaviors? Just a shame that DJJ hires such low class officers. ~Anonymous
02/24/06 Collier JDC: Do us all a hugh favor and go away Collymore. ~Anonymous
02/24/06 Collier JDC: Collymore, you are toooooo trashy for Collier detention!!!!Go back from whence you came, oh, but wait, they already have 2 capt's at SWJDC, so we guess you're out of a job! Maybe your lover Bruce Hale will help you out or did you run him off to with that nasty attitude and filthy mouth of yours. Guess no one wants to be around you!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous
02/24/06 Hillsborough West JDC: who ever put that bullsh*t on here about pinellas dont know sh*t. We came over there not to try and take the west over but as officers trying to help other officers out. its a damn shame we supposed to be on the same team and people want to start sh*t.if u dont like the people u work with maybe u should get another job. we already have to fight with the public for respect lets not fight eachother, but if u want to we can do the damn thang !!!!!!!!!!! ~BET
02/24/06 Hillsborough East JDC:... East was a nice place to work but Miles is only concered about the way he looks to other people... to the tax payers and the greiving parents of the children that were murdered while in the custody of DJJ, here is your reason why our children are victimized in facilities that's suppose to provide and protect. STAFF THAT ARE STRESSED, UNTRAINED, UNDER PAID AND HIGH PAID ADMINISTRATORS THAT DON'T CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE THE SYSTEM BETTER EVEN WHEN THEY KNOW THE SHIP IS SINKING! Foster... and Hardyman fighting with each other it just makes the tension even worst... EAST GET IT TOGETHER PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF THE KIDS!! ~FLOOR STAFF
Well said past floor staff!!! The East was a nice place to work but Miles is only concered about the way he looks to other people. A big inflated Ego, that's what he has. Hardyman is jealous because she was passed up for the Asst. Sups. job. All that hard work annd stress didn't pay off huh Lorraine? Now the East is in such a bad situation with hiring anybody that will apply. So to the tax payers and the greiving parents of the children that were murdered while in the custody of DJJ, here is your reason why our children are victimized in facilities that's suppose to provide and protect. STAFF THAT ARE STRESSED, UNTRAINED, UNDER PAID AND HIGH PAID ADMINISTRATORS THAT DON'T CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE THE SYSTEM BETTER EVEN WHEN THEY KNOW THE SHIP IS SINKING! Foster is lazy and thinks he has all the answers, with him and Hardyman fighting with each other it just makes the tension even worst. Stop playing games like the past employee said. Mr. Miles why can't you be a man and do the right thing, if you want to gain respect as a christian stop cursing and threatening in your meetings. We are already humiliated and stressed with call outs, we really don't need the extra drama between two supervisors in a lovers quarrel. After all isn't that conduct unbecoming of an officer? EAST GET IT TOGETHER PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF THE KIDS!! They are watching,you know! FLOOR STAFF
02/23/06 Orange JDC: In regards to the attempted escape, ...Lt. Langford, as wide as you are, didnt you have a prior incident with this same youth... It took about 7 male staff to regain control of this youth. Lt. Butler, Sgt. Ortiz, Sgt. Holmes. Lt. Langford are still falsifying documentations when it comes to youths in confinement. They are still putting in their confinement reviews "youth appears to be okay," without them getting up and visually checking on them. Lt. Butler, with your bootleg, blackmarket degree... Mrs. Priester, Lt. Butler talked about you like a dog when you got the Ads position instead of him. Mrs. priester stop sexually harrassing the young male trainees... ~Anonymous
[Note from J4K - this message forwarded to DJJ's Caballero and Meredith]
In regards to the attempted escape, Mr. Willians, have you informed I.G of the incident that occurred on 2/12/06? Well, let me help you out, the youth's name is Cxxxxxx Nash. Why are you risking everyone's life by letting females that weigh about 100lbs in charge of youth's like Cxxxxxx Nash , who everyone know is very strong to handle. Lt. Langford, as wide as you are, didnt you have a prior incident with this same youth? I recall you trying to take him down in the hallway and had trouble taking the youth down. It took about 7 male staff to regain control of this youth. Lt. Butler, Sgt. Ortiz, Sgt. Holmes. Lt. Langford are still falsifying documentations when it comes to youths in confinement. They are still putting in their confinement reviews "youth appears to be okay," without them getting up and visually checking on them. Lt. Butler, with your bootleg, blackmarket degree taht you are always bragging about doesnt mean you are an intellectual individual. It sure does not qualify you for an asst. superintendent position that you have been longing for. Last but not least, Mrs. Priester, Lt. Butler talked about you like a dog when you got the Ads position instead of him. Mrs. priester stop sexually harrassing the young male trainees, they dont want your ugly, man looking behind.
02/23/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Say It Aint So!!!!!!!!!I hope the rumor is true. Elma Adame Leaving the East.You can Run but you cant hide. What happens in the dark always come to light.You are through with our Supt. now its time to move on huh.Well if it is true we are very pleased because you wasnt worth anything anyways.So Adame SEE YA ~A Pleased Officer from the East
02/23/06 DJJ: ... I never accused your son of murdering or raping anyone. I was responding to your nonsensical post that I will once again copy and paste for all to read: "I'm for shutting these places down! Its never going to get any better... !!!" It seemed to me Ms. Chase that you were suggesting we shut these facilities down and allow dope dealers and murders to roam... Also I do not agree with you that multiple batteries on school officials and detention staff constitutes normal behavior... The legislature refuses to put us under the special risk distinction even... Our State Government up until now has turned their back on these juvenile offenders and shown a complete lack of interest in providing the resources for their custody and care... ~Setting the record straight
Clearly Ms. Chase if you read my post you will see I never accused your son of murdering or raping anyone. I was responding to your nonsensical post that I will once again copy and paste for all to read: "I'm for shutting these places down! Its never going to get any better. I think by shutting them down, the staff that works for DJJ won't have to worry about gripes or complaints about how bad their jobs are. The kids won't be getting abused by complete strangers.. and the parents can start to take control of their kids again without the law getting involved in normal childhood misbehaviors!!!!!!!" It seemed to me Ms. Chase that you were suggesting we shut these facilities down and allow dope dealers and murders to roam freely in our communities. If parents had control of these offenders they would not have been locked up in the first place. Also I do not agree with you that multiple batteries on school officials and detention staff constitutes normal behavior. As far as the boot camps are concerned if the State deems that they are not working and chooses to close them down then so be it. In some of my previous posts I have tried to bring to light some of the problems that have plagued DJJ over the years. Almost all of the programs are under funded and understaffed. Employees are grossly underpaid and over worked for what they must deal with. On a good day you might have two staff overseeing a unit with 40 or more youth. Among those 40 youth are normally several extremely violent offenders who are in there for committing very serious felonies. There is also a good chance that one or both of those employees in the middle of a mandatory 16-hour shift. Don’t you think this is a recipe for disaster? Are you surprised that people get hurt? DJJ’s biggest problem is the system itself. The legislature has voted down numerous requests from DJJ to properly fund theses programs and pay the staff a decent living wage so they can care for their own children. Can you imagine working in a job where you spend 16 hours watching someone else's child while neglecting your own children under threat of termination? The legislature refuses to put us under the special risk distinction even though we get assaulted and injured at higher rates than employees in the adult system. The result has been an astounding turnover rate leaving most of these programs dangerously undermanned. As far as those privately contracted programs are concerned, some of those employees make as much as a teenager flipping burgers at Wendy's or McDonalds. The turnover rate at these programs is an unbelievable 60%. The legislature had a chance to correct this problem and voted it down as well. So you have violent offenders housed in programs with severe staff shortages. The staff you do have are burnt out from working 2 or more mandatory 16 hour shifts a week. Our State Government up until now has turned their back on these juvenile offenders and shown a complete lack of interest in providing the resources for their custody and care. This has and always will be the root of the problem. ~Setting the record straight
02/22/06 Collier JDC: Collymore, have you started filling those job applications yet? What are you waiting for-get started, you're going to need it real soon! HOpe they like you in your new place of employment, cause we sure don't! ~Anonymous
02/22/06 Volusia JDC: Union, Union, Union!!!! ... Mr. Finn and Mr. Bennis... both need to find new jobs because your not doing staff or the children in your custody any good. You both are a shame to your staff and to custody itself. Someone please email the name of your Union, there has to be a change somewhere and if one voice (or many) can do it then lets do it!!!! When I hear how so many staff are being treated and how the higher ups are making them work makes me sick!!! Please let me know and I will make some phones calls... Mr. Finn and Mr. Bennis you both are a joke!!! lilto0795@yahoo.com
Union, Union, Union!!!! Volusia County JDC was sooooooo lucky they didnt pick me up, and by your emails from my fellow officers I can see why. Mr. Finn and Mr. Bennis know what I'm talking about. You both need to find new jobs because your not doing staff or the children in your custody any good. You both are a shame to your staff and to custody itself. Someone please email the name of your Union, there has to be a change somewhere and if one voice (or many) can do it then lets do it!!!! When I hear how so many staff are being treated and how the higher ups are making them work makes me sick!!! Please let me know and I will make some phones calls......Good luck everyone and I hope I can do something for you all....Mr. Finn and Mr. Bennis you both are a joke!!! lilto0795@yahoo.com
02/22/06 Schools/Court/Other: ...Setting the record straight. I say this.. MY SON DID NOT MURDER NOR RAPE ANYONE, HE DID NOT STEAL OR VANDALIZE ANYTHING! My son got in a fight with another 13 year old... it was up to ME to take care of it NOT YOU or DJJ!... the boot camp that Martin LEE Anderson died in WILL CLOSE!... I am hoping that the plight of all DJJ in this country will be taken to Congress and a hearing set so that ALL children that are in these places and detained, will be SAFE... Not cursed out by Djj staff, not beaten, not harassed, and not driven to feel as if they want to commit suicide... Let me make sure I say this... LETS SAY ONLY SOME DJJ STAFF FEEL IT IS NECESSARY TO MISTREAT AND ABUSE THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. ~Dawn Chase
For your remarks, Setting the record straight. I say this.. MY SON DID NOT MURDER NOR RAPE ANYONE, HE DID NOT STEAL OR VANDALIZE ANYTHING! My son got in a fight with another 13 year old, that is normal for kids to do this, may not be right to do, but they do it.. And it was up to ME to take care of it NOT YOU or DJJ! I have great news here, tonight on Channel 3 weartv they announced that the boot camp that Martin LEE Anderson died in WILL CLOSE!!!!!!!! Another mother came forward with her son, and her son was a witness to the beating of that boy!!! She stated that her son said " they targeted Martin as soon as he got there" Prayers are being heard and answered!! I am hoping that the plight of all DJJ in this country will be taken to Congress and a hearing set so that ALL children that are in these places and detained, will be SAFE... Not cursed out by Djj staff, not beaten, not harassed, and not driven to feel as if they want to commit suicide and made to feel worthless as DJJ staff at the facility that my son was at. Oh yes... Let me make sure I say this so that SOME of you Staff don't feel as if you are being thrown into one group, and stereotyped!! LETS SAY ONLY SOME DJJ STAFF FEEL IT IS NECESSARY TO MISTREAT AND ABUSE THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. ~Dawn Chase
02/21/06 Honorable Behavior: Thank you for allowing me to visit your facilities and accommodating me through a tour of Broward Detention Center and the Palm Beach Detention Center. Your hard work and dedication will not go unnoticed and I will do everything in my power to help out with the situation that faces everyone who works in detention. Please keep up the good work that you know you are doing. You know who you are and your dedication is greatly appreciated. ~Anonymous
02/21/06 Other DJJ facility: ...Let me start by quoting Dawn Chase and this remark that I copied and pasted directly from her post: "I'm for shutting these places down..." First of all more than 90% of the youth in custody in the facility I work are not there for "normal" childhood misbehavior... They are the youth that raped your daughter. They sold drugs to your son. They broke into your house. They stole your car. They fired the bullet that murdered your husband or wife. "... Should we follow Dawn Chase's advise and shut my facility down and let murders and drug dealers freely roam the streets... more than ten battery charges racked up in seven years would not be considered a normal childhood misbehavior. ~Setting the record straight
[Re: 02/18/06 Schools/Court/Other:...Just because some of us speak out]
Once again I feel compelled to set the record straight. Let me start by quoting Dawn Chase and this remark that I copied and pasted directly from her post: "I'm for shutting these places down! Its never going to get any better. I think by shutting them down, the staff that works for DJJ won't have to worry about gripes or complaints about how bad their jobs are. The kids won't be getting abused by complete strangers.. and the parents can start to take control of their kids again without the law getting involved in normal childhood misbehaviors!!!!!!!" First of all more than 90% of the youth in custody in the facility I work are not there for "normal" childhood misbehavior. If anyone reading this post has been the victim of a serious crime they will appreciate what I am about to say. They are the youth that raped your daughter. They sold drugs to your son. They broke into your house. They stole your car. They fired the bullet that murdered your husband or wife. "kids" with these types of violent felonies reside within my facility. Should we follow Dawn Chase's advise and shut my facility down and let murders and drug dealers freely roam the streets. What about the youth who raped a young girl over a piece of jewelry and then dumped her out of his car? Maybe we should let him go as well. I also think that most parents would agree that more than ten battery charges racked up in seven years would not be considered a normal childhood misbehavior. ~Setting the record straight
02/21/06
Okaloosa JDC:...there are still workers on this site trying to justify their
behavior... my daughter is a DJJ victim. Our own, Okaloosa Regional Detention
Center, has a worker that helped my daughter communicate with a prisoner with a
violent crime rap sheet,who also beat and raped my daughter... I have learned
that most programs are made up of recovering addicts as well. I have the proof,
I even have pictures. The next time one of you jerks working for DJJ want to
justify yourselves, I just might go public with what I know...
~Anonymous
My, my, there are still workers on this site trying to justify their behavior. Since the last time I was on this site, I have learned quite a bit about DJJ. My daughter is a DJJ victim. Our own, Okaloosa Regional Detention Center, has a worker that helped my daughter communicate with a prisoner with a violent crime rap sheet,who also beat and raped my daughter! She also brought lortabs to the detention center and fed those to my daughter. My daughter had a relationship with a worker while in a program and has recently married that worker. I have been to the home of one of DJJ's finest director's and her home looks and smells like a pig pen. I have learned that most programs are made up of recovering addicts as well. I have the proof, I even have pictures. The next time one of you jerks working for DJJ want to justify yourselves, i just might go public with what I know, and we shall see about the "beloved DJJ". ~Anonymous
02/21/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures:...Don, you are right regarding identifying problems with DJJ. However, the problems being posted have very obvious solutions and don't need to be reiterated. The treatment of the DJJ Staff members needs to be improved. Staff members need to be treated with respect and dignity; it isn't happening and I am sure that many people within DJJ will agree with me on that. How to change that?? Hey, isn't is elementary? Treating people with respect - how difficult can that be?? It certainly isn't brain surgery is it?? However, I'll spell it out... everyone has a right to be treated FAIRLY, with RESPECT and with DIGNITY. ~ex-JDO John Q. Public
Re: 02/20/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures (CHALLENGE): ...Detention Centers are a unique...
Don, you are right regarding identifying problems with DJJ. However, the problems being posted have very obvious solutions and don't need to be reiterated. The treatment of the DJJ Staff members needs to be improved. Staff members need to be treated with respect and dignity; it isn't happening and I am sure that many people within DJJ will agree with me on that. How to change that?? Hey, isn't is elementary? Treating people with respect - how difficult can that be?? It certainly isn't brain surgery is it?? However, I'll spell it out for you since you mentioned it. JDO's and their supervisors need to be treated properly. Some specifics that I remember as a JDO included leave requests being ignored or answered late, watch schedules being made with little or no advanced notification and favoritism among staff by the Superintendents and their assistants. Put a stop to this and a lot of the problems will start to fix themselves. I understand no work environment is perfect but everyone has a right to be treated FAIRLY, with RESPECT and with DIGNITY. ~ex-JDO John Q. Public
02/21/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Needs is really mad now, I guess the truth hurts... Babineaux you are next if you don't bring your a** to work, you kiss his a**, but you still are beneath him...He has fired a few staff so far, I wonder would he have fired his dumb a** son. you know when people think that they are so smart until they are just dumb as hell, and I guess the apple does not fall far from the tree. You think people don't know that you are cheating with your little secretary you brought with you... I wonder what your better half would think... Your clowns from Pinellas are some weak a**... slavery is over and KKK don't run s**t in 2006... ~floor staff
Needs is really mad now, I guess the truth hurts, you might even be a racist under cover, Babineaux you are next if you don't bring your a** to work, you kiss his a**, but you still are beneath him and he has told someone that at the facility, you are no better than the rest of us. He has fired a few staff so far, I wonder would he have fired his dumb a** son. you know when people think that they are so smart until they are just dumb as hell, and I guess the apple does not fall far from the tree. You think people don't know that you are cheating with your little secretary you brought with you. She is so not cute, I wonder what your better half would think, maybe we should write her a letter and mail it to your house. You thought you had a private secretary, she is running game on you and trying to get close with BLACK male officer, how you like them apples. She has jungle fever and you are trying to fire all the brothers in the building. You will never get Dean status and you can hire all the snitches and B****** you want from Pinellas. Old school at the west still run things. Officer Austin need to sit her tired a** down, she run her mouth more than T.O. off the eagles ran the football the little time he play football. While you are telling on people trying to keep a good relationship with Needs, he probably thinks less of you too. Needs don't get to comfortable in Portesy chair because they will threaten your job too, you are just as bad as he was, but he was not man enough to run the facility it ran him, we only liked Portesy becuase you could get away with anything because he did not really fire anyone. Your clowns from Pinellas are some weak a**, you use them like slaves to report everything everyone does. Be a real man and hold one day and see for yourself, but I forgot you are a soft ass superintendent in training for becoming HEAD HONKEY IN CHARGE, maybe you should treat your african american staff better, slavery is over and KKK don't run s**t in 2006, so get with the damn program and appreciate your staff who try to work hard so you don't get fired, because YOU TO CAN BE REPLACED AND SOMEONE CAN FILL YOUR SPACE, that is a DJJ saying that some of your bosses like to quote, but hopefully one day we all can say this verse to all DJJ head personal and welcome DOC or any other organization who feels that they can help better our work environment and protect the kids, DJJ has not gone more than two months straight without a tragedy, and that is bad business. ~floor staff
02/20/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Well I have left the building and nothing has changed. Foster you need to stop with all the games...Miles has potential to be a good leader, but he has his a** on his left shoulder and it is spreading to the right...Ragget basically has two unprofessional men running the facility...so Miles please try to be a honest and respectful Christian like you claim to be, some people think you are going to hell for acting like you are saved man... ~past employee
Well I have left the building and nothing has changed. Foster you need to stop with all the games. You know your wife would not appreciate how you cheat on her behind her back, when she cut you off from that cash flow and Ford repo your Harley truck you will learn to appreciate a clean honest female. She need to go across you head one good time, you cheat with some garbage looking females, especially Mrs. Hardyman, you went deep into the trash bend with her. It was nice working at the East when it first opened up, we had problems but it has gotten to the point were nothing or no one can change it. Miles has potential to be a good leader, but he has his a** on his left shoulder and it is spreading to the right. I am glade that I know longer have to put up with his demands. He does not have any respect for any staff member unless he is trying to have relations with them, the only female that had his respect was the one who played with his emotions because she was married and she was interested in Polphus. Ragget basically has two unprofessional men running the facility, but he does not care because he does not work on the floor. Maybe someone in government will come take over DJJ and maybe people can make a honest living and not be stressed all the time. A good facility has to have a great leader and I guess the East will always be ran like garbage, because their leader has a control problem and has not realized that he will get his in the long run, so Miles please try to be a honest and respectful Christian like you claim to be, some people think you are going to hell for acting like you are saved man, you might be, but you sure are heading in the wrong direction. ~past employee
02/20/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures (CHALLENGE): ...Detention Centers are a unique part of the juvenile justice continuum but the problems they are facing are not unique. Low morale, poor training, many staff with limited abilities or understanding of their roles/responsibilities or how to work with these kids, and an overall depressed quality of life in the facility... The question is how do you change things?... people are taking the easy road by simply identifying the problems but I have yet to read any reasonable ideas for solving the problems. I challenge any of you to come up with one good idea. ~Don
I have been tracking this site and bulletin board for the past several months as I try to more fully understand the many problems facing Juvenile Justice in Florida. Detention Centers are a unique part of the juvenile justice continuum but the problems they are facing are not unique. Low morale, poor training, many staff with limited abilities or understanding of their roles/responsibilities or how to work with these kids, and an overall depressed quality of life in the facility. So many things contribute to this problem. Those things are easy to identify. The question is how do you change things? How do you fix the problem? Seems to me that people are taking the easy road by simply identifying the problems but I have yet to read any reasonable ideas for solving the problems. I challenge any of you to come up with one good idea. ~Don
02/20/06 Orange JDC: Re
attempted escape, 2/17/2006 post - It took place on Sunday, February 12,
2006 at around 9:40am. A female officer opened the confinement door where the
youth was... By the way, female staff is always left alone with male youths. The
youth was supposed to had been charged for... Three Charges: ATTEMPTED ESCAPE,
ASSAULT ON STAFF, ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON OFFICER. This staff was
suprised that IG office was not called. Everybody kept it a secret. Last year
the same week that QA came we had an escape... hiding things underneath the rug.
Last week a youth was found smoking in his room... Williams... He shows a lot of
favortism... It's time for you to leave... ~Very Angry, Disturbed Staff
[NOTE FROM J4K: Complete message forwarded to DJJ HQ Caballero & IG Meredith]
[Re.: 02/17/06 Orange JDC: I believe it was on Feb. 12th, 2006]
This is regarding the attempted escape on 2/17/2006 post. It took place on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at around 9:40am. A female officer opened the confinement door where the youth was. He wanted some water. By the way, female staff is always left alone with male youths. According to the ADS and Supt. nothing wrong with that. The youth was supposed to had been charged for 1.)Pushing the female staff and taking off. 2.) Kicking one of the exit doors opens 3.) He went straight to Supt. Williams office which was open and grabbed a pencil and was going to stab one of the officers. Three Charges: ATTEMPTED ESCAPE, ASSAULT ON STAFF, ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON OFFICER. This staff was suprised that IG office was not called. Everybody kept it a secret. Last year the same week that QA came we had an escape. Nobody took the blame. At the end they suspeneded one of the staff. They never did anything to the ADS in charge, ADS. Priester. She showed up for work 2 hours later. They tried calling her but she never picked up the phone. Good for nothing Priester. Our facility is expecting QA any day now. They are hiding things underneath the rug. Last week a youth was found smoking in his room. It smelled like smoke and when they opened the door it was a youth smoking. Thank God he did not burn up the mod. We have plenty of staff but Supt. Williams is not allowing them to work on the floor. He shows a lot of favortism. The release Department cannot be touched and yet they are making tons of mistakes. All the supervisors get moved around different shifts but Supervisor Brown never gets moved. She does whatever she feels like it and Supt. Williams does nothing. He is too busy sending E-mails. We have officers that have been at the facility for years and working on the floor with 2nd and 3rd shifts. We just got a new officer, Ms. Wade who Supt. Williams created a job for her to help Officer Coley who sits all day and does not do much. 50% of her time in eating in MC. Supt. Williams you just do not care about your officers. Mr. Williams what happened with the officers that have been around for years? It's time for you to leave. You have been at our facility too long. We need somebody that would treat everybody fair. This is in plain words....Discrimination. ~Very Angry, Disturbed Staff
02/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Dobuler, You really think that no one sees through the political smoke screen that you constantly generate. You say that you are for your officers and administrators, but your actions say otherwise. The MDRJDC has turned into a modern day concetration camp, with a heartless dictator at the healms. Your time is limited. ~Anonymous
02/18/06
Schools/Court/Other: Re truth be told on 2/10. i'm a newbie with someone
dear to me in the system who is a minor. i do agree there are some great
correctional officers out there, i have heard them on the phone trying to make
it easier on my loved one. but just like kids one officer can ruin it for the
bunch. i do also believe that as parents SOME should be more active in their
childs life, in the long run maybe bettering the childs life. but there are some
things we can not control (like getting picked on at school) that can make a
child act out. but for truth be told (i do guess you have no children due to the
comments you have made)who has the handbook on how to be a perfect parent could
you send it to me please cause they forgot to give me one. i would appreciate it
~mimi
[Re:
02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: ...you need to stop bad mouthing Djj officers]
02/18/06 Schools/Court/Other:...Just because some of us speak out about DJJ being a vile organization, does not mean that children should not be held accountable for their actions. It means that when these kids are in custody, DJJ staff members do not have a right to beat them to a pulp or break bones,or kill them!!! Some of the practices that my son and I have witnessed in some of these places are inhumane... It is very clear that Bay County is covering up this death of Martin Anderson. There was testimony from another Expert Doctor that said he would not be surprised a bit if the Coroner that did the autopsy is being told to cover the report up... ~Dawn Chase Tel: 850-983-6777
This is in regards to the comment made on 02/17/06 Pinellas JDC Just
wondering where all the blasting of DJJ is now. Now that the precious "children"
viciously and purposely attacked a JDC worker to escape.
[Re: 02/17/06 Pinellas JDC:
Just wondering where all the blasting of DJJ is now.]
Just because some of us speak out about DJJ being a vile organization, does not mean that children should not be held accountable for their actions. It means that when these kids are in custody, DJJ staff members do not have a right to beat them to a pulp or break bones,or kill them!!! Some of the practices that my son and I have witnessed in some of these places are inhumane. Intense excercises that these kids have to do, in 90-100 degree weather during the summer months in sweat clothing would make ANYONE pass out or get heat stroke!!!!! These are HEALTH risks!! I'd like to see the Staff run around the way they make these kids do it. I'm not saying that some excersise should not be done.. I think they should have some form of Physical training.. but done in humane way. Not ovr exerting the body of these kids. Some of them may never have had to excersise that way in their lives. Ask any professional Physical Education teacher and they will tell you that what these places are doing can cause harm to the body. It's ABUSE plain and simple. It is very clear that Bay County is covering up this death of Martin Anderson. There was testimony from another Expert Doctor that said he would not be surprised a bit if the Coroner that did the autopsy is being told to cover the report up! Is it not evident that the boy was beaten??? You can see it with your own eyes.. what more proof do they need? WHY WERE ALL THOSE GUARDS there???? I counted 7-8 of them!!! The nurse there should have her liscense revoked and has given a bad name to the nursing profession!!!! The family of Martin Anderson needs to hold accountable this Nurse as well. She is bound by law to report abuse, or stop it!! The whole situation makes me so sick!!! I hope and pray that there is a federal investigation. I will be in touch with the local chapter President of the NAACP here in my area... Les King, and anyone else I can get a hold of involving this and all the other abuse that my son witnessed while DJJ had him. I'm for shutting these places down! Its never going to get any better. I think by shutting them down, the staff that works for DJJ won't have to worry about gripes or complaints about how bad their jobs are. The kids won't be getting abused by complete strangers.. and the parents can start to take control of their kids again without the law getting involved in normal childhood misbehaviors!!!!!!!
02/18/06 Boot camp/Other: In reference to the child in Bay county and the force that was used. Why is it as parents we have to use time out or redirection, but D.J.J and private programs can use force for a take down? If parents had the same option as these programs, we would not have a problem in our society! Could you help me find the answer to this question, because I can assure you if parents used the same force we would be answering to a judge on child abuse charges. ~peggy goldwingpdr@aol.com
02/18/06 Boot camp/I want to help: Do you know how I can write to Martin Lee Anderson's parents? I really want to write to them with my support. Thanks so much. Also I am a history and Law / government teacher at high school - I am sure my students would want to write to them as well. I might make it an extra credit optional assignment. ~Leigh Salvage lightpillars@juno.com Amherst, MA 413-549-4497
02/18/06 Hillsborough West JDC:...we all have heard about the escape in Pinellas. That's who Mr. Needs wants us to strive to be like?...Did you see those how those ladies were dressed?... The supervisor uses profanity, threats and phyical force like the candy he passes out... We need a stronger union. UNION! Bill O'Riley talk about that... Mr. Ragget u r Hilter and schembri just an actor looking for your next job.The commish. Oh it was cancelled. PEOPLE YALL BETTER VOTE. Maybe the next Governor will take our issues up. Peace out. ~Over worked &under paid(Just plain tired)
Well West by now we all have heard about the escape in Pinellas. That's who Mr. Needs wants us to strive to be like?Where is the professionalism? Did you see those how those ladies were dressed? Can u spell HOOOchies. And check out the lady hair. She wore that weave all week down here back and not one Supervisor thought to say your hair should be off your collar.She was even in Needs face with all the mangled mess draping over her uniform? He calls those people the best? The supervisor uses profanity, threats and phyical force like the candy he passes out. What's that about. I will beat your ass then pass u some candy! That rewarding the situation.Makes u understand why he wasn't supervisor where he came from. Stop laughing Mr. Uliaz. It's not funny. If they were the best I hate to see the rest. Sorry for the staff who were hurt but this is what can happen when u work short and sixteen hours almost everyday. Needs never works a dorm or try to help out. At least Portesy did that. Helped out. OH and check this out!! What about that statement, I talked to my kid and he said Dad, there is a lot of stuff that happens on the floor that don't get reported!! News flash , Like J. Needs stealing time? And if it happened why didn't his sorry self ass report it. He wrote and told everything to earn ass kissing points like that other ass kisser that wrote about who's sleeping with who. Girl, you must care. Who cares about your statement? West is going to the shit hole. Look what Needs call good. He spends his days looking for who he can fire next. He don't care about us working long hours. His first tought is let me fire them and Ragget will say I'm doiing my job.Look people keep staying those long hours the next kid you pick up at the jac center may be your own.Mr. Raggat u r an ass. U hire all those folks from the North that messes up thing. And Schembri u act like u r running for governor. U don't care about people. And to the folks who makes the laws in Tallahassee, all of u need to walk in our shoes. We r under paid and over worked. and yes there r people who don't need this job.But we also have people who really like their job. We r not working this together. I hate to hear white shirts say that. Come work a dorm.Don't go home to your kids or spouse, you come and work 50-70 hours a week.We are tired. We need a stronger union.UNION! Bill O'Riley talk about that. Miami talk about being over worked and underpaid. You all still talking about that old stuff. We have new stuff almost daily.Mr. Ragget u r Hilter and schembri just an actor looking for your next job.The commish. Oh it was cancelled. PEOPLE YALL BETTER VOTE. Maybe the next Governor will take our issues up. Peace out. ~Over worked &under paid(Just plain tired)
02/18/06 Boot Camp: Here is a post by the miami herald Jan 11,2006 Lets not
forget this article, and ask yourself why was the boys kidneys and liver gone? I
believe is was internal bleeding by being kneed in the abdomin, and punched in
the back or by that one Officer jumping on the boy, while he was down on the
ground. Please re-read this, and ask yourselves, why was the boys mouth busted?
It didn't get that way on its own. Plese read it again. Just because someon
carries the sickle cell trait, or gene for it, does not mean he has the full
blown disease. ~Anonymous
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02/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The Alpha/Bravo shift should continue in Miami, but having four on/three off. I'd like to know when I'm going home will be the question if we go back to eight hour shifts. People will always call off no matter what, and even more if they have to stay after they had plans for something else after work. Three days off is not a bad thing at all. Let all your supervisors know. Think about it!!! ~Anonymous
02/18/06 Schools/Court/Other: Wear TV ...interviewd my son and I... http://www.weartv.org/ ... hopefully we did bring awareness out that there is a major problem in the system. There has been 5 ... FIVE boys to have died in custody.. not just three as the news said... NOBODY and I mean NOBODY deserves to die, and be killed by those intrusted with the care of these kids. Now there seems to be a big cover up again!! ... I am going to contact Les King from NAACP chapter here in my area as well... Its time for parents to start to reach out, stand up for what was done to your child, and those DJJ staff members, stand up for what is right!!!! ~Dawn Chase
Wear TV came out to my home today, and interviewd my son and I... I want to say that they left out lots of things that both of us had to say. However, hopefully we did bring awareness out that there is a major problem in the system. There has been 5 ... FIVE boys to have died in custody.. not just three as the news said. I, myself want to state that no matter what race a child is, NOBODY and I mean NOBODY deserves to die, and be killed by those intrusted with the care of these kids. Now there seems to be a big cover up again!! If you read this link, you will go straight to my interview. I'm not stopping here.. I am going to contact Les King from NAACP chapter here in my area as well. That boy did not die from sickle cell complications as this coroner said, and a local Doctor has disagreed with that finding. Its time for parents to start to reach out, stand up for what was done to your child, and those DJJ staff members, stand up for what is right!!!! ~Dawn Chase
02/18/06 DJJ:...2 suggestions. The use of portable pulse oximetry suring restraints detects low oxygen saturation and therefore would potentially detect kids who are being suffocated... Another safety device is' resident safety plans, which a child carries with him and it tells staff the signs that he/she is getting upset and what workds best to de-escalate the situation... ~kim jmasters MD
2 suggestions. The use of portable pulse oximetry suring restraints detects low oxygen saturation and therefore would potentially detect kids who are being suffocated. The oximeters are inexpensive [ 200-500 dollars] and battery operated and easy for anyone to learn and use in 10 minutes or so, and have many vendors.. I can email you some articles about it and our experience with it in 5 residential facilities..
Another safety device is' resident safety plans, which a child carries with him and it tells staff the signs that he/she is getting upset and what workds best to de-escalate the situation. I can also email you an article about it from the academy of child and adolescent psychiatry news.
Let me know if these articles would be helpful ~kim jmasters MD
02/17/06...I an a retired secondary Texas public school teacher... I read your web site...of the events that took place, leaving a young fourteen year old boy, Martin Lee Anderson, dead. I saw the photograph of his mother... I saw the photographs of Danny Matthews, Omar Paisley, and Shawn Smith who had one thing in common: they were in their teens ; and they died in the care of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. This all makes me so heartsick that I cannot even be outraged. I became sorrowful the first year I began to teach school. This feeling and all of my memories of these children that needed help so badly remains...I ended up calling them symbolically, "My Children of the Rain", and I wrote a song about them. Here are the lyrics... ~Jeri May Box 155 Donie, Texas 75838-0155 Phone: 254-359-4326
Justice for Kids webmaster: I an a retired secondary Texas public school teacher. I began teaching in 1963 and retired in 1996. The experiences I have had and the things I have witnessed concerning our youth cannot even be described or all of the many stories told. I wrote this song one day when I was remebering my students and their problems. I have not shared this until today. I read your web site . I read about Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp Program and of the events that took place , leaving a young fourteen year old boy, Martin Lee Anderson, dead. I saw the photograph of his mother, Gina Jones, and read her comments. I saw the photographs of Danny Matthews, Omar Paisley, and Shawn Smith who had one thing in common: they were in their teens ; and they died in the care of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. This all makes me so heartsick that I cannot even be outraged. I became sorrowful the first year I began to teach school. This feeling and all of my memories of these children that needed help so badly remains with ,everyday. I saw their troubles, heard their stories, and tried to do something for so many of them . I ended up calling them symbolically, "My Children of the Rain", and I wrote a song about them. Here are the lyrics:
"Do not ask me to change.
Will you try to understand?
Do not wonder at my tears.
You can't travel my soul's land.
For I have to feel their pain,
That is where my love had led.
My life is frozen in the time,
Of my Children of the Rain.
My Children of the Rain!
My Children of the Rain,
Who have gone the powdered way,
Crucified by needles in their flesh and blood,
Raindrops mingled in the flood of culture's lure.
All the love that I could give,
Could not save or cure.
Beloved Children of the Rain!
Beloved Children of the Rain!
I cried and fell upon the ground.
I begged and pleaded to explain.
My message hit a solid wall,
And echoed back a hollow sound.
All my words and strength of will,
Fought the evil that could kill.
I cannot leave the Children of the Rain!
Sweet Children of the Rain!
Raindrops mingled in the flood ,
Of the poison in their blood.
I will go back to the time,
When each young breath did cease to be,
When each child's mind did twist and break,
I will stay when others flee.
It is impossible to forsake,
My children of the Rain.
Oh, my Children of the Rain,
Taken in their prime.
My soul is paralyzed in their time.
The circle is closing in,
On the pain, the knowledge of all their hell.
Within my spirit there is grief.
I do not find place of relief.
Do not judge them all as lost,
For I knew them all too well.
Do not preach cruel words at me,
Do not cast your cold stare,
For then I'll know you do not care.
My love will pay for all their cost.
My love will give them all release.
My heart will give them all safe place.
They will arise with God's peace,
They will revive within His grace.
My Children of the Rain!
Do not dare to speak their names,
Within rites of religious games.
Do not cast cynical eyes at me.
Your eyes are blind and cannot see.
Do not try to set me free,
For this is my destiny,
Too weep, to always keep,
Their crimson stain Forever sacred here,
Without your curse of sin.
I do not want your written rules,
Of your lock-up schools.
I want my Children of the Rain Alive and safe with me, again.
Do not take from me,
Their mark of social distain,
For I am strong.
I will not let them go,
I will keep them; so, I will scream out to the sky,
I cannot let them die.
Children of the Rain!
Children of the Rain!
My heartbreak will never mend.
I will always let them in.
I knew their smiles and dreams;
Things are not always as it seems;
I stood silent as you placed them in the ground.
I heard your words of horrific sound.
I will sing aloud this song,
Written with such strange refrain.
It speaks of all the wrong,
Judged of my Children of the Rain!
I held many of them in my arms,
Crying as the day that they were born,
I watched them at their joyful play, not expecting dark approaching storms.
I saw people turn away,
Amid the time of their alarms.
It is as if they never did exist,
The Children of the Rain,
Once caressed and kissed Upon the brow.
You say to me that was then,
But that today is now.
You will not look me in the face.
You do not pass by me on the street.
You cannot tell me That not one of you remember,
Each young life's dying ember.
How I stood up on my feet,
Speaking often of this warning,
Throughout decades of my fear,
The nightmares all too clear,
Of realities that were true,
Of our children calling,
As, one by one, you saw them falling.
You lived as cowards in a raging war.
You kept your distance quite afar,
You let the poison flow,
To change the children's brightest glow,
Into dark purple's tight death gripping,
Although you knew they were slipping,
Into the depth of our nation's quicksand.
Those who had the greatest powers,
During all years, days, and hours,
Withdrew their strongest helping hand.
The coffers are overflowing with wealth Great leaders are still reaping,
While the snow, wind, and the sleeting,
Kills the children given for our keeping.
Listen to me singing,
This same message I am still bringing,
This song of sorrowful refrain,
Of the Children of the Rain.
I know the count of children dying,
The many who will be killed,
Because of all who gave up trying.
I will only stop my sighing,
When my own voice has been stilled.
Children of the Rain!
Children of the Rain!
Harken to my desperate warning A cold, deadly cloud is forming.
People cannot see,
What is, has been, shall be.
Come, take shelter in the love,
Bestowed upon us from above.
Keep up your good work to help the children. Sincerely, ~Jeri May Box 155 Donie, Texas 75838-0155 Phone: 254-359-4326
02/17/06 Boot Camp/Frustrated and discouraged: Can you please explain to me what might be the possible actions taken against this corrupt district medical examiner, Charles F. Siebert Jr. Who has obviously attempted to cover up the beating death of Martin Lee Anderson, by saying that the sickle cell trait caused him to die. I have sickle cell trait and two daughter also have it too, but we don't bleed profusely as Siebert states... What a farce that bay county has continued to cover-up this malicious death... Hopefully with the U.S. Justice Department getting involved in it will get it solved, but there's a Bush factor their too... This is just another part of the CULTURE OF CORRUPTION happening in our leaders in America today and people are buying into it blindly...BUT AT WHAT COST? ~ Rob
Can you please explain to me what might be the possible actions taken against this corrupt district medical examiner, Charles F. Siebert Jr. Who has obviously attempted to cover up the beating death of Martin Lee Anderson, by saying that the sickle cell trait caused him to die.
I have sickle cell trait and two daughter also have it too, but we don't bleed profusely as Siebert states that a person with the trait will do. The kid wasn't anemic, he just caried the gene as I do.
I am 43 years old and have had two major surgeries where I didn't bleed profusely nor did I ever tell the doctor of the trait even though I have 8 inch scar from where a bone tumor was removed I bled very little, because I wasn't traumatized as Martin Lee Anderson was.
What a farce that bay county has continued to cover-up this malicious death of an undeserving youth.
Do you know why the FDLE wouldn't release the tape? It just happens that Sheriff Mckeithen and the head of the FDLE Guy Tunnel are close buddies. Guy Tunnel was the Sherriff of Bay County just a few years ago and he had a hand in putting Mckeithen in as sheriff when Jeb Bush selected him(Tunnel) to lead the FDLE.
All this is just another part of the cover up. Hopefully with the U.S. Justice Department getting involved in it will get it solved, but there's a Bush factor their too.
Well at least they are starting an investigation into this irregardless of the FDLE's and Bay Countys on going corrupt investigation.
This is just another part of the CULTURE OF CORRUPTION happening in our leaders in America today and people are buying into it blindly....BUT AT WHAT COST? ~Rob
02/17/06 Boot Camp: If the boot camp people had not beaten Martin Lee Anderson, he would still be alive. Why does the government not protect these children? A parent that does that goes to prison. www.nospank.net/main.htm#boot ~Ken Hargesheimer
02/17/06 Hillsborough East JDC: ... Melvin Foster we all know that it's you reponding by saying get over yourself, floor staff making you sick, that you are working side by side and there's a saying dig two graves one of them might be just for you or it's a matter of time before you hang yourself , those are your statement unless we have a copy cat...you don't like Adonis Miles and this is why you wanted so bad to change shift with Accountability Supervisor Cordell Nelson... now you are sucking up to Miles... I'm not angry with you, you have to do what you have to do sometime to get what are where you want to be, so Foster be real say what you mean and mean what you say, those same words hads come up again ask Elma Adame she know she had to get her's through Robert Raggatt on a GED. ~FLOOR STAFF
Reponding to the statement made on 01-02-06 signed get over yourself. Melvin Foster we all know that it's you reponding by saying get over yourself, floor staff making you sick, that you are working side by side and there's a saying dig two graves one of them might be just for you or it's a matter of time before you hang yourself , those are your statement unless we have a copy cat. You and I know that you don't like Adonis Miles and this is why you wanted so bad to change shift with Accountability Supervisor Cordell Nelson in working midnight to only see Miles come in and see him when you leave out before you knew that you were getting Fred Pulpus position, now you are sucking up to Miles because this is what you wanted. I'm not angry with you, you have to do what you have to do sometime to get what are where you want to be, so Foster be real say what you mean and mean what you say, those same words hads come up again ask Elma Adame she know she had to get her's through Robert Raggatt on a GED. ~FLOOR STAFF
02/17/06 Pinellas JDC: Just wondering where all the blasting of DJJ is now. Now that the precious "children" viciously and purposely attacked a JDC worker to escape. These two "children" both have serious and violent charges in their history. Instead we spend pages upon pages of why to shut down Boot Camps. Right now there is a dangerous juvenile running the streets... Maybe their the exception to your rule, and maybe the officers at Bay County are the exception to the rule. Lets deal with the persons responsible not label every Boot Camp program as something to be shut down. Just amazed how no one can ever hold these young children responsible for their wrongdoings, guess its just easier to blame DJJ and call it a day. ~Anonymous
Just wondering where all the blasting of DJJ is now. Now that the precious "children" viciously and purposely attacked a JDC worker to escape. These two "children" both have serious and violent charges in their history. Instead we spend pages upon pages of why to shut down Boot Camps. Right now there is a dangerous juvenile running the streets - and has demonstrated he has no care in the world for who he hurts. Maybe their the exception to your rule, and maybe the officers at Bay County are the exception to the rule. Lets deal with the persons responsible not label every Boot Camp program as something to be shut down. Just amazed how no one can ever hold these young children responsible for their wrongdoings, guess its just easier to blame DJJ and call it a day. ~Anonymous
02/17/06 Orange JDC: I believe it was on Feb. 12th, 2006, a youth that was placed in confinement attempted to escape from the East Annex Building... Ofc. Rembert had called a code blue in which was actually a code green. Mr. Williams was contacted and ordered Mr. Holmes and Mr. Guilford to sweep it under the rug. Mr. Williams did not call the proper authorities and the youth was not charged with escape... Proper protocol for an escape or attempted escape is to call a code green and verify headcounts . . . Second, contact the Superintendent and he is to notify Inspector general within 2 hours... Mr. Williams ordered those supervisors to remain quiet because he wants deem status for Orange JDC... Officers are mentally and physically burning out... Mr. Schembri and Mr. Ragget , please look into this by pulling the tapes from the East Annex master control. ~Anonymous
[NOTE FROM J4K: Complete message forwarded to DJJ HQ Caballero, IG Meredith & QA Criswell]
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: cathycorry@juno.com To: Chris.Caballero@djj.state.fl.us Cc: Steve.Meredith@djj.state.fl.us,John.Criswell@djj.state.fl.us Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:57:49 -0500 Subject: Fw: Bulletin Board Message [Orange JDC/alleged attempted escape from East Annex/policy violations]
Chris, Please read anonymous message below received at JUSTICE4KIDS.ORG. Writer alleges that a youth attempted escape from the East Annex Building of Orange JDC (?on 2/12/06?), and that facility administration, upon order of Mr. Williams, intentionally violated proper protocol for reporting and addressing the incident. Please provide to me the IG case # for this allegation. Cathy Corry - www.Justice4Kids.org 727-799-9762
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I believe it was on Feb. 12th, 2006, a youth that was placed in confinement attempted to escape from the East Annex Building. The youth had pushed his way out when his confinement cell door was opened by a female officer on the 6-2 shift. The youth ran down the hall and kicked door #4 open in which ran into Mr. Williams office door. Ofc. Rembert had called a code blue in which was actually a code green. Mr. Williams was contacted and ordered Mr. Holmes and Mr. Guilford to sweep it under the rug. Mr. Williams did not call the proper authorities and the youth was not charged with escape. The following day, Mr. Williams put a trainee to open and lock door #4 for all staff. Proper protocol for an escape or attempted escape is to call a code green and verify headcounts from all the mods. Second, contact the Superintendent and he is to notify Inspector general within 2 hours. This is Mr. william's second escape incident. Since its time for Quality Assurance to visit, Mr. Williams ordered those supervisors to remain quiet because he wants deem status for Orange JDC. Orange JDC is not a deem status facility and we are in violation of policy every day. The staff are being mistreated by Supervisors who have no education and no work ethics. Officers are mentally and physically burning out from the stress and having to stay on a daily basis working 16 hrs. Ms. Way, dont be Mr. Williams do- girl, yessuhh! Mr. Williams, your day is coming when you will be impeached from office. Mr. Schembri and Mr. Ragget , please look into this by pulling the tapes from the East Annex master control.
02/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC/DJJ: This is to piggy back on what Martin Jackson's statement. Instead of fighting amongst each other and with the parents that have been victims of DJJ, we should be forming a coalition to bring down DJJ. Make DJJ cash the check that they write. So they send personnel to visit out facilities and make endless promises, but do they ever follow through!? What we need to do is contact the Whistleblower's act, EEOC, Labor Law, AFSCME, NAACP, Florida Human Rights committee, Juvenile Justice Appropriation Committee, the press along with parents and staff to rally and corner these so called leaders of the organization. ~no weapons formed against us shall prosper ~Anonymous
This is to piggy back on what Martin Jackson's statement. Instead of fighting amongst each other and with the parents that have been victims of DJJ, we should be forming a coalition to bring down DJJ. Make DJJ cash the check that they write. So they send personnel to visit out facilities and make endless promises, but do they ever follow through!? What we need to do is contact the Whistleblower's act, EEOC, Labor Law, AFSCME, NAACP, Florida Human Rights committee, Juvenile Justice Appropriation Committee, the press along with parents and staff to rally and corner these so called leaders of the organization.
We need to site dates, times, incidents and bring facts and documentation. These leaders do not care about the youths nor do they care about us. They get paid top dollar while the so called illiterate officers are the ones who hold down the fort with the little tools we have. They all know what is going on and all they want to do this get by these few months left so they can bow out gracefully and be employable elsewhere...I do not think so. How is it that they have terminated employees that have testified for Barreiro and denied giving the officers who were right in their allegation and the main administrators that were substantiated in the IG report are still employed and walking around as if they are Gotti!! Now is the time to make the difference. Even if it means a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT!! WE all have enough information and documentation to bring them down.
As for Ms. Maldonado in hiding, she is not in hiding we all know that she is a Broward and they have her there for a reason. She is just as a victim as we all are. Don't be surprise if they try to find a way to terminate her...that would be very interesting to see the turnout though. One thing I must say about her everyone knows that woman has gained the respect of many officers and staff and will not go out without a fight!! So whoever needs her should look for her and enforce that she is placed in a position where she can defend not only the staff but the youths also!! I'm sure she has enough evidence to bring them down and so do we!! ~Anonymous
02/16/06 Schools/Court/Other: Ms Dawn you are right it is hard to get help from some of us.I am not saying i wont help,but i know i am on the wanted list by the department.But there are Officers like D.Zackery and Ex-Officer M.Jackson that would help you.They are well respected among the officers.So try to contact them.You also should try to get Ms.Maldonado out of hiding,she also is very well respected among the officer.These are three people that can really help you and the parents form a coalilion with the officers.And they have a lot of important information that can help you. ~Truth be Told
[J4K Note: D. Zackery can be contacted at crystalbay01@hotmail.com; on 1/28/06, M. Jackson requested that his contact info not be listed as a DJJ watchdog.]
02/15/06 Manatee JDC: We the Bravo Shift are sick and tired of the abuse inflicted upon us by Supervisor Anderson. . . She always has something negative to say. She tells all Searls is sleeping with many females in the facility. Kelly is a Uncle Tom. Gargett she calls her Master but cussing him out behind his back to the officers. She says she has Gargett wrapped around her finger can get him to do anything she says because he really trust her... She will cuss the youth but reprimand us for doing likewise... She allows her pets to come in late take extended lunch breaks leaves us on the mods alone takes no action but this favor does not apply to all she hassles certain ones and we are sick of it. Some of us may be on probation but will not stand how you are treating us we will seek other means to bring justice. ~Anonymous
We the Bravo Shift are sick and tired of the abuse inflicted upon us by Supervisor Anderson. Supervisor Anderson walks around telling us things we should not be doing but is doing herself. She is constantly talking to us officers she supervises about other supervisors along with her supervisors. She always has something negative to say. She tells all Searls is sleeping with many females in the facility. Kelly is a Uncle Tom. Gargett she calls her Master but cussing him out behind his back to the officers. She says she has Gargett wrapped around her finger can get him to do anything she says because he really trust her. She says at all times he calls her to tell him what is happening in the facility she tells all that she tells what she wants as long as you don`t piss her off while laughing. This supervisors talks about the new supervisor to us tells us how stupid he is he want make probation. She will cuss the youth but reprimand us for doing likewise. She will discuss personal things with other officers about us that only supervisors should know. She will allow her pets to tell her who they will work with and who they will not. She allows her pets to come in late take extended lunch breaks leaves us on the mods alone takes no action but this favor does not apply to all she hassles certain ones and we are sick of it. Some of us may be on probation but will not stand how you are treating us we will seek other means to bring justice. ~Anonymous
02/15/06 DJJ: To truth be told: How do you reach out to the officers when they are afraid to even sign there names. As I have stated before I have spoken with a few officers, one in which had worked were my son died . I found him to be very pleasent, plus we had discussed his dismisal from the department. While I could see from the IG report why he had been fired ,I also could understand from his point of view what had happened since I have also been teams and act's trained. But to make a long story short this person beleaved things needed to be done at the same time was to burnt out to help! I have left my email address it is easy for staff to contact me. None of you can give me my son, and some may be responsible, BUT WE CAN ALL STOP CHILDREN FROM DIENG! Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
[Re: 02/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is for all the parents...]
02/15/06 DJJ: ... I agree with 'Setting the record straight'. The generalities posted on this website fuel a powerful, negative emotional environment and do absolutely no good whatsever in affecting any POSITIVE or proactive change. I've often read on this board that the reason these negative generalities are posted on here is because it is a way to keep the abuses committed by DJJ personnel in the spotlight so they can be held accountable... I feel it is much more productive to post ideas, suggestions and recollections of my experiences with DJJ with a goal of generating improvement and substantial positive change... I personally cannot help feeling negative about DJJ but I make a concerted effort to refrain from letting this negativity influence my writing... ~ex-JDO John Q. Public.
Re: 02/14/06 DJJ: Dawn, if you look back...
I agree with 'Setting the record straight' posted on 02/14/06. The generalities posted on this website fuel a powerful, negative emotional environment and do absolutely no good whatsever in affecting any POSITIVE or proactive change. I've often read on this board that the reason these negative generalities are posted on here is because it is a way to keep the abuses committed by DJJ personnel in the spotlight so they can be held accountable. Well, how? Spewing constant negative rhetoric along with unfortunate, past mistakes and abuses committed by DJJ personnel is not making progress but I keep reading that people posting these accounts feel they are either somehow contributing to improving the DJJ organization or fostering awareness with a goal toward improvement. I don't see positive results happening ...but a lot of resentment, hatred, emotional anxiety and anger is communicated either intentionally or intentional depending on who is submitting the post. I concede that this board's purpose is to obtain a goal of improving the environment, ensuring safety and security where juveniles are located in Florida state custody. In that regard various people contribute to the postings on here. Since I've been posting on here over the last 18 months I have seen the postings mostly from anonymous DJJ staff members....also, a few DJJ administrators have posted with some of them being anonymous, family members who mainly do not remain anonymous, concerned parents and others who usually do not remain anonymous and then by former DJJ employees who usually remain anonymous but identify themselves some of the times. I have very strong negative emotional feelings regarding DJJ but make a concerted effort to refrain from bringing emotion into my statements. I feel it is much more productive to post ideas, suggestions and recollections of my experiences with DJJ with a goal of generating improvement and substantial positive change. Regardless of what has happened to me with DJJ I feel that by keeping my emotional tone reserved (confined to pertinent facts and first-hand knowledge or experiences or viable suggestions) it substantially increases my creditability which therefore increases a chance for something really positive to happen. I personally cannot help feeling negative about DJJ but I make a concerted effort to refrain from letting this negativity influence my writing which is always geared toward identifying specific areas which need improvement and my suggestions for affecting improvement. ~ex-JDO John Q. Public.
02/15/06 DJJ: The news channel in the Pensacola area ran a story on Martin Anderson Here is the link to that http://www.weartv.com/ ~Dawn Chase
Mother of Boot Camp Teen Asks Legislators for Justice
Capital News Service. WEAR Channel 3 News, Pensacola, FL. February 15, 2006.The parents of a teenager who died after a beating at a Bay County boot camp are asking the Florida legislature for justice. 14 year-old Martin Lee Anderson died just a few hours after he was admitted to the juvenile lock-up in Panama City. Members of the black caucus in the legislature are calling for a civil rights investigation and they want boot camps shut down. Anderson's mother also wants the sheriff's department to be prosecuted. Gina Jones, mother of Martin Lee Anderson: "I think it was murder and what went on with my baby, and the pain I'm going through I wish that on no mom. Please don't let my baby's death be in vain. Don't let this happen to another child."
Governor Jeb Bush wants to see the results of the state investigation into Anderson's death before taking any action. On Friday, a judge will hear arguments from media outlets that are suing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement over the release of the tape that allegedly shows guards beating Anderson.
[For more information click Boot Camps. j4k]
02/14/06 Escambia JDC: at Escambia detention center there are OFC. Hicks on light duty,which Mrs Lee said ther are not any. She has been on light duty for 3 months. ~Anonymous
02/14/06 Escambia JDC: at DJJ,Escambia detention center,there are nepotism,favoritism,the school system, there are the dean of the school and his wife works in the same office.the asst. Superintendent and his cousin works there also.there are staff that have worked there for 5 plus years and they will not put them on day shift,staff just coming to the facility placed on 7-3 shift. ~Anonymous
02/14/06 Honorable Behavior: Thank you to all the hard workers at Palm Beach Detention Center and Broward Detention Center. I appreciated you taking the time to show me around your facilities and I will work hard to follow up on our conversations. Please keep up the hard work and keep the faith that things will get better. ~Anonymous
02/14/06 DJJ: Dawn, if you look back at some of your previous posts you will see that you've been lashing out at the department and its employees while speaking in generalities... If you stick to the specific facts of your case and stay away from the blanket statements that you have made about DJJ employees than I no longer will feel compelled to set the record straight. ~Setting the record straight
Dawn, if you look back at some of your previous posts you will see that you've been lashing out at the department and its employees while speaking in generalities. For the record neither me nor the hundreds of employees that I've worked around for the last ten years have anything to do with abusing your son. Nor did we bare any responsibility for the deaths that have occurred in the department in the last few years. Those deaths were tragic events, but I feel as much guilt about it as you might as a mother when you read about the woman who drowned her five children in the bath tub. This is my point: If you stick to the specific facts of your case and stay away from the blanket statements that you have made about DJJ employees than I no longer will feel compelled to set the record straight. ~Setting the record straight
02/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is responds to The Truth Be Told.You are so right the parents and officers need to get together and form a coalition...Parents on officers united as one,what a statement that would make to the department.I know a officer that just got fired recently that has some information that the Department has violated about 10 youths civil rights.And he has the proof to prove it. ~Truth is Coming Out
This is responds to The Truth Be Told.You are so right the parents and officers need to get together and form a coalition.Because the officers has the inside look on what goes on in the department.If you parents want to know whats going on contact some of the officers they will help.Just look at the big picture.The department would hate that more than anything.Parents on officers united as one,what a statement that would make to the department.I know a officer that just got fired recently that has some information that the Department has violated about 10 youths civil rights.And he has the proof to prove it.
[Re: 02/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is for all the parents...]
02/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is for all the parents...trying to make a difference.You should be getting along side with some of those officers that is trying to make a difference...try to get together with some of the officers and see what they know and what they think...they are the ones that deal with the youth on a daily basic...The head people dont know what goes on,on the floors unless it is there job on the line...So parents an officer you both need to form a coalition. ~Truth Be Told
This is for all the parents that is really out there trying to make a difference.You should be getting along side with some of those officers that is trying to make a difference.Some of you parents are right there are bad officers out there.But there are more good ones than bad ones.What you parents need to do,is try to get together with some of the officers and see what they know and what they think..Becaues they are the ones that deal with the youth on a daily basic.Not the head poeple your are complainting to.Most of the poeple in charge never worked on the floors with the youth.The head people dont know what goes on,on the floors unless it is there job on the line.If you have notice the Commmittee depends on the officers information to get to the bottom of most issues they have with the department.So parents an officer you both need to form a coalition. ~Truth Be Told
02/13/06 Other DJJ facility: Here we go again , The minute a child misbehaves it is a reflection of there parents... I challange anyone to go through my past of raising , Debra (manager),Donald ( corporate owner),Gloria( manager) , Geraldray(labor), Robert( construction),Sargent... Joesph Matthews, Christopher(accountant) , Daniel (would have been in carpentry), John( contractor), plus a few others...Tomorrow Daniel would have been 20 years old. If you realy want to know the truth read the full IG report DANIEL didn,t rob anyone, commit murder , steal a car. HE NEEDED HELP! HE ASKED FOR HELP FROM OFFICERS! HE CALLED THE COPS ON HIMSELF! NOW HE IS DEAD! What part do you all not get this site should help make things better for the memory of the children that have died! Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
Here we go again , The minute a child misbehaves it is a reflection of there parents from there first time making a mistake in kindergarden!!! I challange anyone to go through my past of raising , Debra (manager),Donald ( corporate owner),Gloria( manager) , Geraldray(labor), Robert( construction),Sargent ... Joesph Matthews, Christopher(accountant) , Daniel (would have been in carpentry), John( contractor), plus a few others taken in of the streets due to parental lack of councern for there own children!!!!!! Tell me being a teenage child you could have done better being left alone to raise your sisters and brother after your mother dies of cancer where a state will not help!!!! My only mistake was beleaving here in Florida I could find help for my son Daniel outside of my family.Also for the record I did not want Daniel arrested I had want him to be baker acted for his safety!!! But was told they would do nothing. Daniel went to work HE WAS FINE!!!!!! it was not untill three days later that a officer told me they had decided to arrest my son , THEN THEY COULDN'T EVEN COME AND TELL ME THEY KILLED HIM!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow Daniel would have been 20 years old. If you realy want to know the truth read the full IG report DANIEL didn,t rob anyone, commit murder , steal a car. HE NEEDED HELP!!!!!!!!! HE ASKED FOR HELP FROM OFFICERS!!!!!!! HE CALLED THE COPS ON HIMSELF!!! NOW HE IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!! What part do you all not get this site should help make things better for the memory of the children that have died!!!!!!! Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
02/13/06 Schools/Court/Other: To the one that is sick of hearing my remarks about how officers have abused my son, and now I too am being abused verbally here on this board...Had you bothered to read other posts that I have written, and read Christophers diary, you yourself would see that I thanked those officers that truly cared for our kids.. I am left here now with a child that has some major issues to deal with, and its not been easy. People don't get over being abused that easy... there is a huge difference between discipline and abuse, and that is where it needs to change... What about the kids that have died in custody, do you care about them?? I do, and I will shout on top of the mountain about the abuse that SOME DJJ staff are guilty of. ~Dawn Chase
To the one that is sick of hearing my remarks about how officers have abused my son, and now I too am being abused verbally here on this board.
Lets get the record straight. Had you bothered to read other posts that I have written, and read Christophers diary, you yourself would see that I thanked those officers that truly cared for our kids.. I won't stop naming the names of those that hurt my son or other kids here.. if you are innocent then those remarks are not meant for you, however if you have mistreated a child in any way, then you know those remarks are meant for you. The problem I do have is with some officers they see the abuse, yet fail to speak up about it and put a stop to it, even when they themselves have not abused anyone. I am left here now with a child that has some major issues to deal with, and its not been easy. People don't get over being abused that easy. As for street talk... I wasn't bought up with street talk, and I've never had to live on the streets. No not all children are a direct reflection of their parents. I have two that are fairly great kids, and have rarely been in trouble. I am not one of these parents out there that don't believe in a good old fashioned spanking... I am not a parent that forbids paddling in schools either. I'm from the old school on discipline, however, there is a huge difference between discipline and abuse, and that is where it needs to change. DCF/CPS needs to stop interferring with Parents trying to raise their children in the right way, then maybe the kids wouldn't end up in custody. If you all think about this, you will see that most of the kids in custody were born in the late 80's and the 90's, and Parents were told that they were not allowed to spank their children, then the teachers in the schools told our children that parents were not allowed to discipline them, and then all hell breaks loose. Kids start running the parents because the parents are terrified of DCF taking their children away. Society has bred the children in custody, and now because of that mistake, they have DJJ and tons of kids in custody that they don't know what to do with. Many of the kids come from broken homes and parents that just don't care about their own, but Christopher came from a home where I care, and his family cares. Why did he feel the need to fight with the other kid in school? I don't know, maybe as a two year old he witnessed his father beating me and be violent. Maybe its because he is angry that his own father never came around to see him. Christopher was never abused here at home. I just know that my son harbors a lot of hurt and anger right now for the things that has happened to him. Where does a parent go from there? After the horrible things that complete strangers did to him, and me trying to explain and show others these things really do happen to our kids. Do you care? I can tell you don't or you wouldn't be attacking me or him for telling the truth. What about the kids that have died in custody, do you care about them?? I do, and I will shout on top of the mountain about the abuse that SOME DJJ staff are guilty of. ~Dawn Chase
02/12/06 DJJ:...The post written by Truth be told-Where it is stated to Dawn Chase "So keep writting out checks you mouth cant cash": This phrase is clearly meant not to be taken literally. What it means in street terms is that you are not able to "put your money where your mouth is." I don't think that anyone here was aware of Ms. Chase's check writing problems from ten years ago. I certainly don't care about it. What I do care about is her constantly regurgitating her disparaging remarks toward my coworkers and myself. I also believe that the way children behave is a reflection of their parents and the way that they were raised. ~Setting the record straight
02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: ... For the record, the checks I did write out, were good at the time of writing... however, I had an exhusband that cleared out the account and left me and my three children at the time...leaving ME to hold the bag with these checks that were for food and bills. . . you need to find out the FACTS and the Circumstances beyond what you see. THIS WAS OVER 10 YEARS AGO! In order to continue setting the record straight I feel I need to point something out here. The post written by Truth be told: Where it is stated rather crudely to Dawn Chase "So keep writting out checks you mouth cant cash" This phrase is clearly meant not to be taken literally. What it means in street terms is that you are not able to "put your money where your mouth is." I don't think that anyone here was aware of Ms. Chase's check writing problems from ten years ago. I certainly don't care about it. What I do care about is her constantly regurgitating her disparaging remarks toward my coworkers and myself. I also believe that the way children behave is a reflection of their parents and the way that they were raised ~Setting the record straight
02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other:... I first heard about this board,is when i testifed for the Committee in Nov.I never thought that all this crap goes on.When I wrote on this board,i wrote facts that i can backup... for you to lash out at every officers is very unfair... I was with the department when the Omar case took place... Officers and Parents are using this site to air there dirty laundry an hostility towards each other.I would like to use this as a example:What if everbody though someone from another country was a terrorist.Would that be fair?That is the same as lable all officers as child abuser's. ~Martin Jackson
I want everybody that reads to board to know.I first heard about this board,is when i testifed for the Committee in Nov.I never thought that all this crap goes on.When I wrote on this board,i wrote facts that i can backup.I may not work for the department,anymore but i still have love for those officers that really do there jobs.For some of you parents you have lose something precious that can only be healed overtime.But for you to lash out at every officers is very unfair.Because I was with the department for 9 year.I was attacked,spit on cursed out called n%%%%r,me and my family life threating by youth's and never had a child abuse case.I never placed my hands on kids with out policy protection.For some of you parents to label all of us basically as thugs.You are dead wrong for that.I have lost family by them being beating and killed by a department.But me and my family did not lash out at everybody.We took it out on the persons that was the blame.I was with the department when the Omar case took place.Djj has a communication problem.If the department fix the communication problem you will eliamate a lot of these tragedy.The only thing that Djj communicate on is when a officers get fired.Officers and Parents are using this site to air there dirty laundry an hostility towards each other.I would like to use this as a example:What if everbody though someone from another country was a terrorist.Would that be fair?That is the same as lable all officers as child abuser's. ~Martin Jackson
02/11/06
Schools/Court/Other: Note to JFK response. I am aware of how the BULLETIN
BOARD box shows portions of messages. I am aware of how to click on the message
to view the entire portions. However, when I do that to my message, the same
EDITTED version remains. Not the message in full as the site claims, the EDITTED
version. I thank you for your response. NO need to follow through further.
Disappointing ~Anonymous
J4K NOTE: After you click on the BULLETIN BOARD
BOX, the complete unedited message appears below the BOLD excerpt. If the
original message is short in length, it is listed in BOLD, with no excerpt; YOUR
message is listed twice: as an excerpt, and as the complete message.
[Re: 02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other: In regards to the message I posted on 2.10]
02/11/06 Other DJJ facility:... I have never seen Cathy , Dave or any of her help edit anything sent to this board !! Cathy has always allowed people to speak freely... You say Mrs Chase should know what it is to walk in your shoes . That goes both ways you should know what it is to walk in the childs or parent shoes ,but then again I could never wish that pain on anyone even those that killed my son... I will say it again this site is first and formost for the safety of the children... You work there you have walked in the officers shoe's make suggestion for change and help... Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews Dianamdd@aol.com
Reply to : 02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other:I have never seen Cathy , Dave or any of her help edit anything sent to this board !! Cathy has always allowed people to speak freely. Just maybe you bring out a point not looked at before ,where as posting do need to be limited to those only trying to help a failing system to work !! Bickering back and forth will not save another child nor will it make your job any better!!! You say Mrs Chase should know what it is to walk in your shoes . That goes both ways you should know what it is to walk in the childs or parent shoes ,but then again I could never wish that pain on anyone even those that killed my son!You can never know the pain of a parent that has lost there child!!!! THERE IS NOTHING ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH THAT COMPARES TO IT!!! Children are lost in many ways to there parents.You may hear a parents anger and pain on this board about what happened to there child, But I can say any true parent blames them self first and formost weather they are fault or not. We do not need anyone to do that for us!! For even if we could see as mothers that it would have taken the grace of God himself to have made things different ,We will still beat ourselfs to death knowing we should have found away!!!!!!! I will say it again this site is first and formost for the safety of the children and I pray many can learn to have respect for there memories . You work there you have walked in the officers shoe's make suggestion for change and help! If you can't find something helpfull to say don't say it! Everyone wants to point , yet know one wants to see the picture ! CHILDREN ARE DIEING!!!!!!!! in many ways! Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews Dianamdd@aol.com
02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other: I agree with Diana here... You ask for suggesttions.. I have one ... If the Djj staff need a break, then why not put out an offer to the parents of the children being held in custody to volunteer a couple of days a week? . . I even told DJJ over a year ago, I would go and help with QA, and I would also investigate what is going on in these places.. unpaid.. They turned me down!...Someone here on this board accused me of classifying all Djj staff as being abusive.. not the case, however if you are one that does not abuse the children, but know and see it going on, you are then just as guilty for not reporting it and putting a stop to it. ~Dawn Chase
I agree with Diana here... You ask for suggesttions.. I have one suggestion.. If the Djj staff need a break, then why not put out an offer to the parents of the children being held in custody to volunteer a couple of days a week? I would do it, infact I even told DJJ over a year ago, I would go and help with QA, and I would also investigate what is going on in these places.. unpaid.. my time and my gas to get to these places. They turned me down! It takes a community to bring up a child.. the bible says, train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is older he will not depart from it. This doesn't mean beat, abuse and mentally abuse children. Violance and beatings from the staff that do this, only shows a child that its ok to do it. In other words abuse begats abuse, kindness and understanding teaches kindness and understanding. I myself have no tolerance for adults that have harmed children, in my opinion these are the scum of the earth. Someone here on this board accused me of classifying all Djj staff as being abusive.. not the case, however if you are one that does not abuse the children, but know and see it going on, you are then just as guilty for not reporting it and putting a stop to it. ~Dawn Chase
[Re: 02/10/06 Other DJJ facility: It saddens me]
02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other: ... No, I don't think ALL Djj staff members have abused a child.. but I know there are MANY.. and they should be held accountable for it... Read my son's story and the other parents that have had son's die or abused... We have a right to voice what happened to our Son's and MY son has survived and is speaking out.. he is speaking out for Martin Anderson, Daniel Matthews, Shawn Smith, and Omar Paisley. If the Murder of Martin Anderson doesn't open peoples eyes up that there is abuse in Florida's DJJ programs and detention centers, then what will??? How many More Children will Die?? Where is Govenor Bush? Where is Secretary Schembri?... ~Dawn Chase
Oh yesssssssss... my ramblings and standing up for what REALLY goes on in DJJ... No, I don't think ALL Djj staff members have abused a child.. but I know there are MANY.. and they should be held accountable for it.. You have only proven one thing to me and to others here..you that tried to discredit me, that you are only one of many that do not want to hear the truth. Read my son's story and the other parents that have had son's die or abused. Then look us and the children in the eye, and tell us and society that it was alright to treat them the way they were treated. NO.. it was not right,, it is inhumane. Christopher is naming names of those that have abuse him, and has written testimony of his experience. For any of you Djj that think we as parents want Djj to raise our kids, is completely an insane idea. Our families have gone through much pain, and to see some of you DJJ staff members coming on here and still dishing out abuse to us and the other families is utter sickness and ignorance. We have a right to voice what happened to our Son's and MY son has survived and is speaking out.. he is speaking out for Martin Anderson, Daniel Matthews, Shawn Smith, and Omar Paisley. If the Murder of Martin Anderson doesn't open peoples eyes up that there is abuse in Florida's DJJ programs and detention centers, then what will??? How many More Children will Die?? Where is Govenor Bush? Where is Secretary Schembri? Why is this still going on??? ~Dawn Chase
[Re: Diary of Christopher Sholly]
02/11/06 Schools/Court/Other: In regards to the message I posted on 2.10 in reference to Ms. Chase's 2.9 posting, if I wanted my message edited, I would've typed it the way you chose to post it! My message was intended to be read in full as I certainly had a lot more to say to Ms. Chase than portrayed. There was no cursing or negativity in the message. Is the site manager too tentative to allow a parent to be confronted in full? Makes me wonder how many other postings are tampered with! I do not condone the tone of Ms. Chase's message or thinking, yet the editting portrayed otherwise. How sad. ~Anonymous
[Re: 02/10/06 Other DJJ facility Regarding the 2.9 message from Dawn Chase]
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02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: ... For the record, the checks I did write out, were good at the time of writing... however, I had an exhusband that cleared out the account and left me and my three children at the time...leaving ME to hold the bag with these checks that were for food and bills. . . you need to find out the FACTS and the Circumstances beyond what you see. THIS WAS OVER 10 YEARS AGO! . . . Those checks were made good as well. . . MY RECORD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABUSE THAT WAS DONE TO OUR CHILDREN IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING MY SON!!!!!!! AS FOR CHRISTOPHERS RECORD... NOBODY, AND I MEAN NOBODY ESPECIALLY A KID DESERVES WHAT DJJ STAFF MEMBERS AND THIS DJJ ORGANIZATION HAS DONE TO HIM OR THE OTHER KIDS. . . ~Dawn Chase
This is to the idiot that wants to poke about MY record... For the record, the checks I did write out, were good at the time of writing... however, I had an exhusband that cleared out the account and left me and my three children at the time... therefore leaving ME to hold the bag with these checks that were for food and bills. Before you go opening up your filthy mouth about someone.. you need to find out the FACTS and the Circumstances beyond what you see. THIS WAS OVER 10 YEARS AGO! If you notice also, I have no jail time served...never went to jail as the judge saw beyond the bad checks and knew what had happened. Those checks were made good as well. Have you ever written or floated a check??? MY RECORD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABUSE THAT WAS DONE TO OUR CHILDREN IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING MY SON!!!!!!! AS FOR CHRISTOPHERS RECORD... I DON'T GIVE A DAMNED WHAT HE DID... NOBODY, AND I MEAN NOBODY ESPECIALLY A KID DESERVES WHAT DJJ STAFF MEMBERS AND THIS DJJ ORGANIZATION HAS DONE TO HIM OR THE OTHER KIDS. THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME... THIS IS ABOUT MY BOY, AND THE BOYS THAT HAVE DIED AND BEEN ABUSED WHILE IN DJJ CARE. ITS ABOUT THE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN BEATEN AND RAPED!! Further more you whimp... post your name on here so others will see who you are..you obviously think its ok to beat up the kids or you wouldn't even mention any records. HOW DARE YOU THINK I AM ANY LESS OF A MOTHER BECAUSE MY SON MISBEHAVED!!!!!! ITS JERKS LIKE YOU THAT MAKE DJJ WHAT IT IS TODAY, AND ITS JERKS LIKE YOU THAT NEED TO BE FIRED AND REMOVED FROM WORKING WITH ANY CHILD. YOU DON'T KNOW ME.. BUT I KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!! YOU THINK YOUR POST IS ANONYMOUS??? THINK AGAIN!!! YOU CAN'T READ CAN YOU??? I REALIZE THAT NOT ALL DJJ STAFF ARE THIS WAY.. BUT MANY ARE. THE VIDEO TAPE OF MARTIN ANDERSON WAS A LIE??? HE WAS BEAT TO DEATH.. MY SON JUST MADE UP THESE THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO HIM? I THINK NOT! AND EVEN AFTER 4 YEARS, REMEMBERS THE NAMES OF THE ABUSERS?? YESSSSSSSS HE REMEMBERS, AND ALL OF THEM BETTER BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR IT. THEY BETTER BE INVESTIGATED. I'LL HELP DJJ ELIMINATE THOSE THAT SEE FIT TO ABUSE THE KIDS..DESPITE MY RECORD!! NAMES ARE BEING NAMED. TRYING TO DISCREDIT ME, IS ONLY GOING TO MAKE ME STRONGER AND CONTINUE TO STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT. NOPE, I'M NO SAINT... BUT I KNOW WHEN SOMEONE IS ABUSING AND HURTING OUR KIDS. I HATE WHAT YOU ABUSERS HAVE DONE TO MY CHILD.. AND TO THOSE THAT CARED FOR THE BOYS IN CUSTODY THAT DIED.. YOUR NO LESS THEN A MURDERERS! BEFORE YOU OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH...READDDDDDDDDDDDDDD THE STORY'S AND FACTS. ~Dawn Chase
[Re: 02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: This is to Dawn you need to stop bad mouthing Djj officers]
02/10/06 Other DJJ facility: It saddens me to see so many DJJ employees still can not respect or understand the meaning of this site!!! Read the words (JUSTICE4KIDS). In the memory of our lost children: Martin Lee Anderson, Willie Lawrence Durden III, Omar Paisley, Daniel Matthews, Shawn Smith, Plus so many others that have not been made public knowledge due to suicide! Also not to leave out the hundreds of children like Christopher that have been beaten and abused in many ways...This site should help Children , Parents and DJJ officers that truly want to make a difference!! Instead there are those that prefer using this site for there adult kindergarden group to have childish fights and spats... Forever in tears. ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
It saddens me to see so many DJJ employees still can not respect or understand the meaning of this site!!! Read the words (JUSTICE4KIDS). In the memory of our lost children: • 06 Jan 2006 Martin Lee Anderson 14 Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp • 14 Oct 2005 Willie Lawrence Durden III 17 Cypress Creek Juvenile Offenders Correctional Center • 09 Jun 2003 Omar Paisley 17 Miami Dade Regional JDC • 31 May 2003 Daniel Matthews 17 Pinellas County Juvenile Detention Center • 30 Oct 2001 Shawn Smith 13 Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center , Plus so many others that have not been made public knowledge due to suicide! Also not to leave out the hundreds of children like Christopher that have been beaten and abused in many ways . Learn some compasion and respect!!! This site should help Children , Parents and DJJ officers that truly want to make a difference!! Instead there are those that prefer using this site for there adult kindergarden group to have childish fights and spats. Only to show us the true nature of many adults caring for our children!!! You make it very hard to beleave in the officers that deserve it, grow up and find a job somewere else! I am sure your fellow Officers will be happy to have a better work environment and many children will become safer!!!!!! Forever in tears. Diana ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
02/10/06 Other DJJ facility: Once again I feel it is my duty to respond to the incoherent ramblings of one Dawn Chase. She has chosen yet again to label all DJJ employees as child abusers in one of her blanket statements... Well, I am posting to this site to set the record straight. I have been employed with this Department for over ten years and have never abused a child. Some of these "precious" angels have spat right in my face, assaulted me, and called me every filthy profane name imaginable. Yet I have not abused a soul... this is the norm rather than the exception... Having said all that it is also very clear that there are bad apples in this bunch and that abuse does occur. As I have said before, people that abuse children exist in all areas of our society... ~Setting the record straight
Once again I feel it is my duty to respond to the incoherent ramblings of one Dawn Chase. She has chosen yet again to label all DJJ employees as child abusers in one of her blanket statements and I quote: "My son is through with DJJ and DOC..but, he has been scarred for life, and all of you lousey Staff. You are child abusers, and you all should be charged with abuse and neglect to those children that you have in care!!!" Well, I am posting to this site to set the record straight. I have been employed with this Department for over ten years and have never abused a child. Some of these "precious" angels have spat right in my face, assaulted me, and called me every filthy profane name imaginable. Yet I have not abused a soul. As far as the hundreds of employees I have worked around and observed over the last decade, this is the norm rather than the exception. The majority of them work very long hard hours for very little pay. Probably less than half of what a nurse in a hospital would make. Most of us would never dream of abusing someone's child nor would most of us post derogatory messages about our coworkers on this message board. Having said all that it is also very clear that there are bad apples in this bunch and that abuse does occur. As I have said before, people that abuse children exist in all areas of our society. They are in law enforcement, our schools, our churches, and foremost in our own homes. Far more youth are abused and killed by their own parents than what could possibly occur in DJJ custody. I would never dream of lumping Ms. Chase in the same category as Andrea Yates or Susan Smith. She has no problem saying things like "all you lousey staff" (Sorry about the spelling, but I was quoting her.) I have also wondered about the environment her son was raised in. Of coarse I don't actually know, having never met them, but that hasn't stop me from wondering. She has constantly portrayed him as an abused victim of the system. This "victim" has a criminal history dating back to the age of eleven. With more than ten battery charges racked up in the last six years this young man has accumulated his own personal group of people he has victimized and abused. Ms. Chase has been far too filled with her own hubris to look into her own short comings as a parent, while she continues to make blanket statements labeling my coworkers and myself as child abusers. ~Setting the record straight
02/10/06 Other DJJ facility Regarding the 2.9 message from Dawn Chase With all due respect Ma'am, I am amazed at the generalities in which you speak...limit your comments to the ones you are certain have abused and neglected the youth in care. I agree that there are individuals who need not be working with youth and irreversible harm has been done to many youth...I, too, am appalled at some of the comments, grammar, and focus of some of the postings. Yet, am intelligent enough to read between the lines at the high level of stress and frustration that staff may have... I wish you luck in your endeavors to find justice where applicable for your son... ~Anonymous
Regarding the 2.9 message from Dawn Chase: With all due respect Ma'am, I am amazed at the generalities in which you speak. Unless you know each and every DJJ worker, I would suggest you limit your comments to the ones you are certain have abused and neglected the youth in care. I agree that there are individuals who need not be working with youth and irreversible harm has been done to many youth. It is, however, utterly unfair on your or anyone's part to lump everyone together in the same category. I, too, am appalled at some of the comments, grammar, and focus of some of the postings. Yet, am intelligent enough to read between the lines at the high level of stress and frustration that staff may have. Unless you have walked the shoes of a staff within the DJJ system, I do not believe you can truly understand what it is like. I am embarassed at the tone and content of many a posting, but will NEVER lump all the phenomenal people who dedicate themselves to working with youth in the same category. Nor will I make the mistake of becoming so narrow minded and judgemental that I lump all parents in the same category. While you have valid points for SOME staff working with youth, might I suggest you remove yourself from the role of Judge, Jury and Executioner for everyone that works with youth. You and your son seem to have a long list of staff who may have been in the wrong. Direct your lump sum comments at them. Take your allegations to CCC, DJJ, and anyone else who can help you, because no youth in care should have to experience abuse and hardship. Just don't forget that there are NUMEROUS good hearted individuals who chose to work one of the most difficult jobs out there, for little pay, for little recognition, and under difficult circumstances. I wish you luck in your endeavors to find justice where applicable for your son......someone who has been there to see the good, bad and ugly ~Anonymous
[Re: 02/09/06 Other DJJ facility: ...this site has turned into a site for Djj staff brawls]
02/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Who ever is asking for the I.G. report on The DJJ ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME.Officer Zackery has it. ~Truth Be Told
02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: I happen to work for DJJ (and not in detention)... If you are not going to try to implement changes, then QUIT complaining. Bottom line, we are here to help the children... these children are going to be taking care of you when you get old. What goes around, comes around... Be a role model, not a back stabber, whiner and complainer. ~Anonymous
I happen to work for DJJ (and not in detention) and I am completely disgusted by this board. If you are so tired of what is going on, LEAVE THE DEPARTMENT. If you are not going to try to implement changes, then QUIT complaining. Bottom line, we are here to help the children, not to talk about fellow employees behind their backs. You need to remember that these children are going to be taking care of you when you get old. What goes around, comes around. So, SHUT UP and do your job to the best of your ability. Even if you only make a difference in one child's life, then you are doing your job. Be a role model, not a back stabber, whiner and complainer. ~Anonymous
02/10/06 Hillsborough West JDC: It is really sad that this site cannot be utilized for something more than a gossip rag, maybe the disgruntled people that are posting can come up with some useful suggestions that will make our jobs a little easier or helpful for one another I thought the focus should be on these children that we are being paid to care for not whose sleeping with whom, WHO CARES! ~Erin Austin SJDO Hills West
02/10/06 To Christopher Sholly: Dear Christopher: In you I see the strength , courage and compasion to stand up for what is right!!! Though you will no longer have to go through the literal pain of what has been done to you , The scars will remain. Use them as a strenth !To help save other young children from the same abuses... As for the Matthews family and many others we are very proud of you !! Just promise one thing when you do not understand or can not take the pain...talk to your mother she seems to be a very strong lady with a lot of love and pride in her heart for her son! If you need some one else to speak to I will be here for you... Forever in tears. Diana ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
Dear Christopher: In you I see the strength , courage and compasion to stand up for what is right!!! Though you will no longer have to go through the literal pain of what has been done to you , The scars will remain. Use them as a strenth !To help save other young children from the same abuses . I know this is a hard road, for many will not listen, for they lack the compasion in there hearts to see the truth !!! What matters is what you feel in your heart not what others think ! As for the Matthews family and many others we are very proud of you !! Just promise one thing when you do not understand or can not take the pain you see or feel ,talk to your mother she seems to be a very strong lady with a lot of love and pride in her heart for her son! If you need some one else to speak to I will be here for you. For the worse thing you could do to yourself is hold the pain in and let them win . We will all be here for you! Forever in tears. Diana ~Diana Matthews dianamdd@aol.com
02/10/06 Schools/Court/Other: This is to Dawn you need to stop bad mouthing Djj officers.There are good officers out there...If you was the perfect mother your child would not have been locked up in the frist place.I seen your child's record,an he is no saint...You dont have any idea what the officers go thought with these kids,so please learn the job before you go flipping off your big mouth and start talking with out having facts. ~Truth Be Told
This is to Dawn you need to stop bad mouthing Djj officers.There are good officers out there that do care about those youths.I'm not going to set back and let you bad mouth these officers,with out knowing what they are going though.If you was the perfect mother your child would not have been locked up in the frist place.I seen your child's record,an he is no saint.He has a record is worst than the adults in prison.His record will follow him the rest of his life;because of his action and the chioces he made in his life.He has a record that is viewable to the public.So keep writting out checks you mouth cant cash.You parents want Djj Officers to rise your kids because you are afriad to chastise them.So you leave them in the hands of Djj officers.Most of you parents dont want to bother with them anyway.You make them mad we the officers have to deal with there belligerent behavior's.And then when the officers have to put there hands on them,you parents want the kids to call Child Abuse.Most of the time the kids know they was wrong.So you need to clean out your closet Ms Mother Goose.Because you have a record to.You dont have any idea what the officers go thought with these kids,so please learn the job before you go flipping off your big mouth and start talking with out having facts. ~Truth Be Told
02/09/06 Other DJJ facility: ...this site has turned into a site for Djj staff brawls and threats to each other... this site is to help the CHILDREN and the FAMILIES that have had to deal with DJJ staff that have abused or killed their childern... They holler about 12 hour shifts??? Do you realize that a professional nurse has 12 hour shifts in a hospital?...DJJ staff are... too busy fighting amongst themselves, with petty jealousy and racism... Secretary Schembri needs to find those that are NOT doing the job they need to do, and be rid of them once and for all, not transfer them. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
I want to just say here... that after reading here of these staff members behavior on this board.. and threatening each other the way they have, My Lord... its no wonder the DJJ system is so bad.. look what we have working and caring for our kids there!!!! My son is through with DJJ and DOC..but, he has been scarred for life, and all of you lousey Staff. You are child abusers, and you all should be charged with abuse and neglect to those children that you have in care!!! Cathy, this site has turned into a site for Djj staff brawls and threats to each other... this site is to help the CHILDREN and the FAMILIES that have had to deal with DJJ staff that have abused or killed their childern.. When is this going to STOP??? I think that most of us now get the big picture here, and the Staff showed us all here themselves. They holler about 12 hour shifts??? Do you realize that a professional nurse has 12 hour shifts in a hospital??? Thank God they don't complain, because if they did, they would not be giving good care to sick patients!!! DJJ staff are too busy to give care and concern for the children.. this is obvious.. they are too busy fighting amongst themselves, with petty jealousy and racism. I suggest if they are not happy with the jobs they have, they need to find another area of work... If you Djj staff were to go to an adult facility, and tried to beat an inmate up, I think you yourself would be beat to a pulp... try picking on someone your own size or bigger and see where you get!!!!!!!!!!! Secretary Schembri needs to find those that are NOT doing the job they need to do, and be rid of them once and for all, not transfer them. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
02/09/06 Bay Boot Camp: I was shocked,saddened and disgusted over the beating of Martin Anderson while in the custody of the Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp. It seems to me that many who are trusted with the care of our juvenile youth are in fact brutal & uncaring individuals. Those who are responsible for this beating must be tried, sentenced and jailed. Since the man at the top is responsible for those "beneath" him, the head of the Boot Camp should be replaced and also investigated. This behavior must not be tolerated. Our juvenile justice system must be revamped. ~Brenda
[Click NewsClips for more on Martin Anderson and the Bay County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp. J4K]
02/09/06 Orange JDC: Re Orange JDC u R Forgetting one thing posting on 02/08/06: Creating "a perfect environment" is not what my intentions... My concerns were more in line with making a work environment where fairness and equitable treatment were practiced... Many of these issues are fairly simple like having the superintendents and assistants within these facilities treat their staff with dignity, respect and fairness... Another one is creating an atmosphere free of reprisal and specifically to make an environment where staff feel comfortable and safe to voice constructive criticisms in an honest intention of IMPROVING the work environment... ~Anonymous
Regarding posting on 02/08/06. Creating "a perfect environment" is not what my intentions were in speaking out with a goal of improving the work environment in JDC. My concerns were more in line with making a work environment where fairness and equitable treatment were practiced. It's just not happening! Among all the issues I've brought up one of the single most important one is communication among staff. For whatever reasons (politics, intimidation, etc.) communication in these facilities among staff is just not happening the way it should. Their is a right way to treat employees who work shifts in these facilities. I am amazed at what I see happening; too make a long story short: DJJ treats their employees so bad that the majority (and I've heard the number is like for every 5 employees hired only 1 employee stays longer than a year or less). One change I've noticed already is that DJJ is now requiring newly hired JDO's to sign a contract which obligates them to stay with DJJ for at least 24 months after they complete training otherwise they are liable for the training cost. Instead of working at trying to prevent these mass exodus of employees DJJ simply makes these superficial changes which do NOTHING to improve the work environment (only ensuring that the state is reimbursed for money if the new hires leave right after they are hired). Although DJJ can not be expected to creat "a perfect environment" their are a lot of issues which could be improved on and which are simply ignored. Many of these issues are fairly simple like having the superintendents and assistants within these facilities treat their staff with dignity, respect and fairness and it just isn't happening. Another one is creating an atmosphere free of reprisal and specifically to make an environment where staff feel comfortable and safe to voice constructive criticisms in an honest intention of IMPROVING the work environment (something I've tried to do but have suffered in many, many ways for doing so). True, some of these suggestions are subjective and really simple (others are more complicated) but they really do have substance and meaning and although I see DJJ's senior leaders in Tallahasee saying they sincerely seek improvement they do not listen to any suggestions for improvement by present and former employees. Also, I agree with the writer but am embarrassed and disappointed that profanity has to be used so freely; it's just not necessary and makes everyone's job harder -- but I do understand the writers expression of frustration and futility.
[Re: 02/08/06 Orange JDC: u R Forgetting one thing...]
02/08/06 Other/Miami-Dade JDC: This to the officers at Miami Dade. I think all of you have lost it down there...You all bring down Supervisor's, step in their shoes, and do their job... If you all are so unhappy, then find another job... It's not the kid's, they have to worry about, it's "some of the officer's"... Mr. Dobuler, you need to take all your Supervisor's on a cruise, or something for a job well done. Just having the patients to Supervise at Miami Dade, is enough trouble in it's self. ~Anonymous
This to the officers at Miami Dade. I think all of you have lost it down there. If this is the way people act in Miami, I'll never visit down there. And yes! I do expect a nasty remark from someone. Because that's all that is coming out of there. You all bring down Supervisor's, step in their shoes, and do their job. You all complain, but scared to be Supervisor's. We are Accountability Supervisor's. What ever you do we also get. You get Suspended, we get the same. (If we are over your area at the time.)If you all are so unhappy, then find another job. Know one is forcing anyone to stay with DJJ. Man! I hope the one's critizing Supervisor's, don't have any kid's. It's sad to think what you teach them. I don't envy any Supervisor at Miami Dade. It's not the kid's, they have to worry about, it's "some of the officer's". How can you guy's look in the mirrior's at yourselves? Mr. Dobuler, you need to take all your Supervisor's on a cruise, or something for a job well done. Just having the patients to Supervise at Miami Dade, is enough trouble in it's self. ~Anonymous
02/08/06 Broward JDC: Can you please help us. We are going into 12 hour shifts but how come only the floor staff and supervisors have to do 12 hours. The chosen ones that are certified officers that work in offices all day don't have to do 12 hours and either does transportation. What's up with that? no wonder staff are quitting!!! ~Anonymous
02/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: if anyone has a copy of the IG report on the basketball game, let me know so i can buy a copy from you. from what i hear and read in the herald, it is alot of lies and innuendos. definitely a coverup. post your number or email address. ~Anonymous
02/08/06 Orange JDC: u R Forgetting one thing --- if your damn kids would stop committing crimes they wouldn't be in these places to begin with. So stop being cry babies and move on. JDC employees are doing the best they can with the resources they got. Try being around a couple hundred snot nosed babies 24/7. I would challenge anyone to create a perfect environment. There will be a reward in heaven for you ass wipes. ~Anonymous
02/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: God bless us all for working 13hrs a day.alpha/bravo will no longer be, if we continue these long hours. Officers are calling out everyday. We are tired. Please help! ~Anonymous
02/07/06 Volusia JDC: WOW!!! The more I read about this site the more it makes me sick!!! What kind of union do you have??? When I was with DOC it was the Teamsters and if anything happened to staff they were there in 20 minutes!!! Now my question is this to everyone...If someone fails a UA and gets hired, how come I can't get hired because I got a DUI 2 years ago and all I got was probation??? Please someone help me with this!!! Is it who you know to get a job with JDC. I interviewed with a female, (cute) she had no clue of what corrections was about, I have 6 years of custody experience and she was hired, what kind of crap is that!!!! Should I talk to a lawyer?? Any help from any of my fellow officers would be great....Good luck all!!! Please email me lilto0795@yahoo.com
WOW!!! The more I read about this site the more it makes me sick!!! What kind of union do you have??? When I was with DOC it was the Teamsters and if anything happened to staff they were there in 20 minutes!!! Now my question is this to everyone...If someone fails a UA and gets hired, how come I can't get hired because I got a DUI 2 years ago and all I got was probation??? Please someone help me with this!!! Is it who you know to get a job with JDC. I interviewed with a female, (cute) she had no clue of what corrections was about, I have 6 years of custody experience and she was hired, what kind of crap is that!!!! Should I talk to a lawyer?? Any help from any of my fellow officers would be great....Good luck all!!! Please email me lilto0795@yahoo.com
02/06/06 Hillsborough
East JDC: Mr. Miles is spineless as a leader... We are sick and tired of
being threatened and what made you appear even more disrepected, weak and having
loss total control and power was when you invited your croony Mr. Norman
Campbell Circuit Manager of the Juvenie Probation Department to speak to us at
the all staff meeting. Thats why so many of the floor staff don't take you and
your crew serious, all Mr. Campbell did was echo your feelings... He threatened
us and he doesn't even know us. Here is a suggestion... Do the right thing and
be a honest leader that care about the youth and the staff... ~Anonymous
[Note from J4K: Message sent to Perry Turner, Adonis Miles, Norm Campbell
& Chris Caballero]
Mr. Miles is spineless as a leader, he is just not into running the East as he should. We are sick and tired of being threatened and what made you appear even more disrepected, weak and having loss total control and power was when you invited your croony Mr. Norman Campbell Circuit Manager of the Juvenie Probation Department to speak to us at the all staff meeting. Thats why so many of the floor staff don't take you and your crew serious, all Mr. Campbell did was echo your feelings. Why did you think bringing him in to talk to us would matter? He threatened us and he doesn't even know us. Here is a suggestion,"ASK US WHAT WE NEED OR WHAT'S GOING TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR THE EAST!!!!" To Foster, you are very sensitive when someone is trying to talk to you about their opinions, comments and concerns, you are ALL WAYS ON THE DEFENSIVE side about issues that need to be address. You have alot of enemies here at the East, I would really be careful with who you piss off. And stop threatening staff about digging graves and such, you sound so pathetic. We know you wrote the last response to the tired floor staff. Huh! You coined the term Substandard Workers, that's the kind of phase that would only be used by a supervisor. So you better get over YOURSELF before you sink with the ship. Do the right thing and be a honest leader that care about the youth and the staff. STOP EGO TRIPPIN!!!!!!! ANOTHER TIRED FLOOR STAFF ~Anonymous
[Note from J4K: Message sent to Perry Turner, Adonis Miles, Norm Campbell & Chris Caballero]
02/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This message is to Officer Dorta, I want to personally thank you for being an officer who stood his ground and testified the truth. I must say that there are few officers/administrators who have integrity and do not allow others to compromise that. You are welcome for the knowledge you state that you have gained while working with me. I want to let you know... Watch yourself and remember to always document and when things are not within policy and procedure, QA Standards and union contract, you notify your supervisor(s), if they choose to ignore you, take it to the next level. Never let the leaders of DJJ bring you down; I have not, in fact they have made me stronger. The truth will soon come out and I will continue to have my integrity!! ~Martin Jackson
This message is to Officer Dorta, I want to personally thank you for being an officer who stood his ground and testified the truth. I must say that there are few officers/administrators who have integrity and do not allow others to compromise that. You are welcome for the knowledge you state that you have gained while working with me. I want to let you know that it was a pleasure working with such a professional as yourself. Maintained strong and continue to be Officer Dorta and don't allow anyone or anything to change that. Watch yourself and remember to always document and when things are not within policy and procedure, QA Standards and union contract, you notify your supervisor(s), if they choose to ignore you, take it to the next level. Never let the leaders of DJJ bring you down; I have not, in fact they have made me stronger. ~Martin Jackson
The truth will soon come out and I will continue to have my integrity!!
02/05/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Hey Foster, why do you think that you're s**t don't stink? Once Pulphus left they GAVE you his position. You let it go to your head!!!!!!!!! You are a snake in the grass!! You are also a UNCLE TOM!!!!!!! Do your own job and leave the floor staff alone. Why do you get so mad when people talk about you. You are sleeping with half of the staff at the East and I am going to send this to your wife to see what she thinks of what you do when you go to work. The truth hurts don't it? Before its all over you are going to wish you didn't f**k with me!!!!!!!!!! Guess who I am and watch your back!!!!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous
02/05/06 I am Christopher Sholly: you know how when you are in a place and you can just feel that something bad is about to happen, well could you imagine having that feeling for 4 years?... I remember names of staff at GHA, and at OYDC, and at Arthur G. Dozier School, and in DOC... The names that I can remember of Staff at GHA that abused me and other youths there are as follows: Mr.Jones, Mr.Choice, Mr.Williams, Mr. mactear, Mr Baynard, Ms.Dickie, Ms. hopkins, Mr.Blue, Mr.Joseph, Ms.Thompson, and many more...there was so many that would beat us and make us do PTs for hours and hours,... I remember that one time I was throwing up from doing so much PTs, and when I stoped to bend over and throw up, I was kicked in the Butt by a staff known as Mr.Choice... Please if there is an Attorney here on this board, please contact us at 850-983-6777. I want to stop other kids from this abuse and horror. ~Christopher Sholly cantbetouched319@yahoo.com 850-983-6777
I am Christopher Sholly: you know how when you are in a place and you can just feel that something bad is about to happen, well could you imagine having that feeling for 4 years ?.I did have that feeling for 4 years,and it didnt feel good to have that feeling, because most of the time the bad thing was going to happen to you.I remember names of staff at GHA, and at OYDC, and at Arthur G. Dozier School, and in DOC.First of all,the prison facilities that I was at are:Indian River CI, Lancaster CI, Lake Butler, and CFRC..Those are all the prisons that I was at, and boy did I see something in those places.The names that I can remember of Staff at GHA that abused me and other youths there are as follows: Mr.Jones, Mr.Choice, Mr.Williams, Mr. mactear, Mr Baynard, Ms.Dickie, Ms. hopkins, Mr.Blue, Mr.Joseph, Ms.Thompson, and many more that I cannot remember at this moment..there was so many that would beat us and make us do PTs for hours and hours, while wearing sweat pants and sweat shirts, in 90-100 degree heat,when we did PTs (physical trainning).we would have to do it for hours, like 3 to 5 hours, if we messed up, we were taken to a back room and then beat up..and restrained, then we were thrown back outside and made to PT again over and over again.I remember that one time I was throwing up from doing so much PTs, and when I stoped to bend over and throw up, I was kicked in the Butt by a staff known as Mr.Choice.I fell over and rolled on the ground, still throwing up,and then he came over and yanked me up by my shirt and tossed me on the ground.I was small at the time, and this man was huge..he was yelling at me and telling me to keep on Running around the field..I was having trouble doing this, so he got even madder and started to kick me in the side..He then called another staff over and they took me into the back room with wieghts in it, and they threw me around and punched me and threw me up against the wall..and then They put me into the LAWN MOWER..it hurt so bad..I passed out and they woke me up and told me to get outside and start running again..they told me that if I told anyone or called abuse that they would beat my ass and hurt me.the other staffs name was Mr.jones..when we did Pts, there was no breaks, or getting any water,or using the rest room they even made boys with Asthma do the PTs.we were running up and down a big steep hill one night and I seen a boy named Tyler Clarry stop at the top of the hill and start to throw up and try to get his breath, and then I seen Mr.williams kick him in the butt and made Tyler fall over and roll all the way down the hill, getting skined up, then Mr.williams beat him up right outside.we were the only cottage outside at this time of night, so he wasnt worried about being seen..So he just beat Tyler up and then made him run again..there was alot of kids being beat up that night, including me..they made me stand up in the corner all night until the next morning..I fell over while standing in the corner, because I was so tired, and you know what happened to me, I was yanked up, and thrown up against the wall and beaten..after that, the staff choked me..his name was Mr.Joseph..then he made me go into the bathroom, and he got a small bucket and filled it up with cold water and threw it all over me, in my face and all over my body..he did this like maybe 5 times,,5 buckets full of water, freezing water, thrown all over me..he then made me clean up the water on the floor, and then he made me stand in the corner again, still all wet and cold, and very tired..I had to go through so much, so much pain..I wanted to just die sometimes when I was in there..I felt that if I died, I would escape HELL and go to heaven, and all the pain would go away...the pain that they gave me lasted for a .ong time, and it is still with me, in my memories and in my dreams, and phsicaly....this is all that I will write for now,, but I will be back andI will tell more..thank you.. If you would like to contact me, you may at cantbetouched319@yahoo.com thank you very much...Please if there is an Attorney here on this board, please contact us at 850-983-6777. I want to stop other kids from this abuse and horror. ~Christopher Sholly cantbetouched319@yahoo.com 850-983-6777
02/05/06 Christopher Sholly's Diary: Re: DJJ's policy and procedures are catered to baby the criminals we call kids... After reading what my Son, Christopher Sholly has gone through, and reading about the boys that have died in custody, you post this idiotic statement? Obviously you live in a fantasy world, and know NOTHING about what goes on behind the closed doors of these facilities... My son was treated far worse then any murderer or rapist, or robber... he was 13 years old when this nightmare began, and he was sent to DJJ for fighting in school!! NORMAL KIDS STUFF!!! It was a bad behavior that should have been given to the parents to deal with, not taken and thrown in DJJ for it!!! He is now 17 years old and just came home for good on Dec 23rd... ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777
In regards to: DJJ's policy and procedures are catered to baby the criminals we call kids... After reading what my Son, Christopher Sholly has gone through, and reading about the boys that have died in custody, you post this idiotic statement? Obviously you live in a fantasy world, and know NOTHING about what goes on behind the closed doors of these facilities. Read the facts and the stories of the parents and the children that have had to deal with DJJ,before you open up your mouth. For all I know by your statement, you could have been one of the staff that hurt my boy! My son was treated far worse then any murderer or rapist, or robber... he was 13 years old when this nightmare began, and he was sent to DJJ for fighting in school!! NORMAL KIDS STUFF!!! It was a bad behavior that should have been given to the parents to deal with, not taken and thrown in DJJ for it!!! He is now 17 years old and just came home for good on Dec 23rd. My son's release papers were ripped up in front of him while he was at that first program Greenville Hills Academy by Mr.Damian Choice. Then when Rodney Baynard broke my sons arm, there at Greenville Hills, DCF WAS called in... guess who the investigator was? Sheila Choice... Damian Choice'sister or reletive!!!!!!!!! There were other reletives working there as well that knew workers at DCF. No wonder the State Attorney never got the report on Rodney Baynard, and the incident was blamed on Chris, a little guy at the time of only about 113 pounds, against a man that was over 200 pounds. Since my son has been home, things are starting to come out now, names are being named. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777
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02/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Here one idea: From now on if youre going to criticize another person and put them out there on the internet, then have the courage to leave your name. Here's another: If youre going to complain about what is wrong, then leave a positive suggestion about how you think it can be fixed. We only make ourselves, and Miami-Dade, look bad... Finally to Mr. Jackson: Im sorry that things didnt work out in your favor regarding your trial. I will always remember all of the things you taught me throughout the time we worked together, and regard you as one of the most hard-working officers I have known throughout my time at Miami-Dade. I wish you the best of luck. ~JDO A. Dorta
Here one idea: From now on if youre going to criticize another person and put them out there on the internet, then have the courage to leave your name. Here's another: If youre going to complain about what is wrong, then leave a positive suggestion about how you think it can be fixed. We only make ourselves, and Miami-Dade, look bad when we resort to school-yard gossip on a web-site. If we put as much effort into finding constructive means by which to improve ourselves and our work environment as we do into talking trash behind each others backs, we would make much more progress in much less time. Finally to Mr. Jackson: Im sorry that things didnt work out in your favor regarding your trial. I will always remember all of the things you taught me throughout the time we worked together, and regard you as one of the most hard-working officers I have known throughout my time at Miami-Dade. I wish you the best of luck. ~JDO A. Dorta
02/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If you dont know how to write using proper English and spelling, please get someone to help you, or just dont write at all. Its embarrassing to Miami-Dade and its officers when ignorant rumor-mongers post entry after entry with writing that wouldnt even qualify as being on a 3rd grade level - and the best things they can think to discuss is whos screwing who, who does what drugs, and who kisses whos ass. And you wonder why we never get anywhere as a facility. ~Anonymous
02/05/06 Christopher Sholly's Diary entry: Hello..Im christopher sholly..Yes I am home now and well.I want to tell a little... I have been through many DJJ places and have been to prison..i have been beaten and beaten,... the things that I had to go through were not right... I have seen many things in DJJ and in DOC.the way the staff erase or turn off the cameras. the way they beat up the kids, the way they take the kids mail and throw it away , the way the staff would take pictures of kids mother and rip it up and throw it away... I have also been charged with false charges.. staff hitting me over the back with a metal chair... The way I was treated made me feel unalive.it made me feel like I was trapped in a spiders web... I understand and know what it feels like to be treated like a slave, to be tortured and feel like you are in hell... If you have any ?s or comments you may email me at cantbetouched319@yahoo.com - .thank you... ~christopher sholly
Christopher Sholly's Diary entry: Hello..Im christopher sholly..Yes I am home now and well.I want to tell a little about what I have been through in life..so people can know of the dangers out in the world.I have been through many DJJ places and have been to prison..i have been beaten and beaten, locked away in cells that were cold enough to make my feet, hands and face blue..I have been there where many kids are at today..the things that I had to go through were not right, I did not, not ask to be treated the way that I was.It was not right for them staff members and C/Os to treat me the way they did.It was wrong.no person deserves to be treated like that..i have seen many things as well.I have seen many things in DJJ and in DOC.the way the staff erase or turn off the cameras. the way they beat up the kids, the way they take the kids mail and throw it away , the way the staff would take pictures of kids mother and rip it up and throw it away..yes its true that they do this..I have seen it with my own eyes..And i have had it done to myself...I remeber one time when I had my release papers ripped up right in front of me..it tore my heart apart to see that..I have also been charged with false charges..I remember when a staff restrained me and beat me up, and then went and said that I had hit him..thats what they do, they go and beat up the kids and then they say that the kid hit them by swinging back or something.just to get the boy in deep trouble..when a staff member finds out that you are about to go home, they will pester you and mess with you and beat you up to make you so angry and lose your chances of going home..they get a thrill out of seeing you not be able to go home and be with your family..the staff abused me phsicaly, emotionaly and mentaly..they will do anything just to make your life horrible..the staff dont care if you go home or stay there..they want you to not go home. I have been jumped by staff, and by the other inmates..you know why the inmates jumped on me..it was because the staff made them do it..they didnt want it to happen..but they knew that if they didnt do it, that they would get beat by the staff...I have seen and experienced so much..I have had nightmares of past moments.of staff hitting me over the back with a metal chair A staff hit me over the back with a metal chair when I was on my hands and knees on the floor..it hurt so bad.then he kicked me in the head..it hurt and it felt like my life had ended when I was in those places.The way I was treated made me feel unalive.it made me feel like I was trapped in a spiders web..I was the victim in the web ,trapped by the sticky web,the web was the place I was at,,and the spider was the staff..thats the way I felt..I could feel the hate and the danger around me..i knew that at anytime a staff could walk up behind me and just kick me in the back or punch me while I was walking in line..and that did happen to me..and to others...I understand and know what it feels like to be treated like a slave, to be tortured and feel like you are in hell.I have been through the hell on earth....I will have more to type..but that is all for now..If you have any ?s or comments you may email me at cantbetouched319@yahoo.com - .thank you... ~christopher sholly
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02/04/06 Collier JDC: Oh Ms. Collymore, you do not look very happy these days. Is it because your boy toy Mr. Hale, has been placed on Admin. leave? Poor, poor Collymore. These days you are trying so very hard to be pleasant, and we've also noticed you are not cursing like before. Thank-you for that, but it is to little to late, YOU MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!! Because of you and Mr. Hale, we are now on 12hr. shifts due to so many fine officers leaving our facility. Can't wait for the day you get the AX! ~Anonymous
02/04/06 Schools/Court/Other: For the one that said I falsified documentation's.Can you prove it?And for your information coward... the state could not even prove it.That was drop as quick as your mouth is right know.So speak fact not fiction.Your not on my level,because you wont even leave your pathethic name.I'm not going to go tic for tac with you.At least I have the guts to stand up for what I believe.Do you?So that is all I have to say to you; ever. ~Martin Jackson
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02/04/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: DJJ's policy and procedures are catered to baby the criminals we call kids... DJJ currently have kids there that will tell you that "DJJ is easy time so they will continue to sell drugs or rob because the time is easy" lets face the facts you will only call them kids until your loved ones are the victim. The state needs to enforce strict and 0 tolerance rules and laws for theses kids so they wont have the attidude of coming in and out because the time is easy. ~Anonymous
Djj's policy and procedures are catered to baby the criminals we call kids.it is obvouis that the policy and procedures are designed to keep the kids coming back to back when they are release. Im sure if there was a census report on how many times the same kids come back and forth to jail the number is outstanding.in my opinion this is the rehablitation stage while they are still kids. DJJ currently have kids there that will tell you that "djj is easy time so they will continue to sell drugs or rob because the time is easy" lets face the facts you will only call them kids until your loved ones are the victim. The state needs to enforce strict and 0 tolerance rules and laws for theses kids so they wont have the attidude of coming in and out because the time is easy. ~Anonymous
02/04/06 Other DJJ facility: Miami officers should be more humble. A terrible tradgedy occurred at that facility due to gross negligence on many peoples part. Eventhough I worked at another facility, I felt ashamed to be a part of the organization that did such a terrible job keeping youth safe. Because so many employees were involved in the incident, it was obvious that a change in culture was necessary. The department replaced leaders to begin the transformation. Why does this site continue to give a voice to those employees who proved to be so negligent as to be directly responsible for the death of a child... ~Anonymous
Miami officers should be more humble. A terrible tradgedy occurred at that facility due to gross negligence on many peoples part. Eventhough I worked at another facility, I felt ashamed to be a part of the organization that did such a terrible job keeping youth safe. Because so many employees were involved in the incident, it was obvious that a change in culture was necessary. The department replaced leaders to begin the transformation. Why does this site continue to give a voice to those employees who proved to be so negligent as to be directly responsible for the death of a child. I could see if they were showing true concern for improvement, but is certainly not the case. As advocates for children, you should not aid negligent, unprofessional employees. ~Anonymous
02/03/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Martin Jackson falsified documentation by signing another staff's name, what does that have to do with the basketball game???? ~Anonymous
02/03/06 Schools/Court/Other: For everyone that is in accordance with making a difference, then stand together and go to tallahassee. Send the word to the committee that you will all be there and make sure that everyone is there. . . For those officers/petty officers who just talk about other supervisors / officers / administrators, . . This is not what this board is used for...or maybe it is!? Use your energy in doing something positive to make a difference, if we continue doing this over and over all we are doing is repeating the cycle. . . this is not about you it is about the future of the department. Instead of reading the negative articles, read the positive ones and look deep in between the lines, the answers are there. ~W. Smith
For everyone that is in accordance with making a difference, then stand together and go to tallahassee. Send the word to the committee that you will all be there and make sure that everyone is there. Once you have the attention of the audience you are trying to get the message across, then bring out the issues and let them know how it can be resolved.
For those officers/petty officers who just talk about other supervisors/officers/administrators, if you cannot write something that is worth writing that will impact the officers who are trying to make a difference to better the department to weed out unprofessional people like yourselves. I would suggest that you sit with those individuals and let them know how you feel, do not hide and state negative things if you cannot back it up with documentation and with words. This is not what this board is used for...or maybe it is!?
Use your energy in doing something positive to make a difference, if we continue doing this over and over all we are doing is repeating the cycle. Get over yourselves and learn that this is not about you it is about the future of the department. Instead of reading the negative articles, read the positive ones and look deep in between the lines, the answers are there. ~W. Smith
02/03/06 Other DJJ facility: More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. I speak, by the way, not with any sense of futility, but with a panicky conviction of the absolute meaninglessness of existence, which could easily be misinterpreted as pessimism. It is not. It is merely a healthy concern for the predicament of modern man... This "predicament" can be stated one of two ways, though certain linguistic philosophers prefer to reduce it to a mathematical equation where it can be easily solved and even carried around in the wallet. ~JACK B.
More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. I speak, by the way, not with any sense of futility, but with a panicky conviction of the absolute meaninglessness of existence, which could easily be misinterpreted as pessimism. It is not. It is merely a healthy concern for the predicament of modern man. (Modern man is here defined as any person born after Nietzsche's edict that "God is dead," but before the hit recording "I Wanna Hold Your Hand.") This "predicament" can be stated one of two ways, though certain linguistic philosophers prefer to reduce it to a mathematical equation where it can be easily solved and even carried around in the wallet. ~JACK B.
02/02/06 Schools/Court/Other: To the person with faith...There is nothing Ms.Cathy can do but forward these messages to the people that has destoryed my life...But this is all I have right know.But if you can provide me with some names and numbers or anybody that can help,it will be appreciated...I know that the Department wish I would just go away...I'm not going know were until a get justices. ~Martin Jackson
To the person with faith.I agree with you on this site.There is nothing
Ms.Cathy can do but forward these messages to the people that has destoryed my
life.But I do respect her for trying.But this is all I have right know.But if
you can provide me with some names and numbers or anybody that can help,it will
be appreciated.Beleive me I'm a man of action and I will take this as far as I
can to clear my name.I know that the Department wish I would just go away;but
they can think again.I'm not going know were until a get justices. ~Martin
Jackson
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02/02/06 Other DJJ facility: I have read all the comments]
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Mr.R.Gracia glad you came to your sense to speak out.Because if you read that I.G. report it doesnt clear you,they put you right in the mix.You need to come forward an speak up.Let them know you got some anmo on them.And not be scared.They was not scared when they fired you. ~Truth Be Told
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To:Martin Jackson,Y.Cassingnol and D.Zackery why dont you go to the Committee for help.You'll testified for them.You helped them start this all up.They got what they wanted out of you.The Committee got the Department on thin ice. And now they dont need you all anymore.See if they will help you'll out.They talked a good game at the hearring.They said they was going to help you all.I bet you have not heard from any of them.They left you guys out to dry.And now you are out on a island all a lone.The Committee is just like the Department. ~Truth Be Told
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Pretty Boy Delancy thank his sh** dont stink. He better smell agin. Life is a big ball - what goes around comes back to ya. Stop trying to lay everybody and get a life. Set exanple and stop cussin in breafing and dont piggy back - have yo own agenda. Barking and biting will stop soona than you think. All of Alpha Shift Officers ~Anonymous
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Gillum - demoted for not standing up for a female worker when a male ofc was gon bus her a--. He is a sexist in the closet wanting to be caught and stuck on a tytle. Poor Hinson - trying to be Maldonado - no way hosay. Where is she...not on vac but suspention. She shuldahave been a ofc first then she woulda know what to do. Minnis - long overdue - tyring to hard to fit in. Put the pass in the pass with the drug. Gilbert, Butts trying to fit in and dont havea clu. Bess - a ho no. all yall jokes. ~Anonymous
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Crabs in a bucket. ...OPPRESSION is the word. When we learn to give credit where it is due and stop looking for something to gossip about we will advance as a Department. Right now - who are the children. This site is set up to help - not hurt. Downed comments should not be tolerated - we are all too tired to even care right about that now... Stop being petty and let's help each other out. Who cares who you like and not like - not the legislature... ~Truth still to be told
Crabs in a bucket. We all need to learn how to not put each other down and learn the real meaning of "teamwork". Too much personal stuff happens all over the state and that is the modern day "slave" mentality. OPPRESSION is the word. When we learn to give credit where it is due and stop looking for something to gossip about we will advance as a Department. Right now - who are the children. This site is set up to help - not hurt. Downed comments should not be tolerated - we are all too tired to even care right about that now. You are missing the big picture when all you can do is not say who you are and talk about the officers who are doing their best the best that they can and waiting for a "change to come". Stop being petty and let's help each other out. Who cares who you like and not like - not the legislature... ~Truth still to be told
02/02/06 Schools/Court/Other: To Martin Jackson if I was you an you have the smoking gun and know one has responed to you,I would go to the Media.Because any other time Mr.Meredith would have wrote something or responded to you.So that must tell you something,they really dont care what is going on with you an there Department or that I.G. report.Just send what you have to Gov. Bush or someone that will take some kind of action.Go get a High Power Lawyer,and then they may listen.Because Mr.Schembri,Mr.Davis,Mr.Turner or Mr Meredith is not going to help you. ~Anonymous
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Doing such a good job....demoted Supervisor and present supervisor on two weeks suspension. Yes Man and Yesum Mam. Trying to eat humble pie is all Gillum and Hinson is doing. Kiss up and maybe all will be good. Delancy gossip like a lil gurl. Butts is a baby and baby sitting by sleeping on B Shift... ~Anonymously
02/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: How does DJJ hire somebody who failed a drug test from another agency. The more I read the board, the more disgusted I am for who I work. I also agree with the strike posting. Nobody going to listen until we stand up to them. ~Anonymous
02/02/06 Other DJJ facility: I have read all the comments from Miami and other facilities and I must say that you are fighting this war wrong. You write on this site that the comments are mute and fall on deaf ears. Staff members use this site as a part of entertainment to amused themselves. You are all counting on Cathy Corr for what!?... If Cathy Corr had any professionalism in her bones...Yes it is freedom of speech but who ever wins a battle giving heads up to the enemy that they have ammunition to win the battle!?... As for the mother who is trying to use this site to claim pity for her son, you should clean your back yard before you make it appear that DJJ has destroyed your son... ~a person with faith
I have read all the comments from Miami and other facilities and I must say that you are fighting this war wrong. You write on this site that the comments are mute and fall on deaf ears. Staff members use this site as a part of entertainment to amused themselves. You are all counting on Cathy Corr for what!? Has she claimed victory for any one's job!? NO!!! You are all still out of work and lashing out on this board. If Cathy Corr had any professionalism in her bones she would contact each one of you and assist you on how to conduct yourselves in a professional manner. Yes it is freedom of speech but who ever wins a battle giving heads up to the enemy that they have ammunition to win the battle!? If you conducted yourselves professionally and had all yur ducks in a row, you would not be wasting your time on this site. What you need to do is use the powerful people who make the difference, approach them with your argument and evidence, and come up with what you want out of this.
As for the mother who is trying to use this site to claim pity for her son, you should clean your back yard before you make it appear that DJJ has destroyed your son. What about the people your son has harmed!? You as a parent had no grip on him and I bet how many times did the law give him opportunities to change!?? And he didn't!! Yes it is true that there are good and bad in every department as well as families but that does not give you the right to lash out at the entire department.
What you don't know is that there are many youths that come in here that are very disrespectful and attack our officers and know that they can get away with it. When the parents are around, they portray one thing and its really another. But the reality of it is that your son and the youths that we house are DELINQUENT YOUTHS WHO COMMIT CRIMES!!! WAKE UP LADY!!! SOME OF THESE YOUTHS IN HERE ARE WORSE THAN THE ADULT PRISONERS!!! SO please inform your little committee that they should preach to their kids that they can get away with being protected until they reach the adult system, once they are in there, you cannot protect your kids any longer, it's a whole different ball game. By the way, how much did your attorney tell you, you could sue the state for!??
You want to make a difference start a home to rehabilitate kids like your son and teach them something good. ~a person with faith
02/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: How is it that Shift Commander Delancy is signing off on leave for employee that he is having inappropriate acts with, that is not under his supervision. (Officer Ponder). Her Shift Commander Mae Foley wasn't isn't aware that this leave was approve. This is a damnnn shame. These are the type of situation that our youths in detention center are the officers do. Not only are the youths seeing this but the administrators are aware of these inappropriate actions. Can someone look into this. ~Anonymous
02/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to "A JDO/a teacher" You praised Cap. Minnis for a job well done. I want to tell you that she is not all she portray herself to be. How can a person come from the Dept. of Miami-Dade Corrections for testing positive for drugs and work for this dept for so long. She underminded and backstabbed so many officers. Look at Officer Hall he had to fight for his job because she lied about his involvement in an incident that he had nothing to do with. Then Officer K. Bryant was forced to resigned for this same incident and he was employed with the dept for about 10 years. Now if you think she is great wait until you cross her path. She is like a terrorist you never when she will attack. ~Anonymous
02/01/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: If anybody is interesting in the truth,please do not hesitate to contact me.Because I've got eveything in documentation that can backup everthing I said to the Committee on Nov16,2005.I read alot of the messages on this site an some of the messages is not really pertinent to this site.Alot of poeple may not think what i am writing is pertinent either;but it is.Because when the Department understaff the Area that is most vital to the building to endores a basketball game...You can not put the blame on those Officers that particitpated,because they was given premission... ~Martin Jackson
[click to read whole messages]If anybody is interesting in the truth,please do not hesitate to contact me.Because I've got eveything in documentation that can backup everthing I said to the Committee on Nov16,2005.I read alot of the messages on this site an some of the messages is not really pertinent to this site.Alot of poeple may not think what i am writing is pertinent either;but it is.Because when the Department understaff the Area that is most vital to the building to endores a basketball game.And left Officers on the Mods by them self.That action alone violated the youth rights.That took away from the youths rec time;whitch allows youths to make calls home,to notify thier parents that they may have court and ect.On May 12,2005 the action By the Department took that away from the youths.You can not put the blame on those Officers that particitpated,because they was given premission.Do to the fact that it was a Organized event made by Tallahassee and the Admistration.Ms.Cathy forward please forward. ~Martin Jackson
01/31/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I'm sorry to heard that Martin Jackson was dismissed from DJJ. But I know for a fact that this was going to happen to him. Mr. Jackson wrote a affidavit on my behalf to save my job. QA personnel wrote a reported to administration that I didn't electronic search offender, which was true. Mr.Jackson search this youth in question. This information was past on to Supervisors and ASDC II and Mr.Walter Davis. But Mr.Davis was after my head. And didn't care what anybody said... I was very shock that QA personnel lied... We as the people need help to fight the wrong doing that this department have done... ~Patrick E Donnell patrick137@peoplepc.com
I'm sorry to heard that Martin Jackson was dismissed from DJJ. But I know for a fact that this was going to happen to him. Mr. Jackson wrote a affidavit on my behalf to save my job. QA personnel wrote a reported to administration that I didn't electronic search offender, which was true. Mr. Jackson search this youth in question. This information was past on to supervisors and ASDC II and Mr. Walter Davis. But Mr. Davis was after my head. And didn't care what anybody said to help get the true. I was very shock that qa personnel lied to everybody or didn't understand the policy. At the pre-determation hearing my lawyer provide this affidvit prove my honesty. Mr. Davis was so upset that i won at this hearing. Mrs. Walker revealed that she going to get Martin Jackson for helping me.now is this fair for Mr. Jackson and the harrassment this department put me through. Mr .Davis is very unfair boss Ii don't understand why he still is this position. I feel sorry for all the past employee and family this man destroy mainly my family. The department destroy alot of family after the Omar death. It's was told in a supervisor meeting conducted by Mr. Frye that going fired all worker with asix years are better. If the department looked closely at this. Their will see that this department fired worker you made this out of a career. The federal goverment should looked into this. All the supervisor that was invole in this meeting are fired accepted one. But this person is demoted. This department talk about being professional. What a joke. We as the people need help to fight the wrong doing that this department have done. Please help us needed worker. ~Patrick E Donnell patrick137@peoplepc.com
01/31/06 DJJ -
Policy and Procedures: Mr Meredith;Why is that when there is a
Officers lively hood on the line?Your Department always seems to miss pertinent
information.I would like for you tell me what you think happened.I got a couple
of opinion's of my own.My opinion Coverup.It is possible that it was a
oversite.But how? When he had the information in front of him in black an
white.Your department interviewed 6 administrator...on Nov 16,2005.I stated to
the Florida House Justice Appropriations Committee "that there should have been
four officer signed to the ARO Unit".I'm going to stand by my statements I made
to the Committee... ~Martin Jackson
[J4K NOTE: This message forwarded to Barreiro, Miller, Meredith and Eubanks]
Mr Meredith;Why is that when there is a Officers lively hood on the line?Your
Department always seems to miss pertinent information.I would like for you tell
me what you think happened.I got a couple of opinion's of my own.My opinion
Coverup.It is possible that it was a oversite.But how? When he had the
information in front of him in black an white.Maybe the Miami-Dade so called
crediible witness did not inform your I.G. Mr Bodnar there was another policy
for the ARO Unit.Your department interviewed 6 administrator;
W.Davis,R.Gracia,R.Pomposini,J.R.Walker,S.Shore,S.Williams.4 supervisor;
D.Delancy,B.Gilbert,W.Johnson,T.Hinson and 1 ex-supervisor G.Petty who stated
"he sent me some help".That is a total of 11 people that is susposed to know
Policy and Procedures.Your I.G. did not asked any of them,how many officers are
to be signed to the ARO Unit?If you want to return back to the hearring on Nov
16,2005.I stated to the Florida House Justice Appropriations Committee "that
there should have been four officer signed to the ARO Unit".I'm going to stand
by my statements I made to the Committee.Please Ms.Cathy forward to all
parties.Thank You ~Martin Jackson
[J4K NOTE: This message forwarded to Barreiro, Miller, Meredith and Eubanks]
01/30/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: To all Officers if you have been dismissed or being investigated by the Department and the I.G. offices.Do your self a favor and purchase the I.G. report.Read it and look over it and see who and what was said.Because you might find something that could help you in your case.Find out what the person you may call your friend,co-work and supervisor had to said to the investagator.I have purchased all of my I.G. reports and I have found lots of problems with it.The I.G office do not put everything in there reports that could help your case.They do not asked the pertinent question to help your case either.So do you your self a favor and purchase the report. ~Truth Be Told
01/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: We just want to say... Does anyone notice, the great job Capt. Minnis is doing since she became a Capt?... And what about the two new Sgt's on A- Shift. (Ms. Hinson and Mr. Gillium.) Since they came to the shift, there has been less problems. They along with the other Supervisors, are really hard workers. Does anyone see that? Myself as a teacher, has seen less problems in Dade two school area. Sgt. Hinson has a strong mind... Without her and Sgt. Gillium back here, we would have had more problems then we can handle... Can some of us look at ourselves twice, before we critizise others? Hmmm... Mr. Butts, you need to slow down just alittle, so you can show DJJ what you can bring to the table. ~A JDO/and a teacher
We just want to say, everyone is always giving bad remarks to the Supervisors. Does anyone notice, the great job Capt. Minnis is doing since she became a Capt? Not to mention, she was great as a Lt. But she's even better as a Capt. And what about the two new Sgt's on A- Shift. (Ms. Hinson and Mr. Gillium.) Since they came to the shift, there has been less problems. They along with the other Supervisors, are really hard workers. Does anyone see that? Myself as a teacher, has seen less problems in Dade two school area. Sgt. Hinson has a strong mind, when it comes to dealing with these kids. The kids respect her, and so does the staff. Without her and Sgt. Gillium back here, we would have had more problems then we can handle. I think we are ignoring the fact, that we do have great Supervisors here at Miami Dade. We are so eager to talk about people. Can some of us look at ourselves twice, before we critizise others? Hmmm... Mr. Butts, you need to slow down just alittle, so you can show DJJ what you can bring to the table. ~A JDO/and a teacher
01/30/06 DJJ/Christopher Sholly: Ms Chase, I would like to thank you for your post on 1/29/06. So many people are losing sight of what's important, the children in our care. Your right, who cares who's sleeping with who, who doesn't like who, etc. As long as they take care of the kids and do their jobs, that's all that matters ~DJJ Employee Concerned about the kids
01/30/06 Volusia JDC: I have a staffing issue. I have over (6) years working for the Department of Corrections and recently applied for Volusia JDC. I was promised a starting date and interviewed with another person that had no clue what corrections was all about. Come to find out they hired this person instead of me because 2 years earlier I had a DUI that was dismissed... I can relate to alot of people that have children in JDC because Mr. Finn hires babysitters and not knowledgable members of DOC. I can see really bad things coming to JDC way, either a new staff member is going to get hurt or one of you children is going to get hurt. Do yourself a favor, if you have a child at Volusia JDC go and see who they have just hired, it will scare you... feel free to email me at lilto0795@yahoo.com
I have a staffing issue. I have over (6) years working for the Department of Corrections and recently applied for Volusia JDC. I was promised a starting date and interviewed with another person that had no clue what corrections was all about. Come to find out they hired this person instead of me because 2 years earlier I had a DUI that was dismissed and I completed all the tasks the court asked me to do. I know my actions 2 years were unjust but do we want to put the safety of our children in the care of someone that has no clue of what corrections is about or do we keep experienced staff members in the loop. Mr. Finn needs to take a better look at the way he and his staff hire people. I can relate to alot of people that have children in JDC because Mr. Finn hires babysitters and not knowledgable members of DOC. I can see really bad things coming to JDC way, either a new staff member is going to get hurt or one of you children is going to get hurt. Do yourself a favor, if you have a child at Volusia JDC go and see who they have just hired, it will scare you... feel free to email me at lilto0795@yahoo.com
01/30/06
Christopher Sholly Diary: I would like to know where was the parents when
this kid was out committing crimes. The old saying goes, If you do the crime
than do the time. To many parents want to complain about what happens to their
children while in DJJ, but none of them will get to the true problem . Which is
I failed somewhere a long the way in rasing my kid!!!!! Stop blaming the
Department ! I'm sure the parents aren't thinking about the victim or victims
your child has wronged. Take more effort in teaching your child right from wrong
then trying to figure out a way to get more money from the state!!!!
~Anonymous
{Re: 01/29/06 Christopher
Sholly Diary]
01/29/06 Manatee JDC: A major riot between kids break out, not enough officers in the facility to handle incident, local law enforcement had to be called in to take charge...Officer and kids hurt.management...Attempting to cover up...Gargett continues to be equivocative...Other incident will occur new staff little training, no clue as to what needs to be done all equals kids plus staff hurt or dead. The central region...Has major issues...Make some changes reassign the superintendents and directors to other regions or facilities the truth will be told at that time. Where they go trouble always follows. Djj needs a major change in people in Power... ~Anonymous
Manatee in the news once again. A major riot between kids break out, not enough officers in the facility to handle incident, local law enforcement had to be called in to take charge of incident. Officer and kids hurt.management oblivious to incident attempting to cover up incident due to being egocentric. Gargett continues to be equivocative. He is a man that thinks he is impeccable and will continue to circumvent all issues and incidents that occur. Manatee has lost valuable employees. Many with years of service exit without notice due to bureaucratic conditions. Manatee continues to be over populated with kids and few staff. Other incident will occur new staff little training, no clue as to what needs to be done all equals kids plus staff hurt or dead. The central region stays in the news. All djj facilities in this region has major issues that should be of major concern. Make some changes reassign the superintendents and directors to other regions or facilities the truth will be told at that time. Where they go trouble always follows. Djj needs a major change in people in power. The time is now! Manatee stress change. ~Anonymous
01/29/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures:...I to have the I.G. report on the basketball game... the policy Mr.Bodnar used was the incorrect one... Miami-Dade ARO has a separate staffing policy from the rest of the Detention Mods.Mr.Meredith I also reconized some other issue's in this report.Mr.Bodnar did not question Supervisor Gail Bess.She is the Supervisor of the ARO in Miami-Dade.Supervisor Bess could of told him that the ARO was not properly staffed.She was on the list that was provided to Mr.Bodnar,by Supervisor Delancy... She was the second name on your exhibit 4 list.How was she over looked?Was this a oversite or coverup?So dont make this look like the workers an exworkers lied to Mr.Gus Barreiro and the Committee... ~Martin Jackson [J4K NOTE: This message forwarded to Barreiro, Miller, Meredith and Eubanks]
(response
1-28-06).I to have the I.G. report on the basketball game.I notice the same
things.That the policy Mr.Bodnar used was the incorrect one.Who ever wrote that
was correct.I know for a fact there is a separate policy.I was thier when the QA
Team was revising the policy along with Ms.Maldonado.Miami-Dade ARO has a
separate staffing policy from the rest of the Detention Mods.Mr.Meredith I also
reconized some other issue's in this report.Mr.Bodnar did not question
Supervisor Gail Bess.She is the Supervisor of the ARO in Miami-Dade.Supervisor
Bess could of told him that the ARO was not properly staffed.She was on the list
that was provided to Mr.Bodnar,by Supervisor Delancy.In his own letter"These are
the people that I could only remember from that night".She was the second name
on your exhibit 4 list.How was she over looked?Was this a oversite or coverup?So
dont make this look like the workers an exworkers lied to Mr.Gus Barreiro and
the Committee.Ms.Cathy forward this to all partie's. Thank You ~Martin
Jackson
[J4K NOTE: This message forwarded to Barreiro, Miller, Meredith and Eubanks]
01/29/06 YAHOO discussion group:
In my attempt to locate all the family's that have had terrible problems with
DJJ abusing their children, I've started a yahoo group. If you are a parent, or
a concerned citizen, please feel free to join. This group is for the parents,
JDO's that have witnessed abuse, and also anyone that is a representative of
DJJ. You may find it here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abuseinfloridadjj/
~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com
850-983-6777
01/29/06 Christopher Sholly Diary: Yes.. my son Christopher Sholly is now home, but bears many scars physically and emotionally...its still a nightmare for Christopher...I have one warning to you staff members that see fit to mistreat and hurt our Children in your care... I will find you, and see justice brought to you. I am one angry Mother, human being, and am appauld at this State. You Staff, all of you make me sick coming on here and airing out worktime dirty laundry. Who cares who is sleeping with who??? Who cares if you have to deal with an ass of a boss... Your job is to supervise the kids in custody...Another boy died... well, this seems like the norm now a days in these places. I hope to God that the parents of that child sue this state for everything that its worth, and imprison those responsible for it. Please Parents, if your child has been a victim, PLEASE call. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777
[Click here to read Christopher Sholly's diary. j4k]
Christopher Sholly Diary Yes.. my son Christopher Sholly is now home, but
bears many scars physically and emotionally. These Scars are from Acne on his
face that was never treated while in custody, he has teeth that need fillings
because they neglected to give proper dental care, he is emotionally hurt, and
an angry person right now. He was attacked on a dailey basis while he served at
Indian River Correctional for something he never did. You see, he was accused of
hitting a staff member, yet the tape came up missing! At the time he only had
approx 20 days left at Aurther G Dozier.. but since Ed Leeks was close to
retirement, he didn't want anything to blacken his record. Christopher would
call me from Dozier weekly and report the abuse that he had witnessed by staff
members there.. I then alerted DCF, and of course, they made sure Chris was out
of Dozier by having him charged as an adult, so he couldn't report to me what
was actually going on there. He received 1 year for it, in an adult facilty for
young men. He was hit in the back of the head by another inmate there with a
combination lock, and they neglected to put stitches in it, and he needed them
at that time. This nightmare in 2002 for our family, and its still a nightmare
for Christopher. He has been denied any rights. Rights of obtaining an
education,the right to go back to school. He has nightmares every night when he
is sleeping. I have one warning to you staff members that see fit to mistreat
and hurt our Children in your care... I will find you, and see justice brought
to you. I am one angry Mother, human being, and am appauld at this State. You
Staff, all of you make me sick coming on here and airing out worktime dirty
laundry. Who cares who is sleeping with who??? Who cares if you have to deal
with an ass of a boss... Your job is to supervise the kids in custody, and not
beat up on them or mistreat them and play head games. How would you like it if
someone treated your own children that way?? What would you do if someone broke
your childs arm??? Get over yourselves already. Racism is horrible in these
places. My son said that when he was in one of the facilitys in route to come
home, The staff were walking around with little red balls in their pockets,
symbolizing racism KKK. They were beating up the black inmates for no good
reason. Then in other places, he said that the Black Staff members would beat up
the white inmates for no reason. What the hell is this madness, and who do these
people think they are???????? There will one day be a complete judgement on all
of you that hurt and abuse your fellow man and children, and I hope it is very
soon! Another boy died... well, this seems like the norm now a days in these
places. I hope to God that the parents of that child sue this state for
everything that its worth, and imprison those responsible for it. Please
Parents, if your child has been a victim.. PLEASE call. ~Dawn Chase
DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777
[Click here
to read Christopher Sholly's diary. j4k]
01/28/06 13 year old girl handcuffed on a Pinellas County school bus: I will like to speak up on the issue's of the 13 year old girl that was handcuffed on a pinellas county school on her way hom from school... An innocent young girl charged with disorderly conduct, ansd then the charges being dropped by the state attorney office. THIS OFFICER NEED TO BE FIRED NO QUESTIONS ASKED......AND WHAT HAPPEN TO THERE SPPD INVISTIGATION??????????? WE WANT TO KNOW MORE!!!!! ~Anonymous
Hello everyone, I will like to speak up on the issue's of the 13 year old girl that was handcuffed on a pinellas county school on her way hom from school. while riding the bus home another student threw a gulf ball out the window and then the bus was pulled over by a SPPD Officer to find the corpret. Officer Rolon already had sympton of road rage, due to the other car almost knocking him OFF his bike. while he was off duty. by this time a young lady stood up and stated that she didn't do it. The officer yelled at her and asked her to sit DOWN. The young girl did exactly what she was told to do, and she sat back down, that's when Officer Rolon from the SPPD marched to the back of the bus crabbed the young lady, she pulled away with an expression of disbelieve. Officer Rolon used a manuver on the girl. and marched her to the front and while he was marching her up, he twisted her arm again. the young ladys parents arrived at the sene and the girl was release to her mother, that when Ashley stated that her arm was hurting and was then transported to countryside mease hospital. what kind of justic system do we have? allowing officer to climb on a school bus and abusing our children! if a parent does the exact same thing, We will have CPI in our home and the children being removed. going to court and following there recommendations and attending parenting classes ! what kind disaplin if any did Officer Rolon get? the media has died down and no further information is given. we need to talk about this so that another child does not get treated in the manner that this young lady had to incounter threw police brutality....has the police department gather up there man to fly them to Germany to find the quilty child! No, that will cost tax payer money!!! An innocent young girl charged with disorderly conduct, ansd then the charges being dropped by the state attorney office. THIS OFFICER NEED TO BE FIRED NO QUESTIONS ASKED......AND WHAT HAPPEN TO THERE SPPD INVISTIGATION??????????? WE WANT TO KNOW MORE!!!!! ~Anonymous
[To learn more about the handcuffing on the Pinellas County School Bus, click here. j4k]
01/28/06 Collier JDC: Mr. Jordan, you've been with us just 3 weeks, and already things are looking up... Once you get rid of those two incompetent assistants that were assigned to you... your Detention Facility will regain its Deemed status and will once again be an enjoyable place to work. To Mr. Davis... With the kind of leadership you have demonstrated and in choosing an incompetent Assistant Superintendent, such as Ms. Collymore. She needs to clean that fowl mouth of hers, according to DJJ rules, profanity is not permissible...Mr. Hale is the worst choice for the job since he has no clue of what his responsibilities are... You bat a big fat zero Mr. Davis! Mr. Jordan, your staff is 100% behind you! ~Anonymous
Mr. Jordan, you've been with us just 3 weeks, and already things are looking up. The morale is beginning to go upward, and I for one am beginning to look forward to going to work. Once you get rid of those two incompetent assistants that were assigned to you by those that are no longer going to be with us much longer, your Detention Facility will regain its Deemed status and will once again be an enjoyable place to work. To Mr. Davis, now we can see why your are being forced to leave. With the kind of leadership you have demonstrated and in choosing an incompetent Assistant Superintendant, such as Ms. Collymore. She needs to clean that fowl mouth of hers, according to DJJ rules, profanity is not permissible, she also needs to sharpen her people skills. Mr. Hale is the worst choice for the job since he has no clue of what his responsibilities are. These two assistants have been involved with each other since they met when we were forced to evacuate to MiamiDade following the course of Hurricane Wilma (how smart was that!). You bat a big fat zero Mr. Davis!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Jordan, your staff is 100% behind you! ~Anonymous
01/28/06 Orange JDC: I agree with others at Orange Detention, Mr. Williams doesn't treat all employees the same. He has his favorites and some get special treatment. Mr. Williams, seems you are keeping alot of time with the new girl. She is doing your special projects. What else will she be doing? ~Anonymous
01/28/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: ...STRIKE!!!!!!!! DJJ is on its weakest point, with staff shortages and a possible strike underway. This will break the there backs. They cannot fire everyone who steps up to them if every one participates. We should not live in fear to express issues to help benefit not only DJJ and ourselves. They will have to listen to us!! Think about it………. Cathy, since the union is not sufficient, is there any way we can get so media coverage on this issue. ~Anonymous
How long have we been talking about the same issues here? How many town meeting have we had? How many times we attempted to speak to someone about our issues? Did anything work for our benefit? NO!!!!!!!!!! Nothing worked!!! I am sorry, we need a STRIKE!!!!!!!! DJJ is on its weakest point, with staff shortages and a possible strike underway. This will break the there backs. They cannot fire everyone who steps up to them if every one participates. We should not live in fear to express issues to help benefit not only DJJ and ourselves. They will have to listen to us!! Think about it………. Cathy, since the union is not sufficient, is there any way we can get so media coverage on this issue. ~Anonymous
01/28/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: The I.G. report on the basketball
game.To Mr.Steven Meredith your department did not use the proper staffing
policy for the Miami-Dade ARO Unit.The Miami-Dade ARO Unit has a separate
policy.On the Regular Units 2 officers at all times.The Miami-Dade ARO policy
states"4 officers at all times,2 males and 2 females".The I.G reports states"
the ARO Unit was properly staffed".On May 12 it was only 1 female,2 males
assigned to the ARO Unit.But doing the time of the basketball game,it was only 2
males on the mod. Officer Dorta was conducting releases,and Ex-Officer Jackson
was processing.I also noticed that your I.G.Investigator did not question
anybody on how many officers are to be assigned to the ARO Unit at all times.
~Anonymous
[Note: This message has been forwarded to DJJ IG Steve Meredith. j4k]
01/27/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Responding to the Jan 10 bullentin about
Hardyman or Clark, Foster can't really pick because he has relations with both
officers. It's about which female is up on her game, that is who he will fight
for. He needs to stop having relations with female officers at the same
facility. ~Anonymous
[Re:
1/10/06 Hillsborough East JDC - Two more officers]
01/27/06 Orange JDC: Mr. Michael Williams: Remember you only get a rank when you earn it. What is this about a new staff that just started to work here in the facility and is getting an assistant position in the training department when it was not advertised... Please be advised that we are setting a course to help you abandon ship. This time the crew will watch you leave on a lifeboat... By the way you do not respect the officers here. You feel they are worthless and the feeling is mutual. We are here for the youth, not you... stop threatening staff! Mr. Gustavo Barreiro and Secretary we want a town meeting here to discuss various critical problems that are happening. Please do not pass us by.... ~Anonymous
Mr. Michael Williams: Remember you only get a rank when you earn it. What is this about a new staff that just started to work here in the facility and is getting an assistant position in the training department when it was not advertised in house for the rest of the career service employees. The rest of the staff is working hard on the floor due to staff shortage and when we get a new staff a new position is created for that person. Whatever happened to safety and security of the facility? Please email or put flyers around the facility to let us know that you started a new trend. Please be advised that we are setting a course to help you abandon ship. This time the crew will watch you leave on a lifeboat like your predecessor. By the way you do not respect the officers here. You feel they are worthless and the feeling is mutual. We are here for the youth, not you. This could be a great facility if you treated everyone well and fair. By the way, stop threatening staff!!!!!! Mr. Gustavo Barreiro and Secretary we want a town meeting here to discuss various critical problems that are happening. Please do not pass us by.... ~Anonymous
01/27/06 Orange JDC: Whatever happened to the chance for upward mobility? The chance to climb the career ladder... If an officer possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities for promotion and they work out of class as a supervisor many times... Why are they looked over when a promotion becomes available? Management continues to readvertise the position... No one will tell you why you were not selected for the position... Is there anybody in Headquarters that the career service employee can go to seek justification? ...Mr. Michael Williams we will put a rank on your name when you earn it. What have you told the internal applicants... That didn't warrant them getting the supervisor position that you just filled. Is is because you wanted somebody you have been acquainted with in the past? ~Very disturbed employee
Whatever happened to the chance for upward mobility? The chance to climb the career ladder within the department in different Detention Centers. If an officer possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities for promotion and they work out of class as a supervisor many times. They have proven that they can do the job. Why are they looked over when a promotion becomes available? Management continues to readvertise the position over and over. No one will tell you why you were not selected for the position. In the past if this occurred personnel would have the manager in charge of hiring to justify why that person was not selected for the position available in that facility. Is there anybody in Headquarters that the career service employee can go to seek justification? By the way Mr. Michael Williams we will put a rank on your name when you earn it. What have you told the internal applicants regarding deficiencies that you feel they have? That didn't warrant them getting the supervisor position that you just filled. Is is because you wanted somebody you have been acquainted with in the past? ~Very disturbed employee
01/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The same way we have negative leaders, we have positive leaders. I have to give credit to the leaders that deserve it. I must say that we are in great need to bring back the true leaders of this facility who had integrity, were sympathetic, consistent, and fair...Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Young. These women were true professionals ...But I guess that this is not how others wanted it. Instead they preferred it to be having leaders who spend their time in their offices, no open door policies, and only coming to meetings to tell us how bad we are doing... Well, I'm not going to dwell on our present leaders here...I'm just going to say to Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Young, your shoes are too big to fill... ~Anonymous
The same way we have negative leaders, we have positive leaders. I have to give credit to the leaders that deserve it. I must say that we are in great need to bring back the true leaders of this facility who had integrity, were sympathetic, consistent, and fair...Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Young. These women were true professionals who were always visible throughout the facility and worked side by side with their staff.
They always made sure that they took care of us by making sure that we had our breaks, they responded always to all available calls. They even made sure to say thank you for a job well done. Saying thank you to someone really means alot! They meant it when they said they had an open door policy! We were able to go to them at any time to vent or just to take our minds off of work on our break. They always coordinated events to make us feel as if we were part of a family the DJJ family. They stood up for their officers when something was injust and if we were wrong they held us accountable. But we always knew where they came from.
But I guess that this is not how others wanted it. Instead they preferred it to be having leaders who spend their time in their offices, no open door policies, and only coming to meetings to tell us how bad we are doing and never to show us that they appreciate our hard work during the bad times and the good.
Well, I'm not going to dwell on our present leaders here...I'm just going to say to Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Young, your shoes are too big to fill and we have yet to see someone fill them completely. You guys are greatly missed!!
01/26/06 Schools/Court/Other: The is to "embarrased of the dept" I truly agree with you. To all of us who are posting please be mindful that alot of powerful people do read this bulletin board. We also need to understand that if anyone do have a problem that you can't solve this board is for that reason. We are here to give everyone a way to make all of the detention centers in the state of Florida a better place to work. So I hope we will try and do better for out future. ~Deidre Zackery
01/26/06 Schools/Court/Other: Dear embarrassed of the department: I just wanted to affirm that you are on the correct track when it comes to strategizing. . . It takes a stronger person to acknowledge when he is in the wrong and takes the consequence like a true professional. We have a tendency to fault the department for many issues, which in part is true. . . We need to realize if we feel that we can operate the sector better, than we must attest that through our actions not just verbally. We must all stand together . . . Contact the State Legislators and request a meeting for all the regions so that we can bring these issues forward. The key is to keep it professional and demonstrate that we have principles and ethics as well as integrity. Do not let the department win and bring us down. ~a person with faith
Dear embarrassed of the department:
(Click to read the entire Comment) I just wanted to affirm that you are on the correct track when it comes to strategizing on making a difference and taking a stance for the officers. It is true what other people are stating on the bulletin, if we want to be heard we must do it correctly and efficiently.
It takes a stronger person to acknowledge when he is in the wrong and takes the consequence like a true professional. We have a tendency to fault the department for many issues, which in part is true. One thing we must declare is the youths that have passed… were not in the custody of the hierarchy. They were in the custody of the trusted officers, so we must be held accountable for that. We cannot blame anyone but ourselves for the negligence.
We need to realize if we feel that we can operate the sector better, than we must attest that through our actions not just verbally. We must all stand together not by calling out sick or organizing a strike or a class action lawsuit, we must to it with astuteness and industriously. Documentation is key in this organization and I am astounded that we have not learned that yet. What ever happened to going through the chain of command prior to seeking assistance on the outside? I understand that many times we are preaching to the choir but we are doing the same when we write on this bulletin board.
What we need to do is take advantage and when positions are posted we apply for them. If we are not selected we do not give up and keep the documentation to prove the attempts made to further ourselves in the department. If we are ignored, then the department as a whole must maneuver on bringing things to light PROFESSIONALLY. We must do it in a fashion that is not personal but just business. We must do it in the interest of the department and bring out points that are in great need of attention such as: Hazard Pay, FDLE Certification, Salary Adjustments, Promotions from within, Diversity in the positions throughout the department, Defensive Tactics, Progressive Discipline, ASFME Contracts, Safety in the workplace for the youths and staff, mental health and medical improvement and additional training in those areas to name a few.
Contact the State Legislators and request a meeting for all the regions so that we can bring these issues forward. The key is to keep it professional and demonstrate that we have principles and ethics as well as integrity. Do not let the department win and bring us down. ~a person with faith
01/26/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: everyday i read these comments and i get upset. all detention centers are having the same problems. it has got to the point you dont have to look to see what county it is because its the same thing. staff shortage, low moral, no pay etc.look people it wont improve. if the deaths, these comments, schembri on the hot seat, and other things has not fixed anything then what else? the system is broke down, its beyond repair and . . . look at the job as that, a job . . . period bush will be out, when hes gone so will schembri and who ever takes over could not posibly make it any more worst. and then it will become what it used to be. something bearable. ~Anonymous
everyday i read these comments and i get upset. all detention centers are having the same problems. it has got to the point you dont have to look to see what county it is because its the same thing. staff shortage, low moral, no pay etc.look people it wont improve. if the deaths, these comments, schembri on the hot seat, and other things has not fixed anything then what else? the system is broke down, its beyond repair and we are gonna have to deal with it, like it or not.everyone, and i mean everyone, in djj is looking for another job, but there just not there.At this time i believe the best thing to do is find some happines in your life and just look at the job as that, a job, period.do what is necesary to get through the shift, dont listen to the complaints(it will just upset you more) and wait. wait, thats all we got at this time. face facts each and everyone of us has looked for a new job but yet were stiil here. bush will be out, when hes gone so will schembri and who ever takes over could not posibly make it any more worst. and then it will become what it used to be. something bearable. ~Anonymous
01/26/06 Other DJJ facility: In response to the officer who posted on 1/25/06: Many parents do seek help from ( Children and Families , Par , Suncoast , Doctors ,Teachers , ect.) to only be turn away. While these care providers are there ,They do not work togeather in a community or when they can not help they do not provide the way to find the right help needed for the child or family.This is were they system has failed both child and adult,leaving us a School house to Jail house track. . . The hardest part is getting everyone standing toghter, Officers are in fear of losing there jobs , Parents fear further harm to there children and Children just do not beleave anyone cares. Stay strong we will find a way. Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews
In response to the officer who posted on 1/25/06: Many parents do seek help from ( Children and Families , Par , Suncoast , Doctors ,Teachers , ect.) to only be turn away. While these care providers are there ,They do not work togeather in a community or when they can not help they do not provide the way to find the right help needed for the child or family.This is were they system has failed both child and adult,leaving us a School house to Jail house track .Still there are those parents whom just do not care or are unwilling to see there child could be wrong. As is in the DJJ, there are many whom have taken there job because they care for children , but there are also those that are uncaring as to the harm they can cause or deaths of our children.We were born with eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to feel. If you do not use these ability,s God gave us to see what is realy going on in the childs life , before throwing hand cuffs on them for kicking a teacher. Later to have cops throwing that same but older child to the ground for walking around in there neighborhood simply because they have not seen them before. The result will be a teen that no longer beleaves in adults or care what they have to say. This teen will have a foul mouth and act out for help or worse become a theif , junky and be capable of more seriouse crimes.So tell me how can we as adults condem what we have created ! Parent are on the same track as lower ranking officers seaking help from Care provders and Goverment officals in programs our tax dollars pay for ,only to have door's slamed in our faces. Untill we stand together from Parents to DJJ officers. Too bridge the gap's in our community's between our care provders, nothing will change. Every one must relearn what our Parents knew ,How to work together as a community in helping each other to help the children .THEY ARE WORTH OUR TIME! We can not stop all children from commiting crimes but we can save those that are just children seeking understanding and love. A child deserves a chance to learn they do not deserve to die or be further abused. This system must change and it is going to if it kill's me to find a way.Some children must be confined but they also must have services to help them understand why it is happing. You can not just lock them up and forget they are there. If Daniel and the other child had been seperated or confined my son might be alive today, this I can not say for sure, there are still to many unansered question's and half truths told.But I would have understood my son being confined to protect himself and others. Not all parents are blind ,deaf and dumb to the capabilitys of there childrens behavours.I have witnessed first hand my son John being denied a blanket and left on a concreat floor at hillsbough east or west I can not recall witch, but I do remember thanking the officer that was concerned for John's health ,it was not his fault what happened to my son it was the fault of a uncaring system that has fialed.I do not know how the whole DJJ family could strike at the same time without up setting some un understanding parents that all the children were in lock down for there own safty while you fight for what is right , but in the end I do beleave it would not take more then a few hours with the news on your side to open the eyes, ears and heart's of our State Officals.The hardest part is getting everyone standing toghter, Officers are in fear of losing there jobs , Parents fear further harm to there children and Children just do not beleave anyone cares. Stay strong we will find a way. Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews
01/26/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Re 01/25/06 ... We have a very difficult job: Your comments are the most articulate that I've read on here thus far... The JDO's in secure detention do not have any authority to discipline out of control youths because of the pervasive fear of liability to themselves and the department. The PAR system is completely ineffective... The department does not want to hear complaints without suggested improvements so I would start with giving back JDO's the authority to utilize the PAR to restrain juveniles without fear of being scapegoated... During my tenure as a JDO the PAR system was continously downgraded ... As far as going on the record my name speaks for itself. ~ Bernie Burawski
Re: 01/25/06 DJJ - "Policy and Procedures: Fellow Officers,...
In response to the officer who posted on 1/25/06: Your comments are the most articulate that I've read on here thus far and exactly my concerns regarding DJJ's policy towards frontline staff (specifically, JDO & SJDO's & supervisors). The JDO's in secure detention do not have any authority to discipline out of control youths because of the pervasive fear of liability to themselves and the department. The PAR system is completely ineffective in controlling these juveniles and that is the first place I would start. The department does not want to hear complaints without suggested improvements so I would start with giving back JDO's the authority to utilize the PAR to restrain juveniles without fear of being scapegoated in some way for perceived misconduct on the part of the JDO. During my tenure as a JDO the PAR system was continously downgraded to the point where myself and my co-workers were reluctant to utilize it because of a concern of being accused of assaulting a offending juvenile in the process of performing our duties. As far as going on the record my name speaks for itself. ~ Bernie Burawski
01/25/06
DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Fellow Officers,...We have a very difficult
job... Murderers, rapists, and child molesters are amongst us. Society see the
as harmless and just children, but not there victims... It is a sad day when a
youth can threatened you with and abuse call if you don’t answer to there
demands. Because of recent deaths and carelessness of our own, we are making DJJ
a weaker more “foster care” environment for these offenders... Another grip of
mine is the disrespect we get from the current government and administration...
Why are we not getting paid like our peers... Our union doesn’t speak for us...
I think one day... we as a group in the whole state call in sick. he more people
the better... ~Anonymous
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Fellow Officers,
We have a very difficult job. Our job is taking care of youthful criminals. Murderers, rapists, and child molesters are amongst us. Society see the as harmless and just children, but not there victims. It may be difficult for society to see them this way; but as you know, the majority of them are the same kids leaving and entering our facilities everyday. I think, and many of you also agree that our rights as Officers are that we do not have any.
Our job is a constant liability. It is a sad day when a youth can threatened you with and abuse call if you don’t answer to there demands. Because of recent deaths and carelessness of our own, we are making DJJ a weaker more “foster care” environment for these offenders. I am sorry for whom I offend, but making DJJ softer will not benefit. The system needs to get harder; the youths need to be discouraged to enter the facility. Some of the rules we have placed are completely ridiculous. We have no power to discipline the youths. I understand the issues with “abuse of power” some parent may have. But parents need to understand that some violent youths need to be handcuffed and placed in confinement. And the ones who are a constant threat, those who are waiting for programs and eat those minimum three days confinement, they should be placed into confinement until they leave. Remember, these are the same kids you couldn’t control. How can we, when the offenders can curse us out without any consequences.
Another grip of mine is the disrespect we get from the current government and administration on our status. Since now we separated from HRS, and now we are an agency. Why are we not getting paid like our peers in other agency like Department of Corrections? Isn’t our job harder due to more liabilities? Should you be more qualified to work with youthful offender than you should be with adults? We are still going to have the same problems of turn over and obtaining quality officers if the pay and benefits do not match our peers. There reasoning is we get paid the same as the regionally states. So consequently a pay increase is not needed because the surrounding states with the same position get paid around the same. How can you compare the cost of living of Miami to even the capitols of those states? That assumption is ridiculous. Show me the ration of violent crimes in peer youth compare to the ones in Florida. Then lets talk about pay!
DJJ, we have been ignored to long. Our union doesn’t speak for us. We are getting killed with this turnover rate because of our work conditions. Nobody cares about us!!!! We need a strike for our working conditions. How can we not receive high risk benefits, with murderers and violent offenders amongst us? How does a FHP dispatcher start at 32,000 a year when we start at $12.00 dollars an hour? I think one day, we all should pick. We as a group in the whole state call in sick. The more people the better. So at least someone in Tallahassee can help us. If not, we will still be posting useless messages on this board that no one listens too. ~Anonymous
01/25/06 Other DJJ facility: This message is a reply to the one written on 1/23/06. You sit and call someone a coward for not leaving their name and you didn't leave yours. You are the damn coward. You also must never got your education with that grammar you use. Before you go talking about someone else, you need to check yourself first. ~M. Williams
01/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Dear Truth be Told (01-14-06): It has been quite apparent to me that there was a certain clique at MDRJDC... The basketball tournament was coordinated by Sgt Delancy thru the approval of Ms. Shore and Mr. Davis. Again, assuming that I knew anything about a lockdown would be presumptous on your part. My shift (A) ended and I remained at the game to assist in officiating the game as Ms. Shore asked me... Unbeknownst to me that there was a lockdown of youths. I spoke to the inspector doing this investigation and clearly pointed out that the game was sanctioned... unfortunately I was never "clued in" on the decision made by Walker or Davis. ~Former ADCS RG
Dear Truth be Told (01-14-06): It has been quite apparent to me that there was a certain clique at MDRJDC and at the Regional Office and that certain employees were not part of this clique and were quite often left out as far as decisions being made. The basketball tournament was coordinated by Sgt Delancy thru the approval of Ms. Shore and Mr. Davis. Again, assuming that I knew anything about a lockdown would be presumptous on your part. My shift (A) ended and I remained at the game to assist in officiating the game as Ms. Shore asked me if I would. Since it was sanctioned by individuals higher than me, I agreed. Unbeknownst to me that there was a lockdown of youths. I spoke to the inspector doing this investigation and clearly pointed out that the game was sanctioned by the agency and whoever participated in the game were also approved to play without any repercussions by top level administrators...unfortunately I was never "clued in" on the decision made by Walker or Davis. ~Former ADCS RG
01/25/06 Collier JDC: Now that staff levels are at a critical low, you have to wonder who will back you up if there's a fight. Maybe now that C.O. can start spraying his pepper spray on the kids, and tighten things up. I hate to put it that way, but at least you can depend on him when things get scary. ~Anonymous
01/24/06 Orange JDC: Before final decisions are made on this issue,(whether or not to give precautionary youth's linen as they sleep on the mod) it is important that all the facts are made known. I have personally witnessed several youth laughing as they entered the mod from their "session" with Mental Health. They then tell other youth how they told the Mental Health staff that they wanted to "kill themselves" so they would be placed on precautionary status and sleep out on the mod. They would then proceed to "coach" these other youth on how they can get to sleep on the mod as well. No matter what decisions are made on the linen issue, it cannot go back to the way it was before... ~JBPH
Before final decisions are made on this issue,(whether or not to give precautionary youth's linen as they sleep on the mod) it is important that all the facts are made known. I have personally witnessed several youth laughing as they entered the mod from their "session" with Mental Health. They then tell other youth how they told the Mental Health staff that they wanted to "kill themselves" so they would be placed on precautionary status and sleep out on the mod. They would then proceed to "coach" these other youth on how they can get to sleep on the mod as well. No matter what decisions are made on the linen issue, it cannot go back to the way it was before. You cannot run a secure facility with half of your mod sleeping out on the mod on precautionary status. It is neither safe nor secure to run any program in this fashion. This is especially true when one takes in to consideration the serious lack of manpower we have had in our facility as of late. ~JBPH
01/24/06 Polk JDC: If we as staff that are still employed by Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center stop responding to this garbage that is being posted on this site we would be ok, let this person vent and ignore the nasty comments that are being made, we have had some problems at PDC just like anybody else and we made it, so lets just continue to pray and be a family. Life is to short for foolishness ...Satan, I rebuke in the name of JESUS, I bind every evil spirit that you try and bring up against PDC... ~Anonymous
If we as staff that are still employed by Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center stop responding to this garbage that is being posted on this site we would be ok, let this person vent and ignore the nasty comments that are being made, we have had some problems at PDC just like anybody else and we made it, so lets just continue to pray and be a family. Life is to short for foolishness and I encourage the staff not to read this garbage and you want be disappointed...Satan, I rebuke in the name of JESUS, I bind every evil spirit that you try and bring up against PDC in the name of JESUS, Satan you are not welcome and you must flee from among us, Satan, you have no place in PDC, We will bring down the walls if that's what it takes to move you, Right now in the MIGHTY name of Jesus, AMEN! Look, to the hills from whence cometh our help, and we know that it comes from the LORD, not you Satan. ~Anonymous
01/24/06 Schools/Court/Other: ... Take this time of change to submit to the department ideas or even to the legislators to turn the department around. If you are not professional enough to do this, then you are in the wrong field...This is Cathy Corr, you are suppose to be the watchdog of the DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE...this is not the way a professional person responds. You are to set the tone for these officers and... As for Ms. Zackery, if you are going to be the Watchdog for the South Region, please take a stand and demonstrate to the others what professionalism is all about... Let's show the other regions that we can make a difference... ~embarssased of the dept.
It is a shame that we take this bulletin board to write such negative messages. Instead of using this to shed light on negative issues and building the department back up with some positive solutions. We forget that no matter what occurs in this department, if one bleeds we all bleed. You guys just do not get it!! You all complain of getting rid of somebody or critizing someone but I bet that none of you do anything to make a positive difference. It's really easy to sit an write and complain, the hard part is taking a stand and doing what is right and in the best interest of the department, the community, the staff and the youth. If you want to be heard, then you must take a stand and pull together and force out the negative in this department. Using profanity and nitpicking at every little thing is not going to make the government understand that we are that we are in need of great assistance. They will not believe that we are professionals and that we care about the department. If you feel so negative about the department and do not have faith that this department can turn around, then it is time for you to re-evaluate your lives and move on. Let those individuals that have faith that change is going to come, do their jobs. You are critizing everyone and what you do not realize is that you are acting like those you criticize. So you are not making a difference. You want to show them you are better, then maintain your integrity and do not let it be compromised, keep the vision and the mission going! BE PROFESSIONAL AND STICK TO POLICY AND PROCEDURE, QA STANDARDS AND NO ONE WILL HAVE ANYTHING ON YOU!!
Yes it is true we have good and bad in this department, but it always takes a life so that things could change. We have had three incidents last year and more in the past! Take this time of change to submit to the department ideas or even to the legislators to turn the department around. If you are not professional enough to do this, then you are in the wrong field. For those who write profanity, negative remarks and have grammatical errors in their writing, it is time to search for a new hobby!
This is Cathy Corr, you are suppose to be the watchdog of the DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE..this is not the way a professional person responds. You are to set the tone for these officers and understand that no one will hear them or advocate for them if they continue to demonstrate this type of behavior. If you want to do something positive for them, then teach them how this procedure works for them to be able to take a stand for what is right. I have seen that people write that Gus Barreiro does not answer your calls. I do not believe that any state representative would respond with this type of behavior; I know I wouldn't! I would not want to hear officers talking like some of the youths we house, I would want to speak with professionals that address an issue and bring the solution. Again, for those of you that believe there is a God and change is coming, continue to maintain positive. For those of you that continue to act unprofessional and petty, it is time to evaluate yourselves and seek other employment!
As for Ms. Zackery, if you are going to be the Watchdog for the South Region, please take a stand and demonstrate to the others what professionalism is all about. Do not fall in the same category as the ones that write on this board. You are a true professional and have had positive people to guide you. Let's show the other regions that we can make a difference you just got to believe in yourselves, each other, the department and the system. Good Luck Ms. Zackery, you have a long hard journey ahead of you. ~embarssased of the dept.
01/24/06 Schools/Court/Other: To the person who wrote on 1/23/06. When you called those individuals cowards I hope you were including yourself. As far as I can see you were not woman or man enough to leave your name either after your comment. ~Anonymous
01/23/06 Other: There is someone that writes on this site,thats always critiizing someone.Everbody must not have been born with a sliver spoon in there mouth like you.Must people had it hard getting a education.To me all those who write on this site are all cowards,accept those who leaves there names.If you was all that important and educated the way you try to make your self standout post your name. ~Anonymous
01/23/06 Polk JDC: With all due respect, G.L. Williams was a good person. What he passed away from is not important. What is important is the respect he earned with the youth he was in charge of. He and I have had our differences but I always respected him as a supervisor. Whenever he was on shift, you always could figure things were going to run smooth, one way or the other. G.L. was one man who thought outside the box. He ran the a tight shift and looked out for his officers. I never got to work for him while he took the reign of Asst. Superintendent, but I know it was "good times." G.L. will always be remembered. ~P.L.
01/23/06 Polk JDC: Well I am back. I was glad to here that there was a great turnout to support the family of G.L at the funeral. I have just one question, I heard that L.C was there and wish someone could tell me how she could showup after all the things i would hear she and S.B her puppett said about G.L when I was their. I guess we dont regret what we say about people until they are gone. Shame on you L.C. So long for now ~Mr. Bill
01/23/06 Orange JDC: To the officers complaining about the kids without blankets, and even to you Ms. Corry, not all staff do their jobs and watch kids like they have to. The majority of us are happy with the procedure as it is, as we knw kids are safe. God forbid a youth chokes himself to death, who are you going to blame and cry to then Ms. COrry? You are NOT for kid's safety, you are for your own agenda and your name being known. You are a hypocrite and soare those officers... Get another job and quit whining, the system is working and kids are also not playing the "I'm going to kill mysel" card either. We need to get rid of the whiners!!!! Mr. Williams, Mr. Raggett, DON'T GIVE IN!!!! ~Anonymous
To the officers complaining about the kids without blankets, and even to you Ms. Corry, not all staff do their jobs and watch kids like they have to. The majority of us are happy with the procedure as it is, as we knw kids are safe. God forbid a youth chokes himself to death, who are you going to blame and cry to then Ms. COrry? You are NOT for kid's safety, you are for your own agenda and your name being known. You are a hypocrite and soare those officers who only care about having to listen to kids complain about not having blankets rathern than the kids' safety. Get another job and quit whining, the system is working and kids are also not playing the "I'm going to kill mysel" card either. We need to get rid of the whiners!!!! Mr. Williams, Mr. Raggett, DON'T GIVE IN!!!! ~Anonymous
01/22/06 Other DJJ facility: Every time I look at this board, I realize that many of the teenagers locked in DJJ facilities are smarter than the staff. It can’t be too hard to figure out who you “anonymous” posters are because you probably make the same spelling and grammatical errors in log books and on reports. The garbage posted on this board is proof that DJJ needs to raise the minimum qualifications of its employees. ~Anonymous
01/22/06 Orange JDC: This is responding to Orange JDC. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Such language... You are acting just like a juvenile. ADS Priester has done anything to better this place... She shows favortism... Where was she when the escape took place last year. She showed up 2 hours later. . .Supt. Williams is always hiding from his staff... Mr. Williams are you aware that Release Dept had a few bad releases last year and last one was in December done by officer Boyd? ... Mental staff has done anything to make the situation at ORJDC better. The youths are always complaining about them. They are the witches that took the blankets away from the precautionary youths... ~Anonymous
This is responding to Orange JDC. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Such language. You need to be more professional. You are acting just like a juvenile. To be heard you do not have to express yourself in such a way. ADS Priester has done anything to better this place. If she is doing such a great job why are we so short of staff. She needs to learn her job which she does not comprehend. She shows favortism to her group and the others it does not matter. This SJD0 asked her a question and she did not know the answer. Where was she when the escape took place last year. She showed up 2 hours later. Those are the kind of people that we need to get rid of. It is a joke. Supt. Williams is always hiding from his staff. If you ask him a question he will tell you to repeat the question. It takes him a while to answer the question and then with no good answer. I changed his name from Mr. Williams to MR. Email. All he does is Email the supervisors. If you have a question you need to email him first. Whatever happpened to the great administrators that would leave their doors open for any staff and supervisor? I have not seen Mr. Email for quite a while. He is hiding behind close doors. Mr. Williams are you aware that Release Dept had a few bad releases last year and last one was in December done by officer Boyd? Are you aware that your staff is leaving right and left and you are not showing any concern at all? We have a lot of supervisors that are lacking in many things. Some are doing a great job. They all need to take a class on how to treat their staff. That is why we are losing staff. Mental staff has done anything to make the situation at ORJDC better. The youths are always complaining about them. They are the witches that took the blankets away from the precautionary youths. How would Mental Health staff like to sleep on the mod with no blankets on all for one night with the air conditioner on? Why in the world would you take away their blankets when you are aware that the staff is watching them 24 hours? ~Anonymous
01/21/06 Schools/Court/Other: To all officers that was terminated,you all need to get together an file for a wrongful termination class action suite.Weather you are in the East,South,West or North you can pull this off.Make the Department pay for what they are doing. ~Anonymous
01/21/06 Hillsborough West JDC: Open your eyes Mr. Needs. Babineaux is going to bring the west down and you will be gone soon if you continue to have her as your side kick...the entire staff complains about her, an entire facility can't be wrong. She drove Prince and Bettis to the nut doctor, she almost drove Davis there too. Great staff such as Robinson and Bryant have left cause of her, and many more plan on leaving... If you don't do something about her then the staff is going over your head, and then your job will be at risk... You decide if you want your job secure or if you want the wicked witch of the west to continue to run things...listen to your employees!! ~Campaign Against Babineaux
Open your eyes Mr. Needs. Babineaux is going to bring the west down and you will be gone soon if you continue to have her as your side kick. Can't you see that the entire staff complains about her, an entire facility can't be wrong. She drove Prince and Bettis to the nut doctor, she almost drove Davis there too. Great staff such as Robinson and Bryant have left cause of her, and many more plan on leaving. Even the other supervisors can't stand her, they just try to keep the peace. If you don't do something about her then the staff is going over your head, and then your job will be at risk for not taking care of your center. You decide if you want your job secure or if you want the wicked witch of the west to continue to run things. Don't ignore this message, listen to your employees!! ~Campaign Against Babineaux
01/21/06 Orange JDC: Get your head out of your ass. Ms Priester is the only good role model there besides Mr Williams and the mental health staff. Jenks and Stephens...cannot be taken seriously, the Master Control people found the perfect place to file their nails and talk gossip...take their sweet time buzzing people through, others challenge each other instead of work with each other, and bad attitudes are the norm. Jeb needs to pay people what they're worth and maybe we'll jet some quality people here. I think the only criteria for a JDO is 1. breathing 2. standing 3. IQ of a monkey. Think about it - if you had any intelligence would YOU be working at JDC?... ~JDC staff
Get your head out of your ass. Ms Priester is the only good role model there besides Mr Williams and the mental health staff. Jenks and Stephens are perverts and cannot be taken seriously, the Master Control people found the perfect place to file their nails and talk gossip to each other, and take their sweet time buzzing people through, others challenge each other instead of work with each other, and bad attitudes are the norm. Jeb needs to pay people what they're worth and maybe we'll jet some quality people here. I think the only criteria for a JDO is 1. breathing 2. standing 3. IQ of a monkey. Think about it - if you had any intelligence would YOU be working at JDC? Mr Williams is awesome, Priester is the bomb, Langford is cool, Eason is very professional, Nichols is acceptable but it goes downhill from there -- oh Pate is cool....but other than that....with all the bad press, we ought to be listening more to mental health. they do know what they are talking about....they help kids, and maybe WE ought to seek their advice.....for our own selves....Mr Williams don't EVER leave JDC - you, sir, are the best thing that ever happened to JDC. You KNOW how to run a tight ship. Your distance from the staff is just right. You need to be aloof so you get the BIG picture....keep it up, sir. ~JDC staff
01/20/06 Hillsborough East JDC: This is power when victim of abuse all come together. Gender discrimination is happening on a daily basis in DJJ. Contact J. Graddy (813)741-9169,for more information on how you can be a part of a Class Action Gender Discrimination Lawsuit. Females only! Check out this law firm [Willie E. Gary] for yourself!!!!! Wake up Florida, there are people out there that really fight for what's right. Hillsborough East just picked the wrong person to pull their B.S. on, and Raggett only made it worst when he co-sign my termination. ~Anonymous
01/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr Hale is a ass hole.He dosent not what he is doing.Day knows about his unprofessional behavior. ~Anonymous
01/20/06
DJJ OICCC: [case #2006-00450 lack of blankets] 11:25pm - reported the below
listed complaint, about Orange JDC, to the DJJ CCC (see emails below, dated
01/17/06
[Orange JDC It think it is unfair...SJDO K. Rhoden] and
01/20/06 [Orange
JDC: ...SJDO who posted on 1/19/2006]). Spoke to Angela, who assigned this
complaint as case #2006-00450. Cathy
Corry - www.Justice4Kids.org
01/20/06 Orange JDC: ...SJDO who posted on 1/19/2006...You are in the wrong field. You are a very cold blooded human being. Officer Rhoden is right when she expressed concern for the Precautionary Observation youths. I have witnessed...how they cannot sleep or concentrate due to the freezing mod. I have seen tears from many youths that were not allow blankets and were restless and cold. Have seen how they get sick...due to a cold mod...Never I have seen or witnessed a youth choking with a blanket that is on precautionary observation... When it is my job to observed these youths I do not keep my eyes off them for even a second. This is the only facility that is doing this...Somebody please help. Let's stop this abuse....~Anonymous
This is regarding the SJDO who posted on 1/19/2006. First of all your spelling is terrible. What High School or college did you graduated from? By the way you are referring to staff Rhoden not Rhodem. You do not deserve to work with youths. You are in the wrong field. You are a very cold blooded human being. Officer Rhoden is right when she expressed concern for the Precautionary Observation youths. I have witnessed many times how they cannot sleep or concentrate due to the freezing mod. I have seen tears from many youths that were not allow blankets and were restless and cold. Have seen how they get sick with the flu due to a cold mod. By the way precautionary means we have to observed them closely 24 hours. You are also a big liar. Never I have seen or witnessed a youth choking with a blanket that is on precautionary observation. Perhaps you are not doing your job right. When it is my job to observed these youths I do not keep my eyes off them for even a second. This is the only facility that is doing this. This is very cruel. Mental Health does not have a heart. Somebody that cares should be looking into this. We had a youth that was anemic and it broke my heart to see her in tears because she was cold. Somebody please help. Let's stop this abuse........~Anonymous
[NOTE from J4K: the 1/17 and 1/20 complaints about lack of blankets was called into DJJ CCC and assigned case #2006-00450.]
01/20/06 Hillsborough East JDC: To the tired floor staff at DJJ- EAST, yes its time that someone stand up and speak out on what's going on and how Adonis Miles have let Elma Adame come and run and destroy the facility but now it's not Adame it's Lorie Hardyman.Melvin Foster he just as happen that he's in the office of Fred Pulpus sitting in his chair he don't know how to act . . . Miles, you don't treat someone any kind of way and try to get away with it . . . when you talk about and read God's word but talk about it and living are two different thing.Floor staff continue letting J. Graddy know what's going on the truth need to be told for those that's not cared to tell the the truth and not scared in losing there job .Janet Graddy contiue your work I'm with you. ~Anonymous
To the tired floor staff at DJJ- EAST, yes its time that someone stand up and speak out on what's going on and how Adonis Miles have let Elma Adame come and run and destroy the facility but now it's not Adame it's Lorie Hardyman.Melvin Foster he just as happen that he's in the office of Fred Pulpus sitting in his chair he don't know how to act because he do not care for Adonis Miles this is why Foster wanted to work midnight shift to only see Miles when he Miles are comming and Foster are leaving out. Now that he have Pulpus postion it's all smiling face, play your cards Foster I'm not mad at you even if you do laugh in the face and stab in the back.Going back to the real issue again yes it's time the Miles, Adame and Hardyman get what's comming to them especially Miles, you don't treat someone any kind of way and try to get away with it he should know that,when you talk about and read God's word but talk about it and living are two different thing.Floor staff continue letting J. Graddy know what's going on the truth need to be told for those that's not cared to tell the the truth and not scared in losing there job .Janet Graddy contiue your work I'm with you. ~Anonymous
01/20/06 Hillsborough East JDC: This message is for all that come on this site with problems and concerns. There is a way to get them to listen. First you must have patience! All must go to EEOC first to fill out the complaint... Next file complaint with the Florida Human Relations Commissions. Then contact your state Rep... Gus Barreiro is too busy... Call Steve Meredith [DJJ] and place a complaint to his office, he will send the Inspector General out... File an NAACP report if its a racial problem. Call QA for violations of any kind. Then speak with an employment lawyer! Go to the Juvenile Justice Commission meetings... present a united front. I made the blueprint for all that wish to stop talking and take a stand... for information please call me @ (813) 741-9169. I'd be happy to help you!... ~J. Graddy
This message is for all that come on this site with problems and concerns. There is a way to get them to listen. First you must have patience! All must go to EEOC first to fill out the complaint you have against your facility. Next file complaint with the Florida Human Relations Commissions. Then contact your state Rep. and sit down and talk with them about whats going on in your facility. Gus Barreiro is too busy for little people so don't bother with him. He doesn't answer phones calls. Call Steve Meredith [DJJ] and place a complaint to his office, he will send the Inspector General out to visit with you to take your testimony. The inspector I had came to my house and took a two and one half statement. They will also take more than one person's testimony if you have more than one person with the same problems. File an NAACP report if its a racial problem. Call QA for violations of any kind. Then speak with an employment lawyer! Go to the Juvenile Justice Commission meetings that you can attend. I can't stress that more officers present a united front. I have put in claims and talked with a dozen people about my concerns. I do this because I don't want others to go through the bad experience that I had at the East. I am not disgruntled, I am simply an advocate and an activist out for Justice. I made the blueprint for all that wish to stop talking and take a stand. If there is anyone that wants to speak to me for information please call me @ (813) 741-9169. I'd be happy to help you! This is the reason why the East is feeling a burn. To my ex-co-workers at the East, I'm sorry about your problems with the administration doing what they should have been doing all the while...Hang in there, it's gonna hurt a little while longer. Just until some people have been removed!!! I can't do this with out your help! Thanks to all! ~J. Graddy
01/20/06 Court/Other: This message is to all female JDOs past and present within the last year. Do you feel like you have been discriminated based on your Gender? Was I the only woman that felt like she was told to perform the domestic duties in DJJ, regardless of rank or experience? If you were one of the female officers that worked master control, cleaned the cafeteria, assigned to church activites or visits, conducted VORs when children were locked down, floated, cleaned the building almost daily for QA more than men, and did other menial chores and duties,we need to talk. I have some people interested in why the male officers are given preferential treatment over women in some facilities. Please call me at 813-741-9169, call only if you have proof... ~ J. Graddy
This message is to all female JDOs past and present within the last year. Do you feel like you have been discriminated based on your Gender? Was I the only woman that felt like she was told to perform the domestic duties in DJJ, regardless of rank or experience? If you were one of the female officers that worked master control more than men, cleaned the cafeteria more than men, assigned to church activites or visits, conducted VORs when children were locked down, floated more than men, cleaned the building almost daily for QA more than men, and did other menial chores and duties,we need to talk. I have some people interested in why the male officers are given preferential treatment over women in some facilities. Please call me at 813-741-9169, call only if you have proof of gender discrimination at your facility. Logbooks are kept for a long period of time, and they are legal documents not to be altered. This is your proof if you are wondering. ~J. Graddy
01/20/06 Hillsborough East JDC: To the "Tired Floor Staff" at Hills East - get over yourself. If you are so tired move on. I'm a floor staff and it makes me sick to think I am working side by side with you. There is a saying that if you are going for revenge dig two graves - one of them will be for you. Its just a matter of time before you hang yourself and...I'd rather have Miles & Company on my side than a low life like you. At least they care about what's real and if it means getting rid of sub-standard staff than so be it - make life better for those of us with self-respect that come to work everyday to do a good job. Its just a matter of time before you are out the door and the East will be a better place. Signed ~Get Over Yourself
To the "Tired Floor Staff" at Hills East - get over yourself. If you are so tired move on. I'm a floor staff and it makes me sick to think I am working side by side with you. There is a saying that if you are going for revenge dig two graves - one of them will be for you. Its just a matter of time before you hang yourself and watch how fast your fellow rats turn their backs on you. I'd rather have Miles & Company on my side than a low life like you. At least they care about what's real and if it means getting rid of sub-standard staff than so be it - make life better for those of us with self-respect that come to work everyday to do a good job. Its just a matter of time before you are out the door and the East will be a better place. Signed ~Get Over Yourself
[Re. 01/18/06 Hillsborough East...Miles]
01/19/06 Collier JDC: Just wondering if any Miami Dade officers had any problems with BRUCE HALE ~Anonymous
01/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: God is working in this Department,you just have to set back an look around.Just look at those who thought they were untouchable,is trying to become humble now.Miami-Dade is a mess right now.But like the late great Sam Cook song"Change is Going To Come".Do you realize that they bring in a lot of Black Asst there.But the catch is they are the ones that are firing the Blacks.It is Black's bringing down blacks.They use that so the department can say it wasnt racially motivated.So then here comes the white man to take over... We worrie more about keeping our jod instead of actual doing it... I beg you to stand up and do the right thing.Youths and video doesnt get you fired ,your coworker do. ~Anonymous
God is working in this Department,you just have to set back an look around.Just look at those who thought they were untouchable,is trying to become humble now.Miami-Dade is a mess right now.But like the late great Sam Cook song"Change is Going To Come".Do you realize that they bring in a lot of Black Asst there.But the catch is they are the ones that are firing the Blacks.It is Black's bringing down blacks.They use that so the department can say it wasnt racially motivated.So then here comes the white man to take over.People look between the lines.I can see it,i know you can.Think back when Mr.Laflam was there he did not want to fire anybody,he at least gave us a chance.He had always did something for the officers,weather it was a cookout or a snack pack.What the hell has D.Doubler,J.Walker,S.Shores,R.Gracia,S.Williams,Shepard,ect or Mr.Davis done for us.The only thing they have done is kill our sprits and your moral.We worrie more about keeping our jod instead of actual doing it.Most of you have turned on each other,we have know togetherness.Some of you are turn your self into snitches,ass kisser's and cowards.Rember when you are on that floor back there on the mod,who got your back.It is not The Administration because as soon as you do something they pulling the tapes and burning.Not what happened,but what your ass need or need not do.I beg you to stand up and do the right thing.Youths and video doesnt get you fired ,your coworker do. ~Anonymous
01/19/06 Orange JDC: To SJDO
Rhodem: I too am an SJDO and I think you speak without knowing. If you did
your jobs then maybe youths could have sheets ay night. I was tired of coming
into the mods an finding youths, on precautionary mind you, with pillows over
thir faces and sheets tied around their necks. I am glad they can't have sheets
any more so stop whining and talking without knowing what you're talking about -
do your job and shut up about about what you don't know! Kids may not be able to
hang themselves from the air or from the blues but the can chole themselves or
someone else. By the way, wher did you get your psychology degree? Another SJDO
~Anonymous
[Re: 01/17/06
SJDO K. Rhoden]
01/19/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Here’s abuse, neglect and disregard for youth and staff. All across the state of Florida these Programs that have been set up to house and rehabilitate our youth, are dumping them back into Juvenile Detention Centers to house until the courts and DJJ can find a place to put them, there are some detention centers housing youth with sever mental health issues indefinite. Juvenile Detention Centers are for housing a youth temporary, not for months and months with issues staff are not trained or equipped to handle. Explanation; deal with it. Well isn’t this an incident waiting to happen? Sign a very frustrated and mentally burnt out staff. ~Anonymous
01/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: response to "Truth Be Told," ...thank you and others for all of the positive responses on the bulletin board. This is to let everyone know that I am considering taking the position for the watchdog for the South Region of the state. It is nice to know that what we (Martin Jackson, Yunie Cassignol, and myself) did on November 16, 2005 was not in vein. We still have alot to accomplish but with all of the staff and others support I'm sure that Miami-Dade Detention Center can and will be a great place to work when this all done. So once again thank you and please continue to pray and support us for what is right. If you need to reach me for anything please feel free. ~Deidre Zackery
This is response to the note from "Truth Be Told," I would like to personally thank you and others for all of the positive responses on the bulletin board. This is to let everyone know that I am considering taking the position for the watchdog for the South Region of the state. It is nice to know that what we (Martin Jackson, Yunie Cassignol, and myself) did on November 16, 2005 was not in vein. We still have alot to accomplish but with all of the staff and others support I'm sure that Miami-Dade Detention Center can and will be a great place to work when this all done. So once again thank you and please continue to pray and support us for what is right. If you need to reach me for anything please feel free. ~Deidre Zackery Email: crystalbay01@hotmail.com
01/19/06 Bay Boot Camp: Thi is to the family of the chld who died here and DJJ and the Sheriff: What happened at Bay is disgusting but painful to all of us. We too are in shock... We know the cause of death will not be realized...it will be hidden through slick public relatios statements like the most recent one. Of course there will not be a good ending, A kid is dead, needlessly... We want to know if the use of force for these cadets that YOU AND DJJ approved helped cause it. Even if he died "naturally" as all the kids who die in DJJ unless the media digs hard enough to uncover things... To this chid's family, all we can say is how sorry we rae--... This may seen unbelievable but I am a Christian. God forgive us. ~Anonymous
Thi is to the family of the chld who died here and DJJ and the Sheriff: What happened at Bay is disgusting but painful to all of us. We too are in shock.Several of us have questioned about what happened. We know the cause of death will not be realized...it will be hidden through slick public relatios statements like the most recent one. Of course there will not be a good ending, A kid is dead, needlessly. Now if you mean iit won't be a good ending for the staff at Bay, well, say it. We want to knwo what we did that helped to cause this. We want to know if the use of force for these cadets that YOU AND DJJ approved helped cause it. Even if he died "naturally" as all the kids who die in DJJ unless the media digs hard enough to uncover things, some of us will never get over it. We want to know if he was sick. Did we drive him too hard? That is what we are SUPPOSED to do. We want to know if we should have called 911 when we had doubts. like the new secretary said in one of his first actions. We are glad that that finally the inspector's office at DJJ iw finally going to be investigating complaints injuries,and so sad deaths. I have two boys and now I look at them and cry. They keepasking why. What do I tell them? He said he couldn't breath and had pain. If my children said that I would take caer of them. I don't know how this can be 14 year old (BARELY a teenager) could be seen as just another criminal. Come on, everyone, these are children whose lives CAN be turned around. Now his can't. There is so much grief it just seems that i cant do it anymore. i have worked in law enforcent for years and seen deaths but this one has made me vomit at the thought of putting on a unifrom again. I just want to hold my children. To this chid's family, all we can say is how sorry we rae--pleaes believe this--we are not just saying it to keep DJJ from having to go through another lawsuit. This may seen unbelievable but I am a Christian. God forgive us. ~Anonymous
01/19/06 Other DJJ facility: This is to Chris Carravello. We hear you are
smart and productive. Thee are traits that are not associated with this agency.
Take the time to listen to the "underlyings" who just may hae
information/insight that will help you turn this agency around. Don't get swayed
by the "private providers" who areno longer private because they suck so much
money out of the public that they are running the show. We know you ae
associated with the Governor. At this point most of don't care. We also want
change but it should be constructive and not based on fear or power. We have had
ENOUGH of that. You will not suceed if you use these techniques. ~Anonymous
[NOTE from J4K: Message was forwarded to Chris Caballero.]
01/19/06 Other DJJ facility: The number of comments fromthe detention centers is amazing. Some of the comment are negative but I think it shows the frustration that you have and the failure of the department to assist you. . . How many of you get to read the proposed "manuals" or policies. You should take a look. They are rediculous and confusing. Take time toread them--not at work of ocuse, although that is within your work responsibiities, but check with your commandeers. . . Give suggestions that will help the kids, and and that will help you. You are brave to post anything on this site. . . There is new management members at the Department and they should read this site jsutto see how how much the system is failing. . . ~Anonymous
The number of comments fromthe detention centers is amazing. Some of the comment are negative but I think it shows the frustration that you have and the failure of the department to assist you. Yes,there was a temporary change after Omar, but the last fe yeas have been a shambles. How many of you get to read the proposed "manuals" or policies. You should take a look. They are rediculous and confusing. Take time toread them--not at work of ocuse, although that is within your work responsibiities, but check with your commandeers. Put input into them. Give suggestions that will help the kids, and and that will help you. You are brave to post anything on this site. Fo for it productively. There is new management members at the Department and they should read this site jsutto see how how much the system is failing. Shame on you, detention managment and staff for just sitting there and collecting a paycheck. You should be fired. ~Anonymous
01/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC:
Mr B.Gilbert is walking around The Department saying that because this
incident happened in May of last year he cant be disciplined.Why is that a
Supervisor can go around and make statements like that.He should be placed on
some kind of Special Assignment until they find out what is going to happened to
him.If it was a officer he would be working in Master Control or Mod 14.I find
this very upsetting that he seems to think that since he is a Supervisor he cant
receive some kind of action.The I.G. reports states "he basically lied to them
claiming he was off duty at the time of the Basketball game".Ms.Cathy can you
forward this or can you find out is this true or not. ~Truth Be Told
[NOTE from J4K: Request sent to OIG for discipline info of B. Gilbert.]
01/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The current state of the Department of Juvenile Justice is a modern slave plantation, right down to the fact that the workers are too ignorant and too willing to please the head slavemaster to realize their emancipation. ~Just another slave at the plantation
01/18/06 Schools/Court/Other: This is to all the officers/staff at DJJ. This is true as stated below this site should be utilized as an outlet...we should all stand together and take acrion as a team, ...in a professional manner...We conitnue to fail and never see justice because we continue to look at the negative ... We must see the negative and work on bringing the positive... The problem in DJJ is not the youths, it is the staff and administrators ... If we want positive role models like Gus Barriero to lead the department, we must demonstrate to him that we are true professionals... In order for us to get him where he needs to be, WE MUST CONTACT CHARLIE CHRIST (attorney general)... ~A dedicated employee who still believes it can work
This is to all the officers/staff at DJJ. This is true as stated below this site should be utilized as an outlet for others to hear your issues and concerns. At the same time, we want to hear what we should do to resolve the issue or concern. Once we have that solution, we should all stand together and take acrion as a team, something that we are not in the practice of doing. Most of us are in the practice of complaining and do nothing about finding a solution to resolve the manner professionally. Instead, we allow things to continue to elevate and it isn't until a youth or and officer becomes a victim, that is when we tend to speak out. Even at these times the person with the most complaints does not step forward, they allow someone else to stand out in the cold with no one to back them up.
We must stand up for each other as a whole. You should not allow your co-worker or administrator to do it by themselves. It is also imperative that we do this in a professional manner. If we use negative language and continue to sound off without looking for a solution to the problem, we are just demonstrating that we are the same as those we judge. In order to make a difference, we must state the problem and come with the solution. Once we have this solution we must put it in place and continue to be consistent. We must all come forward as a team no matter what facility or department you come from. We are all DJJ any way you slice it. We must demonstrate that when one facility is hurt we all hurt and the same for an officer.
We conitnue to fail and never see justice because we continue to look at the negative and dwell on the same issues. We must see the negative and work on bringing the positive. Only we the employees of DJJ can make this happen. Officers are the key to this solution because you are the staff that hold the pieces together. Without you, DJJ will not operate and administrators would not be able to hold the fort down. Once you have made them realize that you are the key ingredient and demonstrate that you are a true professional, they will catch on. Just remember to always maintain your integrity and professionalism in everything that you do for DJJ. Do not allow them to bring you down or portray us as ignorant, unethical, uneducated staff.
The problem in DJJ is not the youths, it is the staff and administrators that have their own agendas. We must change the strategy and the have the people who can lead the department in the key positions. If we do not focus on accomplishing this we will just repeat history. The time and effort we use bashing each other and acting like our leaders, we could be using it on a positive note to make a difference to change DJJ.
If we want positive role models like Gus Barriero to lead the department, we must demonstrate to him that we are true professionals. Once we have demonstrated that, he will see which leaders are his downfall and resolve those issues. In order for us to get him where he needs to be, WE MUST CONTACT CHARLIE CHRIST (attorney general) AND INFORM HIM OF ALL THE POSITIVE THINGS HE HAS DONE IN THE NAME OF DJJ & THE EMPLOYEES. We must let Gus know what are the problems and tell him how we feel it can be resolved and prevent it from occurring again.
So I hope that this piece of information is retrieved by the fellow officers and positive action is taken. It is time to end the hate, deception, fear, lies, manipulation and time to seek justice and stand for DJJ as a whole!!! ~A dedicated employee who still believes it can work
01/18/06 Polk JDC: Could anyone tell me from PJDC how exactly GL Williams past away? I always thought of him as a good leader to the detention center and he will be missed in the department. ~Anonymous
01/18/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Miles you are one of the most incompetent supt. I have ever met...the all staff meeting was a joke! You are always on your soap box spewing nonsense and rhetoric... and we know who is in control of the East right about now! Not you Miles, Adame, Foster and Hardyman! Its that damn Janet Graddy the former SJDO you fired for speaking her mind. Now you got your work cut out for you and you dont know who the rats are in this building do you? I'm one of them and any information I can give to her to help her get rid of you and your sorry A## croonies I will. Its fun seeing you and the gang sweat and squirm...Give Em Hell J. Graddy....You go girl! She is turning the East upside down... Aint that Right Miles and Company! From a Tired Floor Staff!!! ~a Tired Floor Staff
Miles you are one of the most incompetent supt. I have ever met. You let Hardyman, Foster and Adame decide how to run your facility and your Officers off the premises. Guest what...the all staff meeting was a joke! You are always on your soap box spewing nonsense and rhetoric...I hope you dont think we belive all the BULL that comes out of your mouth! Your the only one that is in love with your crooked mouth. Officer Ricardson is tired of Hardyman harrasing her and trying to push her around. I dare you to mess with her, she is the key to the IG and QA finding out what kind of facility you are really running here. So don't walk around as if you are in control of things around here, we know better! and we know who is in control of the East right about now! Not you Miles, Adame, Foster and Hardyman! Its that damn Janet Graddy the former SJDO you fired for speaking her mind. Now you got your work cut out for you and you dont know who the rats are in this building do you? I'm one of them and any information I can give to her to help her get rid of you and your sorry A## croonies I will. Its fun seeing you and the gang sweat and squirm. Get rid of Hardyman and you might have a chance. And oh yeah you need to drink some ENSURE, because the stress is definitely taking a toll on your body if you know what I mean. And Hardyman stop smoking so much and eating all that darn McDonalds. If the stress of DJJ don't kill you, all the eating and smoking will, and for god sakes get bigger pants. You and Foster both got camel toes. Foster I hate to see a man in tight pants and a big butt. Adame you need to pull you pants down to your navel, I dont think they are worn under regulation.....no honey not under the breast.........and not waaaaaay up! All jokes aside you better get ready for the next attach on Administration at the East......Give Em Hell J. Graddy....You go girl! She is turning the East upside down... Aint that Right Miles and Company!!!!!!! From a Tired Floor Staff!!! ~a Tired Floor Staff
01/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I hope you Officers in MDRJDC is happy.For what those officers did on Nov 16,2005.They help the All the Officers that work for The Department out.They let it be know that no one is above the Policy an Procedures.Those officer might not get there jobs back.But you all will bennefit for what they did.It took a lot of guts for Officer D.Zackery(still present),Ex-Officer Y.Cassingnol and Ex-Officer M.Jackson to put you all frist,knowing they was going to be retaliated against.We apllaud you for having the Ba..s to stand up to The Department...Stand up to them right now.Because we might not get this chance again.Thank you officer's of Nov.16,2005 ~Truth Be Told
I hope you Officers in MDRJDC is happy.For what those officers did on Nov 16,2005.They help the All the Officers that work for The Department out.They let it be know that no one is above the Policy an Procedures.Those officer might not get there jobs back.But you all will bennefit for what they did.It took a lot of guts for Officer D.Zackery(still present),Ex-Officer Y.Cassingnol and Ex-Officer M.Jackson to put you all frist,knowing they was going to be retaliated against.We apllaud you for having the Ba..s to stand up to The Department.The Department has been bulling the small people for decades.Mrs.Walker,Mrs.Shore,Mr.Gracia,Ms.Williams,Mr.Gilbert and Mr.Davis(another fallen black leader that fell because of a skirt).How Does it fill to be on the other side of the boot?SFills like sh** dont it.I hope you all get what you deserve.Maybe then they will bring back Ms.Maldonado,to put the moral back in that damn place.All the years Ive been here.I have never ever seen the supervisor walking on egg shells like they are right now.We the officer have them right were we need them.Lets keep putting the presure on them.They are so scared to say or do the wrongthing to anybody.All that profanity Supervisor Delancey used to use,you cant hear i peep out of him.Rember his favorite threat"if i write you up,you not getting your job back all these poeple getting fired coming back,not if i write you up".Now all he say's is"be mindfull of your job".You be mindfull for Grabbing Officers Ponders A** on that Picture.Supervisor B.Gilbert walking around saying they not going to do anything to him.Let them know we have the power now.Stand up to them right now.Because we might not get this chance again.Thank you officer's of Nov.16,2005 ~Truth Be Told
01/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Let's be real.Everybody is always talking about the "white man in charge"but is anybody looking at his assistants????They don't look very white to me. ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Polk JDC: To the faithful and former employee of PRJDC. I would like to say you are a COWARD! To speak the filth you spoke about GL...please try to find a church home that can deliver you from the bitterness you have for PRJDC...If you couldn't say what you had to say when you were a employee WHY say it NOW. Reason you are a COWARD! ~Anonymous
To the faithful and former employee of PRJDC. I would like to say you are a COWARD! To speak the filth you spoke about GL. You should be ashame to show your face. Your tongue has spoken death upon someone. Your heart is full of evil. Remember you reap what you sow. Until you place in your heart love instead of hate and bitterness you will never find TRUE happiness. To anyone who Really knew GL you had to LOVE him and his present will be truly missed at PRJDC. Faithful and former employee please try to find a church home that can deliver you from the bitterness you have for PRJDC. If not you will continue to write your filth and hide behind your fake screen name. If you couldn't say what you had to say when you were a employee WHY say it NOW. Reason you are a COWARD! ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Polk JDC: To the staff at Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center, keep your heads up and be strong, Mr. Williams would have it no other way, ... McCray and Holmes he looked up to you guys, keep it together...we must all look to the hills from whence cometh our help. R.I.P., Mr. Williams... I, have no ill feelings towards noone at Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center, I messed up and had to leave, however my heart is still there. ~A former Employee
01/17/06 Polk JDC: To the staff at Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center, keep your heads up and be strong, Mr. Williams would have it no other way, I have had the opportunity of chatting with Mr. Williams and found him to be a man of courage, with much wisdom. It is hard but you all will get through this, you all will forever be in my prayers and he will always be in my heart. McCray and Holmes he looked up to you guys, keep it together and hold your heads up for him, we must all look to the hills from whence cometh our help. R.I.P., Mr. Williams, May God Forever Bless You All. I, have no ill feelings towards noone at Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center, I messed up and had to leave, however my heart is still there. Signed, A former Employee
01/17/06 Orange JDC: To the anonymous writer on 01/16/06 to he Jesuite, Please leave Officer Bell out of this because there is no comparison in the two!Officer Bell's injuries are job related.However your comprehension must be impaired,because Stevie Wonder would get what I wrote even if he read it in brail.Priester wouldn't know how to come in from the rain if she did not have someone to hold her hand!!!This is the ADS that was chosen because the selection was SLIM. Get it? Priester is not a good leader due to the fact...By all means do your homework before you respond to this and make a fool of yourself once again!!! ~THE JESUITE
To the anonymous writer on 01/16/06 to he Jesuite,
Please leave Officer Bell out of this because there is no comparison in the two!Officer Bell's injuries are job related.However your comprehension must be impaired,because Stevie Wonder would get what I wrote even if he read it in brail.Priester wouldn't know how to come in from the rain if she did not have someone to hold her hand!!!This is the ADS that was chosen because the selection was SLIM. Get it? Priester is not a good leader due to the fact that she consistantly tells the staff that they need to kiss A-- to get aheadin this facility.(JUST AS SHE HAD TO DO) By all means do your homework before you respond to this and make a fool of yourself once again!!!
THE JESUITE
01/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: As a whole, staff at Dade prefer talking to action. Everyone complains about how bad the conditions are for both workers and youth, but when did anyone do anything but bitch about it? Stop threatening to go to the papers, or strike, or anything else...JUST DO IT! The reason admin. continues to walk all over us is because we allow it. Whenever admin. asks someone how they are feeling or how things are, most people say "Just fine, sir/maam." Are we afraid of the head white man in charge? In our faces Dobular pretends to be concerned but...Let them KNOW there is a BIG problem! And stop making weak threats behind their backs - ACT DAMNIT! ~Anonymous
As a whole, staff at Dade prefer talking to action. Everyone complains about how bad the conditions are for both workers and youth, but when did anyone do anything but bitch about it? Stop threatening to go to the papers, or strike, or anything else....JUST DO IT! The reason admin. continues to walk all over us is because we allow it. Whenever admin. asks someone how they are feeling or how things are, most people say "Just fine, sir/maam." Are we afraid of the head white man in charge? In our faces Dobular pretends to be concerned but when he's in his cozy little office or comfy little bed at night, he doesnt lose a minute of sleep over any of us at Dade. Let them KNOW there is a BIG problem! And stop making weak threats behind their backs - ACT DAMNIT! ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is for the department, I.G reort is out about
the basketball game. After, the final conclusion it's was discover that
supervisor Gilbert lied to the I.G....Now if Mr.Gilbert lied to the I.G. Why the
department think that he wouldn't lied at a PERC hearing...Mr. Gilbert took
place in testify at my hearing. The hearing officer found that Mr. Gilbert was
telling the truth. At the time of the haering Mr. Gilbert was on probation with
the department....Please somebody call me about this and help me get true out.
~Patrick
Donnell
PATRICK137@PEOPLEPC.COM 305-953-2619
[Note from j4k: this message has been forwarded to DJJ's OIG Steve Meredith.]
This is for the department, I.G reort is out about the basketball game. After, the final conclusion it's was discover that supervisor gilbert lied to the I.G. Of his duties assignment. Mr. Gilbert repiled, to the i.g that he was off duty. But in realize he was on duty playing basketball while co-worker need his help. Now if Mr.Gilbert lied to the I.G. Why the department think that he wouldn't lied at a PERC hearing. It's totally unfair that a department can accepted a person that lie about situation of the facility operation. Mr. Gilbert took place in testify at my hearing. The hearing officer found that Mr. Gilbert was telling the truth. At the time of the haering Mr. Gilbert was on probation with the department. How can employee be on probation and testify to a hearing when he's still learning policy and procedures? Well I'll tell you, the PERC hearing is not for worker. It's just for place for federal regulation. Look at the result of PERC hearing, worker doesn't win it's always some type of deal. Either you get suspension are dismissed. The percentage of worker winning at this hearing is very low. The department need a better system in placed. Example, Mr.Gilbert testify in my hearing his. Last employment was a security guard at juvenile assestment center. In any court system Mr.Gilbert wouldn't be allowed to testify. Do to not having quality job experince. Mr. Gilbert didn't knew the policy and procedures well to testify against any worker. He's was learning his job. But the hearing officer allowed him to testify. Now is this fair to anybody. I was dismissed because Mr.Gilbert repiled I didn't have information in my report to conduct a investgation. I was charge making false statment. Which I was proved honesty on this violation. But the hearing officer allowed the department to gave addition charge at the hearing. Now is this fair. In any court system no hearing officer is going allowed violaton be charge at the hearing. But I'll department did. The department charge me with written commucation were is the justice in this. I was the only worker charge with this violation. Three worker was assigned that module that day. And only two worker was given violation. This was totally harassment but the department inorge this factor. The department need to explained their action. This department destroy my life and family putting my in a hardship to live!!!! Please somebody call me about this and help me get true out. ~Patrick Donnell PATRICK137@PEOPLEPC.COM 305-953-2619
[Note from j4k: this message has been forwarded to DJJ's OIG Steve Meredith.]
01/17/06 Hillsborough West JDC: In responds to the statement that was placed the other day. Ms.Davis you can stop writting about Mr.Needs. Just because you were fired now it is a big problem. But you were part of the problem when you was there,...As for Ms.Bell-Bab she is a good supervisor but she has a lot of work to do. I believe that she is kissing Mr. Needs butt...Ms. Bab will be next thats just life, she has tried her best to hurt so many people and hind her hands. Consistency is the answer to the west but we will never see that because we still have people at the west thats the problem but is allowed to make managenment decision such as ms. bab. ~Anonymous
In responds to the statement that was placed the other day. Ms.Davis you can stop writting about Mr.Needs. Just because you were fired now it is a big problem. But you were part of the problem when you was there, keeping up with rumors and talking about everyone behind their backs. Ms. Davis you had the change to make the differents but you did not. As for Ms.Bell-Bab she is a good supervisor but she has a lot of work to do. I believe that she is kissing Mr. Needs butt. In addition, Ms. Davis you did the same to so many people while you were there to such as Mr. Portesy. Ms. Davis what go around come around you tried to see so many people out of there jobs but now it is you out in the cold with no job. Ms. Bab will be next thats just life, she has tried her best to hurt so many people and hind her hands. Consistency is the answer to the west but we will never see that because we still have people at the west thats the problem but is allowed to make managenment decision such as ms. bab. ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: the infamous basketball game was a DJJ sanctioned activity, that means that top level administrators knew about it, assuming that former ads garcia knew about the lockdown would be an assumption, remember ads williams was at the game also? ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To all interested parties, if you are really concern with assisting officers and providers with invoking an improved atmoshphere at the MDRJDC, then someone needs to take a close, personal, and practical look at the management (dictatorship) styles of the the great white hope (dale dobuler)this individual at face value generates a perception that is concerned about his employees, but in several meetings that he has had with his supervisors and mangagers, he talks to those who is supposed to be his support as though they are incompetent and illiterate. We are tired of the smoke screen and...not being provided with the tools needed to do a professional job. ~Anonymous
To all interested parties, if you are really concern with assisting officers and providers with invoking an improved atmoshphere at the MDRJDC, then someone needs to take a close, personal, and practical look at the management (dictatorship) styles of the the great white hope (dale dobuler)this individual at face value generates a perception that is concerned about his employees, but in several meetings that he has had with his supervisors and mangagers, he talks to those who is supposed to be his support as though they are incompetent and illiterate. We are tired of the smoke screen and the political song and dance, we need someone who has the staff's well being at heart. There are no uniforms for officers who is supposed to recognized as professionals but not being provided with the tools needed to do a professional job. ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Collier JDC: Well,well,well, another player has entered the arena. He has his work cut out for himself. Tread slowly, Mr. Jordan. Staffing should be addressed first. You're two assisstant's can go back from whence they came. Bring back Bill Nockengost, and the center can be a DEEMED facility again, and not a DOOMED one. ~Anonymous
01/17/06 Orange JDC: I have heard many newcomers to this facility say that it's not the youth that get to them, but the staff. I agree. I think some staff and supervisors alike need to first think before the speak...I have bitten my tongue on many occassions due to not wanting to offend anyone or wanting respond to someone for the rude nasty comment they have made or the way they have spoken to me. I should enjoy my place of employment, and not despise coming to work because I don't want to have to deal with "so and so" today. Perhaps there should be a class held for those of you who failed or skipped the "common courtesy" test... ~SJDO K. Rhoden
I have heard many newcomers to this facility say that it's not the youth that get to them, but the staff. I agree. I think some staff and supervisors alike need to first think before the speak. I know I am not a child and the last time I checked, my mother didn't work here. We should all be mindful of the way we speak to each other. I have bitten my tongue on many occassions due to not wanting to offend anyone or wanting respond to someone for the rude nasty comment they have made or the way they have spoken to me. I should enjoy my place of employment, and not despise coming to work because I don't want to have to deal with "so and so" today. Perhaps there should be a class held for those of you who failed or skipped the "common courtesy" test whom your parents or someone should have taught you. ~SJDO K. Rhoden
01/17/06 Orange JDC: I think it is unfair that our youth who are placed on precautionary observation have to sleep on the mod without blankets. When the temperature is cold at night and the youth are shivering, what are we to tell them? "I'm sorry mental health staff thinks you are actually going to hang yourself from the blues or mid air and do not trust the staff assigned to the mod to closely watch you so you don't try to kill yourself". ~SJDO K. Rhoden
01/17/09 Orange JDC: Greetings to all who were so kind to think what I have to say was so important. ...Blue Dot days/nights! I have been employed the DJJ for six months now, and almost everyone dreds those infamous blue dot nights on 2nd shift. I have no problem working my blue dot nights, however there are some employees who get skipped over when the supervisors round up all the blue dots scheduled for a particular night...the supervisors should be fair when it comes to blue dots...Regardless of how I feel or what I have stated here this blue dot thing should be properly kept track of and enforced. ~SJDO K. Rhoden
Greetings to all who were so kind to think what I have to say was so important. I tank you all for joining me today. Please be aware I mean to offend no one or their precious feelings. To get to the point (or one them) of this message is this: Blue Dot days/nights! I have been employed the DJJ for six months now, and almost everyone dreds those infamous blue dot nights on 2nd shift. I have no problem working my blue dot nights, however there are some employees who get skipped over when the supervisors round up all the blue dots scheduled for a particular night. I am not into naming anyone, but I am sure they know who they are.There is also one person who goes to calling out everyone else's name when she is the one to be blue dotted. This person also knows who they are. Also what bugs me about the blue dot schedule is that the shift supervisors are not keeping track of who stayed over and when. This is not fair. I am one of the quiet ones at my facility and often get the short end of the stick when it comes to many issues because everyone else moans, graons, complains and point the finger at someone else. When each of us came in for our interview we all were told what the conditions were, what was expected of us, or what this state job entailed. If you didn't like it you should have told them you weren't intrested. I don't mind helping out or going the extra mile when necessary, but some people just don't know when enough is enough. All I am saying really, is that the supervisors should be fair when it comes to blue dots. In some cases I may volunteer, and that's okay. However when I am sick, tired, in pain and sleep deprived (because I worked a previous blue dot)you can bet I won't volunteer. Regardless of how I feel or what I have stated here this blue dot thing should be properly kept track of and enforced. SJDO K. Rhoden
01/16/06 Pasco JDC: pasco jdc, what a great example of dysfunction. you want to know how to fix the problems? get rid of roberts. there is truly no one more clueless than that idiot. staff are quiting faster than they can be replaced. how much longer can it stay in that manner? hmm, wait and see. let burns run the show and step back and shut up for once.sighned, !~wouldnt you like to know
01/16/06 Orange JDC: To The
Jesuite who wrote about Officer Pagano; let it be known that Officer Pagano
is one of the best officers at ORJDC along with officer Bell and ADS Priester.
They make thir shifts easier and more bearable and ADS Priester, along with ADS
Eason are the only ADS I ever see on the floor. Officer Pagano, keep up the
awesome work that you do. Jesuite, nobody understands what the heck you were
saying anyways! ~Anonymous
[Re:
01/15/06 Orange JDC: Sec.Schembri...]
01/16/06 Orange JDC: Just wanted to drop a note to those interested and the Jesuiet. I know those two officers and it's true every word that you wrote. I have known JDO Colon, for a while and she was well, until she started working in the E.Annex DIRTY building. They try to pretend there's nothing going on at Orange, ...Mr. Williams, you are well aware of what has happened to those two officers and should be ashamed of yourself...Stop using your pet Nichols and handle the matter like a man. Orange will always have the highest turnover rate, because you don't care, Mr. Williams. That...Thanks for the ear ppl. officers do care about one another here. Peace.... ~Anonymous
Just wanted to drop a note to those interested and the Jesuiet. I know those two officers and it's true every word that you wrote. I have known JDO Colon, for a while and she was well, until she started working in the E.Annex DIRTY building. They try to pretend there's nothing going on at Orange, but it's not true; not only is the staff getting (and have gotten)sick, so are the youths. The entire system needs to be revamped and the E.Annex needs to be torn down. Mr. Williams, you are well aware of what has happened to those two officers and should be ashamed of yourself for allowing it to continue. Stop using your pet Nichols and handle the matter like a man. Orange will always have the highest turnover rate, because you don't care, Mr. Williams. That 1yr. party you threw was due to the staff, and if you were truly sincere about what you told us that day, you would assist them. You have already lost JDO Gordon, don't also lose another valued officer like JDO Colon, ask her not to leave. Thanks for the ear ppl. officers do care about one another here. Peace.... ~Anonymous
01/16/06 Polk JDC: R.I.P. G.L Williams I just want to let everyone in Detention know that PRJDC lost one of the best officers today that ever came to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice. G.L was such a great person. My prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. ~Your Friend
01/15/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: This is to all the administrator and officers of DJJ. This site is intended for officers to utilize this site as an outlet for others to hear your issues and concerns... If we use negative language and continue to sound off without looking for a solution to the problem, we are just demonstrating that we are the same as those we judge. In order to make a difference, we must state the problem and come with the solution... We fail and never see justice because we continue to look at the negative and dwell on the same issues. We must see the negative and work on bringing the positive... The problem in DJJ is not the youths, it is the staff and administrators that have their own agendas. We must change the strategy... ~Anonymous
This is to all the administrator and officers of DJJ. This site is intended for officers to utilize this site as an outlet for others to hear your issues and concerns. It is imperative that we do this in a professional manner. If we use negative language and continue to sound off without looking for a solution to the problem, we are just demonstrating that we are the same as those we judge. In order to make a difference, we must state the problem and come with the solution. Once we have this solution we must put it in place and continue to be consistent.
We fail and never see justice because we continue to look at the negative and dwell on the same issues. We must see the negative and work on bringing the positive. Only we the employees of DJJ can make this happen. Officers are the key to this solution because you are the staff that hold the pieces together. Without you, DJJ will not operate and administrators would not be able to hold the fort down. Once you have made them realize that you are the key ingredient and demonstrate that you are a true professional, they will catch on. Just remember to always maintain your integrity and professionalism in everything that you do for DJJ. Do not allow them to bring you down or portray us as ignorant, unethical, uneducated staff.
The problem in DJJ is not the youths, it is the staff and administrators that have their own agendas. We must change the strategy and the have the people who can lead the department in the key positions. If we do not focus on accomplishing this we will just repeat history. The time and effort we use bashing each other and acting like our leaders, we could be using it on a positive note to make a difference to change DJJ. ~Anonymous
01/15/06 Collier JDC: I am an officer who has been with DJJ for years now. I must say that I was extremely impressed with the assistant superintendent Ms. Maldenado. She came to our facility to see what was happening and never put us down. She treated us with respect the department and our present administrators should take lessons from her. We miss her dearly and petitioned for her to become our superintendent. Too bad Mr. Davis chose to ignore us. She is a great human being and we want to give her the credit that she deserves. Too bad Mr.Jordan has to work with his present team. One work of advice Mr. Jordan watch their relationship and see. ~A dedicated employee
01/15/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Stop talking and take action! There are so many State and Federal violations that DJJ are commiting,do some investigating with a labor lawyer. I urge all of you to take a stand. ~Anonymous
01/15/06 Orange JDC: Sec.Schembri, IG office and Jeb Bush, Re:Desparity In Treatment; Please review the following situations. The first is Officer Gordon (BLACK FEMALE)...The second is Officer Colon (HISPANIC FEMALE)...Mean while Officer Pagano (WHITE FEMALE)...There are some that went to college BLACK and came back WHITE( To quote Tavis Smiley).But you will never be anything but a TOKEN!!!You know to whom I refer. GET IT? ~THE JESUITE
Sec.Schembri, IG office and Jeb Bush, Re:Desparity In Treatment; Please review the following situations. The first is Officer Gordon (BLACK FEMALE) reported to work with a doctors slip that states the following restrictions would be in place for 90 days(non job related injury) 1. Do not lift more than 10 POUNDS 2. No blue dots(double shifts) Officer Gordon was asked by management to go home until her restrictions were lifted. Officer Gordon subsequently resigned and has new employment.
The second is Officer Colon (HISPANIC FEMALE) had not had asthma problems in 6yrs. until she became employed at ORJDC and began working in the EAST BUILDING. There is mold, plumbing is in disrepair, water leaks. Especially in the water closet. Not to mention RATS,ROACHES, and SPIDERS.The BUILDING IS SICK. Officer Colon began having attacks due to the condition of the building.Doctors slip states as follows: 1. Chronic Asthma 2. East building aggravates condition 3. No blue dots
This Officer is able to work with youths,works master control when needed .Her illness can be job related .Management asked her to apply for another position with the state,transfer to another facility or resign. Mean while:
Officer Pagano (WHITE FEMALE) illness is not job related.Doctors slip states as follows. 1. Can not work with youth (TOO STRESSFUL) 2. No blue dots,if she works can only work 2hrs. on blue dot. Blue dots are 8hrs. However Officer Pagano has never been asked to transfer to another facility, or to apply for another job or more over to go home until restrictions are lifted.Management makes sure that her doctors requests are met. Why is she treated soooo differently? There are some that went to college BLACK and came back WHITE( To quote Tavis Smiley).But you will never be anything but a TOKEN!!!You know to whom I refer. GET IT? ~THE JESUITE
[NOTE: This message was forwarded 1/15 to Schembri, Meredith and Bush. j4k]
01/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Iam not going to stoop to your level and blast on someone that is trying to let the truth come out.If I do,I will be just like the Department...to all the officers that is getting there lives turned up side down,stand strong because there are other officers out there that can help you in this case.Because once we get our hands on the I.G report there are a lot of officers that they did not speak to.That was present that nite. ~Anonymous
Iam not going to stoop to your level and blast on someone that is trying to let the truth come out.If I do,I will be just like the Department.An covering up all the bad apples that was involved in all these incidents.I have been in the Department a long time,you to may have dirt in your closet.Just pray I dont know who you are.But to all the officers that is getting there lives turned up side down,stand strong because there are other officers out there that can help you in this case.Because once we get our hands on the I.G report there are a lot of officers that they did not speak to.That was present that nite. ~Anonymous
01/15/06 Hillsborough West JDC: In response to the PRJDC Post. Mr. Needs is
cleaning house at the West. When he first came on board he stated..."I know you
have heard the rumors, I am not here to clean house" Everytime I think of his
statement I have to shake my head...He is cleaning house, he is getting rid of
all of Mr. Portesy's team, which by the way was a damn good team...Hang your
head in shame Needs for breaking up the family at the West, ...The only person
on the floor that may act as if she supports you is only out for her gain. She
has her head so far up your butt...Hold your head up fellow West Officers,
beacuse Needs can and will be defeated. ~Anonymous
[NOTE: The above message was forwarded 1/15/06 to Jim Needs and Perry Turner.
j4k]
In response to the PRJDC Post [01/13/06 Pinellas JDC]. Mr. Needs is cleaning house at the West. When he first came on board he stated to all the shifts, "I know you have heard the rumors, I am not here to clean house" Everytime I think of his statement I have to shake my head, because that statement was nothing but a smoke screen to cover what he really had in mind. Mr. Needs is turning HRJDC West into PRJDC West. He is cleaning house, he is getting rid of all of Mr. Portesy's team, which by the way was a damn good team. I too have heard about the promises he has made to your Officers. Before Needs took over, we at the West where family,we laughed together, we cried together we were friends and co workers. Now it is CYA or needs will end your career in order to put who he wants in the vacant positions. I have worked with some very good Officers through the years but I am sad to say that most of the Officers are no longer there. Hang your head in shame Needs for breaking up the family at the West, I bet that you will not get the support from the Officers that Mr. Portesy had, he cared what happen too us, he fought for us, he cried with us, he worked FOR us. Unlike you, who tells lies, tells us what you think we want to hear, makes promises that you can not and will not keep. The only person on the floor that may act as if she supports you is only out for her gain. She has her head so far up your butt I amased she can see to do anything but kiss your butt. Hold your head up fellow West Officers, beacuse Needs can and will be defeated. ~Anonymous
[NOTE: The above message was forwarded 1/15/06 to Jim Needs and Perry Turner. j4k]
01/15/06 Collier JDC: It is amazing the similarities I have seen between Collier Detention and other facilities...Ms. Moldanado, we also want you back. You are the only competent ADCS we have had since Mr. Vurro and Mr. Knockenghost left...the powers that be have chosen to punish us with two assistants that are uncapable of anything other than creating caos and decention...Mr. Jordan, I feel sorry for you sir. You have a great task to take on when you start on Monday. Your first priority must be to tame the two Hitlers in administration ...Our staff is leaving faster than they can be replaced and...I consider myself a loyal and dedicated staff member as are most of our staff. But we are all human and can only take so much!!! ~Anonymous
It is amazing the similarities I have seen between Collier Detention and other facilities around the state. First, and foremost, Ms. Moldanado, we also want you back. You are the only competent ADCS we have had since Mr. Vurro and Mr. Knockenghost left. For some reason, the powers that be have chosen to punish us with two assistants that are uncapable of anything other than creating caos and decention. Both of which choose to micro manage the staff and then blame the supervisors for their mistakes. Mr. Jordan, I feel sorry for you sir. You have a great task to take on when you start on Monday. Your first priority must be to tame the two Hitlers in administration and help rebuild the moral we once had. Our staff is leaving faster than they can be replaced and I can assure you until the two up front are put on leashes it will continue. I consider myself a loyal and dedicated staff member as are most of our staff. But we are all human and can only take so much!!! ~Anonymous
01/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: How do we get in touch with Mr.Gus there are something in Miami-Dade that needs to come out.Two incidents one happened in the Month of Sept. and one in the Month of Oct. ~Anonymous
[Rep. Gus Barreiro can be reached at cell phone #786-586-3193, or email gustavo.barreiro@myfloridahouse.gov. j4k]
01/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: In my opinion I think that ARO should be changed to the 8th, 1st, and 13th letter of the alphabets. Because she thinks she runs everything. O My god ~Anonymous
01/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Can someone please apply for this job so that the officers at Miami Dade can alteast get a 10 minute break because it is very inhumane for a person to work 60+ hours a week and not call out atleast once a month. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ [1]: To the entire juvenile justice system and most of all, the FLORIDA Department of Juvenile--"jeb's most atrocious abuse of this state:...There are so many corrupt people in this system that it is unbelievable to some. For those of you in detention, Raggett is an example of one of the worst. He is a prostitute to the system...For those of you who are any any of the "minority" designation, wake up and take action in your communities...Now focus on those "private partners" of Florida, most of you are "working" in the juvenile justice system to make money...For those of you who think of yourselfs as members of the "healing disciplins"...your disgusting display of either lack of skill or lack of ethics, your actions will ultimately come to light... ~Anonymous
[1] To the entire juvenile justice system and most of all, the FLORIDA Department of Juvenile--"jeb's most atrocious abuse of this state:
Many of you will never know the efforts that some people have tried to make things better for the childen in your care and those of you who who care enough to stay in such difficult jobs. Those who tried to help included those children who have tried to help other kids, even those that lay dying, and those children who dared to speak out. Some of these kids see right through the system and are more mature than the "leaders" and "partners" of this shameful system. For those of you that contributed to the abuse of any child--and the abuse of any staff member who tried and was then rewarded with diciplinary action because they really did "treat every child as your own" --you are a disgrace to society and should take a moment to consider this instead of just leaving your job at the end of the day and convincing yourself that you have actually accomplished something.
There are so many corrupt people in this system that it is unbelievable to some. For those of you in detention, Raggett is an example of one of the worst. He is a prostitute to the system. Learn from him the evil of ignorance and the evil of the abuse of "power." You). deserve better.
For those of you who are any any of the "minority" designation, wake up and take action in your communities. Not through extreme action or unbridled liberalism (let's it, some of your so-called "advocates" are not what Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King was. They are puppets of a massive political system that pays very well. Forget the slogans and platitudes, and even the raised fist. They will not help you. This is said with the greatest respect--forgive those of us who can't know everything that you have experienced, but we continue to try. Try to understand that we too are "minorities" and have dealt with similar unintended negative actions from you because you are do not see the goodness that is are part of most people's souls.
Now focus on those "private partners" of Florida, most of you are "working" in the juvenile justice system to make money (for the CEOS)of your unethical and greedy companies, who even now aer making their annual trek to Tallahassee. You cater to the also unethical political "powers" of this like the mercenaries you are. Quit pretending that you are helping kids in your residential "treatment" programs. For the few kids that are helped, this great accomplishment is through individuals who are gentle and walk the walk, not talk the talk. To those people, making a difference in just one child's life will be one of your life's greatest gifts. But you already know that, you are so more evolved than others around you. Please, keep it up, if you can. But no one can do it forever. It is like trying to roll the boulder up the mountain and eventually you can't do it anymore.
For those of you who think of yourselfs as members of the "healing disciplins" (think about it, "disipline" is a great word for some of you) who "treat" these kids in your one minute interactions, your disgusting display of either lack of skill or lack of ethics, your actions will ultimately come to light. Some of you have committed abuse in your "care" of these kids and abuse to the honest and caring direct care staff--who are just as much as professionals as those of the minority of you who are competent and caring, take note of this when you are counting your blood money at the end of the day. Mistreatment of children--either by violent actions by staff or your incompetent "treatment" leaves a scar on some of these kids that will never heal. And the parents also will never heal. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ (2): To the law enforcement "blue line": Some of you are kind and sensitive. It shows that you care about kids and even adults. How sad that the rest of us have to learn which side of the line that you are on. Collectively, though, you are a scarey group. You maybe don't even realize how damaging you are through your actions and even your words...Most members of society recognize how difficult your jobs are,even when we see the brutality that some of you inflict needlessly and maybe even thoughtlessly--that has got to stop...can you really distinguish between the "bad guys" and children who are acting out? Ask yourselves, do you have time to "treat every child as your own"... ~Anonymous
[2](Cont) To the law enforcement "blue line': Some of you are kind and sensitive. It shows that you care about kids and even adults. How sad that the rest of us have to learn which side of the line that you are on. Collectively, though, you are a scarey group. You maybe don't even realize how damaging you are through your actions and even your words. Everbody knows that you have to have training to protect (hopefully) society when it is needed. But for those of you who have become so paranoid and disconnected that you see everyone as a potential threat, you need help. And it is unfair to the rest of your fellow officers who demonstrate awareness and sensitivity, despite their appropriate awareness and preparedness to protect themselves and others. Most members of society recognize how difficult your jobs are,even when we see the brutality that some of you inflict needlessly and maybe even thoughtlessly--that has got to stop. (And no. the term "members of society does not include the dangerous people that are already in this country--they are NOT citizens of this country and few would dispute the position that the law enforement community should take every LEGAL action to protect not only us but themselves. But that subject is another matter. The point is, should you be "treating" kids? Isn't that like the rooster "treating" the chickens? Because of your training and the sometimes instinctive actions that you take, can you really distinguish between the "bad guys" and children who are acting out? Ask yourselves, do you have time to "treat every child as your own" when you are trained to react rapidly sometimes when it is necessary, but sometimes when it is not. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ (3): To the judges who are the gatekeepers of the system and leave the gate wide open: Learn about what can happen when you push a kid with minor "crimes" or who has violated probation through a minor violation. Learn about the tunnel that these kids go through, some of whom never make it out, or when they do, they are so damaged that they are indeed potentially dangerous. Learn about the so-called diversion programs. Some of these are successful. But some are dangerous and really silly...If you follow the breadcrumbs, they too are tied to private "partners" that see every kid as a product to make money on...group programs that threaten incarceration if a youth refuses "treatment" do not work and are probably illegal. ~Anonymous
[3]: To the judges who are the gatekeepers of the system and leave the gate wide open: Learn about what can happen when you push a kid with minor "crimes" or who has violated probation through a minor violation. Learn about the tunnel that these kids go through, some of whom never make it out, or when they do, they are so damaged that they are indeed potentially dangerous. Learn about the so-called diversion programs. Some of these are successful. But some are dangerous and really silly. They are transparent government at its best. If you follow the breadcrumbs, they too are tied to private "partners" that see every kid as a product to make money on. Multisystem Therapy that is really intensive, with very frequent interactions with families and children has been shown to work. But group programs that threaten incarceration if a youth refuses "treatment" do not work and are probably illegal. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ [4]: To the FLORIDA Department of Juvenile ... "Senior Management" (By the way, that no longer means that there is the wisdom of the experienced): Stop pandering to "jeb'... Stop trying to make the public think that your dirt is gold. Own up to your numerous mistakes. See this as a responsibility, not just a stepping stone to another high-paying postion. Yep, you can find a few encased in cobwebs, long since having given up, but let the dedicated employees who view their jobs as careers carry out their responsibilities, even if means that they are capable enough to recognize your motives. They deserve to work in an environment that is at least as safe as a detention center. ~Anonymous
[4] To the FLORIDA Department of Juvenile ... (Does it have a head)...whatever... "Senior Management" (By the way, that no longer means that there is the wisdom of the experienced): Stop pandering to "jeb' (how cute and misleding that is--great political technique). Stop trying to make the public think that your dirt is gold. Own up to your numerous mistakes. See this as a responsibility, not just a stepping stone to another high-paying postion. Yep, you can find a few encased in cobwebs, long since having given up, but let the dedicated employees who view their jobs as careers carry out their responsibilities, even if means that they are capable enough to recognize your motives. They deserve to work in an environment that is at least as safe as a detention center. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ [5]: To 'jeb' and his team: Thank goodness your term is almost over. Yes, the state of Florida may possibly find itself in a worse state after you board the train to even more power. There is the possibility that you have maybe seen just one ray of light, We can only hope. But your legacy in Florida will be remembered for a long time as one of the worst. Your slogans have not convinced everybody. Undiscerning "jeb" diehards, wake up and see the light. There are not enough jobs left in this state or country, even at the federal level for you to be rewarded. Go to your conscious and ask, "did I do any good?" ~Anonymous
01/14/06 DJJ [6]: And finally, to the most important: the kids. They are not "ours." They are first themselves, trying to make it through the path of life, some with fewer skills and insight than others...; parents deserve respect, not the wholesale view that they are irresponsible, worthless, etc....To the kids: Some of you have inflicted extremely serious harm to others...Search your souls and own up to your responsibilities...To those kids who got swept into a storm far worse than Katrina, prove this system to be wrong through choosing right actions...Don't let the system kill your young spirits and your vast potential. Keep the light in your eyes, look at the open sky (when you get a chance) and commit yourselves to goodness. ~Anonymous
[6] And finally, to the most important: the kids. They are not "ours." They are first themselves, trying to make it through the path of life, some with fewer skills and insight than others. They are also part of their parents. These parents deserve respect, not the wholesale view that they are irresponsible, worthless, etc. Some have been failures in many ways, perhaps to their children. What good does it do to contribute to even more failure on their part? Does dehumanizing them work?
To the kids: Some of you have inflicted extremely serious harm to others. It is to be expected that others (some) will treat you with disrespect. Some of you are indeed dangerous. Search your souls and own up to your responsibilities. Use the kind and wise people in your setting as models as you make your way through a very necessary process. Commit yourselves to goodness.
To those kids who got swept into a storm far worse than Katrina, prove this system to be wrong through choosing right actions. Recognize that there are kind people even in whatever setting you find yourself in and use them as models. Don't let the system kill your young spirits and your vast potential. Keep the light in your eyes, look at the open sky (when you get a chance) and commit yourselves to goodness. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Dear "Truth Be Told": While much of what you say has truth behind it, you come off as extremely ignorant...with such horrible grammar, spelling, and use of the English language. You're giving the false impression that everyone at Dade is just as uneducated and stupid as you portray yourself. Im not saying that you should let your lack of being able to put a sentence together keep you from posting your feelings on this site, but please, at least proofread...I can only imagine what your incident reports look like. Just some friendly advice - everytime you write something, it looks like its coming from a 4th grader. ~Anonymous
Dear "Truth Be Told": While much of what you say has truth behind it, you come off as extremely ignorant when you throw up post after post with such horrible grammer, spelling, and use of the English language. You're giving the false impression that everyone at Dade is just as uneducated and stupid as you portray yourself. Im not saying that you should let your lack of being able to put a sentence together keep you from posting your feelings on this site, but please, at least proofread your statements or run it through a spellcheck in Microsoft Word. Or best yet, invest in a dictionary. I can only imagine what your incident reports look like. Just some friendly advice - everytime you write something, it looks like its coming from a 4th grader. ~Anonymous
01/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The I.G Investigation is out on the lockup" Article in Jan 13,06 Miami Hearld Newspaper".We all knew they was going to come at the officers... Mr.Steve Meredith you an your offices screwed the Officers again to save the Departments Ass...Ms.Walker,Mr Davis,Ms Shores,Mr.R.Gracia,Sup.B.Gilbert and the whole Department allowed them to play.Your Office used those Officers statements against them.You to is corrupted,you wrote anybody with helpful information come forward and only to be burned.What happened to Tresea Michael is she going to disciplined...Lets she what you cowards going to do about that.Mr.Gus Barriro will be glade to get hold of this scandal too. ~Truth Be Told
The I.G Investigation is out on the lockup" Article in Jan 13,06 Miami Hearld Newspaper".We all knew they was going to come at the officers onces again blaming them.Mr.Steve Meredith you an your offices screwed the Officers again to save the Departments Ass again.How can you blame the Officers when Ms.Walker,Mr Davis,Ms Shores,Mr.R.Gracia,Sup.B.Gilbert and the whole Department allowed them to play .Your Office used those Officers statements against them.You to is corrupted,you wrote anybody with helpful information come forward and only to be burned.What happened to Tresea Michael is she going to disciplined for her action in not covering all the facts.Lets she what you cowards going to do about that.Mr.Gus Barriro will be glade to get hold of this scandal too. ~Truth Be Told
[Re: Youth jail report angers legislators. by Mary Ellen Klas and Carol Marbin Miller. Miami Herald. j4k]
01/14/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: I see Mr Meredith you all did it again I see,You put the officers responsible for the lockdown again.To be continue.....~Truth Be Told
01/13/06 Pinellas JDC: I see A lot of people are jumping ship and going to The west. Why? One thing that's rumor is people have been promised new and better positions. But what concerns me is that I see Officers who were bad employees promised to be the next Asst. Superintendent at the west.Yes, I heard Letthand say Mr. Needs has promised her the an assistant position. Watch out west.Didn't she never mind, I want sling mud. ~Anonymous
01/13/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: i cant help but notice that all the facilities that respond to this post all have the same complaints. why is that? ...its because of the supt.s that run the facilities. the state tried to privatize but they coudnt. they then figured another way to save money is by giving a kickback to all in charge for money saved. i know in my facility there is no mats, toothpaste,... i believe in what comes around goes around. someday they will have to answer for their behavior. hopefully we wont lose anymore staff before that happens. everytime they hire 5 people 10 quit. schembri. bush and all you supts. you are all a bunch of jerkoffs. ~Anonymous
i cant help but notice that all the facilities that respond to this post all have the same complaints. why is that? i,ll tell you, its because of the supt.s that run the facilities. the state tried to privatize but they coudnt. they then figured another way to save money is by giving a kickback to all in charge for money saved. i know in my facility there is no mats, toothpaste, clothing etc. and it doesnt make sense. they get a budget every year. i believe that these dirty son of a bitches try to send back as much as they can so they can get a better bonus. thats o.k because i believe in what comes around goes around. someday they will have to answer for their behavior. hopefully we wont lose anymore staff before that happens. everytime they hire 5 people 10 quit. schembri. bush and all you supts. you are all a bunch of jerkoffs. ~Anonymous
01/12/06 Osceola JDC: It's so easy to judge any official or program counselor when this one is taking custody of a juvenile at any boot camp or detention facility. But your so-called kids sometimes are as big as an aggressive football player in a game that they know...Nonsense took over a Department that once I really believed in and loved...Morale is a key in this line of duty and in life. If you are a parent that really care for these youths start from the womb till your breath and strength is no more in you. “ Never ever give up hope on them” NEVER!!! ~Ex DJJ Officer from Osceola County
It's so easy to judge any official or program counselor when this one is taking custody of a juvenile at any boot camp or detention facility. But your so-called kids sometimes are as big as an aggressive football player in a game that they know. Some can punch, hit and create serious damage to any person or property. Even kill people or participate in a regular criminal act. All just because the have one of their tantrums or because mommy acknowledge this behavior as being ok. Let me tell you my friend that the cause of all this problems is the lack of responsible parents or missing parents. We can say that some Officers or Counselors are not well prepared but is a combination of I don't care attitude due to morale and preparation of the officials in control. (Including higher places of paper pushers that do not work at all) I am not saying all because out there staff are sacrificing their life and giving their hundred percent in order to make any change on these youths every day. The death of these juveniles it is of no tolerance; When I gave them my best I really felt that the fine of me was going to influence at least in some phase of their criminal hold up as good. Salaries, proper training, morale and concern attitude are essential for this kind of job and for the employees that really care. I had to depart my agency DJJ due to my feelings for the job had change. I only felt that bills had to be paid. Nonsense took over a Department that once I really believed in and loved. I feel sorry for the loss of all parents involved in this predicament. And I feel so unhappy for the parents that did not care at the time of need and now are looking for a monetary compensation with the Departments or Agencies involved in these situations. Morale is a key in this line of duty and in life. If you are a parent that really care for these youths start from the womb till your breath and strength is no more in you. “ Never ever give up hope on them” NEVER!!! ~Ex DJJ Officer from Osceola County
01/12/06 Bay County Boot Camp: To the family of Martin Lee Anderson : Our heart and prays goes out to your family over the loss of your son Martin Lee Anderson . Martin shall always be in my prays with Daniel our Heart and Soul. If you need to talk send a email at dianamdd@aol.com . God Bless you . Forever in tears: ~Diana Matthews
01/12/06 Collier JDC: We have a new superintendent starting here on 1/13/2006 Mr Bill Jordan. I feel very sorry for him. we are loosing so many staff here it is getting to the point that the offenders will be doing our job. When it comes to our new administration they need to sit back and get to know the staff. They are treating our staff like they are the offenders. The moral here is the worst i ever seen. to my administration be careful of what you do you have been caught making out outside the facilty. the news travels fast. ~Anonymous
01/12/06 Osceola JDC: I would like to known why is that LT Rosado can walk around on the mods calling young kids my "NIGGER" and nothing is being done about his behavior.I guess this why Cpl Guerra on Mod C can tell the kids that I am not putting up with their "SHIT" and verbally abuse the youths when she comes to work unhappy. Iam mother of one of the kids at Osceola and I want this behavior to stop if not Iam taking this futher. ~Anonymous
[1/12/06 - 2:15pm - Justice4kids reported this complaint to the DJJ CCC. Spoke to Cheryl, who assigned this complaint as case #2006-00250. Cathy Corry]
01/12/06 Broward JDC: For the Fantastic Trio(Davis,Walker an Shores),you are the one's who made the department fall apart.Talking about guts,what happened at the hearring when Mr,Davis an Mr Walker was asked about the game,they got on the stand and started "sputtering".And Ms.Shores slumped down in her seat praying that they didn't call her up there.So who ever you are dont let them make you look bad an feel hated on the inside.Bye the way didnt they resign OR resigning or trying to "Fade to Black". ~Anonymous
01/12/06 DJJ-Other: Even after all this, Frank Alarcon is the VP for Probation and Community Corrections with the White Foundation here in Florida. Since taking this position, this company has cornered the market for Juvenile Justice contracts in Florida (see the State of Florida's Vendors Bid System for Agency Decision and Notices on closed bids for 2005-2006). These contracts provide direct services to our youth and now he runs them!(again) -Anonymous
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01/11/06 Other DJJ facility: Mr.Davis,Ms Walker and Ms.Shore,Please what you all did to Dade was disrespectfull, down right low,and unhumane...I would have wished Mr.Laflam would have remained at the Department unstead of you clowns.Ms Walker was using state vechiles for personal use and was arrested for battery on her husband(public records 1996).And Ms Shore what about you covering for the kids... Mr.Davis and what you did to Mr.A.Booker...If you want to paint a picture,paint the right one who ever you are.It got to be one of you because,know one I know will stand up for any of you.Not even your own family's(Walker). ~Turth Be Told
Mr.Davis,Ms Walker and Ms.Shore,Please what you all did to Dade was disrespectfull, down right low,and unhumane.How in the world could you put your self in the same category with anybody(Except Hitler an Castor).I would have wished Mr.Laflam would have remained at the Department unstead of you clowns.Ms Walker was using state vechiles for personal use and was arrested for battery on her husband(public records 1996).And Ms Shore what about you covering for the kids on mod 6,giving them candy,extra snacks to be good.And lying about Mr Petty so lady please.And dating a married man from BJDC,ever weekend bring him lunch.If you all was so good for the Department why was you all forced to resign.Mr.Davis and what you did to Mr.A.Booker a person you called a friend,you fired he because the officer's had so much respect for him and the officer would have followed his lead unstead of you an your clowns.If you want to paint a picture,paint the right one who ever you are.It got to be one of you because,know one I know will stand up for any of you.Not even your own family's(Walker). ~Turth Be Told
01/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Hello I have some major concerned about this
department. I was employed on 12-23-1989 has juvenile detention officer.
Throughout the years' was promoted too a senior then a supervisor. I was
dismissed on 10-12-2004...I was involved in a incident that occured on module
one. Me and another worker which will be kept anonymous do to pending legal
action. I was dismissed for making fasle statment in a report...In my case what
happening to do process... I need to talk to somebody about the unfair treat I
recieve at my hearing.
~Patrick E. Donnell patrick137@peoplepc.com 305-953-2619
Hello I have some major concerned about this department. I was employed on 12-23-1989 has juvenile detention officer. Throughout the years' was promoted too a senior then a supervisor. I'm no longer employed with the department. I was dismissed on 10-12-2004. I was reviewing a anonymous writer on ms. Walker;Walter Davis; and Mrs. Shore. After fifteen of service I was removed for nothing. I was involved in a incident that occured on module one. Me and another worker which will be kept anonymous do to pending legal action. I was dismissed for making fasle statment in a report. Their was three officer assinged to this module and only two officer was dismissed. Now your so called fanastic three. You care about the kids what about the worker you have family (along with kids). Walter Davis and Janice Walker then ever thing there could do fired me. I has several incident that these caring people tried to fired me on. Each time I was proving honesty. Until this last incident occured on module one. Early in my statment I indicate I was proving honesty. The day of the hearing (perc) I recieve an addition charge written commucation. This so call perc hearing supposed to be for the worker proving their honesty. In my case what happening to do process. Walter Davis and Jancie Walker school supervisor Gilbert what to say in the hearing. How that officer mood report was charge no violation and me and another officer charge. Please tell me that this was a fair hearing. Walter davis and jancie didn't care for me and my kids, but their care. Is that a joke are what. I need to talk to somebody about the unfair treat I recieve at my hearing. ~Patrick E. Donnell 305-953-2619
01/10/06 Polk JDC: To the person who is writing in about Polk Detention Center you are miserable and need to find a job,...Get your life together and stop bothering the people at PJDC... Remember who ever you are that you have a family and God have no little I's and big U's, take in consideration what you say about people. However, whom ever you are getting your info. from be considerate that you don't say everything that you feel and hear. Everybody at PDC is going to be alright..., ~Signed, A supporter of PJDC
To the person who is writing in about Polk Detention Center you are miserable and need to find a job, you have to much time on your hands, and ideal mind is the Devils workshop. Get your life together and stop bothering the people at PJDC, they are fine and wish you the best in your endeavors. Remember who ever you are that you have a family and God have no little I's and big U's, take in consideration what you say about people. However, whom ever you are getting your info. from be considerate that you don't say everything that you feel and hear. Everybody at PDC is going to be alright inspite of the hatred that sits on the outside, a family that pray together, stay together. This is a new year and you need to find a new profession.
Signed A supporter of PJDC
01/10/06 Orange JDC: Just to let our Superintendent Mr. Williams know how we feel about him. You are showing interest in a few of your staff. You seem to be very heartless at times and seems to have poor judgement. For instance we have a supervisor's position that has been open for a few months. We have staff that have proven to do a great job plus have the knowledge to do so. They have applied but were not given the position for no reason. We have a staff that was about to quit 2 weeks ago. Ms. Bernard was tolded that if she stays she will be the supervisor. Ms. Bernard never applied for the supervisor's job...Perhaps you are in the wrong field. ~Anonymous
Just to let our Superintendent Mr. Williams know how we feel about him. You are showing interest in a few of your staff. You seem to be very heartless at times and seems to have poor judgement. For instance we have a supervisor's position that has been open for a few months. We have staff that have proven to do a great job plus have the knowledge to do so. They have applied but were not given the position for no reason. We have a staff that was about to quit 2 weeks ago. Ms. Bernard was tolded that if she stays she will be the supervisor. Ms. Bernard never applied for the supervisor's job. Mr. williams, where is her application and interview by the ads that interviewed the other staff. Mr. Williams we also understand that you do not care for veterans that have been here for a long time. We can tell by the way they are treated. A lot of the easy positions are given to the new staff and the veterans are given the worse including the worse shift. Mr. Williams let's be fair. Everybody has to apply for any position the right way. Do not ignore your veterans. We want a superintendent that is fair with all his staff. Perhaps you are in the wrong field. ~Anonymous
01/10/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Jan 10'2006 Two more officers hads let HRJDC-East both officers walked off and again because of Lori Hardyman and what do Adonis Miles do, nothing except stated that another good officer out the door because of hardyman .Now that she's going after officer Fernell Clark because of her tardiness let see how far Miles let Hardyman go with this, Since Hardyman hads taken over the facility...What is Melvin Foster going to do about this? Will it be F. Clark or will it be L. Hardyman...don't foget Foster is for Foster what ever it take for Foster,... ~Anonymous
Jan 10'2006 Two more officers hads let HRJDC-East both officers walked off and again because of Lori Hardyman and what do Adonis Miles do, nothing except stated that another good officer out the door because of hardyman .Now that she's going after officer Fernell Clark because of her tardiness let see how far Miles let Hardyman go with this, Since Hardyman hads taken over the facility doing what she want to do taking over what Elma Adame use to do and now Adame don't say anything and of couse Adonis Miles do nothing.What is Melvin Foster going to do about this? Will it be F. Clark or will it be L. Hardyman. Foster I know you are not going to let Hardyman do this to Clark, but again don't foget Foster is for Foster what ever it take for Foster, he will tell you that he got your back in a situation but when it come down to it forget it ask Cherry Anderson. ~Anonymous
01/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Dobuler the newly appointed Superintendent at the MDRJDC, what is it going to take before you realize that people (officers, staff, and providers) are starting to see through the smoke screen you keep blowing. Your mouth says that you are concerned about what you call your staff, but your actions say otherwise. Actions without passion is called "Politics" We are tied of being politiced, we need a leader...Everyone knows that you're just like your daddy; Walt Davis. You step on those around you,...Keep an eye on your watch, your time is ticking. ~Anonymous
Mr. Dobuler the newly appointed Superintendent at the MDRJDC, what is it going to take before you realize that people (officers, staff, and providers) are starting to see through the smoke screen you keep blowing. Your mouth says that you are concerned about what you call your staff, but your actions say otherwise. Actions without passion is called "Politics" We are tied of being politiced, we need a leader who's passion drives him to become united with his staff, and not just someone sitting on the sideline with a hidden expectation of failure. Your time is limited Sir. Everyone knows that you're just like your daddy; Walt Davis. You step on those around you, who make the facility survive, because they believe and are committed to the youth we serve, but for Sir, everyone sees it just: "Politics" Keep an eye on your watch, your time is ticking. ~Anonymous
01/09/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: Mr.Steve Meredith were is the I.G Reports on the Basketball Game...Why is it that know one seems to know anything about the report coming out.I beleive you an the Department does not want it to come out until Mr.Walter Daivs and Perry Turner resigned so the Department dont have to fire them...were is the investigation that took place in Broward.Will you all do your jobs please...if that was an Officer...The report would have been completed a week after the last witness was interview or sooner. ~Thinking Like The Department
Mr.Steve Meredith were is the I.G Reports on the Basketball Game.Calls have been made to your office to see when the report is going to be ready.Why is it that know one seems to know anything about the report coming out.I beleive you an the Department does not want it to come out until Mr.Walter Daivs and Perry Turner resigned so the Department dont have to fire them.You all want them to walk out on there own.But keep in mined that there are still Supervisor that has something to do with the game.I'am speaking of JDOS Ben Gilbert witch is a subject of the investigation.And were is the investigation that took place in Broward.Will you all do your jobs please.Because if that was an Officer you all was investigation.The report would have been completed a week after the last witness was interview or sooner. ~Thinking Like The Department
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01/09/06 Pasco JDC: ...the main reason i left was due to the un-fairness that takes place throughout the shifts. i witnessed some officers taking off all the time, with no disciplinary, while others were punished. also they had instituted 12 hr. shifts...Ms. Burns and Mr. Carter who seem very helpful when i spoke to them. I really dont know much about the supt. Mr. Roberts although i thought it was very un-professional of him to take time off during the holiday...good luck to all staff who remain, you were a positive expierence for me. ~A former Staff
i recently was employed at the pasco jdc. i will say that for the most part the staff are very lucky. simply for the reason that what goes on in other facilities does not take place there.the main reason i left was due to the un-fairness that takes place throughout the shifts. i witnessed some officers taking off all the time, with no disciplinary, while others were punished. also they had instituted 12 hr. shifts. some officers did not want to work those hours so they were accomodated while others were forced. From what i read alot of facilities have bad administration. pasco is lucky, they have Ms. Burns and Mr. Carter who seem very helpful when i spoke to them. I really dont know much about the supt. Mr. Roberts although i thought it was very un-professional of him to take time off during the holiday while his staff were there. I believe a strong, effective leader would have stayed and worked side by side with his staff. anyway good luck to all staff who remain, you were a positive expierence for me. ~A former Staff
01/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: when you leave a messages and you do not see all of it click on the box and you will see your whole messages. ~Anonymous
01/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Iam so sick of listening to the complaints about Mr.Davis,Ms.Walker, and Ms.Shore. Ms.Walker was the only one who had the heart to discipline staff...Davis was the only superintendent to spend time at the center...when Ms.Shore was over B shift, staff called her every night and she tried to help them, even ask Mr. Petty, the supervisor you all want back. She...cared about the kids. She was always on Mod 6 dealing with the mental health kids. Even the Village wishes she was back.Maybe the commitee should speak to the providers about the fantastic trio.The center has fallen apart since they left. ~Anonymous
Iam so sick of listening to the complaints about Mr.Davis,Ms.Walker, and Ms.Shore. Ms.Walker was the only one who had the heart to discipline staff who violated policy and procedure and the only one to make all staff like the training dept do double ons. Mr.Davis was the only superintendent to spend time at the center. He was there day and night. And I know for a fact when Ms.Shore was over B shift, staff called her every night and she tried to help them, even ask Mr. Petty, the supervisor you all want back. She also was the only one who cared about the kids. She was always on Mod 6 dealing with the mental health kids. Even the Village wishes she was back.Maybe the commitee should speak to the providers about the fantastic trio.The center has fallen apart since they left. ~Anonymous
01/08/06 Polk JDC: ...JL, LC, and GL are here to stay, unlike yourself. People always long for what they cannot have or achieve, is that your problem? or are you so self concious that you feed off the plight of others ( Im pretty sure thats called a parasite) Well JL, LC, and GL are the pest control...as they say Im not a puppet I am a grenade. ~Emily Rose
Well here we go again ATTEMPTING to get some sort of sick satisfaction out of another persons delima. Tell me do you always kick people when you THINK they are down. This is not over by a longshot and I hate to tell you JL, LC, and GL are here to stay, unlike yourself. People always long for what they cannot have or achieve, is that your problem? or are you so self concious that you feed off the plight of others ( Im pretty sure thats called a parasite) Well JL, LC, and GL are the pest control. Well must be going, and as they say Im not a puppet I am a grenade. ~Emily Rose
01/08/06 Broward JDC: Cathy [Corry] what ever happened to the investigation that took place at Broward Detention? Did Mr. Davis clean it up by placing Mr. Cohen or Mr. Parks to investigate this...they are very close friends with Mr. Jacoby and Mr. Nobles. What is going on!? What about the IG report for Miami Dade? We need to put the pressure on DJJ to supply that IG REPORT WITH THE FINDINGS!! How many more officers and youths are going to be the victims for DJJ??? ~Anonymous
01/08/06 Orange JDC: ..."Thank you" to Ines Vilar, mental Health Supervisor and her staff at ORJDC. There are a lot of things wrong, that do not work at DJJ right now, and have been for a long time, but the mental health team is a part of the system that works. I have personally seen Ms. Vilar respond to a Code Blue, get down on her knees and calm a youth down enough so that she did not have to be forcibly removed from the dining hall. . . All I have to say, and others too who asked me to write, that we appreeciate you and we are lucky to have you at ORDJC, and I mean all of us, not just the detainees, you care about staff too. THANKS!!! ~Anonymous
I want to take this opportunity to say "Thank you" to Ines Vilar, mental Health Supervisor and her staff at ORJDC. There are a lot of things wrong, that do not work at DJJ right now, and have been for a long time, but the mental health team is a part of the system that works. I have personally seen Ms. Vilar respond to a Code Blue, get down on her knees and calm a youth down enough so that she did not have to be forcibly removed from the dining hall. I have seen her and her staff calm kids down, preventing Code Blues. I know that I go home at night, at peace, knowing that our detainees are safe because of decisions made by Mental Health. They truly care and are committed to the detainees, and the detainees know that - this can be witnessed when a detainee cannot be reached by anyine but Ms. Wilar or someone in her staff. All I have to say, and others too who asked me to write, that we appreeciate you and we are lucky to have you at ORDJC, and I mean all of us, not just the detainees, you care about staff too. THANKS!!! ~Anonymous
01/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Please make sure you investigate this.... How is that the Miami-Dade Detention Center gets a budget every year and the veteran officers their are issued used uniforms and the new officer get unsed uniforms. This has become a health issue now because alot of the officers have start to catch fugus and other skin rashes because if this. Can someone please help us!!!!!!~Anonymous
01/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Please double check your messages or learn how to spell before you send them.You are making the people representing Miami-Dade look stupid and ignorant.We need to keep this site what it is intended for,not school yard gossip.Please know all the facts before you start talking.Officer Merone is a great officer and deserves his job back just like most of the other officers that lost their jobs.Let us focus on bringing the morale up between officers instead of starting fires.Talk about the injustices that officers are facing and maybe somebody would listen and things might change. ~Anonymous
01/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: to the workers at mdrjdc.all is not fair in love an war.sometimes the two of the lesser evils will appear you just have to know which one is the correct one. stop crying and do something about it. recently in abriefing we were being scolded for being late for 15 mins.while we the workers are working 63hrs a week and are only contracted for 40hrs. should we be burn for someone elses mistake for the strong arm of the law. where's the justice in that. ~Anonymous
01/05/06
Polk JDC: ...well one of the three stooges is getting what he deserves you
say, GL it's not over yet buddie just wait until JL and LC get theirs...GL, JL
finally got what he wanted...They made TH a LT. so that he can keep his mouth
shut,...RM, she wanted you out of intake so she put TH up to it and ...RM and JH
keep your heads up...JJ was a fool to go back to PJDC...To all the good staff at
PDC keep your head up and be careful, Look for employment elsewhere...you see
they make anybody a Supervisor, LT., Sgt and Asst. Supt and Supt. make it count
boy. Signed
~a former and faithful employee
Well, Polk Detention you thought I had forgot about you guys, I didn't just took a break from the scene for the holidays. Well, well one of the three stooges is getting what he deserves you say, GL it's not over yet buddie just wait until JL and LC get theirs and then we'll see how it feels to be down and out. GL, JL finally got what he wanted for you to be in the lime light and now he can finish his dirty work. They made TH a LT. so that he can keep his mouth shut, but before they had made him over intake so that he could get rid of some people and it won't look as if LC got rid of them. RM, she wanted you out of intake so she put TH up to it and it worked, she got rid of JH out of transportation and put him back on the floor, look at the picture its all her favorites in intake and transportation. RM and JH keep your heads up and continue to do good, good things come to those who wait. JJ was a fool to go back to PJDC and work when TH and LC wouldn't hire her back the first time but everybody needs a job. To all the good staff at PDC keep your head up and be careful, Look for employment elsewhere because those snakes are going to bring you down, you see they make anybody a Supervisor, LT., Sgt and Asst. Supt and Supt. make it count boy.
Signed
~a former and faithful employee,
01/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I've heard officers Merone that was fired due to the basketball game took a plea to get his job back.That shows you there is know honor among those workers.You had people go in front of a panel and speak up for him an he turned on all those poeple that stood up for him.He lied to the panel when he said "he got fired for nothing"an now he has come back an said"he didn't due his job".What a dummy.Officer Jackson and Cassingnol please dont allow them to offer you a plea.Then you to will be a liar.If you take a plea you let that department of the hook for not folowing there own Policy an Procedures.They need to be held Accountable for there actions. ~Truth Be Told
01/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr.Davis... you cant up hold your honor as the South Regional Dierector.Because you yet to step, in to help those workers that was fired due to the basketball game.How long are you going to set back.Time is ticking down for you to help.The Miami Hearld is Waiting to here from those Officers. ~Truth Will Be Told
Mr.Davis have you followed the history of faling leaders.Do you know the down fall of most male leaders is a female.You had Adam an Eve,Bill an Monica,Rev. Jackson had a baby outside his marriage,Kobe an hotel girl,Magic an Gropies and know you fit in this list Walter Davis an Janice Walker.We all know you was given a honorable discharge for the military.But you cant up hold your honor as the South Regional Dierector.Because you yet to step, in to help those workers that was fired due to the basketball game.How long are you going to set back.Time is ticking down for you to help.The Miami Hearld is Waiting to here from those Officers. ~Truth Will Be Told
01/05/06 Orange JDC: Happy 2006! It was great not hearing Miami - Dade complain!!!! This os the year to take back DJJ and make things right - they can't shut all of us up!!!! ~Anonymous
01/05/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: How is that a supervisor like Delancy can go to a party an take a picture with his subordinate's.There is a picture floating around with his hand on Officer Ponders backside.That is called Conduct Unbecoming A Public Employee.This picture will come out.Mr Davis you need to clean up this mess,you an Janice creatated. ~Truth Will Be Told
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