09/30/06 Other: The reason you don't see most of the top DJJ muckity-mucks around the state is that Jeb dosen't want people to observe how worthless they really are. If folks actually realized how badly we are getting hosed it might prove very embarrassing. Pifer, Chervanik,Lorenzo,Mackelroy,Eggers; what an expensive wasteland those DJJ offices in Tallahasse are! The big "Knishe" takes the prize. The quaility of this sorry assemblage can be well judged by the current state of DJJ. ~Anonymous

09/30/06 Osceola JDC: I'd have to see it to believe it. An honest,intelligent DJJ supervisor would be very rare; like a white buffalo or a two headed turtle. Someone at DJJ must have really messed up an accidentally hired a capable leader. This could be a good omen. ~Suspicious

09/30/06 Orange JDC: Williams knocked up the Secratary. What can of place am I working at? People are to conserned with doing eachother than coming to work everyday and that is probably why I have to work all my blue dots becuase all these people are to TIRED to show up. ~Disgusted SRJDO

09/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Hey Miami-Dade Annonymous, Did you say give the power back to the officers? You must be trippin! The hoochies and ho hoppers at that site can't run they own selfs. Problem is niether can the Administration! Just keep on screwing ,stealing and running your mouths till the state finally closes the nasty ho house down. ~Homestead Honcho

09/30/06 Orange JDC: If the pregnant ladies can't do the work they should stay at home. They not paying my bills. I got health problems too but I do the job. ~Anonymous Worker

09/30/06 Governor Candidates: To the next Governor (Crist or Davis), If you want your administration to be free of corruption,you must rid state government of the corruption at DJJ. Much of the leadership is tainted from years of "behind the scenes" deals,political connections, cozy relationships with lobbyists and contractors and slovenly organizational management. If you are a man of honor you will clean house and start anew with capable professionals that possess proper educational credentials and clean records. ~Voter

09/30/06 Leon JDC: Regarding the Leon JDC posting about a need for an inspection. Forget an internal , IG or QA inspection. These are generally just a charades put on to cover for the Department. Only an outside review will do any good because of the lack of integrity in the Department. ~Eye Witness

09/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer Peter's at Miami-Dade.I have heard that you was turned down for a Supervisor position, because you had a suspended in the past.Ok Ofcr Peters if you want to make a issue out of that!!Ask the Depatrment how could you have a Supervisor that is Act as a Adm. that has been suspend atleast 2 times.Yes i am talking bout David Delancy. He also was involved in many abuse investigation.He also was involved with a incident with a officer by the name of Dingle.He resigned becasue David Delancy snitched him out, to save he's on neck.It is public records you know!! ~Someone thats has it on documentation (2 suspension)

09/30/06 Orange JDC: Pregnant officers are treated the same as any other officer, there is no such thing as light duty on the job unless you are injured on the job. If they cannot perform their duties then they need to go out on their leave, plain and simple. Its amazing that people see pregnancy as a disablilty, and Im sure they are aware of the risks even if they werent pregnant, it was their choice to choose the job they do and asume the risk involved. ~Bezel

09/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I know for a fact that those to officer can help because,I went to them with a write up that I have received.It had more lop holes in it, than Delancy fake ass briefings and Dale bulls**t ass lies he tells and also mistakes than number of relatives that Mrs. Hinson has working thier on A-Shift.Cathy what is the rule on nepotism? Because I truly beleive she has a daughter inlaw and a neice working on the same shift and under direct supervison on both... or maybe i should call Lawanda Sparks to see how that works!!!! ~Got Help From EX-Officers [Note from J4K: Research DJJ website links or contact union for rules/policies.]

09/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Once again we have another kiss ass officer's writting s**t... Read the labor law ass and and you would know that they cant forces us to work all those hours.I have contacted the labor board... I bet if you call Gus about a problem and tell him your name,his is going to ask someone he trust about you.So if you got skeleton in your closet when you do call Gus.Because honest and trustworthiness means alot to him.So keep blowing smoke without a fire and see what happens. ~I am Doing My Job

09/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Since you say "the kids have the power".You must dont know how to do your job, that well then... the kids dont have the power you do jackass!!If you knew your job you would know this... Just the other day Walter Davis was out at the Detention Center in a meeting with the Dale and His Get Fresh Ass Kissing Crew.Trying to get the stolen property s**t straight.For you to talk the crap that you do... You couldnt get yourself out of a hot car with the windows down. ~I Wont There Help

09/29/06 Orange JDC: If a serious injury or death should occur at Orange JDC after the numerous warnings and indications of irregularities that have been demonstrated on this board ,it will be grounds for prosecution of the leadership that allowed the problems to exist and go uncorrected. Pifer,Chinault and Williams will not be able to shift the blame to others. Hopefully the facility will be investigated before a tragedy occurs. ~Parent

09/29/06 DJJ Policy: This week's winner of the "DJJ Genius of the Week Award" is given to the scholarly and articulate "Hurricaine" of Miami-Dade. The unique writing style of this illustrious author is of the same caliber as the works of the renown Scarlett,Zack and the other talented writers of the fount of intellectualism that is Miami-Dade JDC. DJJ can be proud of the expressive skills and demonstrated intelligence this employee and of this facility as representatives of the level of excellence we have come to expect from the Department. ~Award Committee

09/29/06 Other: To Tax Payer, It angers me to know that I am working every day to pay the salary of individuals like Anthony Schembri. He may get more for one speech than I earn in six months but I never lied or cheated to make a dollar and I never took advantage of messed-up kids and their families. Shame on Schembri and shame on our state government that allows such things to occur. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Orange JDC: To Concerned Officer, Good Question. What is an eight month pregnant woman doing at work? She should be charged with the neglect and abuse of her poor little unborn child. Why would she put her kid at risk? A woman should take responsibolity for their own health and not expect everyone to carry their load. Does she have a husband? He should be supporting her until she can work again safely. ~A Mother

09/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC Zack, Give it a rest. You just meetin your own needs for attention. Gus will listen to the people workin here now. We don't need old news loosers on an ego trip. Try bingo or go to the track. Get a life and get lost. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Zack, Did you and Scarlett drop out of the same school? You express yourselves in the same extremely ignorant manner. I'll bet you two were classmates in the special ed. program at Dumbass Academy for Idiots. Jackson was probably the class president. You just keep on speakin out and everyone will look down on all of us. You don't speak for me. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Orange JDC: If anybody is unable to do the job they should stay home (pregnant or not). DJJ should provide condums for the evening shifts, that might help solve this problem. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Other: To Tax Payer, Good questions. If you recall Schembri was involved with the scandal in New York where hundreds of his subordinates left work to work for Republican candidates. Maybe Bush and Gugliani felt like the knishe had earned a soft landing after he was caught with his chubby hand in the till in NYC. The reason he hasn't been fired at DJJ after all the deaths and other scandalous incidents, could be that Bush dosen't want another of his appointees to embarrass him. I can't believe a new Governor will keep him around long. ~Voter

09/29/06 Orange JDC: A woman eight months pregnant should keep herself and her unborn baby safe at home. If she has a husband he should show some manhood and look out for her. If she don't have a husband... Oh well.. it is DJJ. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 DJJ Policy: To J4K, Cathy ,do you know if there has ever been a public explanation of just the specific tasks performed by all of those so-called "key staff" in the Tallahassee DJJ offices. We see the impressive titles and pay-scales but the specific job functions are questionable. I hear that the Secretary is rarely seen doing anything... that the formal educational training of most of these individuals is for the most part, not in areas related to human development or rehabilitation. Most are apparently political appointees... That could well explain the current state of DJJ... ~Tax Payer

09/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC: can bess stop running scared and come to work. you can see who took what??? come to work bess and get use to lock up. you cant lay low for long. yall know what time it is. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Orange JDC: With all the messin around at Orange JDC ,a lot of people gettin pregnunt. If they comes to work and gets paid let them pull they share. I did ~Fair is fair

09/29/06 Osceola JDC: To Sergeant Lopez, Congrats on new job. Watch your back buddy. Honest,decent people in leadership at DJJ are very rare. If the recent posting about you is accurate, you will be a very welcome addition. It may be difficult for you to maintain your integrity in a corrupt organization. Stand strong and be vigilant. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Leon JDC: What is happening at Leon Detention Center? Why is everyone leaving? There must be a problem? Is there anyone going to look into this? Officers, tell me what's wrong. Don"t be afraid. Should there be an internal or IG investigation done within DJJ? ("Ha Ha".) Something is happening. Maybe the DJJ leaders don't want to find out. Leon Detention officers,I am afraid of losing my job, but we got to find out what's going on. If we don't, we all may not have a job. Someone please respond. Tell me something.Someone knows. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Osceola JDC: Somebody call Ripley's ! Break our the band and uncork the bubbly. If it is true that DJJ actually employed a capable supervisor, that is really unbeliveable, awesome news. I hear there're having a blizzard in Hades. Let's just be sure that Supervisor Lopez doesn't turn out to be a ringer. Hopefully he isn't one of the typical lazy, stupid,on-duty sleeping, screwing the help, DJJ supervisors disguised as a quality employee. Maybe this is a trick. Osceola keep us posted. I Sure hope you are right about this guy! ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Orange JDC: Orange JDC...Another stellar performance in the career of Greg Chinault! At least his record is consistent. ~Anonymous

09/29/06 Governor Candidates: It is a shame that niether major gubernatorial candidate has spoken out forcefully on the disgraceful conduct of DJJ. The latest cover-up attempt related to the Palm Beach JDC was a very clear indication of the corrupt practices that have become the standard for the Department. Multiple Deaths,as well as incidents of contamination, abuse and fraud should have provided adequate cause for a major revamping as well as possible criminal prosecutions. The current DJJ leadership at all levels has become ingrained in a corrupt system of deceit and concealment... ~Tax Payer

09/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Zakery, You got a big ego problem. Find something else to do with your computer. The primary reason Miami-Dade is a mess is the low-lifes that DJJ has hired to administer,supervise and staff the place, at least half are idiot trash. Barreiro, already knows how bad things are with the whole rotten Department. If you got specifics share them with him. If not ,give it a rest. Get your ego kicks on your own dime. ~Anonymous

09/28/06 Orange JDC: So the new mental health supervisor was fired? Who was that??? John from Park is doing a mental health therapist? Wow, what drama..........Is the therapist good looking? Please tellme it's not anyeater or twiggy....My question is who the hell is this Disney biatch that makes her so attractive to ANYone. What is in it for John besides a year of job security? ~Anonymous

09/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer Q.T. from Miami-Dade, I agree with most of your comments about the negative effects of the poorly written postings on this website from Miami-Dade. I disagree with you on one point,however. Jackson and Zackery have never put a single coherent message on this board. Their postings are usually as poorly written and stupid as the rest. Apparently they see themselves as some kind of leaders. Forget them. Call Gus yourself. I don't need any has beens to rep for me. The Department has no fear of last years news. We need to look to ourselves. ~Doing my JOB

09/28/06 Governor Candidates: Question: With a record of dishonesty, law violations, out of court settlements and misuse of his office in New York; why was Anthony Schembri appointed to a high state office in Florida? Question: After numerous scandals,cover-ups, incidents of abuse and death; why is Anthony Schembri still holding the high state office? The likely answers are not very pretty. Time for a major clean-up in Tallahassee. ~Tax Payer

09/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I can not believe that DJJ can not find staff to serve in these facilities that can at least read and write on an elementary level? Essentially all the postings from Miami-Dade appear to come from very poorly educated and not very bright invividuals... Surely Gus Barreiro isn't really involved with all the dim bulbs that use his name. ~Anonymous

09/28/06 Orange JDC: Did Pifer,Chinault,Disney, Williams or anybody deal with the confusion at Orange related to procedures for Suicide watch? Has anything been done about falsified watch logs or sleeping on duty? Will another kid be allowed to die unecessarily before corrective action is taken? The issue of the paper gown is secondary to the callous attitudes and lack of professionalism displayed by program staff. An immediate review of this facility may well prevent another DJJ tragedy ~Parent

09/28/06 Osceola JDC: Morale has always been for the most part positive at Osceola Regional Juvenile Justice Detention Center. However since the addition of Sgt. Miguel Lopez to the Supervisory staff, subordinate staff morale has since gone through the roof. His consistent professionalism, outstanding communication skills, and unparalleled expertise of DJJ policy and procedures, is most remarkable... "Sgt. Miguel Lopez, you are commended for your direction of an outstanding team... "When you have faith and trust in your team, you will always win !!!" ~An Inspired Officer [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ's Ken Pifer and Michael Lowery.]

09/28/06 Orange JDC: One simple question: What is officer Anderson who is 8 months pregnant and officer Young who is 6 months doing working on the mod or in booking/intake ares. That is high risk. What is going to happen when a fight or pushing happens and one of them gets hurt. Please Supt. Williams open your eyes. They need to be doing light duty work. No matter what shift it is a risk. Place them in Master Control or Office duties. We do not need any more media attention or lawyers...... ~VERY CONCERNED OFFICER

09/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Jackson and Zack, shut up please... You do not even work with us any more, so how can you help us. I mean we are getting sick and tired of the same old s**t out your mouth. I mean get a life and stay off our site. We can handle our self. And if we can't we'll go down trying... Open your eyes and see the these lil f***ers are not children. Because if they were they would not be doing the s**t they're doing. So Sec. listen up, you to Gus, give the power back to the Officers and watch your detention centers run smooth. ~Anonymous

09/27/06 Orange JDC: They just got rid of the best Mental Health person since Inez, and why? Because he would not kiss Disney's ass like John does. We told Inez all along that there was a plot to get them out of here so that ass-kissing John could be brought over. Not only is he kissindg Disney's ass (and she LOVES it), but he is also kissing his new therapist's a## as well - John remember that you are a married man! Hey ladies, miss Inez yet?:) ~Anonymous

09/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...It appears that many things have gone wrong since my departure. Despite the many issues that I've read about on this site, I can truly say that I miss all of you SJJDO's and JJDO's. To Casimir, Ham, Wallace, Casey, and Neal,McGruder. Keep your heads up. To all of the others. Don't get discourage, but be encourage . Realizing that God is in complete control, all the craziness will soon pass. ...My concern is not about "Administration" and never has been. It's about the officer's that holds it down. I wish all of you much success! ~Angelique Williams

09/27/06 Other: To all Officers: If you really need and want our help!! Stop posting crap on the board.My self and Jackson can not stand in these people face and say that Miami-Dade has good workers out there.When you are posting bulls**t on the board.I have stood in front of the media,Gus Barreiro and the Politicans.I said 'you are a great punch of guys'.But they say how can we believe you,when we read what they are putting on Justice4kids!!So yes they read this!!So please try and show that we can be professional... Please we are here to help you!! but you have to want to help yourself as well... ~Zackery & Jackson yougot2hearme@hotmail.com

09/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to all the Miami-Dade officers out there that is posting on this site.Do you know what Miami-Dade Officer are being labeled as? You are being labeled as ignored ass officers.I am going to keep it real with you!!Some of the crap you post on here is just plain stupid!!That is why people dont want to stand up for you. . . You already know that Gus is reading this board everynow and then.So if he become in charge you think he is going to keep some of your ignored ass working there for him. . . Miami-Dade is already considered the "HELL HOLE" so just keep running the place in the ground. ~The Hurricane

09/27/06 Orange JDC: Lt. Thomas, may I ask you why you find the need to punish the rest of us because you can't seem to stay awake on a shift in which you are supposed to be in charge of? None of us are the reason you have to work two jobs. When you took this position or when Mr. Williams offered it to you, both of you knew of the resposibilities your job would entail. I apologize if one of them is to stay awake... Do us all a favor, turn in the badge and white shirt you have brought shame to, sign your resignation slip... Oh, and Superintendent Williams please don't hire or promote anymore nasty sleeping supervisors. ~Anonymous

09/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Stop drinking Hatorade - the breakfast beverage of Losers. Instead get some knowledge - which is power... You are assigned to work 8+ hours a day. Do your best and be open to change - which is going to come. Together we stand and divided we fall. If you ever read the headlines it says "Miami-Dade Detention Center...DJJ...Juvenile Detention, etc. Not once have they mentioned one individuals' name. Let's stick together and try to stay ahead of the game. Our main priority is the youth that have been placed in our custody... ~The Quiet Storm

09/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr/Mrs Anonymous, One thing you need to know is your own business!!Bring up crap from the past is not going to change anything.Leave Patton ,Walace and Ham alone.... those are people I have alot of respect for.And trashing them is a mistake...for you to write is a disgrace to yourself and your family.You hind behind the name Anonymouse you must be a rookie.Oh!! but then a apple dont fall to far from a tree.So you want to pick on vets.They goes to work and do there 8-17 hours and go home.You must be out of your damn mind. ~The Hurricane

09/26/06 Other: I'm trying to find out if my son has the right to a trail by jury ~allenpye@earthlink.net [Note from J4K: In Florida, juvenile criminal court does not have jury trials. But, some juveniles can choose to be processed in adult court, where the juvenile would have the benefit of a jury trial. I've requested a more detailed response from Circuit 6 Juvenile Division Public Defender Bob Gardner. bgardner@co.pinellas.fl.us]

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: to the officer who is talking to perdomo shut your mouth about things u dont know about and the jokes were between two officers only perdomo and kaiser ! and by the way the tampa thing was kaiser not perdomo i do know that for one and kaiser is the bikemaster by the way so i heard, holla at him if u need lessons ! o one more thing perdomo's bike is off the chain real s**t get your own stop flossin on he's bike and step your game up ! ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Orange JDC: At ORJDC again we had an escape can't say that apparently a female prisoner was unshackled at hosp. Not following policy got out of hosp. to a friends home changed clothes and was picked up by OPD and this is not considered an escape I guess if she committed a crime while out of custody that would not been a crime or worse if she got hurt or killed you think other places have problems ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Orange JDC: At ORJDC the wand produces more paper now then the original 10 min.sheets the money the supt. saved maybe could have repaired A/C in the buildings more than have the summer kids and staff suffered and our ask for help was just pushed side. We just had a lady with 18 yrs. fired because garage door came down on van she did not feel or here it but they did not believe her. ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Orange JDC: Here at ORJDC we just went thru the month with the wand 8in. piece of steel pipe that reg. room checks we did not like the idea of putting that potential weapon on the floor as a protection for both staff and kids. But this paper saving ,money saving device was the option for the supt.It was grabbed once already and we know that the horror will eventully happen.Typical save money put people in jeopardy ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Orange JDC: Have all of you forgotten that JDC is jail? If they can't do the time in hot sweaty cells and mods then do not - I repeat - do not do the crime!!!! IT'S JAIL, FOLKS!!!! ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Other: Do you have a kid named Andrew Melugin? If so can he have people come see him? If so can we come see him some time soon? We are relly close family mimbers of his and we want to see him. Can we get info. from you about him? So we can help him come back sooner because we miss and love him dearly.If there is any way we can help him get back on his feet then let us know. ~T.L. and S.F.

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I can reassure you that i am not, nor have i ever been interested in men. But i can appreciate the fact that you pathetic people had enough time on your hands to go around and ask questions about me and then go and turn the whole thing around and make it seem opposite of what it really is. Maybe if you look at the real picture and see the problems you have within yourselves you would stay away from the computer trying to make other peoples lives miserable. ~JVCasimir

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: With all of the problems at Dade, all of the violations of workers rights and state policy and procedures, all of the unjust firings and mistreatment by superiors on staff, and all of the shameful things being done to youth throughout the department, the best we can do at Miami-Dade is gossip about whos sleeping with who. Very, very sad. With our priorities so out of whack, is it any wonder why the department keeps screwing us and getting away with it? ~Ofc Q.T

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Despite all the complaining... most of the disgruntled ofcs at Dade enjoy the drama in their jobs. Actually, most of them are the cause of it. You have alot of great ofcs but a great bunch of them are causing the good ones to look bad with their rumor spreading... not one except for Jackson and Zachary have posted reasonable solutions to any of the problems... If you dont like your job THAT much then look for something else and leave! I know I am as soon as I can because things arent gonna get any better... ~Ofc. Q.T.

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Miami ANONYMOUS, Regarding the masculinity of your dog. Don't worry what others say. My poodle Popsie is very sweet. Since he has been neutered he no longer cocks his leg. Does your dog have this problem too? I really don't care what meanies like those people with "big Balls" say. Like your dog my little Popsie is as good as those"so-called masculine" types. ~Bruce

09/25/06 Other: The WONK is right about one thing. DJJ has been a mess for long time. Schembri may be a a known low-life con-man but he is not the whole problem. The lower-line DJJ administration is composed mostly of lackeys,loafers and climbers. Past Secretaries have largely been political errand boys and greedy takers. Maybe this department is beyond redemption. Scrub it and start clean from the beginning. Take out all of the old garbage and open the windows. Get some fresh air in those offices. ~State Employee

09/25/06 Other: To the Wonk, " Pass the Buck" Did you say pass the buck? How could anyone associated with an organization that devotes so much effort,state money,and time to covering up the wrong-doings of the Department and protect the fat cats,ever have the nerve to use the term "pass the buck"? When has DJJ ever fessed up to any wrong-doing? Sorry WONK, you can't sell old fish. DJJ is corrupt and you are either duped or part of the rot. ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Other DJJ facility: ...I for one raised my sisters and brothers after my mothers death at the age of 17 teen , Debra ( Managaer), Donald Corprate owner), Gloria ( Manager), Jerry (Small buisness owner), Had my five boys with my husband Bob OF 26 YEARS , Robert 24(AC certified), Joesph US ARMY , GOING FOR THIRD TOUR IN IRAC AT AGE OF 23), Christopher 21(Accoutant , with his own buisness ), Daniel ( would have been 20 ,WAS MURDERED WHILE IN THE CARE OF DJJ) and John... ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Once again this board has been favored with another fine example of scholarly prose from an employee at Miami-Dade JDC. The posting from Anonymous 9/24 made use of colorful words depicting feces, testicles, copulation and the confused gender orientation of his dog...the richness of his word choices created an excellent example of the quaility of this DJJ facility. One could gain an understanding of the status of DJJ facilities by observing such excellent examples of DJJ staff skills and intellectual capacities. Hopefully this scholarly writer will provide more... ~Anonymous

09/25/06 Other: Hey Wonkster..Good to have you back. You're still full of crap but we missed you. Don't be a stranger. The Morons from Miami are really starting to get boring with all the ebonics and woof talk. Your party line approach to the status of DJJ (though terribly misguided and probably self-serving) is a welcome diversion from the vulgarity of some of your less articulate DJJ compatriots. ~Surfer

09/25/06 Other: To the DJJ WONK , Tell the truth. I think you are (or once were) an honest person. Do you really believe that Schembri was a good choice to lead DJJ? Does it not trouble you that he cheated and violated the law in New York and worst of all took advantage of a position of public trust? Do you deny that DJJ has attemted to cover up or play-down incidents of abuse,neglect,violence,contamination and even injury and death? Just answer from your heart. Perhaps you still have some honor and compassion. ~Dunedin

09/25/06 DJJ Policy: To The Wonkster...Bankhead and Alarcon were pretty ineffective political pawns with big egos. Schembri is a documented crook. Most of the veteran DJJ administration sold out any principles they may have had years ago. You are wrong in comparing DJJ to other departments is state government. While most are wracked with politics and all have problems; DJJ is by far the rauchiest in terms of corruption and deceitfulness.... Why ,in dead kids alone you have them all beat hands down ,not to mention cover-ups, abuse and XXX rated facilities... ~Old Friend

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: if walace turn her back on poor ham her old boyfriend patton better watch out before roz wake up and kick wallace but again. she was bout to retire and wallace lied on her. she only had one friend in the world and she got her kicked outta aro...get out. be careful smith remy and sissy casimre. oh and berry to. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Whom wrote about Ms.Ham she is still apart of ARO.If I am not mistaken booking is apart of ARO.See there are a bunch of s**t starters at Miami-Dade.Know your facts before you start talking about people.This is how stuff get started.And if she wasnt in ARO that is better for her!!Ms.Ham i got your back ~The Hurricane

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To officer F.Perdomo you need to stop showing off your bike because you know and I know that your bike is weak and slow if you need some bike lessons come holla at me you already know who am I'm Mr.Bikemasterkyzr to you also you need to stop flossin and follow your dream all the way to Tampa! ~#1Stunna!

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I have been attempting to decipher the recent posting from Miami. It appears to be written in some form of vulgar street slang code. If I am correct in my interpretation the writer is angry because someone stepped on his dog. This is understandable. I would be angry if someone stepped on my dachshund. Did I get it right? Next time it would be helpful if the writer could find a literate friend to send the message. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 DJJ Policy: Has Pifer even been to Dade lately? Escambia? Orange? What about Schembri, has he had his big, greedy butt in the centers? I doubt it. How about Old Good Time Charley Chervanik, whats he been up to? The responsibility for the mess in Dade and Orange and Pinellas and Polk City and Okeechobee lies in Tallahassee. The capital fat cats have allowed the programs to rot from within. The corruption,the mold and even the blood is on their hands. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It's funny how everyone gets on here and want to talk s**t like you got big BALLS. But the main ones on here talking s**t are the ones f**king each others on the Mods and not doing your job. Yeah my dawg may display somewhat of a feminie side but, he does his job on his shift and A shift better then the majority of you so called Masculine officers. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Dear Old Friend... I did not post that last message. I am pleased to see that there are several people that also are tired of you and the other weak minded individuals that know how to pass the buck. You blame the leadership for everything... First, you blamed Calvin Ross, then you blamed Bankhead and Alacron, now you blame Schembri... How about you go up to Tallahassee and run the Department... DCF, DOC and several other State Agencies also have the same problems as DJJ. They were able to get rid of the corrupt leadership, and yet they are still having the same systemic problems ~THE DJJ WONK

09/24/06 Palm Beach JDC: With regard to the Palm Beach JDC situation, the conditions of the facility and program are ,indeed, bad; but the Department's cover-up attempts (Palm Beachgate) are much worse. There should be an investigation of DJJ's use of public monies against public interests. Cathy, I think the candidates should learn of this concern. It is reflective of DJJ's secretive and deceitful methods. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Governor Candidates: Tax Payer #1 to Tax payer Too...You're right. I clicked the DJJ home site and checked the "key staff"list. Good Grief! what a rouges gallery of worthless sponges, brown-nosers, and political hacks. Capable and diligent professionals could perform much better with half the staff size. Hopefully a new administration in Tallahassee and a new legislature will closly scrutinize this floundering, bloated bureauacy. ~Tax Payer

09/24/06 DJJ Policy: With reference to the colorful and amusing posting of (9/23) from Miami-Dade Anonymous, I commend this individual on scripting another excellent example of the current state of staff quaility at our DJJ sites. In those few well chosen words our learned writer catured the essence of not only Miami-Dade but DJJ facilities in general. I'm certain we are all pleased to know our tax dollars are being spent so wisely on such scholarly employees. Bravo DJJ, Bravo! ~Tax Payer

09/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The answer to the question about "disposing" of Public property without authoriztion is "Thou shalt not Steal" - Holy Bible. Just stop making excuses and do right. Miami-Dade must change. Stop lying ,stealing and screwing around on the job or face the consequences. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Other DJJ facility: By producing so many poor little babies with so many different partners (an so few marriages) the staff at the DJJ facilities are assuring future employment in the DJJ residential correctional facilities( and the welfare system). With immoral/ignorant parents like these most of these kids will hit the system pretty quick. Apple don't fall far from a rougeish tree. ~Anonymous

09/24/06 Palm Beach JDC: ...in spite of DJJ's use of state funds in a desperate effort to block disclosure of a Palm Beach investigative report(Palm Beachgate),the damning report was finally made public. To no one's surprise the report indicated what DJJ already knew; that services at the Palm Beach JDC were seriously lacking and that state laws have been breached by the Department(See News Clips this Web Page). While the report is disturbing it is now common to find DJJ in violation of state law and good penal practice... ~Tax Payer

09/24/06 Other DJJ facility: At times the behavior of staff at some sites reminds me of the female dogs(bitchs) on the street backing up to one mangy street dog after another. Most of these females already got pups(children) at home. Wish we was talking about canines but I'm talking about employees at DJJ facilities both contracted and JDCs. Can you believe people like this have been put in charge of youth? Not too difficult to figure out why we have thefts,abuse and deaths. Character does count! ~Eye Witness

09/24/06 DJJ Policy: If all DJJ facilities were assigned a comtingent of reasonably intelligent,honest and dedicated administrators and supervisors,adequate programming could be maintained in spite of marginal line staff. Lazy,office-bound,politically motivated or absent leaders can not insure an orderly environment. Weak, evasive leadership combined with low-functioning,immoral staff create a desperate siuation. Unfortunetly this is the common status of the DJJ facilities across the state. ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To "Zack Attack"... one thing you need to know and/or realize is that this currrent administration has mastered allowing somethings to be percieved as drifting away in the wind when it seems convienent for them. Mr. Big Daddy Delancy still runs around like some barbaric hired gun disrespecting his supervisors and abusing his limited power and authority and nothing is done. There are still supervisors being targeted and if they don't dance to Dobuler's drum then they no longer are considered competant supervisors. Someone needs to really take a unbias probe into what's really going internally... ~Anonymous

09/23/06 DJJ Policy: Zachary, You stated it is against the law to dispose of detention property. Can you tell me the statute # so I can review the specific law. Thanks ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Ya'll really need to stop talking about people with yall no good evil a** motherf*$%!s stay the f**k out of people business before ya lose ya jobs. and jesus wept!!! cause when i find out who you is it's on and poppin. get off my dawg too!!!! ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Leon JDC: ...it's a shame when you are threaten by DJJ Leaders about your job... It was told in past, if you follow the policies and procedures you can't go wrong. What a joke? To the secretary of DJJ, there are people in high position in your administration make their own rules. If everyone is making their own rules, no wonder your department is falling apart. Is it okay for them to break the rules? Will they be written up? No. Because you don't know what's going on. Well it's a shame that I must be anonymous to keep my job for telling the truth... ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I think Charly Crist would be more at home with Casimre and Casey than Jackson if you get what I mean. I'll vote for anyone that will clean up this mess round here. sissy or not. ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Other: Question; What is the difference between an old, white collar government official that cheats the public by using government resources for his personal benifit, strikes subordinates, and makes paid speechs on government time and a youthful car thief in a DJJ facility? Answer: The young thief has a better chance of rehabilitation than the old crook. Its difficult to teach an old crook (The Knishe) new ways. ~Anonymous

09/23/06 DJJ Policy: I think the wonk is back. The recent posting which criticized Gus Bareiro and complained about DJJ pay and retirement benefits sounded a lot like the the old wonkster, back with the DJJ administration party line. Staff quaility will improve when the present, sorry DJJ leadership is replaced with honest and capable professionals. Most decent folk want nothing to do with a lousy organization. The legislature would have been fool-hardy to allot any more money to the crooks that run DJJ. Stop the excuses and do your job if you are able. ~Old Friend

09/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Anonymous that Mentioned Gus B., DJJ will get better staff performance when DJJ employs better leadership. Most DJJ administrators are scared kiss-a$$s ,liars just trying to stay low and get paid. A lot of negative stuff about the staff is posted on this site. Some true some not. Remember the top dog sets the pace. Start with the head man before you crack on the peeps. ~Anonymous

09/23/06 Governor Candidates: ...I can't really say that I am a fan of Rep. Barreiro but he was one of the few that saw through Bankhead,Denham and Schembri... With regard to more money for DJJ; I hope it will come, but only after the Department has been cleansed of the career parasites in the Department leadership and sanitized... Money is not the primary problem at DJJ;the primary problem is the lack of character and integrity. ~Tax Payer

09/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Wow...Is the staff that sad and sorry to use this as a rumor mill. So how many officers do not have a life outside DJJ.? ~Someone

09/23/06 Governor Candidates: All I want to hear from a candidate for the Governorship is that there will be an honest, indepth, outside audit of both DJJ program operations and DJJ fiscal operations. That will be my candidate. I'm tired and angry about my hard-earned tax dollars funding an ineffective and dishonest Department of Juvenile Justice. A truly honest and open investigation will lead to mass exits and probably arrests. It will be a long time (and too many abuses and deaths) in coming. ~Tax Payer

09/23/06 Other: Most folks now know what sort of crook Schembri really is. His record speaks for itself. In fairness though it should be remembered that the old-line DJJ crew (Chervanik,Chinault,Etc) have been collecting a check while participating in the corrupt operation of the Department in Florida while the "the Knishe" was still rippin-off the good folks in the Big Apple. DJJ's problems go far deeper than a sleazy Secretary. ~Check the Record

09/23/06 Brevard JDC: Would someone please tell me what happen to Major Hoffman, he came to Brevard took Mike Lowery's job and his chest pains/problems too. ~Anonymous

09/23/06 DJJ Policy: Take a look at the DJJ Home Page. You will be shocked at the number of very well compensated DJJ staff with impressive titles listed there. What the heck do those people do for their pay? The Department is in disgracful condition, wracked with abuse,filth,fraud and death. Schembri should at least send the do-little wastrels out to the troubled DJJ facilities. They might try and at least look useful. The people of Florida are paying for the services of a heavily staffed Department of Juvenile Justice. We're getting robbed worse than the kids at Miami-Dade JDC. ~Tax Payer too

09/23/06 Escambia JDC: Hey Hey Hey Escambia is gettin in the contest with Orange JDC and Miami-Dade JDC for the selection of the rauchiest facility with the least decency and professionalism. Got a long way to go to catch up with Miami-Dade. Still it appears that Escambia is maintaining the DJJ standard for vulgar , immoral,unprofessional behavior. Another fine example of the dynamic leadership of the illustrious Mr.Pifer and the esteemed "Knishe". ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Other: With no response from DJJ about "Palm Beachgate", unreleased love letters to inmate kid from the DJJ staffer in kid-sex case, DUI at Pinellas JDC,Sleeping supervisor in Orange, unnoticed escape in Polk City, and on and on: Why would anyone expect an honest investigation at Miami-Dade? We still don't really know the full truth of Danny's death? DJJ can not be trusted to investigate Department functions. The entire system is geared to lie,conceal and deceive. ~Dunedin

09/22/06 Gus Barreiro: Can one of Mr. Barreiro's fans explain why they are so high on him. All this time in the legislature and all the studying of DJJ and still the separtment is poorly funded. DJJ is just plain lucky to have some good staff working at the facilities. The pay and retirement plan is terrible. Facilities often have 10 vacancies with 9 applicants who don't have criminal records... Until the department can attract good applicants, all any new Secretary can do is wait for tradgedies to occur, then fire the closest staff to the problem. For the sake of the community, let's really identify the problem and fix it. Any thoughts Mr. Barreiro? ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Other: Can't have it both ways; DJJ can not continously avoid diclosure and attempt to cover or dodge every problem that comes to the public eye while simultaneously claim to carry out objective and unbiased(IG,OA)investigations of DJJ scandals. The roles are simply incompatable. Lies and deceit, like axel grease, will overpower and pollute the ice cream of truth. Ice cream and axel grease are incompatable just as open ,tranparent truth is incompatable with DJJ in-house "investigations". ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Other DJJ facility: To Orange, Hey man I bet the AC in administration is blowing cold and steady. We got the same problem at PJCF; hot sweaty crowded youth living in damp, hot, smelly,mods. Ever wonder why we have violence? Nice and cool in the admin offices. ~Partner

09/22/06 Governor Candidates: Charlie Crist, Easy question: You state you want to help lower Florida Insurance, why now? What took you so long? Why did you allow the insurance to get so out of hand when we needed you BEFORE the rates went up? Why didn't you stop it then? Does election time have something to do with this? It's a little too late, don't you think? Florida insurance and tax hikes have become so ridiculously out of control, hard working people and retirees have to leave the state to a more retirement friendly state. Florida at one time was a great place to live and retire. Not anymore! Why would anybody want 4 more years of the same? ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: casimre why are you messing with casey txxxxxxx. both of you are men right? or is one a women? come out of the closet baby everyone knows whats going on. both of you talk to the wrong people about it. and why did berry kick poor ham out of aro? did wallace turn her back on her? whats up. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To all yall who think Sgt Berry is special. Watch out. Ask her why she could not come back to Miami Dade when she was trying before. She is sneaking around like she know everything and do not. Mr Dobular you better watch it. You trust her like Bess, and the same thing is going to happen. Just keep on waiting. Oh and ask her why she left broward. she know folly was not having that mess with her lies. Don't turn your back on her you back get some back pain. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Governor Candidates: To any candidates or current office holders that may be hesitant to respond to some of the bombastic rhetoric on this board , Please take time to consider the verifyable facts... The numerous deaths are real tradgedies that impacted real families, contamination and filthy conditions have been repeatedly covered up at more than one site, abuse, neglect,fiscal mismanagement,political cronyism and irregularities with contracting can all be noted. Glib sound bites about the STAR program or general statements about accountability or education won't correct the corruption at DJJ. A champion with the courage... ~Tax Payer

09/22/06 Other: To Diana Mathews, I think you are mistaken about Eleese Davis. If davis were haonest she woulnd not have been put in that phoney job. if she is honest she won't last with DJJ. There is no place for integrity there. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Other: Shembri should assign Pifer to remain on-site at Orange JDC until everything is in order. That would pin the tail on one of the big-shot donkeys. The same strategy might work for Chervanik. Assign him to remain at Okeechobee,Pahokee or Polk City. His good friends the contractors will look out for him so he can stay a long time. Shembri himself should bunk in at Miami-Dade until things are set right. These over-paid bureaucrats should at least look productive. ~Tax Payer

09/22/06 Other: To Diana, I hope you are right about Ms. Davis but I am not optimistic. I fear she may be just another Lorenzo/Eggers type(all smiles and lies). If she was truthful about wanting to make things better she should get herself to Orange and Dade JDCs before those idiots allow another death. We will soon see what she is made of. Don't forget she was hired by that repulsive con-man from New York. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Governor Candidates: This is to let everyone know that M. Jackson and D. Zackery have been seen hanging out with Mr. Charlie Crist and Gus Barriero at a fundraiser for Mr. Crist who is running for Govenor for the State of Florida. These two really do get to rub elbows with alot of political people. How is it that two ex-DJJ employees are out making these types of moves. I asked someone at this fundraiser about these two and the answer was that they were close personal friends of Mr. Barriero and he really respect them for all they have done for the dept... ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Other: Remember how DJJ hustled to down-play and cover up the death of Omar at Miami-Dade? Remember the missing soiled clothing? Remember Palm Beachgate? Remember Danny in Pinellas? Remember the dead kid at Cypress Creek?...Who could ever believe that DJJ is capable of honest self evaluation or investigation? Dammit Jeb ! Do something ! Begin with Miami Dade...DJJ is rotten from the top... ~Tax Payer

09/22/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 9/21, to a degree you are correct about the gossip it gets tiring to us all. You forget,however, that some of the screwing around and on the job hoochee talk has effected working conditions at the Center. Favoritism and coverups has hurt morale. If you honest, you have to know that the supervision and the leadership stinks. The sleeping on duty is bad and them kids in paper dresses and lyin is stupid and mean. Don't make no excuses unless you are really one of Disney or Chinault's pets, ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the good staff at Miami-Dade, It is too bad that honest decent,hardworking people sometimes get lumped in with trashy types. The job you do is very difficult and your leadership has been weak and ineffective. Please do not give up. I would suggest some of you contact Gus Barriero privately. The ignorant poorly written emails, vulgar talk, slutty activities and the thefts and the death of Omar have damaged everybody at Dade. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 DJJ Policy: At the risk of sounding insensitive and non-PC I think part of the problem at many DJJ sites is the high number of lowly educated,poorly trained and ,frankly,not very bright staff. People of low moral character that produce children like puppies from liasions with different partners outside of marriage, collect every government hand-out available but have money for nail jobs, hair-dos, cell phones,bling. These people often act and speak crudely. Add to this mix leadership that is weak ,politically motivated and often corrupt and you see the results at many DJJ sites. Spend some time at most any large site ;see for yourself. ~Anonymous

09/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Can someone tell me why after all this, the administration is still disposing of any property that is 6 months old and older. It is a felony to remove and valuable property from any detention facility without written premission from the owner. Everyone keeps calling Ofdc. Bess name as the person who removed this property but what happen to the administators who gave her the order to do this, they are just as guilty. To Mr. Barreiro wants to know please contact me as soon as possible. To Martin Jackson keep your head up and also know that I do have your back! ~Deidre Zackery crystalbay01@hotmail.com

09/21/06 Escambia JDC: ...They done did it again. They go and promote somebody who aint even off probation from they first promotion... Seem like they always make good choices for supervisor like the one that was having sex with the A.S.O.then they fire her when she complain and let the A.S.O. get a job at a program.Then you had the supervisor that was promoted before he left the academy then he come home and get drunk and beat his wife and got arrested... Lets not forget the ex A.S.O. that is in jail for life because he molested a little girl... ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 9/20, Report the mold,stink and AC problems to Amy Edwards at the Sentinel. You will get action. DJJ won't do anything about contamination until they fear public disclosure. Remember Okeechobee,Palm beach,Polk city and on and on. ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Also report to local Health Dept.]

09/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The Atty. General should subpoena Mr.Jackson,along with every other person with any knowledge of the thefts and other crimes at Miami-Dade JDC. The DJJ/IG "investigation" can not be considered valid. DJJ has proven itself to be unreliable and secretive when dealing with wrong-doing within the Department. The horrid history of this facility warrants an independent investigation and rigorous corrective action including appropriate prosecution of guilty parties. ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Tell me the truth..Is Miami-Dade for real? Can there really be a place with so many idiots employed at one facility? Somebody must be pullin our leg. Even DJJ can't have that many uneducated deviates assigned to work with difficult youth. Please tell me these emails are a joke. Such stupidity can't be real. Or Can it!? ~Cutler Ridge

09/21/06 Other: I may not agree with Mr.Jackson on eveything but he has IG pegged dead right. IG,OA,QA all add up to BS. DJJ can not be trusted to investigate itself. IG is just a cog in a dirty machine ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Orange JDC: To Pumpkin, You express yourself like a fool. If you got something bring it on ; if not, stop embarrassing yourself. It's ignorant losers like you that make us all look bad. ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Reality at Miami-Dade, I appreciate that you speak truth about the difficulties and the stress of working with tuff kids. The stress of the job however does not excuse the whoreish talk and slutty behavior, or the stealing. I think that some folks at Dade are honest and caring workers but they are getting a bad rep from associating with the mouthy trash and the weak leadership at the facility. No one repects a foul-mouthed low-life or a thief in any profession. ~Seen it All

09/21/06 Governor Candidates: Lets see now..Who do we expect to set the moral and ethical standards for DJJ?...Anthony Schembri...Hmmmm ~Voter

09/21/06 Other: Sexual relationships between staff and youth a are not likely in RDCs due to brief duration of assignments. This type problem occurs at the large contracted residential facilties. Sex between the staff(including supervisors) is commonplace and accepted practice at most DJJ facilities. Disgusting but true and known by all. ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Orange JDC: To 0/19 Annonoymous, You have obviously overlooked the ,forged watch logs, short shifts, sleeping on duty supervisors,and lazy,ignorant staff with negative attitudes. Your discription of procedures for potentially suicidal youth was very good. Problem is...that just ain't what really goes on...I think you know that. ~Orange

09/21/06 Other DJJ facility: Sexual activity and sex talk between staff and youth at DJJ sites is not that uncommon. To deny is to lie. Sexual activity between the DJJ staff both ,on and off ,the job is very frequent. Most unmarried DJJ staffers have multiple kids with multiple partners (some conceived on the job). Indecency and immorality is a fundamantal element of most DJJ facilities. Sad but true. ~Eye Witness

09/21/06 DJJ Policy: It would take an exhaustive and genuine investigation of the DJJ leadership at all levels to identify any that are not liars ,thieves,or slackers. The concept of DJJ investigating itself is a joke. The weasel can not investigate the skunk (varmits are varmits). The Deparment will always attempt to cover it's own dirt as it always has. The fraudulent investigations and reviews are just state funded cover-up schemes. ~Lets Get Real

09/21/06 Orange JDC: To the small minded, uneducated, hypocritical, air wasting, frustrated with themselves individuals who have absolutely nothing better to do with there pathetic lives but sit around and goosip about things that for the most part have nothing to do with the betterment of the facility. I say to you get a life. Realy, who cares about who is sleeping with who, and who is trying to run the facility or want to be in a postion that they are not in. At least these people take the initiative, which is more than I can say for you. The site is called Justice for Kids not Slander your Co-Workers... Do us all a favor and get a LIFE. ~Anonymous

09/21/06 Other: ... Mrs Davis for one minute did not leave me with the hope of justice for Danny or any of the past abuses and deaths with in the system. What Mrs Davis provide was hope for children that are currently having porblems and /or guards that might need some help were they normaly can find none... my first impression of Mrs Davis is that she will do her best to help and make changes even if it goes against the wishes of DJJ . Just maybe we can help her grow into a minnie Gus Barrerio...One step out of a time WE WLL GET CHANGE ! ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It is a real shame the kind of things being posted on this website. Miami-Dade has nothing but hard-working employees. Nobody is looking at the long hours being put in and the kind of things we have to endure... If parents want to make a difference, they should start from the top where the real problems are, where there is no moral support, where the first priority is “Do not get sued no matter what”, and where a kid is nothing but a dollar sign... We, the good officers need everyone’s help... post what is real important on this website... ~Anonymous

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: i hate this sit everyone who writes stupid makes me sick. sick, sick, sick. ~Anonymous

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: why do mr. dobuler allow capt delancy to keep telling his supervisors off in the field. delancy grow up and treat your people like u want to be treat. that is not cute delancy it only makes you a wimp. mr dobular do you hear this and why is it happening? i am a ojt but to put my name will become a disaster. ~Anonymous

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Ok just ask Bess for the property. How many days was she inside the conference room with the door shut. All the property was in there with her, and all over the table. Now she no longer work in Aro. Now she in the back to to run things and only mess it up. she only keep trying to mess with some body else man. you can not hide girl your busted!! ~Anonymous

09/20/06 Other: If you were going out of town would you trust Chervanik or Pifer to care for your dog? Of course not...Not after we've observed how they have allowed the youth in under their charge to be treated.... If Lorenzo gave you a report would you believe it to be true? Heck no! Not after we've seen her lie so frequently... Would you loan Schembri money? Oh yeah sure!!! ~Anonymous

09/20/06 Orange JDC: ORJDC's air conditioner has not been working on W-1 for at least 2 months now. When you have 30 or more youths and no air the smell is strong and the tension gets high. The same for E-1 and E-2. Today we had over 40 youths on each mod with no air. But worse are the molds,rats,roaches,ants,and terrible smell. Officer Colon worked for us and became very ill after working on the East side. Supt. Williams and Eason got rid of her stating that she was not performing well... Many staff are calling in due to headaches,stomach aches and when we complain then Supt. Williams will get rid of the staff. We need help.... ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ's Ken Pifer.]

09/20/06 Other: The message sent to DJJ employees when a known crook was appointed Secretary was "get what you can while you can". Under the shield of political protection and in-house evaluation/assessment; DJJ has operated outside of any parameters of integrity or accountability. Poor performing administrators and contractors have florished while the public has been cheated. Troubled youth have suffered and even died in some cases. What an outrage! ~Tax Payer

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Give me a break. They stealin at all the DJJ sites. Dade ain't nothing special. the big time gangstas is in Tallahassee. ~No Fool

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Oh and when I do come, Im coming strong! Ya just can't take this stunna, but like I say, yall be ready for this message! Ya wanna know who? But I tell ya what! dont be mad, when it is said and done. But thank you for showing your tru jealous spot! Oh Yeah when I do come, Im coming with names, dates, and times! Play with it. This is how I play. ~Pumpkin1

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: That's cool, but yall wait around for it. I know who you are and don't think im not gonna respond to you, but just whole on baby I got all yall life stories. Think it's a game. Play with it. ~Pumpkin1

09/20/06 Other: ...I do know something about the THEFT that has taken place @ Miami-Dade... So the question is can i provide names?What do you think!!I am willing to talk, but i will not talk without Mr.Barreior present.I have already been contacted by him and the Miami-Herald.I dont trust the I.G's office.I know for a fact what kind of bulls**t they can pull... These parents need the truth and so do my Ex-coworkers...Before they put the blame on my Blue Shirt friends. ~M.Jackson yougot2hearme@hotmail.com

09/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To all the JDO's and sr JDOS keep a positive mind set. It seems like people who do not work with these crimnals we call kids can easily sit back and talk about the negative things all day. Unless you work "in the back" you will never understand how stressful the job is.when working with kids especially ruff kids. The officer has to play the parent,mediator,security,teacher,babysitter etc that position holds a lot of titles so my hats go off to all the officers who deal with the bull. ~REALITY

09/20/06 DJJ Policy: To Tax Payer, You made a very important point. "Nobody believes DJJ". So why even waste time and public money on DJJ ,in-house,IG investigations, OA and QA reviews, or any other data gathering or reporting activity from the Department. The only purpose served by these charades is he provision of deception and cover for a broken department. Continuous lies and cover-ups from DJJ have grown putrid and nauseating to people who care. ~Eye Witness

09/20/06 Orange JDC: Disney, still kissing Chineult's a**? Pifer, everything that shines (or has a PhD diploma) is not gold (or a psychologist)!!!! She does not have a hurt and all she cares about is looking good, no matter who she drowns in the process. Disney, how could you be so cold and heartless?!?!?!? ~JDO who has seen her at work

09/20/06 Other: ....Of course sexual relations between staff and youths would be a problem. What on earth would make you think that is what I was talking about? I'm talking about the remarks about which staff are sleeping with each other... Where you and I apparently differ is that I encourage others to act as pro's instead of just carp about administration. I have no fear of the "glass house", I've lived in it for 19 years. ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Other: Suicide prevention is 5% mental health assessment and 95% supervision.You don't need mental health professionals constantly supervising. They can assess and give you a level of supervision. Detention staff can take it from there. No excusses. If it says constant supervision, provide it. If the youth attempts to harm himself, get assistance and get in the room and stop him. When the crisis passes, be a good listener and refer youth back to M/H for further assessment. Also, keep the youth busy with the rest of the population whenever possible. All youth in the general population are under constant supervision. ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to 'Still Your Friend I Hope' on 9/17. First...if you were my friend you would have not written what you wrote without knowing the facts first. For example, You write the names of everyone that worked in ARO at the time and that is fine because we have nothing to hide. You also write that the people who directed us to work there was Janice Walker, Sharon Shore, Eleese Davis, Ms. Maldonado-Gonzalez, etc. If you are an employee that worked there at that time you would have known that the administartion team you called was correct and you failed to mention the QA team. The only thing that was INCORRECT is that... ~M. Jackson

09/19/06 Orange JDC: To the Orange-JDC JDO, The concerned parent has it right. You should not be with emotionally distressed kids. You just don't get it. It isn't about the paper gown. It's about having a professional attitude and a little commom decency. Sure there are times when a paper gown is called for. At such times the kid should be under the watchful eye of a caring adult. That ain't you. Maybe they can use you in the kitchen? ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: What kind of scum has DJJ employed at Miami-Dade JDC? I would never allow one of my kids to be placed among that trash (the staff). Somebody do something. ~Cutler Ridge

09/19/06 DJJ Policy: Question: Is it an accurate observation that a disproportionate ratio of staff at DJJ facilities evidence immoral character in the form of sexual promiscuity,vulgar language and crude behavior? A visit to many of the sites will reinforce this observation. One must consider if we have placed appropriate individuals in charge of youth. What sort of role models have we provided for youth that are already off a proper course in life? ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Other DJJ facility: To Eye Witness, Use of weed is common with youth workers. Crack and powder are there as well. Unexpected random screening would shake up every facility. Some of these low lifes would move along. ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 9/18 from the Twit Parent, To answer your question here are some things you might try when dealing with depressed possiblly suicidal kids. 1) Pretect them from embarrassment,fear and humiliation by demonstrating concern and respecting their feelings,2)Ensure that youth are not in physical distress too cold or too hot.3)Demonstate a calm and empathetic manner. 4) Seek assisstance from mental health personnel.5) Maintain close observation. and yes 6) When deemed necessary, remove potentially hazardous items and remove youth from potentially hazardous areas. Simply follow the Geneva convention Guidelines for POWs or better yet the Bible. You remember "Do unto to others....." ~Twit Mom

09/19/06 Orange JDC: To the Orange JDC person that calls others Ignorant. I have worked with residential delingquent youth in DJJ and DCF facilities for years.The callous treatment,name calling ( SHITA$$s,TWITs, ButtWip$$), and the placement of kids in humiliating and uncomfortable conditions when they are in a state of crisis is not apporpriate procedure. Paper gowns may or may not be appropriate in some limited circumstsances but not in the manner or with the negative attitudes displayed by some of the staff at Orange JDC. Thankfully some postings from Orange indicate that at least some of the staff have a bit of compassion and concern. ~Youth Worker

09/19/06 Orange JDC: I too am a JDO and know that it does NOT take 5 minutes for someone to kill themselves, unless they are shooting themselves or slicing their wrists, and with the wrists you still have time to get help. You are the twit because as a JDO, I know for a fact that 10 minute checks are forged... Also, these detainees as supposed to be on CONSTANT sight and sound, but we are too careless and think too often that detainee's are manipulating and we let it go. Bottom line, there is no excuse for humiliating and freezing kids in paper gowns if we JDO's do our jobs correctly. ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Governor Candidates: Putting a crooked old NYC has-been ,with a record of dishonesty , in charge of a massive state department was a stupid move to begin with. Allowing the Knishe to wallow at the state trough while kids continue to die is an outrage. Who will set things right?... Crist?... Davis? the legislature? ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Other: I read the Email from Gus Barreiro with interest. I still respect him for his past actions but I wonder why he would need to be contacted by anyone in order for him to see the on-going corruption throughout DJJ. Right in his own back yard Miami and Palm Beach are some of the worst examples. Palm Beachgate alone should be a major issue. Gus also knows first hand about Schembri's lack of integrity. Gus needs to take a stand if he wants to be a leader. Many have relied on his courage. ~Anonymous State Employee

09/19/06 Other: Allowing DJJ the responsibility of self-monitoring and in-house evaluations and investigations has provided nothing less than a license to steal. After years of fraud,scandals and unexplained deaths; it should be obvious to everyone that this organization is at best incompetent and poorly managed, at worst DJJ is vile and corrupt. Where is our Governor and legislature? ~Tax Payer

09/19/06 DJJ Policy: To Diana, Don't expect much from E.Davis. She wasn't put in that position to expose DJJ dirty secrets. She is just part of the dirty dealin, lie tellin, stacked deck game. Like IG and QA,just a bunch of political whores; sellin out for a state check and soft career. Just check out the DJJ boss, a known chisler with a record. ~No Truth No Justice

09/19/06 DJJ Policy: Call it like it is. The current horrors at DJJ belong on the back of Schembri. Shembri belongs to Jeb. Jeb has let us down. He still has time to act ,but don't hold your breath. ~Voter

09/19/06 Other: How many more must die? Florida needs a Department of Juvenile Jusrice. At present we don't have one ; only a shameful substitute,lead by self-serving phonies. ~Dunedin

09/19/06 Other DJJ facility: To read this board, a person might get the idea that the DJJ facilities are staffed with a lot of ignorant, poorly trained, weed smoking, immoral personnel and that administration and supervision are either of the same ilk or simply incompetent...to observe the real situation first hand a, person would see that this discription is too often a true depiction. While there are some very dedicated and caring DJJ staffers, there are many of very low character,intelligence and trustworthiness. Sad but true. DJJ is broken. Who will step up to begin the repairs. ~Eye Witness

09/19/06 Orange JDC: Ofc. Bernard, please stop sniffing under Sgt. Hill's a** trying to be a pretend a friend supervisor. Supt. Williams already told you that you weren't good enough so deal with it. Another thing quit being so rude and nasty to others. ~Anonymous

09/19/06 Orange JDC: Chinault, Raggett or Schembri... somebody get the air conditioning units for Orange Detention fixed, repaired or all out replaced... Honest to God someone is seriously going to die being in that heat and humidty on West 1 mod. Mr. Williams please do something about this. To work on that mod or any mod when the heat and or humidty is that thick is cruel and unusual punishment... I almost passed out twice from just stepping inside the doorway to West 1 on the 2-10pm shift... fix the air conditioning units before someone including the youth pass out... Somebody PLEASE HELP ORJDC! ~I'm Not Telling You [Note from J4K: message forwarded to DJJ's Pifer.]
09/19/06 Governor Candidates: ...Florida's DJJ does not rehabilitate delingquent youth nor does DJJ curb youth crime or protect public interests. DJJ acts to exacerbate teen criminal behavior as well as ...allow state resources to be wasted and misappropriated. DJJ fails to protect youth in custody from abuse,rape,environmental contamination and wrongful death. A wise parent of a child in DJJ custody will closly monitor all activities. A just state government will hopefully bring this real life nightmare to an end soon. ~Tax Payer

09/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Anthony Schembri, Don't even bother with an IG investigation at Miami-Dade. No one believes that DJJ statements or reports can be trusted. Please don't even waste our time and tax dollars on another farce. Keep the lies,excuses and deceptions. Don't send your crooks to "investigate" your other crooks."Palm Beachgate", is a perfect example of DJJ's lack of integrity or reliability. Don't insult us with more obvious DJJ cover-ups. ~Tax Payer

09/19/06 Orange JDC: JDOs may not all be well educated or good spellers but we are the only ones there for the kids. The leadership is only worries about tryin to look good. Some JDOs are nasty but the supervisors don't care or do nothing. So who is the one at fault? ~JDO

09/19/06 Orange JDC: Pifer, What are you doing about Orange JDC? It would be wise to begin by dumping williams and Chinault. Why don't you get your rear end down there and act like a leader? If you were doing your job the JDCs would not be in such sad condition. Show some guts or get out. ~Anonymous

09/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: As a citizen of Florida I am ashamed that state-paid employees would steal from the youth in their custody. I appeal to the Governor and to the Atty. General to investigate this matter with diligence and to secure a conviction of any guilty parties. This should be considered a matter of honor for our state. Are our state agents of "justice" less honest than the law breakers in their charge? DJJ/IG can not be trusted to carry out an honest investigation. Justice in this matter is in the hands of the Governor and the Atty. General. ~Voter

09/18/06 Other: Never thought I would say this...maybe juvenile crime issues should be placed back under DCF. The true record of DJJ has been abysmal (in spite of the skewed data and cooked books). Credibility and accountability have been non-existent. Families, youth and the citizens of Florida have suffered because of corrupt and incompetent leadership at DJJ... DCF has improved and appears at this time to operate in a more acceptable manner. DJJ is a tragic joke. Maybe it's time to reverse the action. Nothing to lose. ~Anonymous State Employee

09/18/06 Other: Jeb, Do us all a big favor. Lose this NYC doofus. DJJ has never been dirtier or less effective. Gugliani dumped Schembri's crooked butt. You should follow suit. Once a crook always a crook. ~Voter

09/18/06 Other: There are better ways to supervise suicidal youth. Paper gowns are an option, but should be a last option. There are directives that can show you a better way to supervise these youth. ~Anonymous

09/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the person who asked about the custodian. The word on the compound is A.Harris and C.Pinkney won his heart.Pinkney I see u just dont get enough.Didnt Finney break your heart. Whats even strange they are good friends.WOW Also lets not forget Neal from home detention is pregnant from ex-officer gator.Hes a married man sweetie.Yes! Yes! girls we all know, nothing is a secret a miami-dade. ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Please provide full names and titles regarding all alleged law or policy violations.]

09/18/06 Orange JDC: I have never seen such ignorance in all my life. These people, especially the Concerned Parent have no idea how suicide happens in a JDC. It takes 5 minutes or less for a child to kill herself... Suicidal Kids on precaution are watched on the mods every day by one or two JDO's... JDO's are not mental health professionals - what are they supposed to do? Until they can pay mental health professionals to stay there 24/7 that is the best we can do. If the shoe fits, twit... ~Anonymous

09/18/06 DJJ Policy: To the DJJ Communications Office, What were the outcomes of the following incidents that were reported in the press? What did the Department do about the Facility Administrator in Pinellas that received the DUI? The "love letters" from a DJJ staff to a youth in the kid/sex case in Okeechobee... the incidents of the sewer smell and maggots in Palm Beach... the Alachua staff that kicked the youth... mold contamination in Okeechobee and Polk City... What about the "sleeping on duty" supervisor at Orange JDC? What about all the escapes? The rapes? The deaths? The thefts? Palm Beachgate... ~Tax Payer

09/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: So i guess M.Jackson dont know anything about the property, that is missing or you just not saying anything....Why not say something you dont have nothing to lose...Renber your words" scared man dont make money"... ~Anonymous

09/18/06 Other: ...I am in total agreement with unshackling these teens in court... We say we want to help them but how do we help them by putting them into detention centers and treating them like animals... My son is paying for a stupid mistake and ended up having to also pay for something else that he did not do...I am not saying that teens who do real crimes should not be punished and rehabilitated but for those kids who made stupid mistakes that 50 years ago went unnoticed... ~Anonymous

09/18/06 DJJ Policy: Justice for Omar , Danny ,Shawn and many others while under the supervision of Larry Lumpy .What a joke !!! As I have stated I beleaved Mr Lumpy to have been working within the department of children and famly here in Tampa . After being dismissed due to the deaths of children under his watch. I have been just imformed Mr Lumpy is working as a supervsior for Florida Behavioral health services , funded by the state. Once again leaving him in a postion to over see the CARE OF OUR CHILDREN... ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com [Note from J4K: Per news reports, Larry Lumpee resigned from DJJ.]

09/18/06 DJJ Policy: Part two , To , 09/17/06 DJJ Policy: J4K... Does it really take months for DJJ to investgate a single reported problem ( From what I can read this seems to be from a officers at the time of Dannys death! The questions are onest a true ! from all the reports I have read this person has very good questions in which the departement still to this day choses to ignore /or not investigate properly.)... To ans your question , NO it dosn't take months to investigate the truth only months to hide the facts !!! Forever in tears Diana ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/18/06 DJJ Policy: Part one To , 09/17/06 DJJ Policy: J4K... Does it really take months for DJJ to investgate a single reported problem , The following bullitin was left on justice4kids , 08/08/03 My answers will be in caps to these questions ,please remeber my opinion is coming from investigating my sons death and deposistions of officers . Questions about Daniel's death... ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/18/06 DJJ Policy: ...Yes! "Faulse Hope" was refering to the so called "Office of Accountability" . So far Mrs E , Davis has been helpfull to a point with small problems such as clothing missing and minor miss treatment , But as I stated Mrs Davis imformed me that they would not relook into Dannys death , it must be reopened by the State Attorney Bernie Mc[C]abe reguardless of any proof showing Dannys death had not been properly investigated... THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY TO DATE , I CAN ONLY PRAY MR BARRERIO AND OTHERS LIKE HIM FIND AWAY TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN! ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: An investigation performed by DJJ/IG under Schembri can never be trusted for accuracy. The objective will always be to avoid disclosure of wrong-doing by any DJJ officials of note. Just review the Department's efforts to prevent public access to the "love letters" from the DJJ staff in the recent kid-sex episode or the use of state dollars in an attempt to cover up the "investigative report" in Palm Beach (Palm Beachgate). DJJ/Ig investigation .....Why bother? ~Anonymous

09/18/06 Other DJJ facility: It would be wise to initiate random drug screening at all DJJ residential facilities including the private contractors immediately. The contraband drugs coming into the sites are being brought in by staff. The screenings would drive off some of the marginal staff and provide for better security. This action should be on-going and on a large scale. Chervanik ,this action is needed now! Don't stick your head in the sand. ~Eye Witness

09/18/06 Other DJJ facility: To "Tired of Dirt" , You are calling it like it is. The sexual relationships,sexual harrassment, sexual talk and just plain vulgar behavior at DJJ sites is very common and very disgusting. This is not unknown to the administration. Night staff have areas away from the camera for funny business. Some of the staff both male and female brag about gettin down at work. I have worked in several of the contracted facilities and in every case the staff and often the leaders were in heat. CSC was the worst. ~Anonymous

09/18/06 Governor Candidates: ...The youth incarcerated in Florida DJJ facilities,the families,the general public deserve honest and professional services and protection from a state-funded department.Presently DJJ is lead by an individual with a documanted history of dishonesty. DJJ is heavily staffed with high-level officials that appear to be self-serving bureaucrats without much concern for the youth. In the past 4 or 5 years we have witnessed ,not one but, multiple deaths of incarcereated youth, ,not one but multiple ,incidents of abuse,escape,contamination(mold,maggots), violence,rape, etc... ~Tax Payer

09/17/06 Orange JDC: Please keep in mind that this idea of youths wearing paper gowns is not coming from the staff. This is coming from Supertindent Williams and the Mental Health Department... Many times this SJDO has observed how the youths are trembling with cold. They can't sleep due to the fact that their gowns are too short... I care much for these youths and it breaks my heart when I see them so cold and sleeping on the hard cement. Let's treat them with respect so we can get some respect in return... ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Orange JDC: This place is whacko. All you people that are doing eachother rather than taking care of businees. Stop talking gossip and just do your job. Smith, get back to work... where are you?? With Davis or Mims I assume. Williams, stop wasting away your time with Dasha and get back to your resposbilityies. Holmes, stop wasting your time with the secretary and fix your shift, Pate... stope trying to be with everyone and run the place and get to your job. Prirester stop smoking weed and show your face. this place is such a disgrace to work for. Once I find another job I will be there in a heart beat. ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Other: Re 09/16/06 Other: Reading this forum is both sad ....." - This comment really made me angry... You need to look past the bad spelling and grammar to hear the messages being conveyed. If you think you can do a better job then go for it... Otherwise stop throwing stones because you live in a glass house as well and it's only a matter of time when your accusations come back at you. I say this because you are not doing anything to help the situation by condeming the JDO's who are on the frontlines. Had you any sense you would realize the problem lies with the management not the JDO's. Been there, done that. ~Anonymous

09/17/06 DJJ Policy: Are you joking? You suggest that the people that send these poorly written and off-color emails should "take a college English course". Most of these semi-literate rejects couldn't pass a third grade special ed. class.. It is common for DJJ floor staff to be poorly educated,never married parents... The typical language is crude slang and often profane and the primary interest is sex,and getting out of work. Absenteeism, high turn-over and worker's comp. claims are the name of the game. The emails you refer to are valid representations of the quaility of staffing at many DJJ facilities... ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, Except for the smooth-over,down-play and cover-up effects; What is the point of DJJ (IG, OA,QA) evaluating or investigating any problem in the Department. Can any honest and serious party believe any report or information that is generated by any part of DJJ? Shembri publicly lied to a legislative committee. There have been years of lies while kids died and millions of state dollars have been wasted or worse. Spare us all any more bogus DJJ reports or investigations. The truth is not in them. ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, Except for the smooth-over,down-play and cover-up effects; What is the point of DJJ (IG, OA,QA) evaluating or investigating any problem in the Department. Can any honest and serious party believe any report or information that is generated by any part of DJJ? Shembri publicly lied to a legislative committee. There have been years of lies while kids died and millions of state dollars have been wasted or worse. Spare us all any more bogus DJJ reports or investigations. The truth is not in them. ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Other DJJ facility-PJCF: These young kids and little girls on the floor can not handle the youths and are only here to provide the false image of coverage. Security is bad at PJCF. Youth are gettin out of control. ~Nitty Gritty in Polk City

09/17/06 Orange JDC: The reason the staff at Orange JDC send suicidal kids to isolation in paper gowns is so the sleeping on duty ,absenteeism and screwing around for the staff and supervisors will not be disturbed. What do you expect? Concern, compassion ,professionalism ? Get Serious! ~Anonymous

09/17/06 DJJ Policy: Has the "Knishe" made use of any of the expensive police equipment he had installed on his vehicle yet? That expense sure has benefitted the youth and staff in the DJJ facilities. But dawg, being cool ain't easy for a fat man and it costs money! We're lucky... he was much worse back in New York... they had to investigate him up there....then he headed south! ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Orange JDC: The Orange JDC personal that allowed another escape to occur should be forced to wear a "paper Gown" (along with Pifer and Chinault). Better hurry up the investigation, That place is shakey. ~Anonymous

09/17/06 Orange JDC: Note to all, The recent posting from the Orange-JDC employee ,related to the treatment of suicidal youth, illustrates the deficit in quality that exists in the training,competence and manners of the personnel at many DJJ sites. The use of derogatory names and unsympatheic language displays the arrogance and insensitivity that is all to prevalent in the Department. ~Parent II

09/17/06 DJJ Policy: To anonymous 9/16, The improper sexual relationships between staff and between staff and youth at DJJ sites is a "REAL" problem. Most of the DJJ facilities should be rated XXX. Moral issues speak to character which is part of credibility. It is impossible to give much respect to a bunch of sluts and cheaters. The work place should be free of sexual activities and conversations. Decent employees are disgusted by the current situation at some facilities. The issue of character and professionalism is critical to adequate programming (even more critical than spelling). ~Tired of the Dirt

09/17/06 Orange JDC: To the moron that called the parent who wrote a "twit" USE YOUR BRAAIN FOOL!!! If officers would do their job and watch a youth who has made suicidal statements like they are supposed to, then they would nt be a need for paper gowns and freesinng kids! Also, to the evil person wiritng about Priester using drugs - she sould sue you for defamation! SHe is a God - fearing, hardworking woman who truly cares about the kids. Shame on you for trying to discredit her! ~Anonymous

09/17/06 DJJ Policy: J4K... Does it really take months for DJJ to investgate a single reported problem. The delay in processing an investigation and providing a report on a problem, clarifies how kids can actually suffer abuse and even death before necessary corrective action is taken. When we consider events like "Palm Beachgate" and the death of Danny is Pinellas; we must wonder if the delay in investigations may ,in fact, be part of the DJJ practice of covering-up problems. With so many Department personnel... why should an ivestigation not occur in a timely manner... ~Tax Payer

09/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Everybody that worked in the ARO department should be interviewed by the I.G's,ex-officers and present officers.Yes that means you M.Jackson I know you know something about the property and the Q.A disc process because you and Zackery,Y.Ham,Burkes,Rizo,Dorta,Walace,James,Hammett,Reyes,Gonzales,Mimms, Owens,B.Kent and Smith was all working up there and was selected to work in ARO by Janice Walker,Walter Davis,Elise Davis,Shores,Mald-Gonzales and the QA staff.Ok come out of hiding... ~"STILL YOUR FRIEND I HOPE"

09/17/06 Orange JDC: To the Sensitive "professional/s" at Orange JDC that refer to suicidal kids as "shita$$" and to concerned parents as "a$$wipes" and "twits". It is frightening to know that people like you are allowed to control the circumstances of kids in potentially deadly situations. I can only pray that you have co-workers with softer hearts and better training. I have seen teen suicide first hand. The best preventative is professional interventions from empathetic care givers. You are a disgrace and a hazard. ~A Concerned Father

09/17/06 DJJ Policy: To Anonymous, When you attack the intelligence and the education of the JDOs, remember who employed,trained and maintained this group. A fish rots from the head. We will have better line staff when we have better leadership at DJJ. Frankly, I prefer honest ignorance to educated mendacity. While the language and writing skills of many of the staffers is disturbing ; the deceit and corruption of the top DJJ leadership is far more detrimental to our state. ~Tax Payer

09/17/06 Orange JDC: To Orange JDC, You ask what part of putting a frightened suicidal kid is a paper dress is abuse. If you have to ask you wouldn't understand anyway. Get a job picking fruit. The kids don't deserve you. By the way , your language is also a very professional touch. You are a perfect representative of the current status of DJJ. ~Twit

09/17/06 Other DJJ facility: To Anonymous(9/19), You are right about the postings of some JDOs but some of us just want to get help for the kids. We can't speak out escept on this site. Ms. Cathy has been our hope. The stuff about who sleeping with who is sad but true. I rellay tried to do good on this messege. Did I do better. ~JDO

09/17/06 Orange JDC: Pifer even you should have enough sense to take care of idiots like the person from Orange JDC that thinks isolation and a paper gown is the intervention of choice for suicidal episodes with depressed kids. Please get some personnel with knowledge in crisis intervention techniques and crisis counselling to Orange before those buffoons kill another kid. A youth on suicide watch (in most cases) should be visually monitored or transferred to a mental health facility. Removal of bedding in a cold cell and being forced to wear a "gown" sounds like abuse to me. The kid is already depressed;Why add trauma to the situation? Act now! ~Anonymous for now

09/17/06 Orange JDC: ...You provided further proof of just how untrained, insensitve,unprofessional and/or just plain stupid many of the personnel at Orange JDC and other DJJ sites actually are. If your knowledge of methods to deal with suicidal or depressed youth is limited to requiring the individual to wear a paper gown which reportedly causes both discomfort from the cold and humiliation ; you are unfit to be in a position with any authority over at-risk kids. Hopefully,your posting will indicate to higher authorities the need for an indepth investigation... ~Parent

09/16/06 Other: Reading this forum is both sad and entertaining. It's clear why JDO's get no respect, or decent pay... It looks like majority of you can't spell even the simplest words and couldn't convey a thought clearly if your lives depended on it. And, despite the fact that there are REAL problems that could be addressed in this medium, so many of you spend their time worrying about who is sleeping with whom or who got promoted... Turn your computer off, go to a local college and take an English class. Act like a professional for a change and maybe people will start treating you like one. ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Orange JDC: To the ignorant "Parent" who thinks that paper gowns are a form of child abuse... We can't win this one! If a child verbalizes suicidal intent and is sent back to his or her room with all clothing - the child kills self with a part of their closthing - then we get accused of not taking proper precautions! The only way to ensure the child does not use a part of their clothing is to strip them, put them in a paper gown and in a cell, and on sight and sound 24/7 -- what part of that is child abuse, you twit!? Don't even go there... You are an as* wipe! ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Orange JDC: OOPS!!!!Another escape at ORJDC.... on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at around 1:00PM. Three officers took three youths to the Health Department and one female youth escaped. She did not had any hand cuffs or shackles on. She took off and law enforcement later found her with regular clothes on at some apartments by where she lives... Sargeant Brown and Captain Eason did not bother to notified IG. They did not bother to do an incident report either... ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: B Hayes escape was logged-case #2006-06352, per David at DJJ CCC.]

09/16/06 Other: Please help us in Miami we need leadership,where is LaFalm and Davidson when you need them. ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Orange JDC: Do I have this right? Schembri (the New York hustler)and his crooked IG team are going to investigate a theft incident; are you serious? Why not send Jeff Dahmer to investigate an abuse case? How can anybody take the Department seriously? You could find more credibility amoung the inmate youth than amoung DJJ administration. Doens't anyone in the legislature keep score? ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Other: Is it not hypcritical for Anthony Schembri and the Tallahassee DJJ crew to investigate anybody for theft or violating public confidence? Check the record. All of DJJ should be investigated. A crook is a crook whether in Miami or Tallahassee (or the Big Apple). ~Anonymous

09/16/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ should arrange for the JDC staff to do some tempotary duty at the contracted sites(YSI,Securicor,etc.). They could learn how to steal without getting in so much trouble (padding FTE counts and staff rosters,maintaining slick legal/lobbyist support,etc.). The staff at Miami-Dade are just too stupid to steal as effectively as it is done at other DJJ sites. Maybe the "Knishe" could give the Miami thieves a a few tips from his NYC days. I hear that he cleaned up pretty good up there until he got investigated an moved to Florida. ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Other: I'd really love to hear one of Schembri's $12500. speechs. If he can pull-off such a colossal scam on the tax-payers of Florida,he must be a fast talker indeed. It's just too bad that kids have to suffer. ~Anonymous

09/16/06 Orange JDC: What has happened to the investigation at Orange JDC (Sleeping on duty,mistreatment of youth,understaffing,etc.)? ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Investigations take months, so a public report won't be available for a LONG time; J4K does not have the resources to follow-up on all investigations.]

09/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Close Miami-Dade JDC, burn the buildings and fumigate the earth underneath. In a century or two the evil,filthy contamination may subside. If this suggestion is too strong ; at least stop placing youth there until a decent staff can be hired and the sleaze removed. The place is revolting. Bottom line DJJ and Schembri are responsible. What will they do about the thefts,unprofessional behavior of administration and staff and the death of a kid. Don't think Ms. Davis can do the job,she had her shot. Time for some heads to roll. ~Parent

09/16/06 Other: How about an IG investigation of "Palm Beachgate"? The inappropriate use of state monies by DJJ administration in an effort to prevent public exposure of an investigative report. That's just as bad or worse than the Miami-Dade thefts. I'd love to hear Schembri defend that slimy action. ~Tax Payer

09/16/06 DJJ Policy: If DJJ was capable of investigating wrong-doing of it's own facilities and leadership; many of the long-time administrators and current top officials would have been fired or prosecuted for incompetence,lying,negligence and fraud. Scandals,abuse and death have been down-played and smoothed-over for years. The so-called IG investigation in Miami will most likely be another white wash. You can bet the top brass will cover their butts as always. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Note from J4K - Vulgar post deleted by site monitor. Any allegations of inappropriate staff sexual conduct should be reported to DJJ CCC 800-355-2280 (you can call anonymously from a pay phone), or submit a JUSTICE4KIDS.ORG Incident Report Form at this link: Go to the Home page then click Abuse! then click J4k Incident Report.

09/15/06 Gus Barreiro: Gus, Keep an eye on the DJJ IG investigation at Miami-Dade. IG is just another part of the DJJ cover-up operation. Only an outside investigation can be trusted. DJJ is rotten to the core. Stealing occurs at other DJJ sites. All the facilities should be investigated. ~Tax Payer

09/15/06 Orange JDC: Is anything being done to investigate the reports from Orange JDC about the mistreatment of youth that may be suicidal or depressed? I hope the abuse hotline has been called. Someone should be fired if those reports are true. I still remember the exact words of one Orange JDC posting "better cold than dead" and "they can be shi--sses if they choose". That person is unfit to be placed in charge of troubled kids. Even the most obnoxious inmate deserves to be treated in a humane and professional manner by state-paid personnel. ~Parent

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Sorry folks, DJJ will do little or nothing about the stolen items at Miami-Dade. If the media picks it up a bit more they may sacrifice some low-ranking staff but no sigificant action will be taken and no one in administration will be touched. If they failed to adequately investigate fraud,neglect and deaths ;do you really think they will do much about simple stealing? Not Likely. Just another cover-up would be my guess. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 DJJ Policy: Suggestion : The new Governor should require not only a full and comprehensive financial and program audit/Review of all DJJ functions but also a system-wide anonymous organizational climate survey. Morale is terrible. People are forced to work under fear of retribution. Secrecy,favoritism,brown-nosing and back-stabbing are prevalent. Administration is corrupt,arrogant and in most cases incompetent. Honest data will expose the unfortunate truth. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It's sad to say that Dade need red neck as supervisors,super and asst. super because when black people get these positions they don't know how to be professional…also the youths have to much freedom that they can do what they want to do that's why they keep coming back there's no discipline DJJ is a daycare a youth can curse you and hit you nothing will be done they will be off confinement within the next shift were is the officers justice as soon as you defend yourself the kid is calling child abuse… ~THE TRUTH

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The cat is out of the bag, Bess you will promoted to Captain very soon. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, If dead kids aren't enough to stimulate a total clean-up of DJJ, What is ?!?!?!? We have observed one coverup after another for years from DJJ. What will it take to overcome the political , financial and career climber interests that have overshadowed the needs of troubled kids and of the public? ~Another Voter

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Anyone at Dade notice a fat (Buddy Hackett look-a-like) bald guy with a Brooklyn accent hangin around the items that turned up missing? This very shady character with a bad past record has slipped through the backgrond check and been hired at DJJ as Secretary. He has been known to use the property of others for his own benefit and to vioalte the law. Based on his past he may well be the culprit in this crime. If spotted contact Jeb Bush and report a sighting of the "Knishe". ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Gus Barreiro: Gus, Do you agree that the coverup of the "Palm Beachgate" incident ,in which DJJ used state funds to attempt to prevent diclosure of an investigative report, should be investigated...? If not criminal this action was at least unethical. The DJJ practice of coverup and denial (and sorry to say lying) prevents any effective reform. What can be done... Most of us want only credibility, professionalism and concern for the public welfare and for the youth... ~Anonymous for Now [Note from J4K: Call Gus with your ?'s at 786-586-3193]

09/15/06 Other DJJ facility: Mass stealing occurs at most DJJ sites (office supplies,tools,books,computers, paint and supplies,cash,etc.even toilet paper). Someone at Dade just messed-up and let the cat out of the bag. As a rule this is one of the problems kept "in-house"; kind of like abuse, contamination and "accountability". ~Eye Witness

09/15/06 DJJ Policy: I understand Eleese Davis was assigned the task of correcting problems at Miami-Dade. Great job there Ms. Davis! It sure seems to be running smoothly these days (NOT!). The Office of Accountability will probably be just as successful under her direction. What a pathetic joke. What a pity..Accountability requires credibility which Eleese and the "Knishe" ain't got. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I loved your posting which indicates the DJJ method of shifting insiders from one tragic mess to the next. I think this is another conceal and spin methodology used by the Department... Ranking DJJ officials can get caught with their pants down (literally)at a Ga love motel, a DJJ Secretary can get caught stealing from the public in NYC, DJJ officials can by neglect and incompetence allow kids to die ; and still be transferred to a higher position. Doubler will fit right in. He has the same style as the recently promoted Ms. Davis. He should go far. ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...let's play match maker! Lester why are you trying to holla at Merone? Dont you no that girl Allen will bite your neck off when Minnis tell her? Moving on, Pinkney are you still with hum let me see Finney? Oh I forgot Minnis have him now! Ok moving on Prescott and T-Davis... Sanchez who is on your plate now? Ok that's a screte. Oh Bess! I saw you and him waliking the rain! Oh I all most forgot. Nicholas I didn't no you like fat men! And would somebody tell the board who is the lucky women that finally won the custodian... ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: People pay attention!we are the small people in this matter, dont you see what they are doing to us? THE WHITE SHIRTS are sending the I Gs to us because were minorities in this, so they want it to look like we are the one's that took the loot! Now my fellow co-worker we need to let the people know that the real thief is in fact r, one of the white shirts, and the man that is runing the whole plantation! MA SA Dale Doubler Yes SA. hum-huh, that's our MA SA WE scared of him... ~Anonymous

09/15/06 Governor Candidates: Discipline is necessary with unruly adoescents. At times physical interventions and even punitive responses are necessary in correctional facilities. I support strict rules as part of a comprehensive system of rehabilitation. What is unacceptable is the presence of abusive or profane language, unapproved physical interventions,neglect,filthy or moldy housing, illegal contraband, poorly trained overworked staff,and corrupt or incompetent leadership. I am not a bleeding heart or a liberal do-gooder. I just believe in Christian decency and professionalism. DJJ is broken. Who will fix it? ~Voter

09/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Dobuler nice try yesterday in the papers "disappearances predated 15 months ago",you are a got damn liar.This issue started when you told Supervisor Bess to separate all the propertyback in july of 2005.Be a man redneck corward.So you are saying that your daddy Walter Davis Left you with this mess when you took over.So you are turning on your daddy...I tell you were is the damn loyalty with you coward?Now Scarlett it is your time now...you was his secretary you know what the baster told Bess to do....Dont tell us on this site call the I.Q's officer or Call Gus [786-586-3193] he is looking for answer's... ~Glad I'am Your Friends

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Hush hush sweet Scarlet. Get a life...and an education. ~Anonymous

09/14/06 DJJ Policy: To Diana, I think you were referring to the "Office of Accountability" when you said "False Hope". I think the creation of that position was one of DJJ's most disgusting schemes. There can be no truth or accountability in a system that has been grounded on political associations, lobbying,corruption and greed.A Department headed by a known (documented) crook from NYC can never be trusted. The "Office of Accountability" is an insult to us all. Especially to those who have been harmed or suffered loss caused by DJJ neglect and incompetence. ~Dunedin

09/14/06 Gus Barreiro: Gus, we know that you are a busy professional and do not spend your time blowing smoke at people. We could understand that you have not responded because many of our staff utilize this board to lash out or degrade others. This makes it very difficult to distinguish what is fact and what is truth. The truth is that you have always kept your word on everything that you said you would do. You have taken down two regimes and that is something that is very difficult to do... Keep advocating for the Youths and the Officers and we will continue to ADVOCATE FOR YOU!!! ~we will always have your back

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Dale Dobuler, you are making a statement that you inherited this problem!? Well let me ask you this, are you saying that Walt Davis, Eleese Davis, Ted Morakis, Janice Walker, Sharon Shore, Wanda Smith and the QA Team left you this mess!? Are you saying that the individuals that Schembri promoted like Eleese Davis (DOA) and Ted Morakis (Reg. Dir. of the South and former QA Director) did not do their jobs. Are you saying that the assignment that was given to them to reform Miami Dade was a cover-up. I would re-think your response because it can come back to bite you... Poor Poor Dale!! :-( ~It's your time

09/14/06 From Gus Barreiro: I just read this e-mail for the 1st time. I must say that i was very surprised that someone felt i wasn't answering a question. If anyone has any questions please contact me, I assure everyone that I will address your concerns and questions. I don't know what the future holds for me but I can assure everyone that I will continue to support making youths in our state a priority. I can also assure everyone that the success of the department is in the dedicated people that have chosen to work for DJJ. My number is 786-586-3193. ~Gus A. Barreiro [The above email was received by Cathy at J4K from Gus Barreiro in reply to a bulletin board message of 09/13/06...]

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Ive always been one of the few people at Dade who is a fan of Dobuler but if he deosnt step up to the plate in resolving the propoerty issue, I'll be really disapointed in him. He may have inherited the problem but at the same time he also knows whos responsible. Maybe some ARO workers should also start stepping up... The writing is on the wall and everyone knows whos sticky fingers made the property disapoer. Now its time to see where are leaders stand and see if they are true leaders and will hold the guilty accountable or simply turn a blind eye and act like they didnt know. ~The DJJ Insider

09/14/06 Other DJJ facility: Theft at a DJJ facility ; so what's new? Theft,sex abuse,mold,fights,escapes, maggots, unexplained deaths, we got it all. Who cares about a little missing property? Not Jeb apparently. ~Anonymous

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Scarlett.....SHUT UP! Pleeze ! You making us look bad with your mess. Move on. Get a life. We know you did not steal or lie. We respect you and Jackson foe what yall did. But now you is just actin a fool. ~Still workin at Dade

09/14/06 Other: We could use the extra money on the modules for new printers Bess, so please return it. Don't worry you won't get fired will,make you Shift Commander ~Anonymous

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Sending DJJ investigators to investigate theft and corruption in a DJJ facility is like sending the pot to investigate the kettle. For honest answers and corrective action at Miami-Dade, the State Atty. General or the Governor should direct and independent investigation. Missing property in Miami is small potatoes compared to fraud and coverups in DJJ. Prepare for another Department slip,slide and spin. ~Get Real

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Better chck out the "Knishe" He may have taken the missing property from Miami-Dade JDC. Remember his record in NY of using property that wasn't his fo his own benefit. He may be up to his old tricks. Has he been in the area making any paid speechs or getting a haircut on government time? Better check. Once a crook always a crook. ~Anonymous

09/14/06 DJJ Policy: To all that are asking where is the accountability! Here are a few examples... THERE MUST BE ACCOUNTABILITY IT WILL BE HELD ON THE LOWER RANKING OFFICERS THAT MAY NOT HAVE A GOOD EDUCATION AND OR TRAINING ! WHILE NOT ONLY WORKING DOUBLE AND TRIPLE SHIFTS , BUT MATAINING SECOUND JOBS ! . While those really responsible for the failings and death of the system are shuffled around to give a false sense of accountability. FOR NOW ACCOUNTABILITTY IS NOTHING MORE THEN A FABRACATED WORD WITH IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE VACAULARY !!! ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/14/06 Other: This message is for Cathy, have we had any response from the candidates regarding our DJJ issues: mold, training, misuse of funds, etc. Is there a way that we can get them to give statements on this? We need to know who we are going to vote for? Right now, all we see from them and others is that our department means nothing!!! Please assist us. ~Anonymous [Note from J4K's Cathy: I have sent Crist and Davis requests for detailed statements about DJJ, but have not yet gotten a reply.]

09/14/06 Gus Barreiro: ...I have been following your movements and I believe that you too have your issues. For instance, I have seen all the officers take a stand for you and testified in your committees. Once these hearings were over they were terminated from the department and I did not hear you either in the newspaper or in another committee meeting do anything about recovering their positions. That in my opinion is a lack of consideration and you are showing that you are no different from those who lead the department now... ~Anonymous

09/14/06 Pinellas JDC: ...Yes one day they all will be judged, For now. Nothing can ever give us back Danny... I will do everything in my power to protect the lives of the children that I can reach. One day we will see change , accountability and justice... Many whithin the system feel they are invinsiable ,while they point at those undeserving for there own faults. Everything most changes from the top down, Including faulse offices of hope. ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I am very seriously worried about the kids that are housed at Miami-Dade... it appears that at least some of the staff are very uneducated ,very bitter and of low moral character... If another kid should be seriously injured or die at that site there will be no cover for DJJ. The idiotic and profane comments coming from that site for months should have been an indication of an unsafe environment. Orange is almost as bad. A depressed kid shivering without bedding in a "paper gown" is indicative of unprofessional stupidity and abuse. ~Anonymous

09/14/06 Governor Candidates: J4K Miss Cathy, I thought thr 9/12 posting from "Voter" was great. Could we forward that one to Davis and Crist? Have either of them responded to our request for a statement of their plans for DJJ? ~Clearwater [Note from J4K's Cathy: Additional requests were sent to Crist and Davis last week & today. No reply yet.]

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To ALL the anonymous people writting against me or negative things about me....1) I will not shut up and will continue to write as I please, 2)please do not poor, poor me because I do not want nor need anybody's pitty, I am fine, have a great job and am happy, 3) I only defend what I know or knoew and that's it, 4) I have let it go, but I still enjoy reading the comments on this board. ~Scarlett

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Still Working at djj, regarding the property, well I know they have an investigation going on because several current employees called me yesterday and asked me about it....but what I know I already wrote about it....I aldo do know that there were only three people that had the key for that particular room...another thing, the things I say are because they are things I saw with my own eyes. About another hearing, I really don't care if they have another one or not, I was never called and if they did call me, trust me I would be there in a heart beat. Thanks for your input. ~Scarlett Rosales

09/13/06 Gus Barreiro: You need to get a grand jury investigation on the stolen property that is missing at dade.I dont want to think that you only come to the defence of the officer's and the youth when there is only a death.We parents work hard to get these's thing our child need and want.So I hope this is not going to be ignored because it is not a life that has been taken away...but it is our hard earned money that has dropped between the cracks in a coverup in the hands of DJJ. I want results....... ~TAX PAYER & CONCREN PARENT

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I will tell you what happen to the stole property!!Dale,Walker and Shores order G.Bess to empty out all the uncalm ed property in her ARO officer upstairs.she was given a directive to separate everything and put them in boxes....paper money,coins,cell phones etc and cut up the I.D.'s and put into boxes....that is what she did!!But there is a record of how much property and money there was...and what inmate with a JAC & DJJ number...,because Q.A made Mrs. Loweman and Mrs.White put it on a scan disc. . . ~THE HURRICANE IS BREWING [Note from J4K's Cathy: Message forwarded to DJJ IG Mary Eubanks]

09/13/06 Orange JDC: You are soooo right about Dr. Disney... To be a "psychologist" she sure has a heart as cold as ice. From what I heard before Lakeside was kicked out, she treated Inez as if Inez did not matter and her feelings were not valuable. I think CHineult and Disney owe Inez and David an apology as they kicked a## on QA, made the center look good and then gotr the boot because of personal vendettas. As for the paper gowns, when Inez was here she would make sure the kids were not left in paper gown an exuberant amount of time - the new staff does not give a damn!!!! Great job Chineul and Disney, hope you're happy!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous

09/13/06 Orange JDC: Cold and frightened kids forced to sleep without bedding or even a mattress because they are depressed and possibly suicidal : why hasn't someone reported this to the Abuse Hotline? This should also be reported to the Sentinel (Amy Edwards). ~Orlando

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Miami-Dade "Truth is Coming" , Excellent idea, Schembri and some of the DJJ brass actually come to Dade and get involved. Unfortunetly that would take a bit of guts and character and actual honest effort. Don't hold your breath. ~Anonymous

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...we all know that Dale Doubuler did not inherit the problem of the property. He is telling a lie when he states that. A person that micromanages everything and has five assistants is going to say he did not know it was not there... They have Theresa Micheals in charge of the investigation and yesterday I saw Motley. If they are ethical and true investigators then the truth will come out. If they walk away with no accountability, then it just shows you that these employees only clear the people that they want to clear. This also let's un know that these departments are a joke... ~Anonymous

09/13/06 Gus Barreiro: This message is for Gus Barriero, Why is it that we have had several people the website their questions and you have failed to responds to them... I hope that the officers are not only valuable to you when they testify on your behalf, Because if that is so, then we are the ones that made you succeed. If you begin to show that our questions and answers are not important than you to shell be placed in the same category as the rest. I hope and will give you the benefit of the doubt! Cathy please forward this to him. ~Anonymous [Note from J4K's Cathy: Message forwarded to Gus.]

09/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Almost all you officers at Dade full of s*#t! Everybody whats to act like they know every damn thing but can't do they own job worth s**t. How do you all expect people to respect US as Detention Officers when dont respect your fellow co-workers. I know we have some staff that just come and collect a paycheck. But before you post a message on here, USE YOUR SPELL CHECK!!!!!!!!! ~You just might know me

09/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: You people are losers man ! All you do is hate on people like Ms.Minnis,Ms.Hinson,Mr.Delancy and the rest of the supervisors at the facility... I've been at the facility for a while now and I don't have a problem with none of the supervisors because I just come to work and go home and not get down with none of your nosy - gossipin' a$$es! All of you are just phony a$$ co-workers who use this site to bash... listen to you on the mods all day!I say shut this stupid a$$ site down and take your a$$es to school... Better yet, make up your own web site : WWW.DumbA$$es.Org... ~A sister that lay low

09/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Scarlett.......Why defend someone u really dont know. She won't do it for you.When u left she told everybody you got fired because u talked about doubler in front of the new trainees.I dont think u know her,you know of her that will be the best way to say it.I hope Dale cleans house because thats one stupidvisor he needs to get rid of.Shes not only a snake but the most venomous snake in the world (KING COBRA). ~Anonymous

09/12/06 Governor Candidates: To The Candidates For Governor, 1) If elected will you support an indepth outside review of DJJ including fiscal operations,contract bidding, management of facilities and oversight of DJJ personnel? 2)Will you look into "Palm Beachgate" and other incidents of cover-ups and concealment of information by the Departmnet? Will you hold DJJ accountable for the saftey and security of incarcerated youth and insist on proper respect and civil answers for families of abused or dead Kids? It appears we have two honorable candidates for the office. My vote is contingent on the issues noted here. ~Voter

09/12/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, How many other high-level Bush appointees had records of serious ethics violtions? The documented history of the dishonest practices of Secretary Schembri and the revelations at DOC put some question on just how adeqauate the Governor checked these birds out. Le's hope the next Governor is more thorough. ~Anonymous

09/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Poor, poor little Scarlett, got her butt fired from Dade and just can't let go. She gonna keep on showing everbody how silly she is. We all knows about the problems and how bad the department is. Scarlett just makes us all look bad by showing how foolish she is. Time to shut up girl and try to get a life. ~Anonymous

09/12/06 Other: Lorenzo is now the Chief of Staff. I guess at DJJ honesty really isn't the best policy. Congratulations Ms.Penochio. ~Anonymous

09/12/06 DJJ Policy: I suggest Eubanks,Davis,Greenfield and the rest of the DJJ sponges get out of the Capital and on the grounds at the JDCs and the contracted facilities before those lying idiots allow another kid to die. What the heck do all the Tallahassee deadbeats do with their time? It would be difficult to find a more worthless crowd. Someone should keep an eye on the work schedules of the DJJ officials. All fluff and no stuff. ~Tax Payer

09/12/06 Pinellas JDC: To Diana, I greive for your loss of a child. That this unnecessary tragedy is compounded by the reluctance on the part of DJJ to adequately investigate and provide the truth is an outrage. There is so much dirt that has been hidden by self-serving officials. There is one who sees all and keeps a record. At judgement all will be called to account. Stay strong . There are other Dannys still in the hands of a corrupt system that need your support. ~Anonymous

09/12/06 DJJ Policy: As I read the postings from Orange and especially from Miami-Dade I can not avoid being angry that I am forced to pay with my taxes such ignorant and vulgar individuals. I would not associate with such trash or allow them near my children yet DJJ puts them in sensitive roles with responsibility for troubled kids. The cause of the DJJ facility incidents of abuse and death are obvious. Where is the "ACCOUNTABILITY"? ~Parent

09/12/06 Governor Candidates: ...Until there is a complete overhaul of DJJ and the replacment of the current leadership,kids will remain at risk... A paper gown and an ignorant or fatigued...attendant do not represent an appropriate intervention for suicidal ideation... Poorly trained staff,understaffed shifts and incompetent, self-serving supervisors create a hazardous situation. Politically motivated and corrupt department leadership enables poor organization and poor programming. KIDS DIE...WHILE BUREAUCRATS LIE!! ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Orange JDC: ...Youths at the facility do get very cold when just given a paper gown. Not only that but the mattress and blankets/sheets are taken from them. I feel it is more of child abuse. Especially when they cannot sleep at night due to the air conditioner running all night... To the writer of 9/10/06: Why are you covering up for Captain Priester... She does not have the ability to perform well as a captain. What happened to officer Basnight? He was fired by captain Priester... Prior to being fired he gave a cigarette and lighter to one of the youths... ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Has anyone heard anything at Miami Dade on the Missing Property... I do not care what anyone says, at Dade we had many dedicated and committed Officers... I want to challenge Eleese Davis, Wanda Smith, Dale Dobuler, John Criswell along with Anthony Schembri to come to Miami Dade and have Schembri run Dade as the Superintendent and the rest of the names mentioned as his Assistants and see if they will get the job done... have them work the double-ons and have youth assault them and see how they would react... ~The truth is coming back to haunt you

09/11/06 DJJ Policy: Simple Question...With his history of questionable ethics ,use of public resources for personal benefit,violation of procedures and law and making false and misleading statements to legislators, is Anthony Schembri an appropriate role model for state employees or for the youth in his charge? Once a crook always a crook. ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Other: J4K, You're right. DJJ and the Governor's office would probably not respond truthfully if they responed at all to an inqiry about "Palm Beachgate" and other misuse of public funds for the purpose of concealing the wrong-doing of the Department. No one wants to stomach another serving of Lorenzo's lies anyway. The very fact that DJJ attempted to avoid disclosure speaks for itself(again). Hopefully a new Governor will display more integrity and a stronger sense of duty. There is also the possibility of increased media interest in DJJ corruption. ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I have seen Ex- Officer B.& M.Jackson,K.Bryant,B.& K.Kent and D.Zackery all in one weekend.They all is doing fine!!They all said "they dont miss the department, but they miss all the workers thier".Of cource D.Zackery . . .said"change is coming...just be patiention".M.Jackson... said" he didnt want to talk about Djj...that is behind him... He miss working with his ARO partners... He mention D.Dalancy was a good guy.... ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To anonymous, regarding Supv. Nicolas...I am not saying I know her or anything, I do defend the person I do know, it still does not mean just like other supervisors, that she may be or not be qualified for the position. You are right by saying administration does see her qualified for the position, just like they see other qualified as well, I understand administration does not see other sides of many officers while working in the back not under the eye of administration. Listen as far as her time is coming comment that you make, well I feel that as long as Dale Dobuler is there, everyone has their time coming. He is there to clean house. ~Scarlett Rosales

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To anonymous witten on 9/10/06....About the inmate's property....I never had to count or give property to any youth returning to claim it. I was not an officer and had nothing to do with that. Only one time that nobody was there to turn the property to the youth, I did turn it in and everything that youth was looking for was there and that happened close to the date of my departure which was 3/6/06. ~Scarlett Rosales

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Scarlet I have alot of respect for you,but sometimes you just need to keep your mouth shut....J.Nicholas is alittle child... She puts her little friends in spots that makes them feel they run s**t... Your problem is you talk to much without taking action... Or is it that you dont have any documentation...if you just got word of mouth!! You are just wasting time...from what I know everybody that testified at the hearing had documentation,so that allowed the House to rip the department a new a**hole....what do you know about the stolen property... ~still working @Djj

09/11/06 Other DJJ facility: ...The Department of accountability will not relook into Dannys case and as I can see it they are there to help with new cases or only as a prevetion when reports are made... Yes Danny is another cover up . Greg Founder of Perenich & Perenich PL ,gave extensive info to ,Sherry Dorsey. As for will the office of accountability re look into Dannys case , Mrs Elleis Davis stated DJJ would not relook into what happened even with proof they had not investigated beyond the actions of the employees... ~Diana matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

09/11/06 Gus Barreiro: To Rep. Barreiros, The people of Florida deserve an explanation of the disgraceful behavior of DJJ in the recent "Palm Beachgate" affair. For the Department to have funded an effort to conceal information about a public facility from the public smells of cover-up and of fiscal mismanagement. Gus, can you assist in bringing this issue to the attention of a proper level authority? Some feel that an investigation is in order. ~Anonymous

09/11/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, Here we have a guy that slipped out of NYC under a cloud of guilt and during during an ethics investigation;get himself appointed to a top position in Florida state government and continue his crooked ways as Secretary of DJJ. How can the state fairly put swindlers and burglers in jail while Schembri and other DJJ officials use state monies for their own gratification and to cover up Department defiencies. Seems a bit inconsistent. A crook is a crook. ~Tax Payer

09/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Miami Dade JDC should be closely monitored. The emails that come from that site indicate extreme ignorance and poor character. One youth has already died due to incompetence and neglect at that facility. The administration and staff should be checked out for drug use and job performance. It also seems likely that some may have falsified their employment application related educational level. Most of the postings from Miami-Dade are not on a level that could pass a GED or obtain a diploma. ~Cutler Ridge

09/10/06 Orange JDC: To 9/9 ORANGE - You gotta be high or something. Those kids are well cared for. I have worked there at least a year and have not witnessed anything of the kind. The kids CHOOSE to wear a papaer gownbecause they tell people they want to KILL themselves... Better cold than dead. The kids have a choice to behave, talk to someone or be a shi*... And to the one who wrote that Priester smokes POT? HAHAHAHA. What a jerk off you are. She is a God fearing, responsible woman. The one you all have to worry about is Jenks... Chenalt is anything but inspiring... Looks like Mental health staff went out with a bang... ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Escambia JDC: …issues needs to be resolved at Escambia detention…There should be leaders that is fair and honest… I am sure that the secretary should know about this.When P.Wallis left the facility.He appointed someone as the A.S.O,he made a very poor choice… needs someone with knowledge to do the job of an A.S.O… they rather let the entire facility suffer because of a lack of knowledge and experience of poor management. ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Scarlett I see you dont know stupidvisor nicholas very well... She may have a degree but that does not mean she is qualified and shes is not... Im sure administaration sees it, alot of officers have already complained about her and others... Her time is coming just like the rest of the stupidvisors that doubler forgot about.So.. Scarlet, since you want to be her spokesperson tell her to keep her resume updated any day now... shes good as gone. ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Orange JDC: The post about chinalt was dead on. I never knew a man that like to have his butt kissed so much. He must be missin somthing in his life. trys to act big and smart but looks like a stupid bully. ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Other: Who is keeping an eye on Schembri... his misuse of government resources for his personal benefit and his violation of law during the period he headed the Corrections Department in NYC... We also know that he has made extravagant use of state funds for his personal pleasure since his appointment as Secretary of DJJ in Florida and that apparently state funds have been expended in an effort to conceal DJJ actions from the public (Palm Beachgate). Hopefully this man is being monitored to prevent further inappropriate activities... He obviously can not be trusted. ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Governor Candidates: ...Pifer,Chervanik, MacElroy and the rest of the long-time feather-bedders know damn well about the problems at the facilities... The leadership at the regional level is even worse... An honest independent investigation of DJJ would initiate a lot of retirements and resignations. The "Knishe" will probably be the first to cut out ; like he did in NYC when they initiated an investigation of his ethics. ~Voter

09/10/06 Leon JDC: When something happens at Leon Detention Center and could have been fixed by the DJJ's Leaders, it is always said, "wait we don't have the money in the budget. Now this gives DJJ's Leaders a reason to blame someone for that problem they could have fixed. Staff workers, you must be very careful how you work. The support is not there. Do anyone talks about the good things staff worker do with the children... Kids have told staff workers, "I don't think I could have made the day without you." These are real staff workers that put up with this day after day because they care... ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Scarlet lets see if you are ready to step up to the plate? What do you know about the missing property at Miami-Dade?Dade-Detention is under fire because a inmate's property was not able to be provide for him when returned to retreive it.All that uncalmed property has disappeared.......G.Bess was in charge of it and J.walker and Shoran Shores order her to count all that money and open all the property and put them in boxes,they cut up I.D's and all... ~Anonymous

09/10/06 Other: By what authority and by what right did DJJ seek to with-hold information about Palm Beach JDC from the citizens of this state... Miss Cathy, Do you think J4K could get a response to this question from Schembri or better yet from the Governor... DJJ's attempt to squelch an investigstive report indicates fear of the truth. Use of public money for the associated legal fees indicates selfish arrogance. ~Anonymous [From J4K's Cathy: DJJ & Governor has never responded to this type of request that backs them into a corner. Send exact wording & I'll give it a whirl.]

09/10/06 Governor Candidates: If the Governor will not investigate Palm Beachgate and other DJJ coverups maybe there will be some legislators with courage and commitment to public service and honest government. Schembri lied directly to Gus Barreios' legislative committee... A legislative investigation of DJJ may do what the executive office has failed to do. Expose the corruption at DJJ and clean it up. ~Tax Payer

09/09/06 Other DJJ facility: Yes I have seen Mrs.Gonzales and she is doing well!! She would be the perfect canidate of the South.She would bring back the moral in Dade and weed out those kiss ass asst. like Minnis,Delancy,Watson and even Dale.She but they dont want people like her in that stop do you she will get along with staff...she the department has always had a problem with Adm. getting along with officers.Mrs.Gonzales we would have your back..Love You and Get Back Soon.... ~Anonymous

09/09/06 Other: Dont worry about D.Dalancy he is being delt with....you can bet on that.....it is about time the big bad wolf be laid to rest at Miami-Dade.... ~Anonymous

09/09/06 Orange JDC: ...The staff leaves youth in a paper gown, to sit on a slab all day and you see them shivering from the cold and no one cares. If we are understaffed the kids are kept on lock down all day. If kids get sick at night supervisors will not even give them a Tylenol... Kids have to wear the same undergarments many, many, many others have worn and the stains on them prove it! Can you please do something to help these kids? They are also talked to as if they were animanls and not human. PLEASE HELP! ~Anonymous

09/09/06 Pinellas JDC: To J4K, Do you know if the "Office of Accountability" has begun looking into Danny's death at Pinellas JDC yet? Wasn't that request made sometime back? Does DJJ consider Danny a closed chapter? There are a lot of questions left unanswered. Will the findings related to this tragedy be made public? Is Danny a another coverup? ~Dunedin [Note from J4K: Message forwarded to Danny Matthews mother, Diana Matthews.]

09/09/06 Other: To Gov.Bush, Investigatons of lobbying irregularities,cronyism and fraud at DOC and the Tampa Expressway Authority were very appropreate actions. DJJ is dirtier than either of those.Contract bidding,purchasing and book-keeping performed by DJJ should be audited by an independent group immediately. It is likely crimes have been committed. At a minimum there has been sloppy fiscal practices and poor management. The management of DJJ facilities has been a disgrace resulting in poor outcomes and in harm to youth. Call for an indepth review of DJJ before you leave office. ~Tax Payer

09/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: All of you need a life! Especially S. Rosales, GET OVER IT! You are no longer a DJJ Employee! ~Anonymous

09/09/06 DJJ Policy: Frequent random drug testing of the staff at the DJJ sites would result in a huge scandal but safer and healthier facilities. The common problems at the contracted sites with contraband weed and tobacco is directly attributable to the drug use of the staff. The age and caliber of personal at these sites lends itsef to the likelihood of abuse. Some of the JDCs are nearly as bad. Random drug screenings will result in an overall improved staff and fewer problems. Failure to take take this action indicates negligence and concealment of this known problem on the part of the Department. ~Parent

09/09/06 Orange JDC: Numbers #1 through #5 of the problems at Orange are 1)Chinalt/Disney-lying,2)Chinault/Williams-playing favorites,3)covering-up violations,4)Chinalt-kissing up to Tallahassee and screwing over line staff 5) Lazy administration not doing their job. ~Anonymous

09/09/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, The trail of institutional neglect,abuse and death has followed many current DJJ officials for years throughout their shameful careers. All the way from Bradley McGee to the Martin youth. Self-serving bureaucrats and political pets have prospered at the expense of the weak,the poor and the unrepresented. ~Anonymous

09/08/06 Governor Candidates: To Charley Crist, You have strongly emphasized your intention to continue in the Bush tradition. Does that include maintaining Anthony Schembri and other DJJ top leadership? Can we trust you to fix DJJ. Governor Bush did many things well but in this area he dropped the ball. What will you do? Please answer as my vote depends on your response. ~Voter

09/08/06 Palm Beach JDC: Use of public money by DJJ to prevent public exposure of wrong-doing may well be a crime.It is at least another manifestation of deceptive actions from an arrogant Department. DJJ apparently perceives itself as a power elite which can bend the rules and the truth to suit the wishs of the leadership. Palm Beachgate should be investigated for possible illegality (misuse of funds,fraud, etc.) and for the continued untrustworthy operation of a state body responsible for the welfare of youth and for millions in state dollars. ~Looks Like Watergate in South Florida

09/08/06 Governor Candidates: ...Due to numerous incidents of abuse/rapes,contamination,escapes,injuries and deaths at facilities operated under the jurisdiction of DJJ... an indepth legislative investigation is in order. Serious questions related to the contract bidding process,fiscal decision making and management, personnel quailifications and retention and the overall operation of the Department have been raised from varied sources... Action from a legislative audit committee is called for in order to restore faith in the system of Juvenile Crime prevention and the rehabilitation of delingquent youth in this state. ~Tax Payer

09/08/06 Other: To Tax Payer, You are correct about DJJ being diseased but wrong about the cure. DJJ dosen't need radical surgury to rid itself of the corruption. All this sick patient(Department) needs is a good enema. Just get rid of the wastrels in the DJJ leadership and bring in some honest professionals. A strong antibiotic would also be a good idea to kill off any residual germs. ~Doctor Anonymous

09/08/06 Other: According to Andrea Bernstein of WNYC New York Public Radio "hundreds of Dept.of Corrections employees came to work on Republican political campaigns on city time". This reportedly occurred during the time period that Anthony Schembri was head of that department ; prior to his being investigated for other ethics violations and before he resigned under a cloud of suspicion and moved to Florida. ~Anonymous

09/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Scarlett, do not let anyone or anything bring you down... Dale Doubuler DOES NOT HAVE A DEGREE!!! All he has is a CPM Certificate from FIU... Why Schembri would select Dale DObuler to run the largest facility... The most qualified person for that position was JD Solie... it was all due to Janice Walker, Sharon Shore, ELEESE DAVIS and WANDA SMITH OF TALLAHASSEE that he was removed from the facility... Scarlett continue to write... better yet speak to the famous Carbon Miller that is always writing about DJJ and it's mess ups or should I say cover-ups... ~A Dedicated Fan

09/08/06 Other: To Annoymous for Now (and Gov Bush), Excellent question! Does Jeb Bush condone Schembri's use of state funds for the payment of legal fees in an effort to conceal the contents of the Palm Beach Investigative Report? That is a not an enhancement to the Legacy! Jeb,you still have time to fire that New York hustler. Everyone makes mistakes but an honest man corrects his mistakes when he has the opportunity. Do the right thing now. ~Anonymous

09/08/06 Governor Candidates: To Candidates Davis and Crist, The Department under Schembri displayed it's true colors with the creation of the in-house "Office of Accountability". Was their anyone so naive that they did not recognize that this move was just another deceptive ploy by the DJJ spinners and schemers. The Department wastes and misuses our money,puts our kids in harm's way and insults our intelligence with shame devices like the "Office of Accountability". Please act quickly! ~Tax Payer

09/08/06 Orange JDC: DIZNEY, is obviously a premiere sycophant.... And she is nothing but a file checker and policy writer - a psychologist she is not. Ask her a psychology question and it is like the deer in the headlights look. In case you all didn't realize, a PhD is nothing but a research degree... I forget his name but Inez's boss - a short guy with brown hair - now HE knew his stuff... I do think though that the knishe needs to have a personal look-see (unannounced) here at JDC and maybe walk in on Williams doing his thing, which is nuthin...and to do a random detainee interview... Love, ~anonymous JDC employee

09/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...You said you saw Mrs. Maldoando-Gonzales, I'm glad she is doing and looking good. Do you have a way of reaching her... We miss her so much at Dade... I will never forget her famous quote... "It's not the badge that makes you, it is you that makes the badge." "Never let anyone take your integrity from you and always remember frontline staff are the essential key to the department." Thank you to the two inspiring women of our department Mrs. Maldoanado-Gonzalez and Ms. Young. Since you've been gone NO ONE has been able to fill your BIG SHOES... ~Anonymous

09/07/06 Governor Candidates: ...New York Times 1/21/95 Stated that reportedly Anthony Schembri "Drove to Rye NY to get a hair cut on government time", "Gave a paid speech in Atlantic City New Jersey on government time", Charged city for overtime and tolls for his driver for personal errands"... On 5/15/2004 when the NY Times announced Shembri's appointment by Jeb Bush to the position of Florida's Secretary of DJJ the article noted that Shembri "resigned from NY job in 1995 during and on-going inquiry". The Times also reported that the NYC investigation subsequeantly found that Schembri had violated NY law. Apparently he left the Big Apple in front of a scandal. Hopefully history will soon repeat itself. ~Anonymous

09/07/06 Other: Is it possible that all the postings from Miami-Dade are some racist's idea of a joke? Perpetuating ugly sterotypes really isn't funny. The possibility that the postings are for real is a frightening thought. For the sake of the kids it would be wise for DJJ to investigate that JDC very soon. If those emails are authentic the place is staffed with mental deficients. Please don't wait until another death situation (like Omar) occurs at Dade because of poor staffing and leadership. ~Anonymous

09/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To "somone who knows you", talking about Supv. Nicolas...You wonder how she is so young with no experience and got supervisor position without finishing her probation? Well you should not speak or better yet, question all those actions until you get some more info. Anyone can become a supervisor as long as you either have 3-5 years working with troubled youth or a college degree, which she has regardless of her age. Now with Batista being there, who knows. I am not there anymore, but while I was, she made a great supervisor! And whoever she want to date or sleep with is nobody's business. Great job Nicolas!!! ~Scarlett Rosales

09/07/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the previous writer. Chineult's motto is NOT, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" rather, it is, "If you don't kiss Chineult's and Disney's a**, then don't keep it." Inez and her supervisor's did not kiss their a** and that's why they got rid of them. Cathy, make sure that they look at the shortness of staff, staff cursing at kids and kids being left in paper gowns, in the cold often. ~Anonymous

09/07/06 Orange JDC: Let me tell you about the top 5 problems at ORJDC. 1.) SUPT. WILLLIAMS 2.) CAPTAIN EASON 3.) SARGENT BROWN 4.) CAPTAIN NICHOLS 5.) CAPTAIN PRIESTER Supt. Williams: You treat your staff with no respect.... Captain Eason: You are hiring staff that is not staying... Sargeant Brown: Why do you show favortism... Captain Priester: Many of the youths at ORJDC are detained due to drug problems. Why are you smoking weed?... You need a drug test.... Captain Nichols: Where are you... Why are you still working at ORJDC? ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Complete message forwarded to DJJ's Pifer, Davis & Lorenzo]

\09/07/06 Orange JDC: Let me tell you about the top 5 problems at ORJDC. 1.) SUPT. WILLLIAMS 2.) CAPTAIN EASON 3.) SARGENT BROWN 4.) CAPTAIN NICHOLS 5.) CAPTAIN PRIESTER Supt. Williams: You treat your staff with no respect.... Captain Eason: You are hiring staff that is not staying... Sargeant Brown: Why do you show favortism... Captain Priester: Many of the youths at ORJDC are detained due to drug problems. Why are you smoking weed?... You need a drug test.... Captain Nichols: Where are you... Why are you still working at ORJDC? ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Complete message forwarded to DJJ's Pifer, Davis & Lorenzo]

09/07/06 Other: I wish some ambicious investigative journalist would check out the special interests that have paid speaker's fees to Secretary Schembri the past few years. That might explain some of the questionable contracting and purchasing practices of the Department. Based on the poor performance of some of the repeat providers and shoddy quaility of some of the contracted workmanship and capital perchases it certainly appears that somebody must be getting paid. ~Anonymous for a Reason

09/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Miami Dade Dude that saw two former officers at a barbque and at a football game, He wondered what these two officers were "up to". Fool,they were up to eating barbque and watching a game. If your own house were clean you wouldn't have to worry about others. Any more questions? ~Miami Gal

09/07/06 Governor Candidates: To J4K - Cathy, you and this site are wonderful both as an outlet for points of view that would otherwise be suppressed,and as a source relief and entertainment... I have one request: Could J4K formally ask both candidates for governor if they will commit to an independent review and financial audit of DJJ. I would also like to know if either man will establish an independent citizen's board to monitor and advise DJJ. Does Crist consider Schembri and the DJJ mess to be part of the "Jeb Bush Legacy" he touts? Will Davis support dramatic reform of the Department... ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Message forwarded to Crist and Davis.]

09/07/06 Other: Escape in Jacksonville? I missed that one. DJJ does a pretty good job of keeping these events under wraps. There have been so many escapes now it is difficult to keep track of them. The worst one lately was the escape in Polk city where the kid got cut up going over the razor wire. The Securicor crowd didn't even know the kid was gone till they got a call many hours later. That one still takes the cake. ~Anonymous

09/07/06 Orange JDC: Chinalt has high up frieens or he wouls have done been gone. A bully boy to the foke on the bottum but a butt kisser to the ones on top. Don't trst him ever. ~Anonymous

09/07/06 DJJ Policy: Staff compelled to work 16 hour shifts in correctgional facilities may well be expected to fall asleep on duty, become mentally/emotionally strained and perform less well than needed. If this is a wide-scale problem, it should be brought to the Governor's office and to the media immediately. Is this a common practice? Who is responsible? ~Parent

09/07/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ has demonstrated the inability of self-monitoring the Department's functions.Outside and independent review is essential. The contracting and purchasing activities have produced waste and fraud. The management of the facilites by DJJ has produced contamination,abuse and death. Any politician that supports the continuation of the current DJJ operation is a politician unworthy of office. An independent citizen's review of DJJ and an independent audit of the books is needed now. ~Tax Payer

09/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...You say you are calling us out by signing "anonymous", nice. We, Ortiz, Jackson, Zackery, Garcia and others are not embarrassing to hardworking staff, on the other hand, few current staff members and maybe one or two current supervisors are embarrassing to the good empoyees still left. We are NOT a bunch of no-life losers, we all have great jobs now and gone from the disaster of DJJ. I say disaster only because of Dobuler... that place will continue to crumble, slowly... ~Scarlett Rosales

09/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To anonymous...it seems to me that you are a very angry and unhappy employee. I might not know you and definitely you do not know me so we will leave it at that. I said it before, I DO NOT hide behind "anonymous" titles, if you don't like what I write then simply disregard them. You obviously think my comments hurt the employees and help the cause of supporting administration, but I have always sided with the employees and you can ask any of them! You can think whatever you want of me, I know what I was there. ~Scarlett Rosales

09/07/06 Governor Candidates: ...Congratulations on your victory for the Primary Election. One thing that concerns me is your response as to the issues at hand within the Department of Juvenile Justice... we have issues that affect both the staff and the youth in our custody... with morale, retention, veteran staff that do not want to reform, leaders who are either have a love relationship or friendship with their providers... Now that the primaries are over, we would like to know in more detail how and who you feel will be an ideal candidate to lift the black cloud from the department of Juvenile Justice? ~Anonymous [Note from J4K's Cathy: Request sent to Crist and Davis for detailed vision of DJJ. ]

09/07/06 Other: This is to the staff of the Department of Juvenile Justice. It seems by the verbiage of some of your postings that you are either frustrated or just have too much time on your hands. I must say that there are a handful of officers on this site that have provided you with tools to resolve the issues at hand. Then there are others who ruin the department’s image with their unprofessional behavior... Set the tone and do not worry yourself about the officers that are displaying negative, unprofessional behavior... Rude, arrogant behavior towards each other is not going to resolve the problems... ~Anonymous

09/06/06 Gus Barreiro: How dare our pompous Secretary hustle for speaker's fees from special interest groups; while DJJ under his "leadership" is such a mess? Shembri should devote his efforts to the job he is paid well to perform. He really hasn't changed since the days back in NYC when he was using public resources to provide for his personal good living. Once a crook always a crook. ~Anonymous

09/06/06 Other: Question: Since DJJ and the Secretary fall directly under the Governor's office in the chain of command, may we assume that Governor Bush authorized the expenditure of state funds by the Department in an effort to prevent the exposure of the information included in the Palm Beach investigative report? Did Schembri ,on his own authority, order the use of state reources for another cover-up? Who was responsible for this outrage? An investigation is in order. ~Anonymous for Now

09/06/06 Other: Cancer and infection can not be cured with sweet smelling salves,soothing balms or DJJ spin. Cancer and putification must be removed from a healthy organism or the the organism will weaken and die. DJJ has evolved into a cancerous organ... Dereliction of responsibility has become a DJJ art form. Corruption and cover-ups are SOP at the Department. The time for massive radical surgery is now. Remove the diseased elements and allow a clean and effective DJJ to emerge. ~Tax Payer

09/06/06 Governor Candidates: To Candidates Davis and Crist, Quote: "When is the state going to place as much priority on fixing juvenile justice problems as it does on trying to hide or perfume them?" Palm Beach Post 7/14/06 ~Anonymous

09/06/06 Gus Barreiro: This is for Cathy Corry, I would like to know what is Gus Barreiro's take on the department... I am interested to know if he was appointed as Secretary over the department... Would he attack the issues at hand like the cover-ups at Dade? Palm Beach and other facilities? Would he change the strategy or conitnue this gold old boy system... What does he think about the Department of Accountability? Please foward this to Gus and have him respond. ~Interested Worker [Note from J4K's Cathy: This message forwarded to Gus Barreiro, per your request.]

09/05/06 DJJ Policy: The recent statement from a G4S Securicor spokesman which expressed an enthusiatic welcome of increased "TRANSPARENCY" of DJJ facility operations seems some how at odds with the extreme measures taken by the Department in a effort to squelch the exposure of the investigative report in Palm Beach. I think DJJ and Securicor have a rather unique view and definetion of "TRANSPARENCY" (and of honesty,and accountability). Very unique indeed! ~Anonymous

09/05/06 DJJ Policy: Penochio Lorenzo ,DJJ's current head of the lies and Cover-Up Office (Communication Office), recently stated that the Department is "committed to providing for security and well-being for youth in our care". In spite of this official statement DJJ continiues to use public resources in an effort to conceal the poor treatment of youth in custody. Looks like your nose is growing again Ms. Lorenzo. Why is it always an outside party that exposes DJJ scandals and never the paid DJJ monitors? Why does DJJ always deny responsibility? Ms.Lorenzo you should be ashamed. ~Anonymous

09/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Miami-Dade trash talkers, Put up or shut up! A lot of wind and hot air don't make a "hurricaine" but a lot of idle threats and ridiculous web-postings sure can indicate a fool. If you got it bring it. If not, Stop embarrassing us. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Other: I saw D.Zackery at a caniate for governor bargue today, at the UM game with here was Jackson right beside.....I just wonder what these to ex-officer are up too...... ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Saw Mrs.Mald-Gonzales and she is doing well i must say....Honey we miss you alot and wish you get well soon.She has lost alot of weight, but she still LOOKS DAMN GOOD...My prayers are with you...You are one the put your heart and soul in everything you do.Can wait until you return..... ~Some Who Cares

09/04/06 Other: Ok I have a problem and it is with Supervisor J.Nicolas....This little young girl is very ghetto and very disrespectfull.The other day after breifing she condone the action of a officer disrespect a supervisor Mr. Van Johnson... Let me tell your young a$$ something...all you do is show favoritism...We all know you have something going on with Davis....How is it that these young kids come into the Department at the ages of 19-24 and become supervisor with know pervious got damn experience....you became a supervisor before you got of probation.... ~Someone who knows you

09/04/06 Other DJJ facility: Question to DJJ? Can you provide a reasonable assurance that the youth in the DJJ facilities are properly supervised and protected by the staff and administration presently in place? Reports of drunkeness?DUIs,sleeping on duty,sexual misconduct,and the hateful and vulgar postings from the JDC staff are cause for concern. The Department's dismal record of oversight of the facilities (mold,maggots,abuse,death) adds to the concern for the saftey of the youth in custody. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Orange JDC: Isn't that just like Chineulat and Disney? They got rid of Ines and her epartment had the highest score on the QA of the entire center!!!! And all becuase Chineult had a personal vendetta against Lakeside and Disney did not like Inez and wanted her pet John and Park Place here. Disney, do us all a favor and quit, you don't give a damn about the kids. Confatulations Inez, this was just solid proof that you were doing a damn good job but just couldn't fight Chineulat and Disney, as they don't fight fair! ~Anonymous

09/04/06 DJJ Policy: He holds a high government position with great discretionary financial responsibility yet he hustles speechs to outside interests at $12500.00 a shot. Did you say his name was Anthony Schembri. Sounds more like Anthony soprano. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 DJJ Policy: Why does Schembri and DJJ fear an independent citizen committee for the oversight of DJJ? Silly Question! It's easier and safer to set up an "in-house" Office of Accountability which along with the "in-house" Inspector General, the "in-house" QA Office and the "in-house" Communication Office and the in-house Medical and Education Officers can provide nice safe "In-house" investigations and reports. Oh yeah! This is a sweet scam. The fix is "in--house". This even better than NYC. ~Anonymous for Now

09/04/06 Orange JDC: Ms.Cathy, Can you see if we can get some higher-ups to come see what's going on at Orange? This place is not right. Administration is worthless. ~Anonymous
[Note from J4K: Somebody should be arriving to investigate the sleeping supervisor. If that doesn't happen, let me know. Also, please make a list of the top 5 problems at Orange, with detailed information describing the problem. ~Cathy]

09/04/06 Other: If the "Knishe" has a sense of responsibility and even a trace of integrity he should make one of his "speechs" to the people of Florida appologizing for allowing state funds to be used in an effort to provide legal cover for poor performance by DJJ officials. Such an action (speech to the tax payers) on his part is unlikely since the "Knishe" usually speaks only to outsiders and special interest groups for cash. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Other: To the media, Where are the investigative media types? If DJJ officials have nothing to hide then why do they always try to conceal the facts from the public... Waste,incompetence and deceit that permeates DJJ will not end until our leaders in the legislature and the executive office take a stand for decency and honor. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Other: The Bureaucrats in Tallahassee know exactly what is going on in these faciliities. They sent out directives after the escape in Jacksonville that we had to mantain certain staffing levels... At the same time they are freaking out about the tens of thousands of dollars in overtime... They are either going to work the shifts short-handed or they are going to have to pay through the nose to keep them covered. By keeping the shifts covered, I am referring to mandatory 16 hour shifts that Detention staff are forced to work under threat of termination... ~STRS

09/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Scarlett the Harlot and Ortiz the sleaze and the other Dade low lifes , You are all ignorant and vulgar blowhards , just a bunch of frustrated no-life losers. If you got anything solid on the lousy administration use it, if not shut-up. I'm calling YOU out. You idiots are embarrassing to hardworking staff. No one trusts administration but your ignorant postings only give them a defense. Put up or shut up. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Other: Pinellas...Just curious..What did anybody that contributes on this board have to do with the resignation of two guys at Pinellas JDC? If They really were good JDOs I wish they were still there. Seems like most folks on this site want things to be better for the dedicated DJJ staff. Some of the words on this site are too harsh and some are just plain stupid but most have the ring of sincerity and truthfulness. I don't question anyones values or truthful opinions including yours. We all know that chage is desperately needed at DJJ. Lets consider this site as our agent for change and curtail some of the personal attacks. ~JDO Supporter

09/04/06 Other DJJ facility: Send Schembri to Miami-Dade to make a speech. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 DJJ Policy: Jeb, Don't stop the investigation of questionable lobbyist activity with the Hillsbough Expressway issue. The mob of lobbyists on the payroll of the major DJJ contractors seem to have enabled the same poor performing companies to repeatedly bring home the bacon. Even companies with records of health evacuations,rotten food, abuse, escapes and death have continued to pull in million dollar state contracts through DJJ. Looks like somebody is gettin paid. Governor You been told. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Orange JDC: Good idea, Schembri should require Chinalt and Williams to stay overnight at Orange JDC and keep the supervisors awake. Chinalt and Williams can sleep during the day shift since they don't do anything except self promotion anyway. ~Anonymous

09/04/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, The disgusting behavior of DJJ in the palm Beach JDC cover-up is ,in itself,adequate reason to call for the resignation of the Secretary and those other DJJ officials directly involved. When considered along with the lies and cover-ups associated with other incidents including contamination of food and facilities,sexual and other abuse and the deaths of multiple youths in custody ; a case for criminal investigation of the Department's negligence,deceptive behavior, and misuse of public monies appears to be a proper consideration. ~Parent

09/03/06 Other: DJJ is using public tax money to pay DJJ lawers to prevent the public (tax-payers) from receiving information related to the poor performance of DJJ. This scandal may yet receive wide-scale attention. What else should we expect from a Brooklyn con-man with a record of fraud and corruption? DJJ is working against the welfare of the public and for the self interests of political insiders and bureaucrats. ~Tax-Payer

09/03/06 Pinellas JDC: To Pinellas Posting, Which is it buddy? Did the two JDOs get railroaded unfairly by administration or not. If so then the administration should be be called to task for lying again... You say though, that you do not blame administration... Did the two guys screw up or not. Got to say your posting is suspicious. Could be you are part of administration yourself looking for some cover after messing over two employees. The guys either messed up they didn't. If they did; they probably deserved what they got. If they didn't ;they were screwed by administration. ~Pinellas

09/03/06 Other: What happened to the DJJ Wonk? I enjoyed his/her contributions to the universe of wisdom posted on the site. Come forth Wonkster, DJJ watchers everyway await your next revelation,whimsical anecdote or insightful observation. ~Anonymous

09/03/06 Other: Send the Idiot Busters to Miami Dade ASAP!!! Postings from that site appear to come directly from a loony farm. What kind of leadership is in charge down there? Who hired those semi-literate nut cases? Don't these people have enough intelligence to understand that sounding off like a clown hurts their own case? Most of us agree with the points they speak but not with their display of bitterness and ignorance. ~Anonymous

09/03/06 Other: For you Dade Adm. you are worry about the wrong things....i would be worring about that Hurricane that is coming your way.That shit is about the hit everybody that is involved..... Dale,Minnis,Delancy and who evry else that was involved.We warned you'll about messing with two most outspoked Officer you had thier.The Hurricane will be name,to contune........ ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Perez-Ortiz I agree with you...the "Cowart" that is trashing Scarlett and Martin and is afraid to reveal their identity exemplifies the exact cold hearted, gutless, and immoral behavior that has plaqued Miami Dade... I too think that Scarlett was a jewel at Miami Dade and Martin was and always will be my boy... Many may agree, but Scarlett, Martin, Deidre, and many others are no different than the many civil rights leaders of our past. The only difference is the injustice they are fighting is an internal beast, but they efforts and sacrafices will benefit many... Perez-Ortiz it's good to hear you're doing o.k... ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Orange JDC: Schembri -- You need to get here fast ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Orange JDC: At Orange JDC they are making the SJDO's do the supervisor's job. They are removed from the floor where the shortage is critical and make them as acting supervisors. Isn't that risky in case of an emergency? Why can't the supervisors be blue dotted also and take the responsibility that they were trained for. I believe this is a big mistake that can cost highly in the long run. Supt. Williams, perhaps you can answer as to why the SJDO are acting supervisors. Sometimes we just create our own problems... ~Anonymous

09/02/06 DJJ Policy: To the Miami Dade Posting on the subject of DJJ hiring "HOs", While your wording is vulgar and offensive to most decent people; your observation appears accurate. There is much indication that Miami-Dade does hire low-class people including immoral and disgusting types. Unfortunetely this practice is not limited to Dade. DJJ provides the worst possible role models for troubled youth at most facilities. Until the Department performs adequate oversight this disgrace will probably just worsen. ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, A strong and independent citizens task force should be established to investigate and oversee those actions of DJJ that directly impact on youth. The Attorney General's office should initiate an audit of the financial activities of the Department where possible fraud is indicated and accounting has been weak. A study of staff salaries and efficiency is long-needed in the bloated bureauacy with ambiguous and over-lapping roles and poor management. ~Tax-Payer

09/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the courageous employee who criticized Scarlett, yet hides behind anonymous. I worked with Scarlett and Martin. Both were exceptional and exemplary employees. You say "cause", I say what cause? Two and half years later same inept management remains, favortism is rampant and there is no control in sight. Quit hiding, i am calling you out. ~Perez-Ortiz

09/02/06 Pinellas JDC: Pinellas JDC just lost two very dedicated, hard working, respectable officers... In my opinion these officers were asked to resign due to what seems to be bulls**t allegations. They were simply doing their jobs. And I personally dont blame administration. I blame the ignorance of our society. It is because of people like some of you on here that go around and form your own opinions without being in our shoes... If you honestly think that we are so horrible at our jobs then I encourage you to fill out an application... to those two officers, I wish you the best of luck... ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Other: Jeb, Get rid of this gold-plated NYC con man. DJJ is actually worse under Schembri than before. Let him see how many speechs he can hustle when he is out on the street. We need a strong, honest and hard-working leader at DJJ. Gus Barreiros would be a good choice. ~Anonymous

09/02/06 Other: Let me get this clearly now. I'm having some difficulty getting this picture. The Governor hired Schembri to correct the problems at DJJ. Isn't that like hiring a hog to clean the pen? Didn't anybody check out the NYC history of the "Knishe"? He was investigated up there for violating the law and misusing public resources. I still don't get it. ~Anonymous

09/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Check all this s**t out. Dade have a str8 up hoe working. I mean fu**ing juveniles at programs like hoe. I mean officer L-----. Who the hell she think she are…She fu** youth J------, D------. Pictures were taken and all. At least Bess get a better token for fu**ing officer I-----. I mean she was taking cookies and s**t to the mod for him when he where here… And let's not even talk about H-----. She was fu**ing that dude a----…She even fu**ing L-------- at the training…I guess Dade Like hiring hoes. ~Anonymous

09/01/06 Other: Depending on your sources you will find a huge discrepancy in the published background of Anthony Schembri. Much of the official line that he and his associates put out speaks of awards and distinctions. News articles and other accounts speak of dishonesty,investigations fraud and grandiose posturing. His stint at DJJ has been marked by abuse,contamination and death. A slick PR campaign and lists of prevous exploits can't cover the mess at DJJ. The Secretary should be judged on his actions here. He will be found wanting. ~Tax Payer

09/01/06 Governor Candidates: To the candidates for Governor, Please take a minute to review the editorial from the Palm Beach Post (see "News Clips" this site). The piece notes the that DJJ has attempted to cover-up wrong-doing at the Palm Beach JDC by squelching an investigative report. The article also describes DJJ's behavior as rude and arrogant (common practice). The Department is spending state dollars to cover the butts of bureaucrats at the expense of the community and troubled youth. This is outrageous! Which-ever of you aspirants is elected :please fire the whole rotten crowd at DJJ. The lies and cover-ups are sickening. ~Palm Beach

09/01/06 Other: Akeldama means "Land of Blood". Those individuals,governmental bodies and contracting companies that have profitted from arrangements that allowed incarcerated kids to die from neglect and abuse and to endure poor conditions have blood on their hands. Is DJJ comaparable the Akeldama spoke of in Acts 1? ~Anonymous

09/01/06 Pinellas JDC: To the Parent that provided the biblical reminder to the leadership at DJJ. Aman brother or sister! To seek gain and position at the expense of the weak is a terrible offense and a day of reckoning is coming. The corrupt will be called to answer in this life or the next. To all that work for DJJ I say, serve,protect and guide these kids. If you practice adultry,fornication, profanity,laziness,addictions,drunkeness or deceit, keep your personal dirt away from the work place. Hopefully we will see righteous leaders in the Department soon that will clean out the corruption. ~JDO

09/01/06 Other: To Governor Bush, You are right to investigate the actions of the Beck Consulting Group and Gray Robinson for ethics issues related to the Tampa/Hillsborough Expressway Authority... You also did the right thing when you canned another of your former appointees at DOC for ethics issues. Jeb, it's time to investigate DJJ and your appointee Schembri. The lobbyists and corporate interests are too strong... Ethics issues are putting kids at risk... Don't buy the "smoke and mirrors" and cooked statistics. Do the right thing. DJJ is corrupt. ~Tax Payer

09/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...you definitely do not know me or how I was with all officers there. I was one of the very few employees DJJ ever had that was nice, friendly and helpful to all officers! I am sad to see what is going on in DJJ but I am not a sad and lonely person. About me seeing my name, well I just write it because I have nothing to hide, unlike those who still remain anonymous, including yourself... About hurting your cause, you can say all you want, I will remain supportive... ~Scarlett Rosales

09/01/06 DJJ Policy: Schembri should quit soliciting speakers fees from outside interests and devote his efforts and his speechs to the correction of the poor conditions of the Department. The entrenched bureaucrats in the DJJ administrative offices and the loser "leadership" at many of the the DJJ facilities might benifit from a very strong and direct speech on the topic of "get to work,get it right,or get the hell out"... Secretary do your speech making in the facilities of your corrupt Department not for outside interests with possible unsavory motives such as political or financial influence based on your position. ~Anonymous

08/11/06 Pinellas JDC: DJJ?... Accountability? ... Yeah right! ~Clearwater

08/11/06 DJJ-Policy: Like Nero who fiddled while Rome burned ; Schembri plays with his expensive cop toys while the DJJ facilities rot around him. Bring forth the Huns! ~History Buff

08/11/06 Hillsborough West JDC: why do you say Mr. Clarke is spine less? be more specific. ~Anonymous

08/11/06 Orange JDC: Please Orange JDC,don't stop your postings. Everyone is just dying to hear more about Kistin's man and Inez and who's cheating, and who's mean and who's fat and whatever. Your postings are as good as "Cheaters" and Springer put together. You also provide concrete evidence of just how poor some of our DJJ facilities have been staffed. Where is the administration at Orange JDC? If idiotic trash like you are actually on staff there; the place must be a zoo. Who does the hiring there? ~DJJ Employee

08/11/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the last Orange JDC posting. I am embarrassed to say that I work with people who consume so much of their personal time with talking trash about other people. I studied psychology in college and I believe the term is called projection- individuals placing their own insecurities and guilt onto others. More time wasted that could be spent on the youth... ~DJJ Employee

08/11/06 Other: Anybody seen the "Knishe"? Check the parking lots at the doughnut shops for a gussied-up DJJ squad car. Tell him the tax-payers are looking for him. ~Putnam county Cracker

08/11/07 DJJ-Policy: To Governor Bush, The terms "Accountability" and "Florida DJJ" are not compatable. Unless there are massive top-level personnel changes at the Department the new "Office Of Accountability" will be another sham. A perfumed hog is still pork. ~Seen it All

08/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Wonk or whatever, I don't know what a wonk is but if its bad then I agree you are one. I would have simply called you an arrogant ba**ard. Mr. Jackson was a champion for the staff and the kids.He had the guts to speak out against the power structure. You aren't fit to speak his name. If all the honest staff leave Miami-Dade the kids will be left to the likes of you. ~Miami Girl

08/11/06 DJJ-Policy: In spite of last years "Lobbyist reform Law" it appears that the paid reps of the private contractors that proliferate around the DJJ facilities continue to hold great influence with DJJ management. DJJ administrators are quite cozy with these hucksters and the interchange appears to be profitable for the privateers. The frequent casual interactions and friendly first name relationships (Good Old Charley,Terry,etc)may be partially responsible for the lack of effective management of these poor-performing companies. Sure looks like somebody is gettin paid. Whose watching the store?!?? ~Insider

08/11/06 DJJ-Policy: You're right. When DJJ fesses up to the corruption and cover-ups that exist and have existed in the Department we will believe that the new "Office of Accountability" is a genuine effort to improve the situation. As long as the lies and secrecy continues ,this new innovation can only be viewed as another smokescreen. ~Anonymous

08/11/06 Other: Knishe, take your expensive cop toys and go home. We can't afford you. ~Tax-Payer

08/11/06 DJJ-Policy: Will the Office of Accountability review past DJJ cover-ups (Danny's death,facility rapes, multiple contamination events)? There are current DJJ administrators that are guilty of concealing fraud and abuse. Will they be investigated for past infractions? Will the OA be reviewing financial pratices of the Department? Will the OA investigate the work load (or lack of it) amoung the bloated Tallahassee DJJ Staff? Who will monitor the OA for accountability? The "Knishe"? Come on now ! Get serious ! ~Anonymous Insider

08/11/06 DJJ-Policy: If DJJ has never admitted wrong-doing in all the previous scandals (death,contamination,abuse,fraud,):why will this new DJJ " Office of Accountability" make any difference? Liars and thieves will still be liars and thieves regardless of their title. How stupid do they think we are? Such arrogance! ~Not that Stupid

08/11/06 Other: To "Proud to be" , The point of the term "wonk" was your obsession with Mr. Jackson's spelling rather than the issues he was making. You were demonstrating "wonk-like" excessive attention to a subject(spelling) and missing the true issues at hand. Upon further reflection of your postings, I believe you are less of a wonk and more of a typical DJJ bureaucrat and probably a mean-spirited racist.Unable to formulate a sensible reaction to the man's issues; you attack his education and his spelling. I will have no more time to devote to you,so this is good bye. ~Tired of the Wonkster

08/11/06 Pasco JDC: Hey Eddie how does it feel?? This isn't over watch ur back cause we will be watching u very closly. As for the new accountabilty office just sheep in wolf clothing. ~Love Condor

08/10/06 DJJ-Policy: There have been escapes(even an unnoticed escape),bloody riots, repeated contamination incidents, and an "unexplained death" at DJJ facilities managed by Securicor G4S. Yet this company still collects millions in state dollars from contractual arrangements with DJJ. Sad but true. Somebody must be gettin paid. ~Keepin Score

08/10/06 Other: I would like to report the Secretary to the "New Accountability Office" for an ivestigation of improper use of public monies. He apparently has been guilty of fiscal irresponsibility. Allowing kids to live in squalar and eat spoiled food while he bought expensive toys and completed an expensive make-over of his office. Doesn't diplay much accountability, or even common decency. ~Anonymous

08/10/06 Other: Do all Department-level Secretaries get to buy expensive toys with our money? Maybe DOE would like a real fire truck and Agriculture could get a choochoo train. Seems like rather expesive perks. I think that, so far, only the "Knishe" has taken advantage. He really loves that siren. It makes him feel like a tough guy. ~Citizen

08/10/06 Other: DJJ has never acknowleged the Departments failure to maintain clean and healthy facilities, adequately monitor poor performing contrators, maintain accurate financial and other records, or protect youth from assualts,rapes and death. Now a new DJJ "Office is supposed to improve conditions in the facilities. What conditions ? They have never admitted how terribly screwed-up the Department is and has been. Why would we believe a new office under the Sectretary would be any different than the lying crowd that has been there for years? Sounds like more spin... ~DJJ Staffer

08/10/06 Other: The Department has always claimed to be "accountable". The IG and the QA sections have always claimed to monitor the facilities and investigate problems. Now we are being sold the idea that a "new Office of Accountability" will be able to correct serious problems and improve conditions in the facilities.The new "Office" will operate under the same DJJ structure that has been known for corruption and cover-ups. What am I missing here? ~NO FOOL

08/10/06 Orange JDC: Somebody throw a net over Orange JDC. It's like watching the Springer show on the net.These ignorant postings (Inez,and Kathrin, Kristen, the boy friend and on and on)perpetuate ugly streotypes. One almost suspects that the Orange postings are some kind of racist or stupid person's idea of a joke. If the postings are for real;I pity the kids locked up with those trashy people. ~Parent

08/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Wow... you are actually complimenting me by calling me a WONK. That shows your IGNORANCE. I love how BET gives you an education (GED). "Ain't that right, Shawty?" Wonk: One entry found for wonk - a person preoccupied with arcane details or procedures in a specialized field; broadly : NERD... I guess that you people enjoy calling people names that you do not know the meaning of or the DEFINITION...It is a good thing that you and Mr. Jackson are Former Employees. See if you can get a job with Adult Corrections (County or State) or Law Enforcement. ~Proud to be a WONK

08/10/06 Other: For the anonymous person who wrote about Mr. Jackson on 8/9. . . I want to make you aware that it is you that is an uneducated individual... Do you know why Mr. Jackson is an advocate for officers... If you have a problem with a persons personality or behavior then pull that person to the side... FYI- the government and the state do not take anyone seriously who write anonymously. If you are bold enough to write then you are bold enough to state your identity regardless of the repercussions!! ...For the record, it is the educated people who have killed Martin Anderson... ~Sarah Ruiz

08/10/06 Orange JDC: Everyone has heard enough about these topics.... they have grown very tiresome. Is this the point of this website?? Why don't you all spend more time being professional, doing your jobs, and HELPING OUR KIDS! Can anyone provide me with contact information in regard to whom I can file a grievance with regarding the lack of professionalism and misuse of DJJ company time displayed on this website? ~Anonymous

08/10/06 DJJ-Policy: Keep the dirty hands of Fontaine ,Millar and the other Corporate representatives and lobbyists at arms length from the Office of Accountability ; to prevent new office from being DOA. Most of the Department is already contaminated with mendacity and corruption. If this new office is to be trusted it must be open and honest. That will be tough for the Department. Definetly new territory. ~Long-timer

08/10/06 Other: I think the Governor may finally have had enough of the stench at DJJ. The new "Office of Accountability" has the ring of postive change. At last! If the new initiative is to be successful it will require credibility. Such an image of integrity will be difficult or impossible if the same old deceivers that have perpetuated the current mess are now charged with "accountability". I suggest the Governor and the Secretary ask Rep. Barreios to act as an independent observer of the new "accountability" effort. ~DJJ Watcher

08/10/06 DJJ-Policy: ... "Office of Program Accountability" may actually be a sign that someone in the capital has been listening to this website and to others... the new office include unannounced visitations,tougher standards,revocation of contracts and other items repeatedly requested on this site. One problem noted is that the locus of control remains with the Departmewnt. In the past the QA and IG elements of DJJ have been mutts in the same mangy pack. If this new initiative is sincere it could bring about a new day at DJJ... Stay vigilant! ~Observer

08/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Yes my dear ignorant DJJ wonk, the word wonk is a noun found in most dictionaries. It usually means "an expert who studies a subject excessively" ( I think spelling was the subject considered). You will find the word and suggested derivations on the web. In your case I think the term may have another meaning (smart a-s)but thats just one opinion. Yes I enjoy BET and I do respect Mr. Jackson. Maybe I'm under-educated but I'm decicated to the kids. What's your story? ~Under-Educated but Dedicated

08/10/06 Orange JDC: I too am on the side of the 08/08 writer... Disney is two-faced, a hypocrite and cannot be trusted. As far as Kristin's boyfriend - it's all true. He is the one doing the flirting and the approaching and not the other way around... Last, Inez was the best MH Supervisor we have had and I am sorry she is gone... I did inform Kathrin's new supervisor of everything she did and gave her examples of what a poor employee she is and evil hearted. I am done now. How's that for correct spelling, Mr. Spelling Freak? ~Anonymous

08/10/06 Other: Just had to comment on the expensive "police gear" the "Knishe" required on his state car. If you recall he said that the costly modifications were needed for emergencies like hurricaines. That makes a lot of sense. Just what we need when the winds and floods are knocking the heck out of us is for a bulbous Barney Fife wanabe to rush to our rescue in a decked out DJJ staff car. Knishe, enjoy your toys until November. ~Tax Payer

08/09/06 Other: I'll bet the "Knishe" cuts a striking figure in the capital when he speeds to a stop at a Pizza shop,Siren blaring,signals flashing. He looks like Broderick Crawford in that great old TV cop show. Does he have a shot gun locked to the dash? That would be a nice touch. Bad boys,Bad Boys, Whacha gonna do? Whacha gonna do when the "Knishe" comes for you? Excellent Image work...Very believable!!! Oh yeah just great. ~Schembri Fan

08/09/06 DJJ-Policy: If Caballero leaves who will be responsible for the "Knishe"? Word around here is that Jeb assigned Caballero to prevent the Secretary from making an A-- of himself in public. ~State Employee

08/09/06 DJJ-Policy: ...I read with interest the news release of 8/9 about the new Accountability Office. If this move is indicative of an honest new direction it will be welcomed by all.I suggest a strong new independent professional administrator from outside the Department to head up the new office... If this is a sincere effort, be prepared to find many problems for a while that have been concealed. Honest review will lead to honest corrections. We will watch devlopements of the new office with hopeful anticipation. ~Observer

08/09/06 Other DJJ facility: Even with a history of over-charging,fraud,contaminated food,contaminated facilities,falsification of reports and more CSC/YSI continuues to reap millions from DJJ contracts. Whose gettin paid?!? ~Tax-payer

08/09/06 Other: Wait a minute..Did you say $30000. or more for police equipment for the vehicle of a fat,rarely seen, DJJ political appointee. As a state worker and a single mom I am angered by this outrage. These creeps allow kids to eat spoiled food and live in filth. They complain constantly about lack of adequate funding. How can they waste money on police toys for a fat old "has been" or "never was". A real he-man would have forgone the office upgrade in order to better serve the youth in his charge. A self-Centered sissy would prefer to spend our money on a fancy office and "police toys". ~Single Mom and Disgusted

08/09/06 Other: With every disclosure of death , contamination,violence,or abuse the Department trots out the designated liar (Arnold,Denham.Lorrenzo)to issue a statement indicating that the situation will be "investigated"the DJJ Muckety Mucks are never aware of the problem and the admistrative wagons are immediately circled and the department goes into dodge and spin mode... Schembri should get that herd of leeches out of the DJJ offices and into the facilities. The contracted sites alone need 24/7 observation. ~Concerned Citizen

08/09/06 Other: Effective organizational function,accurate record keeping and fiscal management, an industrious work ethic, reasonable ability and intelligence and basic integrity and truthfulness, these are the characteristics missing ( and desperately needed) at DJJ... nothing less than a total restructuring of the current bloated,bureaucratic, discredited farce we call DJJ can correct the rot which has set in there over the years. Most,if not all, of the current Department administration has been infected by the contamination of greed,arrogance and deceit. ~State Employee

08/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Ms. Scarlett with all due respect mam I have the right to my own opinion... yes I am new and I believe in the things that I get involved in! Please don't show that type of disrespect about other people's thoughts. When you voice your opinions, they are respected. ~Anonymous

08/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Is the word "WONK" in any dictionary or is it a GED term. All of the GED recipients seem to be very familiar with the word. Perhaps you learned it listening to your RAPP Music on BET and MTV??? I am happy that you and JACKSON are Ex-Officers because the terminology and slang words that you use would not be appropriate in any OF OUR DJJ Facility. Not even Miami-Dade. Get a life and get an education. Signed the ~DJJ WONK

08/09/06 Other: If anybody ever sees the "Knishe" ask him how often he uses expensive police gear ($30000.+) the tax-payers put on his new car. I think he may be running this tough NY ex-cop personna schtick into the ground. If he wanted police toys he should have bought them himself. Ask him too, how he is enjoying his office with the expensive remodeling he demanded. We really should have hired Kojak. He would have been less expensive and a lot tougher. I think the "Knishe" was really a meter-maid with a big ego and good PR. ~Long-Time DJJ

08/09/06 Other DJJ facility: Premier Behavioral Soulutions allowed girls to be abused and sexually used at a South Florida DJJ Center. No one went to Jail and Premier still collects millions of tax-payer dollars in DJJ contracts. Worst of all, Premier is still supervising troubled youth in Florida. Who is getting Paid? ~Anonymous

08/09/06 Other: To the DJJ person who suggested we "get the facts strait" before we criticize the Department,...The deaths of kids left improperly supervised is a fact,the rapes and abuse of girls in Palm Beach and the retarded youth in Tallahassee is a fact.The sewage, maggots,mold and dirt in multiple facilities are facts. The violence and escapes caused by under-staffing or incompetent staffing is a fact. DJJ's history of deceit,and cover-ups is a tragic fact. Our facts are very strait. DJJ is a shameful blot on our state. ~Parent

08/09/06 Other DJJ facility: Message to the new Governor, In order to correct the massive mess at DJJ consider the following steps. 1)Clear and fumigate all supervisory and administrative offices. 2)Locate and fire all current "leadership" personnel.3)Staff Department with honest,professional and capable public servants.4)Cut all contractual ties with private companies that have demonstrated incompetence,neglect or dishonesty.5) Insist on close oversight of all operations6)Listen to families,and caring line staff. That should do it. ~Tax-Payer

08/09/06 Other: Mr. Jackson, I was impressed to learn that you were kind enough to assist a number of former DJJ employees in locating new jobs after they left the Department. Do you think you could help a portly,New York, big-talkin,"Knishe" find employment after November? How about a whole gang of lazy,do-nothing bureaucrats? Seriously, Man you are appreciated and missed! ~Anonymous

08/09/06 Other: To the DJJ (spelling checker) wonk, How do you spell "lies","cover-ups","arrogance"? You DJJ supervisors may be good spellers but you are lousy state employees or managers of programs for troubled youth. ~Anonymous

08/09/06 Other: Gandy has left DJJ...Who knew? His work production average should remain about the same in his absence since he did nothing accept cover his tail. Have there been any other DJJ "leadership" departures that we are unaware of? Haven't heard anything from the Secretary since the "Maggot" episode. Is the "Knishe" still on-board? Haven't heard any new lies lately, is Penochio still there? Wonk,please keep us up to date on the Department news and we will work on our spelling. Fair enough?.. ~Observer
[NOTE FROM J4K: IG Steve Meredith recently left DJJ; Chief of Staff Chris Caballero is scheduled to leave DJJ next week.]

08/09/06 Other DJJ facility: What is it with the DJJ wonks and their concern about "spelling"? Those folks need to worry about the conditions our kids are forced to endure in the DJJ pits. The departure of Gandy is a start but don't stop there. ~Parent

08/09/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 8/8/06, Please try to clean-up your language and sexual talk. Most of us agree with your points but your communication mannerisms and expression make you appear ignorant and low-class. I think you are a sincere person. I hope you will learn to represent yourself that way. Then you will be a more significant voice for the worthy issues you espouse. I'm on your side. ~A Friend

08/09/06 Other: To the DJJ spelling coach... I appreceiate your annoucement that Randy Gandy has left the Department. The fact that he was so rarely seen in the field over the years and was so poor about answering calls makes it easy to overlook his departure ( in reality he quit years ago). Hopefully he will stay away from the bimbos and the Georgia hotel hijinks... If he will be a good boy he should have a rich retirement on the (unearned) state checks he will continue to receive. Again I appreciate your announcement and your spelling tips...I have a name for you that I can spell but it wouldn't be appropriate in this format. ~Poor Speller but Truth Teller

08/08/06 Other: This to the Wonk that was talking about M.Jackson.This guy has got 3-5 Ex-DJJ employees hired for jobs.Can you tell me you would have done anything like that.This guys has a heart of gold.Jackson God Has Blessed you with a Good Heart and I always knew..what kind of person you are.I thank you for what you have done for me and my family.God Bless You And Keep doing what you are doing..... ~Your New 'Ex' Co-Worker

08/08/06 Other DJJ facility: Mr.Schembri, When you took the job you made a lot of "big talk" statements to the legislators and the press. "I'M IN CHARGE", "THE BUCK STOPS WITH ME", " I'M RESPONSIBLE". Well sir if you are really in charge tell Securicor and the other nasty contractors to clean up the facilities and keep them clean this time. Put that worthless crowd in the DJJ Tallahassee offices either in the field earning some portion of their pay or put them on the road. How many times must outside sources locate and expose the mold ,maggots,sexcapades, fraud and abuse? ... If you are "IN CHARGE" lets see some action... ~Anonymous

08/08/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the previous post - Inez was the only good MH person they had and Disney, for some reason, did not like her and suceeded in getting rid of her. The other two are now ass kissing Michael, Dizney, Cineult and anyone they think has power. By the way, doesn't it bother Kristin that her boyfriend is trying to hump every woman here?!?!? Guess he likes some meat on his women. ~Anonymous

08/08/06 Other DJJ facility: If any of you knew what you were talking about when posting these comments, you'd get your facts straight first, Gandy no longer works for DJJ, for almost a month now. If you want to speak badly about those in leadership roles, know who they are and at the very least, get the spelling of their names correct! ~Anonymous

08/08/06 Polk JDC: To Orange, You are dead on in your assessment of Chinault. Be careful he will lie and play dirty and he loves to throw his weight around. Watch your step. ~One who knows

08/08/06 Other: Rye New York ? Where the heck is that anyway? For the big bucks the "Knishe" is sucking up we could have gotten a real New York City TV Cop. Maybe Kojak ! I bet Theo would kick a few sorry butts in the Tallahassee DJJ group. Send the "Knishe" back to Rye and hire somebody with action to match the attitude. Anthony just ain't got it anymore if he ever really did. ~DJJ Undercover

08/08/06 Other DJJ facility: To Secretary Schembri, ... Please... No more state contracts for the contractors that keep dirty DJJ facilities and fail to maintain safety and order. Lobbyists and political contributions / connections have corrupted the Department;putting kids in dangerous and unhealthy situations. ~Palm Beach

08/08/06 DJJ-Policy: To 08/06 "Simple Questions,.. I would like to commend you on the directness and simplicity of your posting. The question "who is responsible?" just about says it all. If DJJ is responsible for keeping the DJJ facilities clean and mold free they have failed on numerous occasions. If DJJ is responsible for insuring adequate supervision,saftey and security of youth in the facilities they have failed often. if DJJ is responsible to protect the very life of each youth incarcerated ,they have failed. Who is responsible for DJJ? That person has failed. ~Observer

08/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Anonymous written on 8/6/06: Saying that Dade is the best center and that you have the best leaders and management, common, who are you kidding? You must be new or someone from Administration, writting in Anonymously. While Dobuler and his puppets or better yet micro-managed robots are there, there is no hope for anyone! ~Scarlett Rosales

08/07/06 Other: To Exterminator, One thing you got wrong about the NY "fat boy". He didn't get rid of the old-time paracites. The worst of the batch "Goodtime Charley" is still schuckin and jivin for the crooked contractors."Randy(Georgia motel)Gandy, And the HRS whiz kids McFayden and Chinault are still collecting a state check and waiting out their DROP program for the big bonanza. Unfortunetly at the state and regional levels pretty much the same sleazy crew is in place. Hang in there and stay low till November. ~DJJ -Anonymous till November

08/07/06 Orange JDC: Dizney is a sycophant, but not a good one.... Mr Chinalt plays off sycophants. He enjoys the power he thinks he has. Michael becomes very quiet around him. Ever see that? Eerie. FOllows him around like a little puppy. Sick sick sick. But the kids are still safe, in SPITE of those two... At least for the time being. THose stupid MH girls will screw up any day now.....and will prove that those unsavvy girlies are not mature enough to protect the interest of the kids or DJJ. They would sell out DJJ in a heartbeat... I dont trust them. Not strong enough... ~Anonymous

08/07/06 Other DJJ facility: Gandy,McFayden,Chervanik and the Knishe should be required to eat their meals,use the restrooms and showers and sleep in the dorms of the worst DJJ facilities at least one or two days per month. If they think Securicor,YSI and Premier are doing such a great job they might enjoy the aroma of sewage and mold and the delicious cuisine including maggots and insects. With luck they will avoid dropping their soap or dealing with the bullies. Seriously these hypocritical bureaucrats appear to care less about the conditions in the facilities. A little reality training might generate some empathy. ~Anonymous

08/07/06 Other: Was just wondering if there has been any more jewels from the Securicor idiot that compared the stinking, moldy air quaility at PJCF to Applebee's Restaurant? How about the good old DJJ Wonk that denigrated GED diplomas ? With all the frustration and concern surrounding DJJ functions, we all need a few laughs once in a while. Maybe a press release from Penochio Lorenzo (those are usually pretty funny if you like tall tales). ~J4K Fan

08/07/06 Other DJJ facility: ...In the animal kingdom only man is capable of corruption,cruelty,and deceit. You do animals an injustice when you compare them to the lying scondrels that run DJJ at state and regional levels. Animals operate from instinct based on survival needs. The problems we suffer with DJJ are caused by greed,arrogance and politics. Schembri,Chinault,Chervanik and others are unworthy to be compared with pigs and schnauzers. ~Anonymous- Science Teacher

08/07/06 Other: If DOC was dirty DJJ is filthy. Why the different treatment? Could it be that Jeb is just ignoring the DJJ cesspool in order to avoid another scandal during his term. Could it be related to the financial backing to numerous politicos from the DJJ profiteers? Could it be that the DJJ spin machine has really deceived the legislature? Whatever the reason : its time to flush the entire corrupt DJJ organization and start anew with a clean and honest crew.
~Anonymous-Tax-Payer too

08/07/06 Other DJJ facility-PJCF: QA...DJJ..Yall better come back down to PJCF pretty quik. The place already slidin back to nomal. Yall needs to just stay down here. Staff is down. Dorms is hot and do smell. ~Nitty Gritty of Polk City

08/07/06 Other: Send his sorry A-- back to Rye NY... All we have he brought to DJJ was big talk and more of the same old lyin and dodgin.... New governor better bring his your nose plugs and pitch fork. It's time to muck out the DJJ barn. The rats and bulls--t gotta go. ~Anonymous

08/07/06 Other: To Governor Bush, Unless you do something about the mess at DJJ, the next death is on you. The Department is corrupt,incompetent and lead by self-serving careerists. You had my vote twice ( as did your father and brother). Don't leave a legacy of shame. Clean up the mess on your shift. ~Anonymous

08/07/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the 08/06 posting. Thanks to that two-faced witch Disney and that puppet Chineult, Lakeside is gone and just because Disney did not like Inez. I told Inez to watch her back with Disney, but she would not believe that D was two-faced, selfish and hypocritical and she found out that I was right the hard way. Sorry Ines, I told you she couldn't be trsuted as far ass we couold throw her. Her "niceness" is fake, fake, fake and she will do whatever it takes to climb that ladder and kiss Schembri's but. We need a psychologist that really cares about the kids and not their political future!!! ~Anonymous

08/07/06 Other DJJ facility: Those of us that got fed up with DJJ got other jobs,every job has its downfalls and corruption.This is im sorry to say how the world is.If you do choose to remain with DJJ remember that one day you may change or save a childs life,remember who you are there for,the kids...dont lose sight of that,and thank you to all of you JDOs and others that work the floor,putting in long hours with not so much as a thank you from the admin.I used to be in your shoes and although I miss working with the kids,I know that while I was there I did my part to better the places I was at.You are all angels. ~Anonymous

08/06/06 Other: To "Till November", ...I agree with your advice to with-hold any additional funding to DJJ until there has been a complete house cleaning of the Department. So long as we must rely on the present DJJ leadership to protect the interests of the public and the youth any additioanal monies would just provide for more waste and corruption. Lets hope the new governor will get rid of the oldtime loosers ,the political hustlers and the out and out lying thieves. Any legislator that accepts monies from DJJ contractors should be considered suspect. ~Sad but so True

08/06/06 Pinellas JDC: To Stormy, We see the DUI situation exactly the same. Indeed, we do all make mistakes and everyone deserves a chance to redeem themselves. Thank you for your wise words. ~Clearwater

08/06/06 Other: Have you notice the turnover ratio since fatboy became secretary.If you have notice, any employee that had more than 3 or more years was target by his hitmen staff and kiss ass management.But see he is fallin though the cracks like a roach in the rain.Fatboy Secretary day is coming....... ~EXTERMINATEER

08/06/06 Other: To the person who described Secretary Schembri as "a buffoon that requires a handler", Is that any way to describe the "pride of Rye NY" and the inspiration behind the TV show "The Commish"? Have you forgotton all the tough talk we heard when he arrived? "I'm responsible", "I'm in Charge" ; he really talked the talk! Unfortunetly he has fallen a bit short in the walk the walk part of the equation. Actually,I think you owe an apology...to the buffoons. ~Anonymous

08/06/06 Other DJJ facility: Simple Questions...Should we expect DJJ to make certain the DJJ facilities are clean , mold-free and safe? Yes or no? When serious problems continually arise ,who is reponsible? Why are the same loosers allowed to remain in high-paying positions after screwing up repeatedly? Why are the same crooked contractors rewarded for screwing up repeatedly? Simple question ...Whose getting paid? ~Anonymous

08/06/06 Hillsborough West JDC: ...I see Mr. Clark was promoted to Ast. Supt. Because it's what Mr. Needs wanted. Being a Marine means everything to Mr. Ragget and Needs... The staff are afaird to talk because Needs went into the Briefings and told tem if they gossip he going to fire their a**** on the spot... Mr. Clark will do the same thing.He is going to do whatever Mr. Needs says... So you cats I see him walking around whispering to... Burch wake up... Look at the interviews Winters assisted Clark with interviewing for the next Supervisor? The Blind leaading the blind. ( both do wear eye glasses) ~Anonymous

08/06/06 DJJ-Policy: Can you believe it? The "knishe" is even making Bankhead look good! DJJ has never been more wasteful and less effective. On the positive side, Jeb and Caballero have been able to keep the Knishe pretty well out of site, but the Department has gotten even worse. Like the great Sam Cooke said "Been a Long time Comin but a Change is Gonna Come" ; I just hope change comes before more tragedies occur. ~Anonymous

08/06/06 Other DJJ facility: "Cheap imitation of a tabloid magzine" Whoa there big fella ; nothing cheap about this tabloid. We call it like we see it. The truth can be hard to handle for those without the guts to deal with tough situations. If you don't like this site switch over to the DJJ Home site or any of Websites of the DJJ corporate buddies. Those sites would probably be more your cup of tea. ~Fan of J4K

08/06/06 Other DJJ facility: To the Recent Post "Disgusted", You say you are not going to talk about the racism,nepotism, favoratism that goes on in the DJJ facilities. Then you critisize those that do attempt to expose these problems. You infer that you care for the welfare of the youth but you attack the only available vehicle that powerless lower staff have expose problems in the facilities. You sound a lot like an anonymous DJJ supervisor (maybe the wonk is back) trying to shift the attention from DJJ deficits to the individual personalities of people. Nice try. ~Got you pegged

08/06/06 DJJ-Policy: ...You are right regarding the website; however, the intent is to create a positive change -- the problem is because of the top leadership which is making it impossible for this to happen...the postings on this website are a manisfistation of the frustration and hopelessness many DJJ employees and parents feel...BTW, I am glad you are disgusted with this web site ... that about sums up many of the people who feel about DJJ. ~Concerned, Caring State Employee

08/06/06 Pinellas JDC: Dear Clearwater, I re-read my post and you are right it does sound as if I agree with the DUI. Oh my!! that is not the case, I was hit by a drunck driver once many years ago, and I was one of the lucky ones to live to tell about it. I am truly sorry if it was taken that way. The point to my post was, we all make mistakes and foolish decisions. Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is a foolish thing to do for any one.If Jim did get behind the wheel while drinking,then he made a dumb decision. ~Stormy

08/06/06 Orange JDC: To the 08/05 writer... ORJDC had an excellent mental health provider and because of chineault's and disney's politics they were taken out. There are good providers out there but, if they are not liked by chineult and disney, they are gone - regardless of the negative effect it may have on the youths. See, they are schembri's puppets and are themselves politicians who can't be trusted. ~Anonymous

08/06/06 Other: To Tax-Paying Voter,... Hopefully some of our legislators will see your posting or hear of it... Unfortunetly some good legislators like senator Wise have sometimes been deceived into thinking snakes like Fontaine speak for the best interests of delingquent youth. DJJ is terribly under funded for sure; but the funding that is provided is poorly managed and wasted. I would oppose increased funding for the Department until we get rid of the current leadership. Under honest professional leadership we can build a quality system worthy of adequate funding... ~DJJ -Anonymous till November 08/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Miami - Dade is the best center in the state ! We have the best leaders and staff ! ~Anonymous

08/05/06 Other DJJ facility: Disgusted is the only word I can use in reference to this web-site. I spoke with you once Cathy about this site. You stated that you felt that some good can come from these DJJ staff who are venting about the injustices in their individual facilities. I ask you where are those employees who work for DJJ who claim they truly care about these youth? I do... but I am not going to talk about the favoritism, the nepatism, racism,and sexism that sometimes goes on... This site is a cheap imitiation of a tabloid magazine... You are just adding to the victimization of these youth... ~Anonymous

08/05/06 Other: Chervanic should have gone with the other loosers (Alarcon, Bankhead and Denham,etc.) after the Paisley death. Schembri initially appeared to have promise but turned out to be a buffoon that needs a keeper (Caballero from Jeb's office). No one ever sees or hears from McElroy. Nobody can take Lorenzo or Eggers very seriously. DJJ is adrift without any sense of positive direction or credibility. Every action is geared toward trying to stay low and conceal problems from the media and the public. How much longer until the election!? ~Ashamed to be DJJ

08/05/06 DJJ-Policy: To Dog-Lover, You certainly have a point. It is quite offensive to associate man's best friend (Doggies)to the missing Secretary. I agree with you that a pig is a more appropriate comparison. Use of a piggy also provides a wonderful slogan for the Department to use with the lobbyists and contractors..."If you got the money...We got the swine! Get it? ~Tallahassee

08/05/06 Other DJJ facility: To the person that compared the"Knishe" to a pot-bellied pig, The only reason a pig would remain in a "pig pen" that smelled like mold and sewage is because he/she was confined (like the youth in the DJJ facilities). A caring pig owner,I provide a healthy environment for my pet. A caring DJJ provider should do the same. My pot-bellied pig "Winchester" is clean, friendly and smart ( nothing like the "Knishe"). ~Anonymous

08/05/06 DJJ-Policy: The leadership of DJJ has been getting a lot of heat on this site. Time to recognize them for what they do best. Raise a cold one Schembri's goodtimers and the lobbyists too...Guys and gals this Buds for you ! Please don't get behind the wheel. ~Bar Keep

08/05/06 DJJ-Policy: Maybe the missing Secretary "Knishe" has been kidnapped. Don't pay the ransom! ~Anonymous

08/05/06 Pinellas JDC: From the poor writing style and numerous errors in the posting from "Fed-Up Djj Employe" I would assume this guy may be intoxicated. Hopefully he will stay off the road until he regains sobriety. Pinellas JDC has one DUI to worry with already. Perhaps "Fed-Up" isn't drunk at all...just ignorant. The superintendent is better off without this kind of support. A DUI can be forgotton but stupidity lasts forever. ~Surfer

08/05/06 Other: To any legislators or political candidates that accept money from YSI/CSC,Securicor G4S, or Premier,... If you take campaign contributions from these private providers or their agents you are accepting blood money. All have put incarcerated youth at risk ( contamination, abuse, neglect, violence). DJJ has failed to protect the public interest in favor of political expediency and financial interests. Check the record (not DJJ's version but the truth). ~Tax-paying Voter

08/05/06 Pinellas JDC: Please disregard the cheap-shot posting from the semi-literate DJJ employee. The no-class attack indicates the type person the sender is. It is easier to attack a person (or their family) personally than to attack the truth a person speaks. A weakling will always choose the cheap shot. Cathy,you have always called it like you see it (I had trouble with one of my kids too)but with God's help he is now doing great. I take personally any slur directed at a person's children. The DJJ sender should be ashamed but that would take a little class. ~J4K Supporter-Parent

08/05/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedure: If reliable and decent contractors can not be located to manage the state's DJJ facilities... the "privitization" model is flawed or underfunded.Continually awarding contracts to... providers with documented poor performance is eveidence of either graft or stupidity. YSI/CSC has a horrid record both in Florida and other states. Premier Behaviorial Solutions... has allowed abuse, neglect and contamination. Securicor G4S has also allowed violence,comtamination,and escapes. To put troubled youth under the charge of these companies is senseless... ~Anonymous-Tax-Payer

08/05/06 Other: If Mr.Gus gets to be the next Secretary I know "Change is definitely going to come".So maybe my "suggestion" will be used.God Bless You All ~M. Jackson

08/04/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedure: a check your performance as a mother and your results. Please don’t blame DJJ for your results and also forward this to the St. Pete Times, if you a. This is a public forum; lets see if you have the guts to not to censor this, I can’t wait to hear your excuses. Whats fair is fair, you posted his history, now here the kid you raised history: Forward this to St.Pete Times so we can read it just like your other digs, you want to run a Djj watch dog page, start at home first. Your ready to give advicve on the agency, and improve it, you can’t even control you own kid and life. ~Fed Up DJJ EMPLOYE cpaigeiii@yahoo.com 727*431-64601

08/04/06 Pinellas JDC: To Stormy, Your message almost sounded like you agree with driving drunk. There can be no excuse to justify putting the lives of innocent people in danger by driving drunk. You can support your friend without supporting his foolish and dangerous behavior. If he is guilty he should be punished. If he can't control his own behavior shouldn't be in a leadership role. If he can take responsibility to get his act together he should be treated wih due respect and compassion. It is a sad story but could have been much worse. ~Clearwater

08/04/06 Other: Enough is enough, I can not allow the schnauzer breed of of dog to be insulted. My companion dog "Sport" is half schnauzer (the other half is a mystery). Sport is courageous ,clean,loves kids : nothing at all like the "Knishe". To infer that Jeb's protected DJJ pet is a schnauzer is insulting to schnauzers and dogs in general. I would suggest the governor's missing pet more closely resembles a greedy pot-bellied piggy. The DJJ facilities smell like pig pens and DJJ execs and the private provider piglets sure love the public trough. ~Dog Lover

08/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the guy that mentioned "x-employees",... You have missed the point. No one is concerned about "x employees" released for non-performance. The concern is for consciencious folk that were let go for speaking out about DJJ dirty secrets and discrimination. We are also concerned about the non-performers that have not been let go. That list starts at the top. A DUI ain't nothing compared to the dirt I've seen. ~Anonymous

08/04/06 Other: There was a report of a of a mangy looking Schnauzer (brown snout and yellow belly) sniffing around the offices of Tallahassee lobbyists (Millar,Fontaine,others). If located please call contact the Florida tax-payers. Our "Knishe" has been missing for some time. ~Anonymous-Tax-Payer

08/04/06 Other DJJ facility-Largo DJJ: " for the first time someone in an administrative position has an issue" - The person that posted this statement must be on the hooch himself! DJJ has been rife with dirty deals, lies, fraud, sexual episodes for years. If his record is otherwise clean I hope the Pinellas Superintendent is given all benefit of the doubt and treated with mercy. But get real! DJJ is lead by political whores and crooks. Most should be fired some should be jailed. ~Anonymous

08/04/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedure: ... whether a program operates from a strict/confrontational model or operates from a more lax, theraputic model , it is critical that the program operate in a consistent and honest manner. I prefer a strong and consistent approach to delingquent youth but that does not include profanity,abuse,rotten food,cantaminated facilities,inept staff,deceit or even drunken supervisors... I am hopeful that the Pinellas Supervisor will take a lesson from his mistake and be a better man for it. DJJ,on the other hand, appears morally bankrupt and beyond redemption. ~Tough but Fair and Honest

08/04/06 Other: ...this board is a pass time... in upper management as well as the frontline staff... It is now time to put the new candidates and Schembri to the test. If there are bad working conditions such as mold, mildew, etc. Then contact OSHA... If you feel the youth's are in danger then report it to abuse and to Mr. Caballero. If you do not want to contact them then report it to the press... It has been mentioned that Gus Barreiro may be the next Secretary. If that is so, many of you will not have to decide to leave because he will see right through you and make you leave... ~Jackie Gomez

08/04/06 Pinellas JDC: A DUI is forgivable. But will you still go see his movies? ~Mel G.

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: ... I was at PRJDC for 9+ years. I was injured on the job preventing an assault between 2 detainees. I was advised not to have contact with former co-workers. I had been through hell with this as we all know relationships are built on work related comradierie. I have lost a lot of kinship due to the circumstance put upon me and I miss you all dearly... I have no regrets as to my JDC tenure as I taught life skills to many of the youngsters... you never give up on them... I wish all of my former co-workers the best... It is all good. ~Walter Grau waldomah@yahoo.com

08/03/06 Other DJJ facility-Palm Beach: Remember...Palm Beach in which youth incarcerated in a DJJ facility managed by the infamous contractor YSI were fed "spoiled" food contaminated with "maggots" and "insects"... neither DJJ nor YSI took any action related to this horrible situation until outside agentcies...intervened. Even more disgusting is the fact that YSI still holds the contract to manage that facility as well as six or seven others around the state. YSI/CSC, Securicor/G4S, Premier Behaviorial Solutions have a history of numerous serious problems... Somebody must be gettin paid! ~Tax-Payer

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: We have a right to expect those that take leadership positions in our justice system to respect and obey the law. The Superintendent may be a good man but if he did wrong he should pay his dues... I have lost a dearly loved one to a drunken driver. For those that would support the Superintendent, advise him to get some help with his problem. Advise him to take his penalty like an honorable man and grow from the experience... Thank God he and others survived the drunk driving event. ~Tax-Payer

08/03/06 Other DJJ facility: ...there is a serious problem with the lack of adequate standards for the staff employed by the private contracted providers... an individual fired for cause at one facility and immediately hired at another... Sometimes staff are put to work without completeing even minimal training and prior to completion of a background check. Unfortunetly many of the attendant staff demonstrate a very low level of education,communication skills and professional bearing... an extremely hazardous situation in high-security facilities. DJJ and the companies have concealed this issue. ~Observer

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: To Stormy Davis in response to your posting of 8/3/06: Are you crazy? This guy was arrested for DUI! For God's sake he needs to at the very least be temporarily relieved of his duties as Superintendent! I can only imagine what must be prompting you to stick up for this man. ~Concerned, Caring State Employee

08/03/06 Other: Why is it that posts on this web site are constantly pro delinquent youth who in many cases seriousely victimized people, and make heroes of x-employees that were such poor performers that they had to be let go, but the first time someone in an administrative position has an issue......I can't even finish this post. Some of you are mean spirited and gossip mongrals. Take some responsibility for adding to peoples stress levels. I would have to think that you will answer for your actions in this life or the next. ~Anonymous

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: I thought that the mission of DJJ was to protect the public. You do not protect the public by deciding to drink and drive. What if a child had been killed? What a role model for our staff and youth! The superintendent decided to operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol. Even if he is not found guilty of DUI, he is still guilty of poor decision-making. He should not be in a leadership position over anyone. ~Anonymous

08/03/06 Other DJJ facility: Has anyone seen the Govenor's NY schnauzer ( definetly not a bulldog)? His presence hasn't been noticed for some time except for an occasional soprano howl when the media covers another DJJ scandal. We are all worried that without a leash in the hands of his political/corporate masters he will get lost. If located call Governor Bush. Oh where, oh where has the Secretary gone?!? ~Concerned for the Canine Knishe?

08/03/06 SW Florida JDC: Little Kylie is only 3 yrs old and was adopted by her grandparents Cathy and John. (now in the process of divorce) Kylie has testified that John has sexually molested her and has threatned to kill Cathy. Sue at DCF in Port Charlotte Florida insist that John has unrestrictted visitation multiple days of the week... PLEASE HELP, THE COURT HEARING IS AUGUST 24TH, 2006... There are multiple witnesses of these incidents and little Kylie's statement, including daycare. PLEASE HELP, PLEASE HELP, I DON'T WANT TO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL 3 YR OLD DAMAGED BY THIS SICK MAN. ~Email: barbie@clcministries.com

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: To comment on the Ulyis situation before all you people start passing judgement on him please check your own closets. People make mistakes and as far as him being a role model for the kids...that should really fall on the shoulders of their parents... We have all been behind the wheel drunk but just have not been caught(timmy). The system is asking us officers to deal with kids their parents can't even deal with (CATHY). If you think it's not stressfull think again or get off your ass and come try it... Ulyis keep your head up...you were one of the reasons we were out there for as long as we were... ~The 1 and only BONNIE & CLYDE (B & M4) SCREW.YOU@KISSMYASS.com

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: I am not justifying what superintentdent Uliasz is charge with, but he has not been found guilty of DUI yet, so where is the justice 4 Uliasz.org? It's so easy to kick a man when he's down, but before yall past judgement on him I dare all these writers to clean out your closet including you Cathy Corry. There's an old saying "Misery loves company", and I see there are a lot of miserable people out here. Keep your head up Mr. Uliasz. ~Charles T.

08/03/06 Other DJJ facility: Free to good home: Owner relocating after November. Older NY mutt reqires new home. Looks (like a Bulldog but really a poodle). Answers to name "Knishe", Neutered, not house broken- keeps facilities smelly, does tricks for doggie treats from politicians but won't hunt, Growls and snorts but doesn't chase the corporate robbers , must be kept in kennel or will wander off and get lost. Good with Lobbyists but not children. For further information contact owner Governor Jeb Bush. ~Anonymous

08/03/06 Pinellas JDC: ...regards to the DUI arrest of the Supt... I have read several posting from staff that are upset and say if it was them they would be fired... 1st. you are innocence until proven to be quility, 2nd if you are found guilty... the Dept. may require you to attend and complete a treatment program, 3rd I suppose that all of these staff... are perfect and have never made a mistake... This man's job as Supt. is a stressful one and you do not know what other things are going on in his life... I for one have a great deal of respect for him and his knowledge of detention... Life Happens!!!! Hang in there Jim. ~Stormy Davis

08/02/06 Pinellas JDC: Is reason for unprofessional and abusive conditions that continue at JDC be that staff members are drunk? If the Superintendent is irresponsible about the use of booze , what about his staff? What about his superiors? Incarcerated youth can not be considered safe and secure if the leader of the facility is a public drunk. ~Anonymous -Dunedin

08/02/06 Other: Governor Jeb, You got cheated. It seems the NY Bulldog you appointed to clean up DJJ has been neutered. You should take him to the SPCA. Maybe someone will adopt a lap dog that likes to have his tummy scratched (by Political insiders and lobbyists). Next time don't pick out a brown (around the nose )dog or an "old Yeller" (down the back). A good old North Florida Catch dog should hit the scratch for the job. ~Anonymous North Florida

08/02/06 Other: To "Looking for Common Sense", You've got to be joking about standards for floor staff at DJJ. DJJ even has low standards for top administration. Check it out Chinault,Chervanic,Gandy,McFayden,Pifer,Lorenzo and on and on. Seems like the only standard is that top leadership must be corrupt,incompetent or both. You are certainly valid in your concern about floor staff but the priority should be to raise the ethical and ability standards of leadership first and the standards of the lower ranks will follow. ~Anonymous

08/02/06 Other: Lost: One Chubby New Yorker answers to the name "Knishe" or "Secretary", last seen in the Tallahassee area sniffing politicians and lobbyists. If seen please contact the citizens of Florida. No Reward ~Anonymous Tax-Payer

08/02/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedure: To Tax-Payer, You are very correct in your thinking that any information or reports generated by the Department must be suspect for accuracy. The Department puts far greater emphasis on "looking good" than really doing good. Any supervisory or management personnel that want to stay with the Department know to stick to the script. A person with strong values that include honesty or dedication to youth won't last long in DJJ management. Just look how long so many old-timers have lasted. Tell you something? ~Old-Timer in system and not proud

08/02/06 Other: TO J4K, I guess we haven't received any feed-back from the candidates for governor related to our inquiry of their position on DJJ reform... A new governor could bring on a new day by simply appointing a honest and capable professional to head the Department and insisting on a purge of all elements that have been associated with corrupt practices and/or cover-ups... It is troubling to know that the power/influence merchants in Tallahassee have greater access to our political leaders than the people in the system. J4K is our strongest vehicle. ~Long-Time DJJ Inside Observer

08/02/06 Orange JDC: To J4K, Your note that Rep. Barrieos has an interest in becoming secretary of DJJ was a very pleasant thought to those of us working under the current administration. Those familiar with the history and the character of Chinault will undertand how difficult it can be to work in an atmosphere of intimidation and mistrust. Hopefully a new governor will replace all of the present administration from Schembri down. Disney won't last long under honest leadership. All we can do now is lay low and wait...and pray. ~WAITING IT OUT IN ORANGE

08/01/06 Other DJJ facility: Question.. Are there any standards at all for floor staff/Security staff employed by the DJJ contracted providers? (age,education-level,physical size and condition, background, professional appearance)... looks that standards are very low or non-existent... I would expect that individuals charged with the security of delingquent youth would have to meet rigorious standards as well as demonstrate moral and ethical character. It also seems imprudent to place very young women over young men in dorm settings at night... ~Looking for Common Sense

08/01/06 Other DJJ facility: Why doesn't Schembri personally go on inspections of the DJJ facilities? Is he ashamed to show his face out in the field? A leader must be seen occasionally. All Good-time Charly C. does is run cover for himself and the favored contractors. The regional DJJ leadership is a sad joke. We need a Secretary with eyes to see the problems, a nose to smell the filth and the balls to do something about it. That ain't the Knishe. ~Anonymous

08/01/06 Pinellas JDC: cathy, you are our only source of help. please speak to tall. and find out what is being done about the supt. and dwi charge. if that was a line staff he/she would be gone by now. no questions asked. i am tired of the unfair treatment. how are they any different? ~Anonymous

08/01/06 DJJ - Policy and Procedure: Good Medical advice...If you have a weak ticker, don't go screwing around in a Georgia "love motel". If you've over-imbibed on the sauce, don,t drive your car in Manatee county. Such risky behavior is dangerous to your health and saftey, but doesn't appear to hurt your DJJ career status however ( at least not for the brass). ~Anonymous

08/01/06 Other: Question...How can anyone believe any statement or information that comes out of DJJ? There have been so many cover-ups and lies that all credibity is gone. All that is left is the Governor's continued protection of his boy the "knishe". Entire department should be scrapped and reconstituted under capable, non-political ,professionals with some guts and integrity. ~Anonymous-Tax-Payer

08/01/06 Other: ...It can be excused that from time to time mistakes even injuries or deaths may occur in correctional facilities. What is unexcusable is the arrogance, and deceit demonstrated by the established bureaucrats and political appointees in the Department. The cover-ups and lies... and questionable professional behavior and ethics of Department officials are unacceptable. The lack of visability and accountability of high-paid DJJ executives is appalling. ~Long-Time DJJ Inside Observer

08/01/06 Orange JDC: What about that joke of regional psychologist Dr. Disney? Is she really looking out for the welfare of the kids? She has backstabbed so many people and got a great mental health provider out, how can anyone trust her. All she is cocnerned about is her paycheck and :looking good", no matter the expense, no matter who she butchers on the way out. She did ORJDC and injustice by getting rid of Lakeside simply because she did not like the supervisor and was in cohoots with Schembri's mouthpiece, Chineault. She should run for office! ~Anonymous

08/01/06 Other DJJ facility-PJCF: There is some good staffs at PJCF but there is some young kids on shift just as messed up as the youths. That reason kids gets out of control. We still work doubbles to keep coveage. People get real tired. Place still smells real bad. AC still messed up. ~Anonymous Polk JCF