Bulletin Board Messages
2006

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December 2006

• 12/31/06 Charlie Crist: ...DJJ was dirty before the "Knishe" arrived. During his tenure with the Department he was basically a clownish,pompous joke. Jeb learned early on that Schembri needed a handler (Caballero).While he was a flop as a leader at DJJ; the corruption and abuse within the Deapartment can not be blamed on the "Knishe". Some see Chervanik as an enabler of poor performing contractors, cover-ups and fraud. Pifer has allowed the JDCs to deteriorate to deplorable levels of professional standards. Poor leadership has resulted in injury and death. An indepth review of DJJ at all levels is necesssary... ~Tax Payer

• 12/31/06 Other: Now get rid of Chervanik, Floyd, they bear management responsiblity for the youth deaths at Bay County Boot Camp and Cypress Creek. They also bear managmenent responsibility for the abuse at Greenville Hills. They have failed to protect the youth in the custody of DJJ. Chervanik and Floyd must be terminated for their failure. ~Anonymous

• 12/31/06 Charlie Crist: Governor Christ, Please do not allow the lobbyists that represent the major DJJ contractors to influence your decision of a new Secretary. The Department has been a mechanism of political and profit-making colusion for too long. Bring in honest professionals. ~Anonymous

• 12/31/06 Orange JDC: The recent postings from the person at Orange totally missed the point about why this site is such a joke. Perhaps this person dosen't mind working with adulterous, fornicating, immoral trash but some of us do believe character counts for something. We are charged to oversee and protect youth not screw around like street bi**hs and b-tt-sniffing mutts. The main problems are is the lack of decent leadership, lies and false reporting and favoritism and laziness not the whoreing but it all seems to go together. Maybe things will change if a new Secretary fires Pifer, Chinault and Williams. Happy New Year! ~Looking for Change at ORJJDC

• 12/31/06 Other DJJ facility: Looks like not only is the Knishe gone and Bush, but also those Falkenburg Academy sluts. Good job Falkenburg and Camelot Community Care. A fresh start is the best for everyone.... ~Satisfied Parent

• 12/31/06 Other: Here is a copy of Schembri's lame resignation letter: The man that was boasting that "HE IS HERE TO STAY" is now seeing the door kick him out "...This is to advise you that I have resigned from this Department effective January 2, 2007. I would like to take this time to thank all of you for the great work you have done over the past 2 1/2 years under my command. The changes have been exciting and we have accomplished much in reducing juvenile crime. The reorganization of this department has made it more effective and efficient and we should all be proud of our hard work..." ~Anonymous

• 12/31/06 Other: TO 12-28 POSTING SIGNED I LOVE WORKING HERE - I hope that we find out who you are. If you love Schembri and what he has done, then it is clear that you are as corrupt. How much did Schembri pay you to post that message? Pack your bags and go with him since you love him so much. Your message shows your ignorance. GOODBYE STUPID ~Anonymous

• 12/30/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ, during the Bush years, has been dominated by lobbyist influnce , corporate interests and political favoritism. The lack of professionalism and integrity in leadership positions at both the state and regional level has resulted in an inefficient and dishonest organization. Fraud,abuse,mold/maggot contamination and ultimetly death has been the result of incompetent and corrupt leadership. Nothing short of a major turn-over of tainted Department officials will correct the current corruption at DJJ. ~Tax Payer

• 12/30/06 Leon JDC: ...staff, you do not have to be afraid any more. The Secretary of DJJ is now leaving. Your freedom of speech has been restored. Speak out... Tell the truth... The threats, setup, conspiracy of events that cause employees their jobs. Improper training... How would anyone know? If you want changes, tell it.This Message Bulletin board is a great tool to make or get your viewpoint across... Old timers, don't let these corrupted people burn you out and tell you to go home to your rocking chair. Remember you make it for them to get where they are. ~"I know the real truth"

• 12/30/06 Charlie Crist: We would do well to hold off on too much optimism based solely on the departure of Schembri. Remember Chervanik,Pifer,Lorenzo and all the other self-serving bureaucrats that remain (for now). I will await the appointment of the new Secretary before I allow myself to celebrate a new hope for DJJ. Governor Christ has yet to demonstrate his strategy for DJJ. He will,no doubt, be get much "advice" from the lobbyists that represent the DJJ contracted providers and other insiders. An appointment of Gus Barreiros will indicate a "new day for DJJ" and a new style in the Governor's office. Then we can feel a bit of optomism. ~Parent too

• 12/30/06 DJJ Policy: Schembri's departure alone won't correct the corruption at DJJ. Governor Christ, Flush it again!! ~Anonymous

• 12/30/06 Charlie Crist: DJJ is a department built on lie upon lie. Smoke and mirrors,softball QA evaluations,In-house IG investigations,cooked books, sloppy fiscal management, canned research data are all standard operating procedures. If Governor Christ and the new Secretary are serious about reform at DJJ they will have to dig to find the hidden truths. Those that have perpetuated the lies and concealment must go. ~Tax Payer

• 12/30/06 Other: Schembri should have to answer for his lies and crimes. I hope the media will watch his future actions for envolvement with state government and the corporate interests he has helped to enrich at state expense. He leaves this job like he left his last as a crook. This time there is blood on his hands. ~Parent

• 12/30/06 Other: Is it a coincidence that the "Knishe" and Saddam bit the dust at the beginning of the new year? Happy New Year!!! ~DJJ

• 12/30/06 Charlie Crist: The message about how "Training, Morale and Pride in the whole Deparment" had "improved" during the period the Department was led by the con-man Schembri was an obvious plant from the DJJ establishment. I noted that the message was written prior to Schmbri's resignation announcement... Gov. Christ may appoint an honest, competent, and caring Secretary. Then perhaps truth will emerge from the years of deception( the Bankhead and Schembri years). The "key Staff"" at DJJ have reason to be nervous. Gov. Christ, we look to you. Please do the right thing! ~Insider

• 12/30/06 Orange JDC: Why is it that ms. cant seem to mind her own business... I think that no good deed goes un recognized.have patience because it is it's own reward. I honestly think that this certain person is looking for love and acceptance from her co-workers . Please stop posting these nasty comments about the very people with whom you work with or for... its just a matter of time before you fully understand the importance of the old folk sayin "what goes around comes around" be safe and stay off the website posting your angry messages. ~CANT HEAR ANYMORE

• 12/30/06 Orange JDC: It is so clear that most of you have nothing better to do other than gossip... if you (and you know who you are )had a life and family you wouldnt have time to educate the rest of us on who's doing who. If these people can find love and it just so happens to be with a co- worker who cares as long as it doesn't brings confusion to the work place so what( but it is also better if they worked different departments)... Why do you continue to work there if you are not happy with the people who run the facility... for the rest of you anonymous writers; if you dont have something good to say dont say nothing at all. ~FELLOW CO-WORKER

• 12/30/06 Charlie Crist: ...St. Pete paper had an interesting special report today on the "costs" of Jeb's "out-sourcing" of state fucntions and tasks. It appears that the outcomes were mixed. There was some efficiency and savings gained but apparently at the cost of corruption, graft and scandal (DOC,DCF,DJJ)... the public should rightfully expect honest, accurate and competent oversight... Through incompetence or dishonesty (often both)the DJJ officials charged with protecting public interests have let us down. Check it out! Clean house at DJJ! Schembri was just the front man... ~Tax Payer

• 12/30/06 Other: DJJ Genius of the week recognition goes to Mr. Rodney Baynard for his demonstration of the manly art of securing a youth when he broke the arm an incarcerated Kid at Greenville Hills. Dishonorable mention recognition goes to Jeb Bush for allowing "the Knishe" to resign. He should have been fired and charged as an accessory in the death of Martin Lee and the multiple incidents of fraud, abuse and cover-ups. ~Awards Committee

• 12/30/06 Other: To "Love Working Here", You must be either one of the do-nothing lifer parasites,one of the poor-performing profit seekers or Schembi's mom. Check his record; he was a dirty crook back in NY before Jeb hired him. He was a pompous ass as Secretary. He is at least partially responsible for the corruption, contamination, abuse, cover-ups and death that permeates DJJ. Hopefully Chervanik, Pifer, Lorenzo and others will follow shortly! The decent people at DJJ know the truth. Guess you know what category that puts you in. ~Looking for a Better Day at DJJ

• 12/29/06 Charlie Crist: Now that Schembri's resigned, Mr. Governor, take a look at the corruption and bribery he covered up and find somebody who will clean house. Just follow the contracting and ask yourself why contractors who perform poorly keep getting contracts. Ever consider having past performance reviews count in rating their proposals? Novel idea that just may work. ~Anonymous

• 12/29/06 Other: Anthony Schembri sent an e-mail to all DJJ today saying he was resigning effective 1/2/07. Hallelujah. ~Anonymous

• 12/29/06 Other: Schembri resigned today!!!! ~Anonymous

• 12/29/06 Other: Schembri hits the dust. He announced his resignation today . He is GONE effective January 2. ~Anonymous

• 12/29/06 DJJ Policy: I know exactly how the IG's office handles investigations, as they did one when Christopher's arm was broken. They neglected to do a thorough background check on the DJJ Staff member Rodney Baynard. I had to do one myself, and found that he already had a record of aggravated battery, and attaching a license plate to the wrong vehicle. That goes to show that they do not do their jobs, and that things are always covered up, until someone speaks up about it. I don't think that they can be trusted to do an honest investigation. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

• 12/28/06 Charlie Crist: Secretary Schembri continues to be an Outstanding Leader for our agency! The Department has made great strides during his tenure in Training, Moral, and Pride in the entire agency! Our department had to improve drastically in the pride and professionalism of our employees. Our agency has been heading in the right direction and under Secretary Schembri's leadership we will continue to improve in these and many other areas! Some people just don't understand what these young people need and what our officers need to run a facility... ~I Love Working Here

• 12/27/06 Other DJJ facility: Logs,records, inventories, rosters at all or most of the contracted facilities and a lot of the state operated facilities are "doctured up",edited, and modified to conceal mistakes, infractions or violations. The DJJ monitors and corporate officials are often aware of the cover-up. Staff know that certain info is not included on incident reports. This is a common,pervasive occurrance. Those who deny it are liars. Investigate (anonymous interviews with staff/youth) any contracted site. You'll see I'm right. ~Floor Staff

• 12/27/06 Other: Governor Bush, Take your NYC monkey when you leave town. ~Parent

• 12/27/06 DJJ Policy: To "Good Grief", I had to check it out to believe it. You were right. DJJ is using money from a federal grant to purchase "artificial intelligence" from a university up North. I agree with you; if DJJ had fewer bullsh-t artists and more competent and dedicated professionals they wouldn't need to buy "artificial intelligence".The current "key staff" could definetly use a double douse of store-bought "intelligence". They better send a truck load to Miami-Dade and Orange JDC. ~Believe it or Not

• 12/27/06 DJJ Policy: You can believe that most of the workers at DJJ are anxious for change. We are tired of the lazy,self-serving leadership and all the politics. Don't believe anything from the state office or the regional offices (mostly lies). The whole department is set up for the benefit of a few politicians, DJJ administration and their friends. ~Seen it All

• 12/27/06 Gus Barreiro: This is to the "Clueless and Anonymous writers" You are so quick to judge the parents for their faults without knowing what may have occurred or why they felt that being in our department could teach their children to never return... Look at your behavior and the way you write on this board! You were selected and took an oath to represent the department not to misrepresent what this department stands for. If you hate these youths, the parents and the leaders and your co-workers, then look for another job. Oh that's right, you can't get another job because you lack the ethics that goes with your position... ~Watching your every move

• 12/26/06 Other: Good Grief... Schembri has been bragging about the federal grant that the DJJ staff has recently acquired. I guess that's good news if the any of the funds make it through the burearcracy in a manner that may be productive to the public or the youth (hopefully no more expensive toys for the Knishe,or legal fees to prevent public disclosure of DJJ corruption). The "best" part of the story is the plan to purchase "artificial intelligence" in order to match up DJJ "interventions" with the needs of "youth". If they would stop hiring rejects,felons and do-nothings,there would be no need for artificial intelligence... ~Anonymous

• 12/26/06 DJJ Policy: Questions: DJJ/QA evaluators admittedly make extensive use of "file reviews" and record checks in order to ascertain if proper actions are taking place according to law and policy. If the records and documents have been routinely falsified and "doctored up" ;how can an accurate evaluation be generated? The abuse,injuries,contamination and deaths that have occurred in DJJ facilities state-wide have often occurred in sites with "good" QA scores. The practice of lying on compliance documents is wide-spread. The primary role of QA and of IG is to provide cover for an incompetent and dishonest DJJ organization. ~Tax Payer

• 12/25/06 DJJ Policy: To the DJJ Wonk that recently asked us "clueless parents" "why do you think that you know what's best for DJJ?",... Well Wonkster, Do the names of Omar ,Danny, Shawn, or Martin strike a familiar note? What about Steve Meredith? Do you remember the mold contamination at Polk City? The abuse at Greenville Hills? The maggots at Thompson? The escapes everywhere? The thefts at the JDCs? Do you remember the lies and cover-ups at Palm Beach? Miami-Dade? Cypress Creek? What about the over-staffed,over-paid and under-worked DJJ administration? Come on now Wonk...you get a clue! Happy New Year. ~Get a Clue

• 12/25/06 Gus Barreiro: I was unsure if Gus Barreiro was the best man for the position of Secretary at DJJ until I observed how much the current DJJ corrupt officials seem to fear him. The recent posting from the DJJ employee that (again} slurred the "clueless" parents that"can't run their own families" is indicative of the attitude that has resulted in corruption,abuse and death at DJJ... It would be wonderful if state-paid youth workers were empathetic,concerned and dedicated to the welfare of the public... Count this parent for Barreiro. ~Not Clueless Parent

• 12/24/06 Charlie Crist: all i want for christmas is a good leader. not gus. we dont need a politician, or a clueless parent to dictate how djj should be run. you folks cant even run your own families how do you think you know whats best for djj? ~Anonymous

• 12/24/06 Orange JDC: ...Everyone at Osceola know that John palys his cards and tries to show off as his staff is the only staff following all the paperwork procedures - and still spending minimum time with the youth at risk. We see them spinding less than sometimes 3 minutes doing the interview... They use cheap labor: INTERNS... that is why they can bid low... their services are poor because of the level of interns, look at Rena that is now at Orange: she doesn't want to deal with kids when there is blood and other "body fluids" aroundn... she is affraid of the kids... the other interns that John brings here are the same.... ~Osceola staff

• 12/23/06 DJJ Policy: So long as watch logs,incident reports... etc. are falsified , modified or edited to conceal infractions,no kid will be safe in a DJJ facility. Recent reports to this board referenced false reporting at Orange JDC and Riverside. In the past such reports have come from Miami-Dade,Cypress Creek,Bay County Boot Camp,Polk City,Palm Beach and more. Falsification of DJJ compliance/security documents should result in severe disciplinary action... Proper oversight and documentation may well prevent the continuation DJJ deaths and cover-ups borne of negligence and deceit. ~Tax Payer

• 12/23/06 Charlie Crist: To Governor Christ, There can be no question that the deaths of Omar,Martin,Shawn and Danny( probably the Mystery/Securicor death at Cypress Creek) were at the very least partially caused by the failure of DJJ officials to provide a safe,orderly,properly managed environment. Why have those (DJJ "key staff") that had responsibity for these areas been allowed to escape consequences for the unnecessary tradgedies? The cover-ups and concealment of blame were as despicable and the crimes themselves. Gulity parties still collect fat state checks and fail to provide oversight. ~Enough is Enough

• 12/23/06 Escambia JDC: Thanks to the "Anonymous Truth Warrior" from Escambia for reporting additional violations of JDC policy at your site. Let's see if Pifer takes action this time. Don't hold your breath. Remain vigilant and speak out for truth and justice. ~Sic Semper Vigilantis

• 12/22/06 Other DJJ facility: The failure of Chervanik,Floyd and other DJJ adminisitrators to take proper and timely action prior to the death of Martin Lee Anderson would appear to be culpable negligence. Had they acted upon the earlier complaints and reports from Bay County Boot Camp perhaps the tragedy could have been prevented. The same lack of action likely preciptated the abuse and injuries at Greenville Hills. Chervanik should be on trial. ~If not Justice at Least Truth

• 12/22/06 Gus Barreiro: Any new Secretary(including Gus Barreiro) that dosen't immediately dump the current DJJ state-level insiders will be doomed to failure. No Department with the likes of Chervanik,Pifer,Lorenzo and Casey in top positions can be anything but a scam or a joke. Many in Florida are tired of these parasites feeding off the state while DJJ remains corrupt. ~Voter

• 12/22/06 Gus Barreiro: Charles Chwevanik has a remarkable "Houdini-like" ability to escape blame and responsibility for the multiple incidents in his area of responsibility (Residential) of abuse,mold contamination, and even brutal violent death of a youth in custody. Chervanik has been able to continue to hold a prominent, highly paid position in spite of repeated scancals. Now that is definetely DJJ genius. Chervanik has also earned the affection of poor performing DJJ contracted providers. The profiteers have come to depend on the support of "Good Time Charley" whenever there is a question of poor conditions or contract violations. ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 Other: For those of us blessed to be able to hold our children close during the festive and spiritual CHRIST-mas season it is appropriate that we be thankful for the miracle of their lives. It is appropriate ,also, for us to remember the young ones that died in brutality and agony while is the custody of OUR state. I will be thinking of Omar and Danny and Shawn and Martin this holiday season and of the families that can not hold them close this Christmas. Regardless of court actions or offenses, these kids were loved and valued and they will be terrlibly missed by their families during the holiday season. Peace to the Families ~A Father

• 12/21/06 Charlie Crist: ...Just because DJJ was somehow spared the public exposure that DOC, DCF the Hillsborough Authority and other state entities encountered should not incicate that the MANY hidden incidents of fraud,theft,abuse, contamination and corruption... As a new Governor you would be wise to separate your administration from all of the top officials at DJJ while it can be cleanly accomplished without fanfare. Any aggressive journalist could find conections that would open up embarrassing and possibly criminal conduct of DJJ administration. Charlie, cut these corrupt bureaucrats loose... ~Tax Payer

• 12/21/06 Other: Pifer, Take up the challenge. Go to Miami-Dade and personally take charge until the situation there is cleaned-up. Nail the thieves the stole the money put a stop to the ghetto hustlin,jive rappin,unprofessional bu-lsh-t. If you can't bring an aire of decency to even one JDC site, how can you claim to be the man in charge of Detention Services? To maintain any respect you must either take up the challenge or resign. Conditions in many of the JDCs are disgraceful... Miami-Dade may well be the worst... ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 DJJ Policy: Since Eleese Davis was so "successful" in bringing Miami-Dade to the current sandard of "quaility",perhaps she should accompany Pifer in his "challenge" to resolve the unresolved issue of crimes against youth in custody at Miami-Dade (thefts,etc). Ms. Davis' first-hand experience might be an asset to Pifer if he accepts the challenge to personally confront the problems at Dade. After reading some of the incredibly vicious and ignorant postings from Dade they may well be afraid to enter that pit. It's easier to let Lorenzo spin the issue and hope it goes away. ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 Escambia JDC: The leadership at Escambia is 0 to none,the ASO,Lee has different policies and prodecures for certain staffs.on the 11/26/06,there was an emergency situation,and she was telephone and she never called,no contac for her the entire day.on 8/11/06,8/20/06, on the midnight shift,no female staff,male staff worked in the female mod,why didn't she come and work the female mod,i think taht is what she suppose to do.she gave a supervisor permission to release a male youth,the youth was not supposed to be released,i would call this a neglect release,aren't there suppose to consequences and actions for her as well as other staff.forward this to Mr. Pifer. ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 Charlie Crist: Ever wonder why Camelot Community Care and Intervention Services have become new DJJ darlings in spite of abysmal performance records? Check out Providence Service Corporation that offers "management" services to both in Florida. Follow the money and you'll learn more about the good old boy system being alive and well in DJJ. ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Surly no seriously expects Pifer to address the theft at Dade or any of the problems at Orange. He will keep himself removed from any controversy so that he can shift blame when scandals are exposed. Fact is, people on his staff and under his administration stole money from the youth for years and he did nothing. Fact is, he is aware of the immoral,unprofessional activities that occur in the JDCs and chooses not to address the problem. "Pifer the Cypher" is an accurate title for this high-paid non-performer. He will never accept your challenge to address the problems at Dade in person ,head-on. Hehasn't got the guts. They should send Meredith to do the job. ~Anonymous

• 12/21/06 Other: Diana, Perhaps the deaths of the boys was ,indeed, the result of poor management, poor training, incompetent and ignorant staff,... and general lack of concern by all for the youth. The Cover-ups that followed the deaths, however, were purposeful,planned conspiracies designed to hide blame and conceal the truth. The deceitful attempts by DJJ authorities to protect high ranking personnel and politicians and to avoid truthful disclosure appear to be both criminal and malicious in intent. We will not likely see justice for the boys in this life (it will come on judgement day)... ~Tax Payer

• 12/21/06 Charlie Crist: Governor, At the very least Schembri and Chervanik should be removed from their present highly-paid, extremely responsible positions. Their lack of action allowed dangerous conditions to exist in DJJ residential facilities including the Bay County Boot Camp. As responsible authorities they should have acted when the reports and complaints of problems were available prior to the death of Anderson. They have also allowed poor security conditions and environmental contamination to put youth and staff at risk at other facilities state-wide. If not guilty of criminal neglect these two are at least guilty of failure to meet their responsibility to ptotect the welfare of youth in their charge. ~Had Enough

• 12/20/06 Hillsborough West JDC: I think the screening of employees won't change anything. It's not about hiding anything. Mr.Needs is a very unfriendly person. Y'all say he is not a racist. I can't see it. The man uses people for what he wants... I don't know what Mr. ragget was thinking about because he really pulled the wool over eyes. That man has no clue... people are late eveyday and nothing is said. show up when they get ready. Telephones and food will still hit the floor. it starts with the head... the biggest violators are some of the folks he bought with him... And clark he needs to find a clue. or buy a vowel!! that dude is winging it. ~hrjdc-west

• 12/20/06 Riverside Academy: David Galloway, Thanks for doing the right thing. If more people had your guts maybe fewer kids would die in DJJ facilities. ~Parent

• 12/20/06 Riverside Academy: To Dave Galloway (formerly employed at Riverside), It sounds like you got the same treatment Steve Meredith received and for the same reason (refusing to lie). The continued reports of false reports,logs and audits from many DJJ sites is very troubling. You are to be commended for your report. It took courage for you to share the incident. Hopefully the loss of your job will not ruin your familie's Christmas celebration. You can be assurred the season will be festive at the mansions of Richy Rich and Jaccuzi Jim (the Sunshine Boys still in charge and livin large)....FOR NOW. Dave, I truly hope things work out well for you and your family. ~Anonymous DJJ

• 12/20/06 Orange JDC: Questions to Pifer...Will the report of the falsifying of documents at Orange be investigated this time? If it is found that logs or reports have been falsified , will someone be fired this time? Will this incident simply be another cover-up? I think you know that "cooked" reports and ledgers and logs are the modus operandi in your JDCs. ~Parent

• 12/20/06 Other: ...The reason why you will never get an answer from Eleese Davis regarding anything to do with Miami Dade is because she was the person who spearheaded the rest of the calvary to "Straighten Out and bring it to QA Compliance." DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE SMOKE THAT SHE BLEW SHE IS GOING TO IMPLICATE HERSELF? She is only riding the wave and hoping that the new administration doesn't see through her so she can retire... Ity amazes me how rules, policies, and regulations applies to whomever they want but yet it does not apply to the gold ole boy gang-INCREDIBLE... ~Watching your every move

• 12/20/06 Orange JDC: Can someone please look into CHineult and Disney's...deceitful way in which they got rid of Lakeside to bring in their "preferred child" John and Park Place in. I know for a FACT that Park Place did NOT underbid Lakeside and that it was in the works to get them out... We now have mediocre mental health services whereas before we had excellence and compassionate care... I think xomeone needs to open up the books and inquire about this. ~Anonymous

• 12/20/06 Orange JDC: The false incident reports at Orange are just business as usual. Until someone goes to jail the lies will continue. I don't think anyone really cares. ~Anonymous

• 12/20/06 Riverside Academy: Thanks to "Truth Warrior" Galloway. The report of false information coming from Riverside is nothing new. Some will remember Riverside honcho Jason's little fibs about the presence of mold on the walls and furniture or the attempted cover up of the illicit evening sexual events at the facility. Inmate kids with knives and falsified reports are really not a big deal...not to DJJ anyway. The "Sunshine Boyz" do tend get nervous when such true facts are exposed. They don't want any problems to interfere with their high life in the mansions by the sea. ~Dunedin

• 12/20/06 Charlie Crist: ...I am thrilled with the appointment of Butterworth at DCF. Please consider a similar appointment at DJJ. The present top DJJ leadership, both in the capital and the regional offices has been tainted by years of cronyism and corruption. Sweet-heart contracts, poor fiscal management,slovenly work standards and incompetence have resulted in multiple incidents... DJJ could use a leader like Mr. Butterwoth. ~Tax Payer

• 12/20/06 Orange JDC: Much appreciation to the "Anonymous truth Warrior" from Orange JDC. It is unlikely that Pifer or Chinault will act to correct the problems there. They well know about the sexual improprieties and the falsification of logs and have covered the dirt. Eubanks is also "in the bag" for the corrupt system. Hopefully your report will reach the eyes of the "Transition Committee" or the Governor. Your vigilance and reporting may provide the catalyst for postitive change at Orange. ~Observer

• 12/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Who is responsible for the many thousands of dollars and the property stolen by DJJ personnel at Dade and other facilities? Does Secretary Schembri intend to wait this situation out like past crimes and hope it too just goes away? Will the youth be compensated for their loss to the thieves? Will Pifer have to answer for the poor management of the JDCs? Will anyone be held accountable or is this just one more DJJ cover-up. ~Cutler Ridge

• 12/20/06 DJJ Policy: "Senior Management Analyst" now there is an impressive title for another DJJ spin position. Will Ms. Salazar be analyzing the death of Martin Lee in Bay County? The abuses and injuries at Greenville and Cypress Creek? I doubt it! DJJ should be reducing the number of "do-nothing check collectors" in the bloated bureaucracy and get some creditable overseers out in the facilities before more tragedies occur. Chervanik can easily handle the phoney "analysis", lies, spin and cover-ups all by himself (that's his speciality). What the Department desperately needs is some capable, hard-working professionals out there in the trenchs. Not more high-paid sponges. ~State Employee

• 12/20/06 Orange JDC: ...The entire administration department is like the cast from the "Wizard of Oz". One needs a brain, another needs a heart, and another courage and so on. Not to mention they all need spines... Can someone tell me how Butler goes from Lutienent to Acting ADS... Is williams blind, deaf and dumb or does he just prefer the way Butler kisses his ass... May I ask why the "wicked witch" of the east (Priester)is being demoted? Is it because she tested positive for smoking weed... Oh and lets not for get the "wnanna be stupervisor in training" Officer Moore... He should have went to jail for beating up that kid... ~Anonymous

• 12/20/06 DJJ Policy: To writer of ,12/18/06 Other: If Chervanik knew about problems at Bay county Boot Camp prior to the death of Anderson and failed to act; You bring out a very good point , But according to records ,Govenor Bush and the Inspector General knew of porblems in Pinellas DJJ and several other falcaltiys prior to the Deaths of Danny and Omar yet they chose to put the Investagation on hold... If you find one guilty bye lack of training , staff ect, then the State is responsible. So unless they can show a person acted melisionly they will protect them in short ! Here is one page I am refering to... http://www.justice4kids.org/Documents/bushltr.htm ... ~Diana Matthews

• 12/20/06 DJJ Policy: To writer of ,12/18/06 Other: If Chervanik knew about problems at Bay county Boot Camp prior to the death of Anderson and failed to act; You bring out a very good point , But according to records ,Govenor Bush and the Inspector General knew of porblems in Pinellas DJJ and several other falcaltiys prior to the Deaths of Danny and Omar yet they chose to put the Investagation on hold... If you find one guilty bye lack of training , staff ect, then the State is responsible. So unless they can show a person acted melisionly they will protect them in short ! Here is one page I am refering to... http://www.justice4kids.org/Documents/bushltr.htm ... ~Diana Matthews

• 12/19/06 Other DJJ facility: Ms.Davis who is "ACCOUNTABLE" for the money and property DJJ officials stole from the kids in Miami? Who is "ACCOUNTABLE" for the lack of effective follow-up by Department officials to the complaints and reports of possible abuse at Bay County Boot Camp PRIOR to the death Martin Lee? Who is "ACCOUNTABLE" for the failure of DJJ contractors to provide adequate staff coverage, consistent mandated school hours, mental health services, etc. ? Who is "ACCOUNTABLE" for the lack of performance from the so-called "ACCOUNTABILIY OFFICE"? You must be keeping Casey and the"Knishe"company just goofing off and collecting a check. Haven't noticed much "ACCOUNTABILITY ~Tax Payer

• 12/19/06 Frustrated and discouraged: beware of asking questions of your childs jpo as they do not like it. If they do anything wrong they will not admit it and will do whatever it takes to cover it up. They will also take what ever action is taken against them if they do not lose their job will also be taken out on the child. This includes making false statements against them to ignoring any medical problems. I at the current time have a report that came to me from Mr. Olson's office with lies in it that can be proven by my childs last JPO whom they accused her of making. Please listen to every little thing that your child says it amy be extremely important. ~janel kelley

• 12/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If Pifer (the Cypher) had any balls the corruption and sleaze at Miami-Dade (and Orange, and Escambia, and Manatee, and Pasco and on and on) would not be as disgusting as it has become. His gutless leadership has been a major cause of the conditions that have deteriorated so badly. He will never accept the challenge that has been thrown at his feet and address the problems at Dade or Orange head-on. He just ain't got what it takes. ~Anonymous

• 12/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Excellent recommendation!!! Pifer do you have the professional integrity and the manhood to take the challenge? Go to Miami-Dade and deal with the theft and cover-up. We have never heard the truth about that crime. Were the victims of the theft compensated? Was anyone disciplined? What was YOUR responsibilty? All the disgusting messages from that site should cause you concern for the welfare of the youth. You should assign yourself there for long enough period of time to put the place in order. Maybe you could indicate to all that you are not the worthless joke everyone thinks you are. Like the man said...Lets see what you got!!! ~Anonymous

• 12/19/06 Orange JDC: Let the trust be told! Mr. williams is placing youths in confinement for two are more weeks at a time, without explaining reason for additional time... Mr. william has sexually hrrasseed many female staff... to be a non-black employee is very difficulty, you are discriminated against... LET TALK ABOUT INCIDENT REPORTS-we are guided on how to write the reports and the information is not always as reported. Like the last escape, the young lady was missing for more than (150 minutes, but reports did not indicate it... the incident that happen on nov. 11, 06 on e1 mod, that they recorded another incident, not the incident in quertion and forward the tape to tallah... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message sent to DJJ's Eubanks & Pifer]

• 12/19/06 Riverside Academy: My name is David W. Galloway. I was working for Sunshine Youth Services Riverside Academy... I was the dietary manager there. Last week tuesday 12-12-2006 was my 60 day review... I was told that I was doing a very good job and they had nothing for me to sign. The next day they talked about an inspection by DJJ set up for the 20th of december. I was not properly taught how to fill out their paperwork but I was taught not to make up information... They then looked at the paperwork and wanted me to make up all the figures, knife count, etc and I said that was against policy and they fired me for not cooperating... The paperwork fraud and the kids allowed to use knives inside the kitchen are some of the grave errors that they don't wish to address... ~Dave W Galloway [NOTE FROM J4K: DJJ Case #2006-08543]

• 12/18/06 DJJ Residential: Ramona Salazar was recently rewarded for her fine past performance and promoted by Charlie Chervanik and Carolyn Floyd to the positon of Senior Management Analyst in the North Residential Region. The word is, she is already making a name for herself as a prime example of the autocratic, inept and arrogant management style seemingly valued by the current DJJ Management Team. Go team!!! ~an observer

• 12/18/06 DJJ Policy: I also saw the Casey quote. What a joke coming from him! Does anyone know what the heck he is actually supposed to be doing? What is his job? No one I've talked to over there has a clue. ~Insider

• 12/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Challenge to Pifer, Come to Miami-Dade and perform personnal interviews with staff,teachers,POs,youth and some families. Provide a plausible,serious and factual(for a change) explanation of the massive thefts that occurred here for so long. Ascertain if the vulgar,threatening emails from this facility are representative of the caliber of personnel at the facility. Put the place in some semblance of order and professional standards. Demonstrate some personal leadership if you are able. Do it if you have the guts or just continue to sit your butt,make lame excuses and collect your nice check. ~Lets see What You are Made Of

• 12/18/06 Gus Barreiro: Only DJJ would create an office (including staff positions and major budgetary impact) specifally to shield the Department Secretary, other DJJ elites and corporate friends from responsibilty for thefts,abuse,contamiation and the deaths of inmate kids. In "DJJ-Speak" this office of spin and cover-up is called "THE OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY". Only at DJJ would lies and excuses be called "ACCOUNTABILITY". Only at DJJ would an Office assigned to provide cover and enable shoddy,unethical practices to occur at DJJ facilities be called (in DJJ-speak) an office of "QUAILITY ASSURANCE". ~Tax Payer

• 12/18/06 Charlie Crist: Our new Governor has promised " open government" and "transparency" in Tallahassee. How Gov. Christ handles the established gang of wastrels,political back-slappers,and plain-old crooks at DJJ will be an indication of his sincereity. You can be certain the lobbying and jockying for position is well underway among Department elites(key staff). That is what folks like Chervanik,McElroy,Casey,Pifer and Lorenzo do best. If Christ is wise and true to his word he will send the whole rotten bunch (DJJ administration Director and above) packing. There isn't much in those offices worthy of keeping around for an "open" Administration. Check the record. ~Dunedin

• 12/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: What Pate think just because her peoples died that someone sopose to feel sorry for her???? Hell every body happy she keeping her mouth close!!! Grow up and get over it!!!But, look out supervisors if her master walker get missing on a saturday she called out to support her lady!!Both of them just need to pack up they stuff and just leave, at this time people should being giveing Pate a shoulder but there wasn't any annoucement or anything, so there goes to show no one cares,hell she could be lieing.but good job keep them h*es apart and pff the female mod,continue juggleing them ho*s!!!!Keep up the good work mod 14!!!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous

• 12/18/06 DJJ Policy: Why didn't Chervanik take action at the Bay County Boot Camp prior to the death of Anderson? There had been prior complaints and reports of related type problems at that site. If the Asst.Secreatary of Residential Services knew of problems why didn't he take action. If he didn't know what was going on in his area of responsibliity;why did't he know? Chervanik always claims ignorance of problems until an exposure occurs(remember Greenville Hills,Pahokee,Thompson). It has been his primary defensive procedure. First deny then lie. It's difficult to smooth over a brutal death on video, Charlie. I can't wait to hear what Mr. Meredith has to share. ~Anonymous

• 12/18/06 Other: If Chervanik knew about problems at Bay county Boot Camp prior to the death of Anderson and failed to act; why hasn't he been charged or at least fired? If Chervanik didn't know of problems at the Bay County Boot Camp;why didn't he know? There had been earlier complaints and reports of problems at that site. Why is Chervanik always ignorant of contamination,abuse,etc. until a crisis occurs or an outside source exposes the problem? Maybe Steve Meredith will have some answers. ~Parent

• 12/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...Capt. Berry, do you think people are not aware of the fact that you and Officer Jacobs from Broward are intimately involved. I give you credit you're sharp and you know you're stuff, but let's be real as you often say; you are as ghetto and thugged out as they come, but you do a good job of disguising from your boss, but be careful... Chief Watson... Do you think no one is aware of the of the numerous of undercover flirtacious comments you make frequently around the compound. I wonder when some of the officers get tired of your "Red Flag" behavior, are you going to have them moved to broward like you did to Bess! There's nothing more to say about Pretty Boy, other than... ~Anonymous

• 12/18/06 Charlie Crist: If the committee that Gov. elect Christ has charged with reviewing DJJ is observant and through they will note that the Department is structured for the benefit of career DJJ administrators and other officials not for public service or the welfare of youth. Good pay with little direct accountability or effort is the name of the game among the "key staff" and in the regional offices. Cover-ups, lies, false reports and record keeping, in-house reviews and investigations are the methods by which the system has been maintained. ~Tax Payer

• 12/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...This is indicative of why people who view this board have such a bad perception about the staff who work at Dade Detention... As for your support of Hinson and Delancy, the only thing I can say about that is Hinson... she's going to take Pretty Boy Delancy with her, because that's the type of person she is. So my advice to Ponder, Hinson's daughter-in-law Wade, is to remember what you were taught coming up as a little child, you stay away from snakes and poision, because they both can have a deadly effect. Hinson remember when your past catch up with you, it's going to hurt harder... ~Anonymous

• 12/17/06 Charlie Crist: To Governor Christ, DJJ spokesperson Lorenzo publicly acknowledged that DJJ authorities have failed to return confiscated money and property. What is being done to retrieve the stolen money for return to the rightful owners? Will the victims of these thefts be compensated? Will the thieves be prosecuted? Will top DJJ officials be called to account for these CRIMES? ~Parent

• 12/17/06 Other: I just caught the Steve Casey quote on the homepage. "Every system needs a conscience"; how sweet to hear such noble words from a worthless, do-nothing, political hack that has sapped the system for years. If the DJJ "key staff" displayed far more "conscience" and far less hippocracy there would be less contamination,fraud,theft,abuse and death. Keep the phoney words Casey...We've observed the actions. ~Tax Payer

• 12/17/06 Other: Regardless of other changes that may occur at DJJ ; it is critical that those that have participated in years of deceitful practices and cover-ups leave DJJ along with Schembri. For the most part the Asst.Secretaries, Directors, Regional Directors have focussed their interest and enery on the enhancement of their personal careers, political patronage and the maintainence of a bloated bureaucracy. The welfare of youth or service to the public are not priorities with this self-serving crew. The failure of these parasitic bureaucrats has resulted in injuries and even death of youth in the DJJ facilities. ~Tax Payer

• 12/16/06 DJJ Policy: DOE/JJEEP/QA and DJJ/QA should get the "Genius" award for allowing the QAs of educational programs in the DJJ facilities to be reduced in number, scope and accuracy. IEPs in the DJJ school programs are a joke. Kids do not receive the special education services they should. FCAT preparation and testing is sporatic or non-existent, school classes are often cancelled due to short-staffing,scheduling problems or fighting. Most facilities falsify school schedule reports to indicate more minutes of school than is truly provided consistently, JJEEP QAs are mostly scripted shams. Kids in DJJ are being cheated out of an education... ~Educator

• 12/16/06 Gus Barreiro: Until it is recognized that change must start at the top of the Residential section (Charley C.) there will be no real change in the many comittment facilities overseen by this department. Many who have worked with him know that his self-interest and that of the providers takes precedence over the needs of youths. He says the right words but the actions don't follow. Will it take another scandal or worse for the incoming Secretary to recognize this? ~an insider

• 12/16/06 Falkenburg: To "Anonymous" from Falkenburg, Please leave "God" out of your vengeful attacks and slurs. You have made your point(repeatedly). For a time, some folks felt you were acting out of concern for the kids. Everyone knows Falkenburg is a mess. The continuation of your mean-spirited and childish insults have now displayed that you are a pathetic person with a personal grudge. The stupidity of your nasty barbs enables DJJ to discredit valid reports of corruption. Face it... there are many immoral people employed in DJJ facilities(far too many) but your fixation on this person/s indicates somthing personal. Get some help ! ~J2K Fan

• 12/16/06 Other: The"Sterling" performance (poor performance) of Miami-Dade,Orange,Manatee,Escambia and Pinellas have earned for "Pifer the cifer(zero)" another regognition as "DJJ Genius of the Week". It appears that his "leadership" has resulted in the maintainence of standards (Low standards) in the JDCs statewide. Remarkably this amazing career bureaucratic hump has risen high on the state pay scale without being held accountable for the chaos in his area of responsibility. He is rarely seen at the sight of the "crimes". Definetely another demonstration of DJJ genius. ~Awards Committee

• 12/15/06 Manatee JDC: Biggoted Staff. Let us talk DISCRIMINATION... What happens to be good for cacusian staff, sorry not good for any people of color in Manatee.Why Gargett? You are the reason... People of color are called names, degraded and will never be on the same level as cacusian WHILE EMPLOYED AT MANATEE. How many cacusian women are on Bravo shift? ZERO... Gargett recently said QUOTE: IT IS WHO YOU KNOW AND WHO KNOWS YOU IN ORDER TO GET TO THE TOP WITH DJJ. YOU SAID BY YOU KNOWING ULIASZ IS HOW HE RECIEVED HIS JOB AND IS ABLE TO RETAIN IT EVEN WITH HIS PENDING DUI. What has happened to the many people of color that ran into this very same situation and was relieved of thier duties immediatley... ~Anonymous

• 12/15/06 Falkenburg: God have mercy on your soul Mrs. Barnett, or Harris. That poor ignorant ex-husband now knows. We told him. I hope for your children's sake, you will find God one day. It puzzles us why the good lord puts children with the wicked and unfaithful. Judgement day will come for you. We only told him about the one man, we couldn't bring ourselves to tell him of the others. All of this because of the company you keep. Dec. 31st is coming! ~Anonymous

• 12/14/06 DJJ Policy: To Pifer, If you were conscientious about your job, you would get yourself down to that Cess-pool at Miami-Dade and check out first-hand the source of all those idiotic and threatening emails. If kids are really incarcerated under the management of vulgar trash indicated by those emails;the deaths of kids in DJJ facilities are quite understandable. Your reputation as a do-nothing,political butt-kisser appears to be well founded. You should be embarrassed to accept the big salary you receive from working Floridians while the Detention Centers are allowed to run amok. ~Insider

• 12/14/06 Orange JDC: I've heard that Rena has invested a lot of money in "restructuring" her personal and professional "assets" and that her "portfolio" has increased significantly. I don't blame her for wanting to put her best and most noteable "achievements" forward for all to see. Her efforts and expense appear to have enhanced her career. ~Anonymous

• 12/14/06 Manatee JDC: I get tired of hearing about discrimination at Manatee.ALL the supervisors besides Mr Gargett and Mr Ogle are african american. And a good majority of these supervisors are bigots towards anyone who "is not in their clique". They ride certain officers and let the others "that are friends" and/or of the same race slide. The white officers have to write a report if they are one minute late, others don't even get spoken to. Officers get yelled at for tardiness but certain supervisors can't make it to muster on time. Practice what you preach... ~Concerned Staff

• 12/13/06 Falkenburg: in reference to Barnett Yeap she did sleep with that officer already.... man that officer needs to get checked.... Yo officer Polite, what were you thinking.... sleeping with that ***t ... Ms. D, Barnett or whatever your name is now.... You are disgusting... sleeping around with all these officers at your job and now your involved with the other one... Does he know about us... ~Anonymous

• 12/13/06 Orange JDC: Oh yes...John's little Rena is still "standing up for the kids". With adequate "support" she is always "out front for all to see". You must admit she does try to get her "points" across. ~Anonymous

• 12/13/06 DJJ Policy: ...The concept of "outsourcing" or "privatization" of the management of juvenile facilities is worthy of condideration. The disaster in Florida has been the lack of adequate oversight... Contracted service providers that seek to manage at-risk populations must possess excellent quaility not merely excellent lobbyists and marketing skills. ~Tax Payer

• 12/13/06 Charlie Crist: To Governor Christ, When you consider a replacement for the "Knishe".Please checkout the resume this time around. Anyone with a good PR staff and unlimited use of public money and resources can fluff up a fancy VITAE about all the honors they were"nominated"for(back in New York) while leaving out all the thefts and law violations they were investigated for. DJJ desperately needs a leader with character and ability not another phoney, political blow-hard. ~Anonymous

• 12/13/06 Boot Camps: Falkenburg, You have made your point (about 10 times now). All your continued emails do is win sympathy (deserved or not) for the counsellors. There are enough infractions and sleaze at Falkenburg for you to come up with something new. Your continued repeats of the same attempts at cuteness is growing tiresome and self-defeating. ~J4K Fan

• 12/13/06 Charlie Crist: Govenor Crist Transistion team :Department of Juvenile Justice:Jeff McAdmas selected by Crist to head the committee on the Department of Juvenile Justice. Jeff McAdams is an officer with the Gainesville Police Department and the President of Alachua County’s Gator Lodge 67, Fraternal Order of Police. He is a certified criminal investigator, a certified narcotics officer and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Alachua Counties Boys and Girls Club. Mr. McAdams graduated from the Santa Fe Community College Police Academy. ~Anonymous

• 12/13/06 Other: ...Gainesville police officer and union leader Jeff McAdams campaigned for Gov.-elect Charlie Crist and now he's in a position to make sure the new administration makes the right decisions. McAdams has been selected to examine the state's juvenile justice system as a member of one of the 29 citizens' committees that will make recommendations on nearly every aspect of state government during Crist's transition. "When the governor-elect asks you to step up to the plate, you don't want to say, 'Nah, I'm too busy,' " McAdams joked. "It was quite humbling for me," he added more seriously... ~Anonymous

• 12/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Slow yo role h-e! yes you. Back up off supervisor hinson. yall aint or should I say you aint gonna do sh-- to her. yall aint gonna step to her. yall aint female enough. And when you do please make sure we all see this. cause yall know hinson dont play around. and step to ponder and delancy gonna take you out of a j.o.b. hinson do her job every day, and the same way to she dont change it. yall dont scare her yall just make her stronger. girl do what you do and keep being good at it. ponder keep seeing who you want they aint got nothing but hate for you. and yall know walker aint wrote nothing so stop faken. and if she did she just gonna be on her way out of a job. ~Anonymous

• 12/12/06 Charlie Crist: ...The reason DJJ has been allowed to become so corrupt and inefficient can be laid largely at the feet of the Governor's office... Some feel Jeb did not want to deal with the embarrassment of another of his appointees going south. Others feel that the Bush zeal to "outsource" and "privatize" allowed poor performing... profiteers to operate with only marginal oversight from an inept and corrupt Department. Regardless of the reason... we now look to you to demonstate that it will not be business as usual. Please stand tall on this issue. ~Tax Payer

• 12/12/06 Other: ...there is merit in "Insider's" suggestion to declare at state of emergency at DJJ and appoint a temporary Field General-type leader... Jim Smith would be a good choice if he is still well. This person should answer only to the Governor who would be responsible for the outcome. Reorganizing a Department that has existed so-long in darkness and corruption will take strong and decisive action... ~Tax Payer

• 12/12/06 Falkenburg: How was the weekend Miss D and Ditzy(The Puff, Puff, Give Sisters.) How big was the bag this weekend? How many of those kids have you already told this week not to do it, then bragged to the officers that you did, or did the guards already know cause they was with you? Barnett, or whatever your name is now, and Ditzy....yall should be ashamed. For two that are supposed to be examples and therapy for these kids, you sure are makin' some poor decisions. Don't think there ain't people watchin yall now. ~Anonymous

• 12/11/06 Escambia JDC: Someone from Tallahassee needs to come and take care of administration at escambia detention,they continues to cover up problems,they knows when QA are coming so they call all of the staff in to work for that day or those days,as long as they needs them to cover up so QA thinks there are proper staffing.aso,Lee gave permission to a mignight supervisor to operate the shift without a female worker and to let 2 male officers work on the shift on january 22,2006.please forward this information to Mr.Pifer he needs to know this. ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ's Pifer and Davis.]

• 12/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To "Season Reason" at Miami-Dade, Please leave the name of our lord out of your nasty messages. Remember,at judgement, you must answer for every idle thought. To destroy a person's name is to murder that person and punishment will befall ye. Please think my sister! ~ A Friend

• 12/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The loot stolen from the property room is long gone.It appears after the investigation Gail Bess took the rap. ~Anonymous

• 12/11/06 Orange JDC: It has been while I havent been to this board, and I guess by now everyone at Orange knows about the affair between Rena and John... It has been going on for a while and NO ONE ever the guts to say anything... she works when she wants to, wears whatever she wants to, despite her inappropriate dressing code - is she really a doctor? From what school? She gossips about the nurses and the officers, ... I heard John on the phone, in the hallway at Osceola, negotiating her salary... she makes more than the other people... that should say something ~Osceola DJC

• 12/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...look here hinson, i'm getting tired of your s**t. i'm also getting tired of ponder s**t as well. both them hoes can die in hell. when the new sec. come in febrary hinson your ass will be toast. and if you even attempt to come at me wrong i'll let you have it. yeah it's true me and pate did have a little fight, but you see that hoe all over my p***y again. she like my little slave. she'll do what ever. and ponder b***h if you really don't like me... ~Ofc. Walker

• 12/10/06 Other: Regarding the retention of the current top DJJ officials the new Secretary will have to analyze the ability and the character of the present "key staff" and Regional Directors. Hopefully he/she will take into account past performance,integrity issues, competence and work ethic. Given an objective consideration,It is unlikly many of the current group will remain. Most have been absorbed by the secretive, bureaucratic world of the Department. Virtues like honesty,concern for youth,don't exist for long in that tepid sewer. ~Anonymous

• 12/10/06 Charlie Crist: Could former Cabinet member Jim Smith or former Governor Martinez be considered for taking on the role of Secretary of DJJ/Aide to the Governor Christ on an emergency interim basis until the current crisis conditions in DJJ can be corrected. The state would benefit from a declaration of emergency within the corrupt DJJ system... True conditions within the Department have been concealed... ~Insider

• 12/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Dobuler was assigned to Miami-Dade to terminate the culture that was working here, but hires Officers Pate and Officer Walker and the facility goes back to ground Zero!!! Nice work WING-NUT. ~Jack Meoff

• 12/10/06 Charlie Crist: ...Please protect our tax dollars from the greed of lobbyists/paid reps, unsrupulous contracted providers and self-serving career officials in DJJ. The presence of waste and fraud in DJJ has been imbedded over years of corruption. Youth have actually died in custody due to lack of proper management of DJJ programs. Abuse and environmental contamination has been down-graded and hidden from families and from the public. To correct this disaster,you must appoint and support a strong,aggressive and honest leader for DJJ... ~Tax Payer

• 12/10/06 DJJ Policy: Where were the illustrious "monitors" at the Bay County Boot Camp, at Greenville Hills, at Cypress Creek, at Falkenburg, Riverside, PJCF, Okeechobee, Thompson, Sago Palm, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach? Death, Mold, Riots, lack of services; Where were the "monitors"? Where was Chervanik? Where was Pifer? These greedy, corrupt people are disgusting! Please no more sweet talk, excuses, smooth-overs and cover-ups. ~Parent

• 12/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Miami-Dade Anonymous Post, Is there some reason that people state-wide that read this site should care about what you think about "Pate and Walker"? I am curious; are you a White person mocking African American speech or are you just ignorant? Your semi-literate messages are an embarrassment to Black folk. No one cares about all the personal problems between the trash at Miam-Dade. It's simply old news. Tell us about the thefts or the abuse,or the death of Omar or something important. Keep the street talk for your home life. ~JJDO

• 12/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Whats up Pate and Walker thinking that they run s**t around the facility. I want to know why Pate came off the mod when Porter and Walker was exchanging words. Ya'll ho's flaw. Walker do you think that you earned points or made the kids think you were bad cause you started an argument with Porter in front of them? I think not. And Pate why are you worried if your bd gone find out bout you and "r". Like you said earlier, that's your pu**y you can give it to anyone you want to. Just tell him that same $**t. Porter just tell them females to place their heads in front of that mazda and you continue to move foward. ~JESUS IS THE REASON, FOR THE SEASON

• 12/10/06 Charlie Crist: An inside source recently said that Schembri has expressed his expectation to remain in his position. Can this possibly be true? Surely, Governor Christ will rid state government of this documented NYC thief. The leadership in the Department both in the grossly over-staffed Tallahassee offices and the regional offices is composed primarily of political butt-kissers and incompetent do-nothings. The system is badly broken. Too many deaths. To many contamination incidents. To many lies and cover-ups. Schembri is an embarrassment with a phony fluffed-up resume. Gov. Christ Send him away and don't stop there. ~Insider

• 12/10/06 Other: I do see the resembalance of Anthony Schembri to both the Rumpole character and with Buddy Hacket. There is another TV/movie personality,however,that he more closely resembles. Remember the walrus on the Disney animal cartoon special? I tell you that fat walrus was a mirror image of the ole "Knishe". ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 Collier JDC: W S from Collier JDC is another fine example of the caliber of people DJJ employs to staff the JDCs. Youth should be protected from the influence of such disgusting individuals not put under the custody of such trash. Another of Pifer's well-staffed detention facilities. ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If pate and walker dont like where they at, then they need to stopp all the woof woof and leave. aint no one holding yall here. like we said yall sit and talk bout supervisors, officers and look on line at work at this web site. you that unhappy leave aint no one gonna miss yall. bye. bye. ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 DJJ Policy: Monitors?!?... Are you kidding!? Please,get real about this situation! Those career gofers,brown-noser,clowns are definetly not serious "monitors". For the most part they are just the looser friends of regional administrators in the job because they are harmless and not too bright. There are a few exceptions. Damn few. Thats the reason for the lousy conditions and sloppy operations in most of the facilities (and the reason for the contamination, injuries and deaths). Check it out... ~See for Yourself

• 12/09/06 DJJ Policy: ...it is fraud to take state dollars for services unrendered! The contractors know that they will be lightly monitored (if at all)... they can get away with hiring marginal staff... School hours,mental health,physical activities,are often cut short or cancelled. The contractors and their representatives solicit more state money even while they fail to meet their current committments. DJJ does little or nothing... The profiteers live in splender (like Richie Rich and Jacuzzi Jim the Sunshine Boys)... ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 Other: I've seen the Rumpole character and there definetely is a strong resemblance to Schembi. I see a much greater resemblance ,however, to the portly comedian (not very funny) Buddy Hackett. Both the "Knishe" and Hacket also share that "charming" NYC demeanor and wit that some find so "engaging". Yuck ...Back to Brooklynn,please. ~Look-a-likes

• 12/09/06 Other: The mismanagment and corruption of DJJ Resdential Services will continue and get worse until Charlie Chervanik and his three hand picked Residential Directors {Carolyn Floyd. Tom MacFayden, Diane Feldman} are removed from power. The track record... is littered with youth death, facility riots, escapes... yet Chervanik and his directors continue to be in charge. Why? What is their power base? How can Secretary Schmebri expect to be invited to stay on as Secretary when he condones this kind of poor performance by his Residential managers? ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 Other: Talk about inefficiency and redundancy of roles...DJJ has at least three sections assigned to investigations and compiamce/accountability matters (Inspector General's Office,Office of Accountability and Office of Quality Assurance)... DOE and JJEEP are responsible for monitoring and supporting the educatioanal services in the DJJ facilities yet the Department employs a high-paid Education Services Director to do someting or other. No has a clue what Casey is suppose to be doing. Collins and Lorenzo share designated fibbing role... ~Tax Payer

• 12/09/06 DJJ Policy: The so-called "monitors" are often caught between incompetent, cowardly, butt-kissing regional administrators and politically-connected (heavily lobbied-up) profiteer contracted providers or long-time Department feather-bedders. Even the monitors that may ,at times, attempt to do a honest report on problem areas (a rare occurance)find that negative reports are usually stifled and covered-up. Perhaps Karen West is really trying to do an effective job. That is why she feels frustrated in a corrupt system. ~Anonymous

• 12/09/06 DJJ Policy: Speak for yourself Ms.West. I have heard that you are,indeed, a consciencious monitor but most aren't; thus the repeated contamination in the same facilities,maggots in food,short staffing, failure to properly obtain back-ground checks,sleeping on the job,screwing on the job, falsifying logs and documents...must I go on? The contractors laugh at monitors...they laugh all the way to the bank. ~Insider

• 12/08/06 Gus Barreiro: I hope if Mr. Barreiro is appointed Secretary of DJJ I hope he will consider keeping Darryl Olsen as Assistant Secretary for Probation. Recently had the opportunity to meet Mr. Olsen and he is a breath of fresh air for the department. He is supportive of djj employees having worked his way up from a probation officer 30 years ago. He actually cares about his employees and stands up for them. We need more people of the quality and integrity of Mr. Olsen in leadership positions in DJJ. ~Anonymous

• 12/08/06 Collier JDC: if that ignorant fool you have for superintendent would do his job right; there would not be a need to get so many new people! That dirty ba***rd son of a wh**e lets loose his two bi***es on the staff and all they do is ruin people's life, humilliating them and tarnishing their record. Moral is something that will come very hard for CJDC because that is one thing that Jordan, Johnson and Collymore have never had. ~W.S.

• 12/08/06 Other: The Awards Committee was stumped this week and settled on a three-way tie... Regional Residential "Leaders" Floyd...,Tom McFadyen..., and Diane Feldman... Without the contributions of these individuals we may never have experienced the mold,maggots,escapes,abuse and deaths that we have observed. Hopefully they will receive all the credit they so richly deserve. Congrax folks..you earned it! ~Awards Committee

• 12/08/06 Other: It should be obvious by now that nothing Penochio Lorenzo releases to the media can be considered true. She has been a credit to the illustrious tradition of lying set so notably by Arnold and Denham during earlier DJJ cover-ups. Question is : where is Ms.Tara Collins? Is she still in lier's training? Maybe she is doing her internship in deceitfulness under one of the vets like Chervanik or Pifer. That would really be learning at the feet of a master (a master lier that is). ~Insider

• 12/08/06 Falkenburg: Yo Miss D puff. puff, give. Ditzy, you got anymore of the yahyo? I can't imagine the conversations these two pot heads have at work. Have you slept with that officer yet? My wedding ring came off in the backseat of his car. These two have no buisness counceling any youth, when they can't even stay away from the drugs themselves. Party hard this weekend girls! The thrill ride can't go on forever. ~Anonymous

• 12/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Where is the loot from the Miami-Dade heist of the youth's money and property? Where indeed?...Does Pifer have a mansion (like "Jacuzzi Jim and Ritchie Rich the Sunshine Boys")? Just checking! ~Sleuth

• 12/08/06 Other: Good point...It is an obvious fact that at the DJJ contracted sites and even some JDCs(like Dade,Orange) there is a disproportionate percentage of poorly educated,low-skilled,trash-mouthed individuals with low moral character and a poor work ethic. It is not news to anyone that is aware of what is going on out there. Lets use this board for more productive purposes like exposing the lies,abuse and corruption of the system at large. If we can achieve quaility leadership in DJJ, we will see the scum washed away. If you are serious about making things better forget the low-level whores for now. Stick to crooks in the DJJ and the corporate administrative offices. ~Anonymous

• 12/08/06 DJJ Policy: If there is a Governor's investigation or a legislative review of the financial,ethical and efficiencies of the contractual management of the DJJ contracted providers by Department monitors and administrators,it will indicate many issues more troubling than the "retro pay" to the "Sunshine Boys". The relationships between lobbyists, pols,DJJ officials and the corporate profiteers has been entirely too cozy for too long.The awarding of contracts should be removed from DJJ ASAP;at least until honest DJJ "key staff" can be put in place. ~Tax Payer

• 12/08/06 Orange JDC: According to policy youths only control what type level of (PAR) used, now an ORJDC youth control the building. Before putting a youth in confinement for disrespectful toward staff, major disruption, and verbal threaten staff about committing harm you must get a supervisor to talk to youth. Which leads to youth place back on mod laughing at staff? ~Anonymous

• 12/08/06 Other: Chervanic should ask the "Sunshine Boys" or Securicor for a job. The Profiteers owe him. They owe him big time! The new DJJ honcho should dump those that have been envolved with the shady deals and cover-ups. ~Anonymous

• 12/08/06 Gus Barreiro: This message is for those who truly believe that Gus Barreiro would link himself to the "GOOD OLE BOYS." I believe that you make these comments because you really have not been paying attention to his actions and what he stands for. Let's take his last battle with his Republican Colleague "Arza." He demonstrated to everyone and did not care who's feathers he ruffled. If you are ethically wrong, you are wrong and that is that. Gus has demonstrated he has no hidden agendas... He is the one and only person that knows our inside dirt and the scams. Don't you recall his comment in one of his committee hearings... ~Watching your every move

• 12/07/06 Other: For an amusing diversion some may want to check out the BBC series on public TV called "Rumpole of the Bailey" a comedy about an eccentric English barrister Horace Rumpole. I swear the actor that portrays the crusty protagonist Rumpole looks exactly like the "Knishe". They could be identical twins. Unfortunetly the similarity ends there as the Rumpole character is an honorable man. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Other DJJ facility: Here is a small portion about Florida - In Florida, they were unable to account for the whereabouts of 1000 foster children after Gov. Jeb Bush ordered them to account for all children in state custody. They only reported 155 out of the 1000 missing children to law enforcement. Below I will put the link for the full story , Any way if our State can care less about this . What makes anyone realy beleave they will care about any child killed they have incarcerated. Children will never have a chance ,Unless we start standing together!! Link http://www.massnews.com/2002_editions/06_June/061702_mn_missing_children. shtml ~Forever in tears Diana

• 12/07/06 DJJ facility: An open book - Children are an open book , with unwritten pages. A waiting for us to take them through the stages It start's with that very first touch Filled with promise of love and dreams, to fill the skies . This unspoken trust sparkle's within the little ones eyes ! Smiles ,giggles and songs to sing Waiting to see what tomorrow will bring . Days , months and years rush bye ! With day's to long and nights to short. There is hardly time to hush a cry. Others come with songs of sort, rewriting it script , Helping to fill the pages During , so many important stage's... ~D Matthews

• 12/07/06 DJJ Policy: ...If a DJJ contracted provider collects a payment for a contracted service that was cancelled ; is that not a fraud? If a contracted provider fails to adequately staff a facility in a manner to provide a mandatory service on a consistent basis; has not the contract been violated? DJJ expends thousands of state dollars for cancelled services. Check out the big-time providers Securicor/G4S,CSC/YSI,Premier,Sunshine,etc)... Recreation,Mental health,school hours,vocational,literacy,even hygiene and showers have all been cut short without cost adjustments... ~Tax Payer

• 12/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Please believe that everybody that works at Miami-Dade is not a stupid, nasty,Ghetto-talkin,idiot. Some of us have to work with them every day and they are worse than the kids. It gets tiring but we still care and we try to do a good job. To read the postings from Miami-Dade on this site is an embarrassment to those of us with a Christian up-bringing and a little education. I just hope that a change is coming soon. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Once again I would never tell anyone where I work. I am ashame to say I work at Miami Dade. Yall gossip bout junk and then get in people face talkin mess. I need my job so I cant leave. But I look all over for something else. Yall aint nothing but juveniles you self. I been here 22 years and I cant wait to leave. Mr dale doing his best supervisors doing they best. its yall making the place look bad. no one is keepin you here if you hate being here then get the h--- out. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Gus Barreiro: To Gus Barreiro. You should take action to squelch the ugly rumor about an association between you and Charles Chervanik. Such an association can only create a suspician in the minds of those that know the character of Chervanik that you may also be a con-man type. You would be wise to steer clear of some of the log-time DJJ unsavory types. These are the very maggots that have feasted on the carcass of decent programming for youth in Florida. ~Insider

• 12/07/06 Gus Barreiro: The prolonged period of unaddressed theft at Miami=Dade(and other Sites), under-staffing and over-billing at many of the for-profit sites,poor upkeep and maintainence,mold and spoiled food could only occur in a system that has allowed fiscal management and accountability to be compromised to a deplorable condition. It will take a great effort and a significant infusion of new (honest and capable) personnel to set our DJJ on a proper course. I think Gus Barreiro is the man to lead in this effort. ~Dunedin

• 12/07/06 Charlie Crist: Did anyone ever wonder why DJJ allows some venders(Sunshine,Securicor,etc) to collect retro pay or extra payment for unserved slots? Sounds shady... Sounds Shady as HELL! Governor Christ, Please, order an independent financial audit of DJJ to cover the past several years and stand back and observe the corruption! You will see why the private contractors maintain all those lobbyists and Tallahassee reps. Ever wonder why poor performing companies continue to receive DJJ contracts? Same reason. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Riverside Academy: Did "Ritchie Rich" and "Jacuzzi Jim" the "Sunshine Boys" arrange for an analysis of the air quality at Riverside yet? The recent rush clean-up and paint won't kill mold spores in the AC,ceilings and walls. Don't wait until people are permanently damaged. ~Big Money

• 12/07/06 Gus Barreiro: We at Orange know that, if you are appointed Secretary, you will have to get rid of the likes of Chineult and Disney and promote Mr. Goff - he truly cares! Thank youi. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Charlie Crist: ...I cannot speak for all monitors, but the ones I do know are dedicated and do not hide problems they find in programs. Monitors are required to complete so much documention... that little time is left to do the job. We spend hours responding to requests for information,completing reports and filing. There is no explaination as to why the reports are needed, and no "output" as a result of the reports submitted every month. The Dept. spent $100,000.00 on a consultant and created a monster... ~Karen West

• 12/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Did they ever recover any of the stolen money at Miami-Dade? Did Pifer or any of those in charge receive a reprimand? Is the "in-house" investigation over? How much longer must the people of Florida tolerate this type corruption? Governor Christ, fire the whole lot of them. There is no truth in DJJ. You can believe nothing that comes from that department. Liars all. ~Anonymous

• 12/07/06 Other DJJ facility: To other DJJ "Realist", You changed your tune dramatically in your follow-up email. I fear the dirty words ,nasty comments and name-calling of your previous message indicated your true colors. I do appreciate any kindness, consideration and professionalism you directat my child. remember even us "touchy" and "dumbass" parents love our kids. ~Parent

• 12/06/06 DJJ Policy: Lorenzo told the press that DJJ didn't have a procedure for returning the money and property confiscated. For years the JDCs took money and property worth many thousands of dollars without a plan to return it. Either Pifer is a bigger doofus than anyone knew or he is dumb like a fox. Where is all that money? Hmmm ~Tax Payer

• 12/06/06 Other: ...Adultery and fornication and marijuana are common both on and off the job. Unfortunetly,that's the nature of DJJ at the present time. I'm certain I'm not the only person that is growing weary of the constant emails from certain facilities about who's doing what... Report infractions to the Abuse line, the media, Law enforcement... this site can be a conduit to state-level officials and the public about important issues... When DJJ is cleaned up, the new leadership will take out the trash. ~Anonymous

• 12/06/06 Other: With all the problems in the residential facilities (inuries,escapes,contamination,death); why would any new Secretary even consider keeping Chervanik on board? That sounds like a rumor out of the DJJ offices in Tallahassee. Wishful thinking maybe. Chervanik is one of the very worst of the whole crooked gang. Gus wouldn't do that. ~Anonymous

• 12/05/06 Collier JDC: ...we have and have always had good officers that make a very positive impact on the facility... alot of excellent staff members are being overlooked and not acknowledged... The next time crjdc wants to acknowledge someone... ( Employee of the Month) make sure they deserve it.There were several other more deserving employees. Maybe thats why it wasn't announced properly and no one even knew about it... if I was recognizing someone for a good deed I would scream it from the roof tops... ~Anonymous

• 12/05/06 Gus Barreiro: To Rep. Barreiro, If you are appointed to the position of Secretary of DJJ you will find it necessary to remove a number of the current top administrators in order to clean up the Department. First among these is "Good time Charley Chervanik". Chervanik has a big false smile and nicey-nice words for everybody. Don't be fooled. He has been associated or directly responsible for much of the corruption in the Department. He has put the interests of the profiteers over the welfare of the youth. He is loyal only to himself. ~Insider

• 12/05/06 Other DJJ facility: to the concerned parents, my my are we a bit touchy... i have no idea how you perceive my opinion to mean that im using vulgar language and acting unprofessional with your child. all that know me, your children included,say that im the most caring and understanding staff they met.every day i ...show them appropiate ways to deal with their behaviors, give them extra calls to mothers or fathers when there upset, etc. i am not unhappy with my job, i am not mean or vulgar toward your kids... i am simply a realist... ~Anonymous

• 12/05/06 Other: All we can do is have faith and pray for better days at DJJ. At this time we don't know who will lead the Department after January. It could even turn out that Schembri remains (ugh). I do not believe that Barreiro would ever link up with Chervanik but stranger things have happened. Politics is difficult for honest folks to understand... Again I suggest...We can pray for better days. ~Parent

• 12/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I guess we have witnessed another DJJ in-house investigation come to a close at Miami-Dade. Thousands of dollars stolen over an extended period and no one held accountable. Different verse,same dirty old DJJ song. No one should be surprised. The corruption runs so terribly deep. Lorenzo,just save the b-llsh-t explanations this time. We all get the picture. ~Anonymous

• 12/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If you are tired of working double on and what to file a class action grievance contact Larry Johnson or Ed Moore of AFSCME(We Fight we Win) at 305-651-6617 and leave a message if i am not in the office. Same holds true for Broward and Palm Beach Juvenile Detention Centers. ~AFSCME

• 12/05/06 Gus Barreiro: To J4K, Have we misjudged Gus Barreiro? Is he really linked with Charles Chervanik? I don't want to believe that can be true. ~Concerned Parent

• 12/05/06 Gus Barreiro: No Way...Gus isn't stupid. If Chervanik,Lorenzo and Pifer stay, we may as well keep the "Knishe". If Gus is appointed the vermin will soon leave the dirty old sinking DJJ ship. They can't survive in the fresh air and daylight. Don't sell Gus short! ~Cutler Ridge

• 12/05/06 Gus Barreiro: To Gus Barreiro, Please Gus, Say it ain't so! charle Chervanik represents everything that is dirty and wrong with DJJ. He is a known deceitful glad-hander and a self-serving manipulator. Has he manipulated you? If you think you have friends among the "key staff" at DJJ ,you have been deceived. Don't trust those that have lied and covered-up abuse,fraud and contamination. Don't be taken for a fool. You can not create a clean Departmant with dirty components. Don't put "new wine in old skins". Stand for truth and justice and many will stand with you. I hope you read this sincere message and take it to heart. ~Tax Payer

• 12/05/06 Other DJJ facility: To 12/02/06 Other: to all who seem to wonder why there is so much corruption in djj. its the pay... You know nothing about us PARENTS , some of us may have or do work with the children and see the problems! As for the pay , You are right in a way, when staff have too take secound and third jobs , Leaving them to tired to do there job or take time for there own family , THE PAY AS YOU PUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH.! But you my darling knew what the pay was when , YOU TOOK THE JOB ! SO GET OFF IT!/ OR QUIT. Forever in tears Diana ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 12/05/06 Falkenburg: Hey, if what I say ain't true, then why you gettin' so upset? Ya'll should be on here saying please do the test, but nah, you would fail and you know it. Obviously you don't care about the kids, or you wouldn't be smokin' the weed and whatever else, and you wouldn't be sleepin' around on your HUSBAND. We here all know ya did. What's worse is you have two little ones. What happends when they get old enough to know what really goin' on? ~Anonymous

• 12/05/06 Escambia JDC: Addressed to Looking Fresh. I know who you are talking about.I also know that you don,t know what you are talking about. That officer is one of the hardest working person in the facility. He,s always there to back up his co-workers on and off the job. If you two bimbos would stay at work long enough you would know this. You are always leaving the JAC area unattended and he has to cover for you til you get back from WHATABURGER. He always helps your relief clean up after you and your side kick (What,s her name)... ~Anonymous

• 12/04/06 Charlie Crist: ...Please clean house at DJJ. Start by accepting the resignations of these DJJ managers. To allow them to stay will mean " the same old problems"...if you really want change.....start here....with new faces: Charles R. Chervanik, Assistant Secretary, Residential Services... Carolyn Floyd, Regional Director, North Region... Tom McFadyen, Regional Director, Central Region... Diane Feldman, Acting Regional Director, South Region... ~Anonymous

• 12/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Its called grow up , its called get a life its, called mind your own business, its called stop being a coward on this web site and address the person you have beef with. Stop trying to cause problems with other people. You the one with beef,you the one thats hating, your the f**k nigga or the b*tch made as* ho* thats gossiping about people. that is pate,ponder,and walker pu*sy they can give to who ever they want to!!! that is Delancy di*k if you want some im sure he will give, but untill you stop hideing behind this web site... ~Fed Up

• 12/04/06 Gus Barreiro: I have heard that Gus Barreiro likes Charlie Chervanik and will keep him as Assistant Secretary for Residential if he becomes the DJJ Secretary. If this is true, it will be a complete setback. Change will only come with a clean sweep... ~Anonymous

• 12/04/06 DJJ Policy: To the Unhappy DJJ person ( I think it is just one DJJ Employee) that has Repeatedly Expressed a Negative Attitude at the Youth in Custody and the Families of the Youth... You are supposed to be a paid professional. Your job is to monitor, supervise and protect troubled and delingquent youth. Professionalism, dedication, and yes, kindness from you is important. The vulgarity and mean-spirited comments in your postings make me fear for my child's welfare in your charge. Even an imperfect parent loves and values her kid. ~Parent

• 12/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Please help us in Miami. The 2 escapes, the missing children's 200,000.00 dollars, Dale and his band of dummies,the fights during the school program with no Officers present to take control. Miami is a train wreck waiting to happen during the holidays!! I will be out sick. ~Ben Dover

• 12/04/06 DJJ Policy: Here is a big problem ! If such persons as , Shimbrie or others in Tallahasee took responsiblity , FOR THE DEATHS OF , Martin , Daniel ,Shawn , Anthony , Willie , Omar... If a indavigaul is found to have intentionaly cause harm to another then the State is no longer responsible. There is no way they coild have continued to cover the truth about Martin . So now they must show the actions were on the part of the persons not , the train /or lack of on the staff. In short leaving the State exempt for liability for there own failures. The state will get away with this again . This process will countinue untill STAFF , Stand together and Speak out for what is realy needed... ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 12/04/06 Other: Dear Santa, Holiday Gift Wish List: 1) Justice for Martin Lee, 2) Truth about the deaths of Danny,Shawn and Omar, 3)Mold eradication and clean-up of all DJJ facilities without excuses or cover-ups,4)Reorganization of DJJ and replacement of "old-guard" bureaucrats and corrupt,self-serving parasites, 5)Competent,professional and honest oversight of DJJ facilities and programs, 6) Honest contracting and contract management related to DJJ programs, 7) Improved outcomes for at-risk and delingquent youth in Florida. ~Insider

• 12/04/06 Falkenburg: To "Friends of Counsellors", Regardless of whether or not the "counsellors' are druggies; please don't suggest that Falkenburg is a "good program". You must be sending this email from the computer Terri B's office. You have got to know that Falkenburg sucks. It would be a good idea to randomly screen all staff for drugs,not just the so-called counsellors. ~Anonymous

• 12/04/06 Falkenburg: How can it be a defamation of character, when it is true. Would you want your child treated by these two when you know they are doing unlawful things? Would you want somebody telling you not to smoke reefer, when they doing it themselves. Anybody can pass the pee test, just do the hair test, and we all see what's up. People that smoke weed and sleep around, especially the married ones, should be ashamed. ~Anonymous

• 12/03/06 Other: TO ALL OFFICERS OF THE WEST - What's the matter? Big cry baby. Do you have something to hide. STAND UP TAKE IT LIKE A MAN!! YOU SURE CAN DISH IT OUT BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE IT. HA HA TOO BAD SO SAD. GOODBYE.... GUESS WHAT I AM NOT AFRAID TO SIGN MY NAME YOURS TRULY ~TERRY RICHARDS

• 12/03/06 DJJ Policy: It is unfortunate that conditions in the JDCs sometimes put dedicated line officers and concerned families in adversarial positions. There could be a natural alliance between these groups. The deterioration of family life,spiritual values and respect for authority has led to higher numbers of rebellious,violent,delingquent youth in our scciety. Drugs,gangs,media-based filth have also alienated youth. Families sometimes need assisstance from caring,dedicated professionals and authorities. DJJ staff and officers need the support of the public... Hopefully, very soon, a new honest and open leadership in the Department will begin to bring us together. Time for truth and cooperation to begin. ~Parent

• 12/03/06 Falkenburg: To the Falkenburg Cyber-Jerk, Thanks for the definetion of "Cyber Bully". Whats the definetion for Cyber A-Hole? We've already seen an example in your posting. Attacking others with threats and name-calling for their choice to remain anonymous and then signing your e-mail anonymous. Sounds like a Cyber-Hipocrit! ~Cyber-Anonymous

• 12/03/06 Hillsborough West JDC: To Hillsborough West "Tired", It's about contraband stupid! It's about security! Dry your eyes,get a grip and do your job,or hit the bricks. I'm glad someone is concerned about safety and security aroung here. This is a jail. Searchs are not too much to ask. ~Anonymous

• 12/03/06 Other: You're right. Chervanik's name should be added to those indicted for the killing and the cover-up of the crime at the DJJ site in Bay county. But it won't happen. "Good-time Charley" is one slick character(some would say slimey). He has always been able to stay above the stink when scandals in the residential programs were exposed. It takes a man with character and courage to put his neck out for truth and justice. That is definetely not "Good-time Charley". Sounds more like Steve Meredith. ~Anonymous

• 12/03/06 Other: ...I have for one never said my child did not derserve to be where he is, yes he made a mistake... Was he raised properly, yes... Does someone with no training, education, or common sense need to be abusing my child, Hell NO. If the people who work in these programs are bitter about their pay, well go to school, get an education... I work with children daily, have a Ph.D. and work for pay far below what my counterparts make, but I do it for the children, and the day I don't care about or abuse a child, is the day I need to find another position. May I suggest you do the same! ~Very Active Parent

• 12/03/06 Other: To indict the Bay county officers and the nurse for the killing of Martin Lee and allow Schembri,Chervanik and Floyd to get away clean would be a gross injustice. Previous reports from that facility had been routinely down-graded and/or ignored. The root cause of all the deaths at the DJJ facilities is the cowardice,deceit and corruption at the State-level DJJ and regional offices. Put the blame where it belongs...If not justice at least truth! ~Tax Payer

• 12/03/06 Hillsborough West JDC: To the Dirty-Mouthed,Semi-Literate West Hillsbourgh poster, Unprofessional trash-talkers like you are the reason it is necessary to increase security at the JDCs. You must have something to hide if you are so concerned about the searchs. Please, if you must post your ignorant views on the web ; don't include others in your rant. Your vulgar language is offensive to professional JDC personnel. ~Anonymous

• 12/03/06 Falkenburg: Enough is enough when it comes to the name calling and deformation of character to the two Falkenburg counselors. They are good people who are hard working and really care about the youth they treat. It is sad that people are so nasty and have to cause this amount of pain and destruction. This is what destroys good programs and friendships. Both of these women should be praised for their hard work in trying to put the program back together again and provide treatment to the youth. I only hope that this will stop and these two will be left alone. There are people who care about the two of you and hope that you will contact us. ~Friend of the Counselors

• 12/03/06 DJJ Policy: The Regional Residential Directors (Floyd,McFayden and Feldmen),Chervanik and other DJJ "Key Staff" have their priorities. Keep problems hidden and out of the media,avoid direct accountability, maintain Department party line, serve their own personal interests. Contamination,abuse, fraud and even death have surrounded these folks for years. The legacy of death started (for some) during the old HRS days with Bradly MaGee and have continued to to the present with Martin Anderson. During this period many have suffered at the hands of a corrupt system. If not Justice..At least Truth!!! ~Insider

• 12/03/06 Charlie Crist: ...It would be wise to move quickly on the area of the DJJ contract-awarding process. Department officials continue to select providers that have allowed abuse, contamination ,and fraud... Worse yet they are allowing these profiteers to profit while not providing mandatory services. The lack of adequate contract management and objective monitoring of the contracted facilities enable shoddy practices and conditions to continue. The influence of lobbyists and corporate representatives is far too strong... Please do not delay action on this issue. There are open contracts right now. ~Tax Payer

• 12/03/06 Pinellas JDC: To the anonymous DJJ staffer, I agree that higher pay for quailty Department line-staff would be in order. I do not agree that higher pay would prevent low-class trash from having sex on duty (even with kids),sleeping on duty,leaving assigned areas, using profane and improper language, abusing and neglecting youth. If NEW Department Secretary and top administration can end the corruption and rid the system of excuse makers like you (both line staff and administration) additional pay for the remaining good folk might well be in order. For now additional pay would merely reward unacceptable behavior. Even "wild kids" and "parents" deserve professional service from public employees. ~Parent

• 12/02/06 Boot Camps: How about Carolyn Floyd? She is the DJJ North Region Residential Director who was directly accountable for the oversight of the operations at the DJJ Panama City Boot Camp where Martin Anderson was murdered. Her name, along with the name of her boss Charlie Chervanik,DJJ Assistant Secretary for Residential Services , should be added to the indictment. They are both part of the DJJ cover up. He covers for her and she covers for him, and they both protect their jobs at the expense of young lives. ~Anonymous

• 12/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If I was Dobuler, I would be embarrassed to stand in the same room as Captain's Williams and Watson. Does anyone else feel sick at how clueless our leadership is when it comes to basic knowledge of a detention facility? Where do they find these people? At least Captain Berry came from the system and knows the facility. Williams and Watson just know how to smile, reply every question with "we'll look into that," and menacingly walk around the compound threatening to write people up. Is anyone else tired of these clowns? ~Ofc. Q.T.

• 12/02/06 Hillsborough West JDC: I agree 1000% that its damn shameful and disrespectful to have staff searched. We want to see where in the DJJ policy it says that thats allowed. Thats just another "Superintendent Needs policy", thats F---ing stupid... Hes always changing sh-t thats not necessary. Like putting our lockers in the lobby, who the f--k has ever heard of lockers in a waiting room?... how stupid do we look taking out our personal things in front of parents, lawyers, JPOs, etc... Visitors not staff need to be searched. you have no right or reason to treat us like criminals!! ~TIRED OF STUPID CHANGES

• 12/02/06 Falkenburg: To "Cyber-Bullying", I didn't notice your name attached to your threatening and insulting posting. Are you the "little Cowardly Man" you describe in your posting, or are you simply a hipocrit? I well understand why it is necessary to remain anonymous in the DJJ environment but you are trying to have it both ways. You can't critisize others for anonimity and name calling and then do both yourself. I also think you are right about use of the names of the counsellors in the previous postings from Faulkenburg. You must be aware,however, that Falkenburg has long had a sleazy rep for just the kind of activities mentioned. Just a guess..Are you a DJJ employee from the regional office? Ha gotcha! ~Anonymous but Honest

• 12/02/06 Charlie Crist: Wow..Another of Jeb's appointees bites the dust (DCF this time)... It is difficult to understand why DJJ has apparently been protected from exposure and prosecutions while the Bush folks at the Hillsborough Authority, DOC and DCF have all faced consequences for corruption or improper conduct. Would it not appear the dead kids, mold contamination,rape of retarded youth and others, maggots in food, thefts of property from inmate youth and multiple incidents of lies and cover-ups , should have triggered ,at least, some reponse from the Governor... Jeb, tell Rudy he owes you big time for taking on his cast-off trash. Gov. Christ the ball is in your court. ~Tax Payer

• 12/02/06 Falkenburg: So let's get this straight, smokin' weed and then telling dilenquent youth about it is not wrong, but exposing it on the internet IS wrong. Ok, let's settle it, have the councelors amd treatment teams submit a hair folicle test, and we will see who is commiting the crime! Oh wait, they are losing thier jobs anyway. Is this a cover-up, or did y'all finally realize what's goin' on? ~Anonymous

• 12/02/06 Charlie Crist: ...Either the DJJ "monitors" that are responsible for observing the conditions in the DJJ residential facilities are 1)incompetent and not very bright or observant,2)in the bag for the profiteers, 3)motivated by political or career concerns and pressures. Dirty,damp moldy facilities,abusive conditions,lack of adequate recreation time,mental health and school hours,chronic under-staffing and turn-over are all common situations that are acted upon only after outside disclosure or a crisis... Replace the non-performing monitors and their administrators. ~Insider

• 12/02/06 Hillsborough West JDC: There is good reason to search DJJ staff prior to their entry into secure areas. Contraband remains a serious problem at many sites(especially the for-profits with all the kids and street people on staff). Random drug screening would also be advisable. It is unfortunate that honorable officers and staff have to under-go this process but they should understand the problem better than anyone. ~Parent

• 12/02/06 Other: to all who seem to wonder why there is so much corruption in djj. its the pay... you parents who keep writing this site complaining about unproffesionalism do us a favor and fill out a application and go work the job... there is always one available. cathy wont you lead by example, surely pinellas could use another floor staff. you wouldnt last trust me, or either would you other upset parents who critizice the staff... you know what we really need? a website called justice4staff were we can complain about dumbass parents who cant control their wild children... ~Anonymous

• 12/01/06 Falkenburg: (cyber-bullying, online bullying) is the use of electronic information and communication devices... to...harass an individual or group... it may constitute a computer crime... According to R.B. Standler (2002)[1]bullying intends to cause emotional distress and has no legitimate purpose to the choice of communications... Those that are posting the libelous remarks against the counselors at Falkenburg...This is how I view you. You only appear to be a bitter coward hiding behind the curtain of anonyimity. But when the curtain is drawn, one only sees the little man behind the big voice. ~Anonymous

• 12/01/06 Other: The DJJ Genius Award of the Week goes to another of the unsung (and seldom seen)veteran bureaucrats that have made DJJ the "notable" Department it is today. Jane McElroy receives this recognition for her outstanding ability to collect a fat state check all these years without a moments embarrassment. Among her "duties" is management of "staffing and work standards" where her efforts have resulted in obvious remarkable outcomes ( a department over-staffed with lazy, incompetent parasites,redundant roles and gross favoritism and corruption)... ~Awards Committee

• 12/01/06 Charlie Crist: To Gov. Elect Christ, How come DJJ officials are never aware of scandals (thefts,abuse,contamination) until after a crisis or a disclosure from and outside source? Actually these lazy bureaucrats use feigned ignorance of improper situations as a defense tactic ("I didn't know about the mold", the thefts, the abuse, etc). If they are truly that far out of touch with reality; they are not doing the jobs they are getting paid to do. The public should be able to expect over-paid officials to know what the hell is going on in their areas of responsibility (before the deaths and tragedies occur). The lies and excuses are sickening. ~Tax-Payer Too

• 12/01/06 Hillsborough West JDC: So now the Officers of the West are going to be treated like criminals too by having to pass thru the metal detector and be searched by another officer before entering to work, and all this in the lobby in front of whoever may be sitting there. How embarrassing, WHERE'S OUR RESPECT... Noone has given any reason for this... Why don't you try to change the policies for the lenient sentencing of the youths... WE DEMAND MORE RESPECT, we are good officers and good people. Fix the real problems behind those walls...! ~ON BEHALF OF ALL OFFICERS OF THE WEST

• 12/01/06 DJJ Policy: If DJJ officials were doing the job they are paid to perform,why didn't they know about the years of theft... The mold... The abusive conditions...? Why is it always after the tragedy that DJJ "learns" of a problem"? Why must outside sources always locate the serious problems in DJJ areas of responsibility? Ignorance of problems (either real or falsely used as an excuse) is not an acceptable reason for continued failure of DJJ... DJJ officials should know what the hell is going on before kids die or live in contamination. ~Tax Payer

• 12/01/06 Sago Palms Regarding the question about Sago Palm; high-turnover, constant personnel problems,dirty,leaky,Securicor,bad news. Any more questions? ~Parent

• 12/01/06 Sago Palms: Sago Palms has mold and moisture problems. Is operated by Securicor(that ain't good). Avoid the place if possible. I would't want my child sent there. Even Riverside would be better. ~Anonymous

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November 2006

• 11/30/06 Other DJJ facility: Good question...Why did the Sunshine boys get retro pay? Can you give us an answer Charley? ~Anonymous

• 11/30/06 Gus Barreiro: ...The fact that you have been widely mentioned as a possible candidate for role of Secretary of DJJ will ,no doubt, initiate the following events very soon. 1) A wave of fawning and phony pleasantries will come to you from DJJ officials... 2) The same pleasantries from the corporate profiteers and lobbyists seeking to cover all bases... 3) invitations to observe canned and scripted "dog and pony shows" at well-scrubbed facilities/programs, 4)a barrage of excuses,finger-pointing and enthusiastic brown-nosing... ~Insider

• 11/30/06 Sago Palm Academy: Could anybody give me info. on Sago Palms Residential Program? Thanks! ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Click this link: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/south_facilities/Sago_Palm_Academy.html Facility Contact: (561) 924-2210 todd.speight@us.securicor.com DJJ Program Monitor: (239) 338-2492 MaryM.Johnson@djj.state.fl.us ]

• 11/30/06 Other: Good Grief! Did you catch Schembri's hypocritical quote to the press referencing the officers indicted for Martin Anderson's death? The "Knishe" actually said "we need to be the policemen of our own ethics". Can you believe the gaul of that lying hypocrit? The people back in NYC would get a laugh out of that quote. They investigated his "ethics" up there and found the same kind of behavior we have observed in Fl. The corruption and greed at DJJ has set in motion the tragic events that have led to deaths and abuse in DJJ facilities... Knishe, on the subject of ethics you and your DJJ "key staff" would be wise to keep your deceitful mouths shut. ~Tax Payer

• 11/30/06 Other: Remember old "Randy Gandy" of "Georgia Love Motel" fame (now on nice DJJ retirement)? Ask him about the retro pay for the "Sunshine Boys". They were close buds. "Randy",Good-Time Charley,Richie Rich and Sunshine Jim...kind of like the Rat Pack in Vegas...In charge and living large...How sweet it is! ~Truth Warrior

• 11/30/06 DJJ Policy: The retro-pay deal for the Sunshine boys was not that unusual. Securicor and other profiteers have enjoyed similar sweetheart deals. There have also been incidents of padding the counts in order to maximize profits. Honest,indepth reviews of the long-term relationships between DJJ officials and of business arrangements that have occurred would be very interesting. The Sunshine boys and others would be looking for some "sunscreen". It's all about money and politics. ~Anonymous

• 11/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The DJJ investigation of the Dade thefts was a sham. Nothing was done for years until Gus became envolved. In the end the "in-house" investigation allowed the thieves to slip through. At least no one died this time. The DJJ "in-house" investigations are nothing but cover-ups at the expense of the public. They don't need a damn computer to stop the stealing of the youth's property. They just need decent,honest staff and leadership. ~Truth Warrior

• 11/30/06 Other: The names of Schembri,Chervanik,Lorenzo and others in the DJJ hierchy should be added to those of the indicted for the death of Martin Lee Anderson. Failure to oversee and monitor conditions in the facilities has enabled corruption,neglect and abuse in DJJ facilities state-wide. Lies,cover-ups and political relationships have protected abusers and enriched profiteers. Hopefully more indictments will follow. ~Parent

• 11/29/06 Falkenburg: For you who say former employees at Falkenburg are disgruntled.......try current. Ya'll thank by sittin' in your shed, we don't see what's goin' on? Keep smokin' that weed, and bangin' them fellas, Ditzy and Miss D, and it'll catch up to you one day. Maybe they'll get that hair test, and it'll all come down. Is that the real reason Barnett aint wearin' that pretty little weddin' rang no more? ~Anonymous

• 11/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Did you all catch Lorenzo's latest lame excuse for the theft of the property of youths at DADE and other DJJ Detention Centers? She actually said that the Department didn't have a system to deal with the property taken from the youths in custody. It appears to others that there was indeed a system in place. THEY TOOK IT FOR THEMSELVES... Penochio says DJJ plans to buy a computer that will keep staff from stealing from the kids... Now we have had a DJJ "in-house" investigation. Is anyone else growing nausiated about now? ~Truth Warrior

• 11/29/06 DJJ Policy: Remember Shembri's lies about Omar? About Rape? About Palm Beach? Did anyone expect the truth about Martin's death? DJJ lies and cover-ups are the root cause of the deaths,the abuse and the contamination at DJJ facilities. The whole group of top adminisrtrators should be investigated. Those that allowed these hazardous conditions to exixt are as guilty as the officers that have been charged. ~Parent

• 11/29/06 DJJ Policy To "Good Time Charley", How many little gifts have you accepted from contractors? How much hospitality (meals,tickets,drinks)? Careful Charley,if we get an honest Secretary,YOU"RE BUSTED! For you and your contracted provider "friends" the "good time" may be coming to an end. ~Tax Payer

• 11/29/06 Boot Camps: Teen Boot Camps are retarded ~Jamie Toner jtoner12@gaggle.net

• 11/29/06 DJJ Policy: Lies and cover-ups from DJJ followed the deaths of each boy (including Martin). Lies and cover-ups from DJJ followed the rape of the mentally handicapped boy . Lies and cover-ups followed each exposure of abuse and contamination. The failure of the Department to effectively oversee and monitor the operations of programs is a major cause of the deaths and suffering. The representative of Martins's family got it right; "DJJ has blood on it's hands". Healing requires truth. For all the dead boys... If not justice at least truth! ~Tax Payer

• 11/29/06 Gus Barreiro: Gus-Are you ready? Can you handle this? Will the Cuban connection bring it to turn things around. I am praying for you! ~Fingers Crossed

• 11/29/06 Other: Medicaid-BHOS Money - Why did the sunshine boys get "retro-pay" on their old Live Oak Acadmey BHOS program? They provided the first few months of service and were able to get paid for that time period before they got thier medicaid number. I think if my memory recalls 2000-2001. ~Truth Warrior

• 11/28/06 Orange JDC: We need to focus more on the negligent release that took place last month. The release department and it's great supervisor Brown did it again. This time officer Ortiz did the negligent release. Not sure if IG office is aware of this situation. It's time to change Booking supervisor Mary Brown and Eason. Our supt. is very aware of this release. This officer works for Booking area and see nothing but favortism and a lot of falsification by the supervisor trying to cover up all the mistakes. Well, why is officer Ortiz still in the release department? It is my understanding that when a negligent release is done that officer is moved to the floor. That is exactly what happened to officer Boyd. Let's not play favortism...... ~Anonymous

• 11/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Barreiro elected chairman of Miami-Dade Commission. The party is over! ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Bruno Barreiro (NOT Gus) was elected chairman; Bruno is Gus' brother.]

• 11/28/06 Other: The Arrests: People...stop,look,listen. Don't you see what so many people have been writing and attempting to express on this board? Corruption...Deaths...Cover-ups. Do you think that those staff would of been arrested if Meredith refused to come forward? How many other cover-ups. We joke about O'Riley and class action lawsuits. Here is the opportunity to attempt all of the things we have spoken about. We need to rally and meet with a law firm who is willing to go after this. If we don't then we will see unfortunately more death and destruction of the youth we serve. We need facts... ~Insider @ Tally

• 11/28/06 Other: This is to the persons that are writing that Mr. Meredith should replace Pifer and for giving him credit for speaking out. The truth is that Mr. Meredith does not deserve any type of credit nor praise. How long has the Martin Lee Anderson case been in motion? When did Mr. Meredith have this information? Why didn't he come out as soon as he learned that the officers were in violation? He could have gone through the whistleblower's act or have given the information to the press or Gus Barreiro himself. The truth is that he is coming out to light now because he was terminated from his position... ~Watching your every move

• 11/28/06 DJJ Policy: MMMM.... Schembrie will close "poor" facilities down and hold people accountable...What about his attempt to cover up Martin Anderson's death? It's funny the Steve had to come out and "Blow" the whistle. Who is crooked and doing poorly now Mr. Schembrie? He needs to be sued personally and possibly charged as well for conspiracy. Isn't Chervanik also over the "Boot Camps" Mr Asst. Secretary? He needs to be right behind him. Do a public records request on all memos,emails, phone logs and credit cards. You will be suprised by what you find and see that the sunshine boyz have spent thouseands on suites and killians for Good tyme Charley. Start looking for a job in PA Charley boy! ~Anonymous

• 11/28/06 Riverside Academy: Riverside Sunshine boys each own homes worth over a million dollars. Why did this get deleted???????? Is someone covering their A$$? Did they make their dough from the social ills of society? Are they proud of their wealth? Somethin stinks and its more than DJJ and the sunshine academys. ~Anonymous

• 11/28/06 Boot Camps: Justice is finally going to work!! Hopefully this will open up all of the staff and DJJ's eyes that YOU CAN AND WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ABUSE TOWARDS OUR KIDS! 7 EX-GUARDS ARE BEING CHARGED AND THE NURSE AS WELL, WITH MANSLAUGHTER! http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061128/NEWS01/61128002 ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com

• 11/28/06 Falkenburg: I think it's a shame that disgruntled former employees have sunk to a new level of slander against current employees at Falkenburg. ~Anonymous

• 11/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: There will be more escapes at Miami –Dade this holiday season. It will be a hostage situation and Dale doesn’t have a clue. Why is it that Chief Inspector Watson and his Captains are are never on site or held accountable during the past 2 escapes. Lets hope the escaped youth does not kill any one or himself. ~Anonymous

• 11/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Yes your right, only low level Officers and Supervisors will be fierd for the missing 200,000.00 dollars and the Great Escape on July 4,2006.The Administration has set up safety nets for them and only them! ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 Collier JDC: to hell with the old and bring in the new! house cleaning is working good for the cousins here at crjdc. ~collier - w.s.

• 11/27/06 Other DJJ facility: To collect state funds for services that have been cancelled or are not available is fraud (cancelled or missed school classes,mental health, recreation). T- Warriors in the contracted facilities,keep your eyes open. For some sites this problem is a common daily occurance (and a theft from the state and the kids). ~Sic Semper Vigilantis

• 11/27/06 Other: Word is Casey wants a job with FDLE.How does that old saying go about something on a boar hog? Maybe the "invisable man" is feeling a little uneasy after all this time of hiding out,putting in time for retirement and collecting a really nice check. Any new Secretary will see that he has been an empty suit for years (t-ts on a boar hog). FDLE,don't waste your time and our money on this guy. ~Job Seeker??

• 11/27/06 DJJ Policy: Questions remain unanswered... Guilt unexposed...Apologies Unrendered...Broken Hearts Unmended..Truth and Justice Withheld. If not justice at least truth for Danny,Martin, Omar and Shawn. At least truth... ~Parent

• 11/27/06 Other: DJJ Equation: When X = Ignorant,semi-literate,poorly-trained staff and Y= weak,lazy,corrupt leadership and Z= abuse,death and contamination then X+Y=Z... and Z= most DJJ facilities. It's really simple. ~Professor

• 11/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: thats right pate and walker all they do is talk bout officers on the unit. thats why we hate workin with those two h--. yall just be haten on officers like ms wade and ms edwards and ms green. yall be haten on the wrong people. get a life or better yet another J O B! cause if yall haten on people you must be loofin. like delancy be sayin loofin! ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 DJJ Policy: To the person that wondered where the "Knishe" is keeping himself these days. I heard he had gone back to Rye for another haircut on work time. That's one of his old tricks that the NYC investigation caught him at. Maybe he's on the speech circuit hustling a buck or two on state time. He did that in NYC as well. Somebody may want to check out the jacuzzi and pool at "Sunshine Jim's" mansion. Maybe the "Knishe" is chillin with the CEOs in St. Pete. Don't worry he'll show up on pay day. ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 Escambia JDC: Now that's what I'm talkin about...Send them Miami-Dade hoochies and Orange JDC Hoes right on up to Escambia JDC. Man I'll never miss a night shift anymore! we be tired of these skanks here now. Need some new blood. ~Escambia Male

• 11/27/06 Other: Steve Meredith was the Iterim Inspector General. He refused to go along with the "party-line script" and he is out. The cover-ups and "damage control" activities of DJJ are as disgusting as the crimes themselves. Hats off to Mr. Meredith. Thumbs down to DJJ. ~Just Folks

• 11/27/06 Other: To the Truth Warriors, To with-hold MANDATORY services from youth in DJJ facilities while collecting state contract or FTE funds is a violation of state statute. All school-age youth are required to receive 300 minutes a day of schooling. All youth are required to receive physical recreation daily. All youth are required to receive mental health and medical care as needed. Security issues for a few youth should not cause all youth to be cheated neither should staff shortages or cheap-skate contractors.Violations of these LAWS should be reported... ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 Riverside Academy: Big time CEOs like the Sunshine Boys need to maintain an image. A fine home on the water with a nice pool and a sky box at RJ for the games is necessary for business entertaining. I'll bet "Good Time Charley" and other DJJ and political elites have enjoyed their hospitality. I'd be surprised if any of the low-paid Riverside staff or the families of troubled youth ever stuck a toe in the jacuzzi. Ahh how sweet it is! Pass the brie... ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Don't stop with Bess. They was more than one in on the stealin. look at the administration and supevisors. Bess ant got $200000 dollars. They pertecting the in crowd peepls. ~Anonymos

• 11/27/06 Charlie Crist: ...to clean up the image of the Department and gain some level of credibility,it will be essential to rid DJJ of the entrenched bureaucrtic parasites that inhabiit the top management offices in Tallahassee and the regional offices. The most serious corruption existed before Schembri and has continued. . . Pifer,Chervanik,Lorenzo, Casey et.al. are beyond redemption. Just look at the history. Fire them...Better yet..Lock them up . . . Bring back Meredith. That would indicate your dedication to fix the broken department. ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 Other: To I missed judge you ...When i write something on this board i write what i fill. They miss judge Jesus too!! I know who I'm, so it doesn't really matter what people think of me!!Look I'm not on here to make friends or anything of that sort. I'm not here to gain someones respect. But i see its OK for Mr. Meredith to destroy someone Else's career. But now that he got canned for standing up for ounces in his life...it's all good for him. So is he suppose to honored and praised? If honest was that important to him, he would be trying to get paid for what he knows... ~M. JACKSON

• 11/27/06 Escambia JDC: School is often cancelled. Staffing is often low. ~Anonymous

• 11/27/06 DJJ Policy: Next time Fontaine,Millar and the other Hustlers that represent the financial interests of the DJJ profiteers and carpetbaggers come whining for increased money from the legislature, remember that the profiteers live in luxury while they hire marginal staff at low pay and house kids in dirty,damp, and moldy facilities. There is nothing unusual about the "Sunshine boys" at Riverside. Most of the corporate providers are worse. DJJ reform should precede any additional funding. The problem lies in the Department. The hustlers are just taking advantage of the situation. ~Tax Payer

• 11/27/06 DJJ Policy: Where is the "Knishe"? He should at least show up at his office after demanding all the costly renovations and the expensive make-over. That renovation money could have been put toward the clean-up of Sago Palm or Riverside or Palm Beach. I hear that Jeb has Penochio Lorenzo calling most of the shots these days. The old "knishe" is just too much of an embarrassment. ~Watching

• 11/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Oh how can this happen in one year 2 escape in Miami Dade during our holiday season and noone has found this youth? and why are we keeping this a secret? Scralett where are you? Doubler is riding around in his hummer and did not alert the authorities trying to find this youth on his on? Bess, Scarlett, Butts, Garrido, Gathers, brandio, even you Sanchez, oh lets not forget Harris,T. This is your time to shine! You know what to do. Hint! Hint! I think the word we are looking for is Payback! Go getem. ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Other DJJ facility: ...How easy everyone can write about what they see might be wrong. I do not see where any of these people are trying to help make it better. I know thing's are wrong my child was in the system. I have tried to help make things better by seeing a problem and coming up with away I can help make it better... To write about the men who are trying to make it better in away that some of you have is so wrong... You might run off the wrong people if you are not careful. If you see a real problem don't just write about it get involved and make it better... ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Charlie Crist: Governor Christ, I agree with the person that suggested Mr. Meredith as a replacement for both Chervanik and Pifer. He could easily handle the "work" load and his honesty and concern for the mission would be a breath of fresh air. This move would indicate to all, the beginning of a new a better day in the Department. ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Riverside Academy: Don't blame the "Sunshine Boys" for the problems at Riverside or for taking advantage of a very lucrative opportunity. They are just smart enough to work a corrupt system. The blame belongs with the lazy and incompetent DJJ monitors that allow environmental problems and poor supervision to continue in these facilities and with a system bound up in politics,pay-offs and deceit. Riverside is far from the worst DJJ contracted facility. ~Parent

• 11/26/06 DJJ Policy: To the " Annonymous Truth Warriors", Please try to be specific when you report problem incidents. Things like 1)days of missed school or rec ,2)incidents of sexual or physical abuse,3)incidents of verbal abuse/threats/profanity directed at youth or subordinate staff,3)presence of contraband drugs,tobacco,pornography,weapons,etc,4)thefts,5)chronic understaffing,6)lack of supervision,7) lack of proper watch procedures,8)falsification of logs,rosters or official documents,8)presence of mold or hazardous materials,9) other infractions. Specific dates,times,shifts and names will be helpful. Your eyes and ears are the weapons of truth and justice. ~Tax Payer

• 11/26/06 Orange JDC: Pifer, Either do something about Orange JDC or get the hell out of the way for someone who will. What do you do for your pay anyway? From what I hear Dade,Escambia and Pinellas aren't much better. If anyone out there has any questions about this issue just check out ORJDC. Schembri,Pifer,Chinault,Williams have done nothing but collect their checks and wait for a state retirement. ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Other: Where have they hidden the old "Knishe"? Word has it that he is such a buffoon that Jeb wants him kept under wraps to prevent any further embarrassment. Maybe he could make a few holiday appearances anyway. They could decorate his modified state vehicle (the one with all the expensive police toys). Just put some false antlers on his head, his nose is already red. He'll be really cute. He may be caught under the mistletoe with the lobbyists and the corporate fat cats. Merry Christmas "Knishe". Let's all hope for a Happy New Year with a new,honest and professional Secreatary. Ho Ho Ho ~Elf

• 11/26/06 Orange JDC: To the 1125 "no name" writer - I don't know where you are getting your information but Desha was given the option to either resign (after being found getting ready to shred some personnel papers) or be fired, so she opted to resign. oh, and yes, yes, yes, that IS Williams' baby! ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Orange JDC: ...Desha... got fired because she did not do her work... aren't bernard and dorsett both married, tha baby is probably her husbands. as for the other couples, ellis and melendez love eachother - leave them alone. woods and peterson, holmes and allison - if they are happy WHO CARES. Smith and Mims - well, I will leave that one alone. we need to be focused on gettting rid of the Superintendent who does not do anything but sit in his office all day... ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Falkenburg: All Falkenburg staff should be screened for drugs. ~Parent

• 11/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Typical...It looks like only one low-level employee will take the fall for all the stealin that occurred at Dade. Is anyone surprised? Another DJJ investigation/cover-up accomplished. ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 DJJ Policy: The state money the Sunshine boys are pulling down is chump change compared to the really big money Securicor ,Premier and CSC are collecting. It would not be so bad if kids were being properly cared for and supervised but that ain't happening. As long as DJJ is run for the benefit of top-level DJJ careerists,contractors,lobbyists and politicians, we can expect the same situation. Profiteers being enriched at the expense of tax payers and at-risk kids. The Sunshine boys are just playing by the rules of this dirty game...and winning the chips! ~Anonymous

• 11/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I no i haven't been here long but i have to say somebody needs to kick Ms. Walker and Ms. Pate ass, all they do is sit on mod 11 and talk about peolpe S.Smith if you read this them hoes was talking bout you and it's not the first time that's why i hate working with them cause that's all they do and they don't have no room to talk about nobody. They was hating cause they put Ms. Wade in the keystation she think those her friend when they not. S.Smith i don't we don't talk but keep you head and keep to yourself like you been doing it's a lot of hater sorry bout your dad.Pate stop trying to be like Walker and get your own style with your long head. ~THE REAL ONE

• 11/26/06 DJJ Policy: Certain services are statutorily or by state policy mandated for youth assigned to DJJ facilities. Among these required services are Daily recreation/physical activity, mental health services,daily school including ESE/IEP needs,vocational opportunities,medical care, adequate food and housing... Often for "reasons" of understaffing,lack of adequate security, mandatory services are deleted even though state funds have been provided for the provision of all required services... The "Anonymous Truth Warriors" are encouraged to report situations where mandatory services (like school and mental health) have been withheld. ~Anonymous for Now

• 11/25/06 Riverside Academy: Thanx for the information. I'd be willing to bet that those fancy homes owned by the "Sunshine Boys" are not contaminated with mold and dirt like the Riverside facility. Life is great for the profiteers. Skyboxes,luxurious homes all on the proceeds of sweet-heart contracts with DJJ. Just imagine how the Securicor and CSC/YSI folks make out! Those crooks collect millions. There have even been incidents of fradulent padding of the counts. I am always disgusted when Fontaine and other lobbyists whine for even more money for the profiteers when we see how current funds are expended for the benefit of the hustlers not the youth. ~Tax Payer

• 11/25/06 Falkenburg: Where do yall get these therapists that are treatin these kids. That Barnett sl** is all up in all those guards pants. She tells them kids about not smoking pot and doin them drugs, then tells the guards about how she smoked a fatty the other night. Yall dont do no drug tests when you hire these hoes? ~Anonymous

• 11/25/06 DJJ Policy: It's ironic that simple truth from humble line workers at DJJ facilities may bring down powerful DJJ officials,well-financed political/corporate interests and other elements of a corrupt bureaucratic system. Honest "Anonymous Truth Warriors" within the DJJ facilities can direct parents, appropriate state leaders and the media to incidents of abuse,contamination, waste and fraud that have been covered-up or smoothed-over by the DJJ established interest group. Governmental leaders in the administrative branch and the legislative branch are strongly encouraged to follow-up on the reports of the "Truth Warriors". ~Truth Warrior

• 11/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If you don't know what happen to Gail Bess then just leave the lady alone. Just cause she ain't at work don mean she gone. yal just keep startin stuff. Yall make a person to sick. ~Anonymous

• 11/25/06 Orange JDC: Ok now lets get right to it ! Ms . Griffin is back doing nothing why is she on the 2nd shift. She can't be around kids, she can't work the mod but she can keep the master control operator company. Hey why not assign her to m.c. now the couples ! Melendez and Ellis /what a combination ! Ha ha! Mims /Smith ok now its out . Do your thing girls this is america free country. Holmes / Allison to each his own. Woods/ Peterson ok... Dorsett/ Bernard new couple but can somebody tell me whos baby that is... Williams did not fire Desha she had medical issues... No no no that is not his baby... ~no name

• 11/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: With Bess being canned, Im surprised none of her superors went with her. How is it that Capt. Watson and Williams both knew of what she was doing (in fact, allegedly instructing her to do it), yet neither of them were sent packing along with Bess. If I was Bess, I would be spilling the beans left and right and bringing down all of the corrupt players in the administration. Bess got what she deserved - its time for the rest of them to get the same. ~Ofc. Q.T.

• 11/24/06 Riverside Academy: Sunshine Youth Services Inc. - Owner James C Hill, Jr. [personal information deleted] ~Property Researcher of DJJ profiteers

• 11/24/06 Riverside Academy, Sunshine Youth Services Inc. - Owner Richard P Semancik [personal information deleted] ~Property Researcher of DJJ profiteers

• 11/24/06 Greenville Hills: Word is that Greenville Hills is under high-alert security. I hear that additioinal staff have been rushed in from other facilities because of all the abuse that has occurred there. Have there been any arrests? Any more injuries? Will the contractor be replaced? What's going on? Are the kids safe? ~Parent

• 11/24/06 Other: To the "Anonymous Truth Warriors" You honest workers in the DJJ facilities, keep your eyes, ears and noses open for incidents of improper conduct, understaffing, cancelled school,mental health or recreation services, dirty /moldy facilities. Any incidents of these problems may well represent a crime and a danger to the welfare of both youth and staff. We all know from experience that DJJ and the corporate profiteers will attempt to conceal such situatons. Only you can get the word out thru this site or other appropriate channels (forget DJJ channels). Do the right thing for the people..not the self-serving indivduals that have profitted from the misuse of power. ~Anonymous for Now

• 11/24/06 Other: i feel the need to reply to those who have a problem with my views. first off i did not compare djj to wal-mart, please read the post again. what i said was that the incident that happened in pinellas could have happened anywhere. and if it was a murder why did the states attorney not file murder charges? as for the supt. being drunk once again you did not comprehend the statement, what i said is there are drunks in all professions. including yours.that does not mean i condone his behavior . . .should he have been removed from his post until the matter was settled, of-course, . . . im sorry you dont accept my apology. but your views are one-sided. . . trust me im not not trying to be rude. ~Anonymous

• 11/24/06 DJJ Policy: Schembri,Lorenzo, Take your best shot at Meredith and others while you can. The facts of the cover-ups of DJJ's failure to monitor the conditions that preceded the deaths of Danny, Martin, Omar and others may yet be exposed to the public. Then the "Pay-back" will come back at you. Your lies will be your undoing. ~Dunedin

• 11/24/06 Orange JDC: Somebody please listen!!!!! Get rid of Chineult, who only cares about himself, of Dianey, who only cares about herself and John of mental health, whom she is in bed with, and someone rattle John a bit so that he care more about the kids and less about continuing to get into Rena's pants. Please bring in people who TRULY care about the kids, PLEASE!!!! ~Anonymous

• 11/24/06 Other: "DJJ Genius of the Week Award" for this week has been awarded to Jim and Rich the owners/ CEO's at Riverside. To Live in luxury with "mansions on the water" and RJ sky boxes from the proceeds of a moldy, poorly supervised dump is a true act of DJJ genius. These guys picked up some lucrative tricks at Charter. Dishonorable mention goes to the DJJ staff that are supposed to be monitoring the conditions at Riverside. Penochio Lorenzo received strong consideration for recognition based on her ardent lying in defense of DJJ's retribution firing of Steve Meredith. Congrax to all! ~Awards Committee

• 11/24/06 Charlie Crist: To Governor Christ, The first step in the process of fixing a terribly broken DJJ (after firing the so-called "key staff") should be the removal of the IG office and all investigatory functions from the Department's control. "In-house" investigations and evaluations have been shamelessly slanted in order to protect Department officials and political interests. Many serious frauds and infractions have gone unexposed. The second step should be the removal of spending/contracting authority from the Department. The gross waste and corruption has been astounding and also largely unexposed. ~Tax Payer

• 11/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Jackson, I misjudged you sir.I always thought of you as a gentleman and a leader. Your last posting was as crude and profane as the postings from the ignorant street trash around here. I did not appreciate the profanity. You should be ashamed. People respected you. ~Anonymous

• 11/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Have they ever located the missing money and property at Dade? What's the hold up? Why hasn't there been a change in administration if the level of competence is so poor that hundreds of thousands of dollars can be stolen over a period of more than a year? Will the public ever learn the outcome of this situation or is this yet another cover-up? ~Anonymous

• 11/24/06 DJJ Policy: TO Diana, Each time I hear the details of the deaths of Danny, and Omar and now Martin,it breaks my heart. ALL died in a brutal and unnecessary manner while under the "supervision" of DJJ. Regardless of their DJJ status or court histories they were all beloved sons of families that cared for them... The blood of these brutally murdered young men cries out for justice or at least for truth. Diana thank you for your strength and courage. You give us all hope for a better time. ~Tax Payer

• 11/23/06 Gus Barreiro: To correct the reported shortage of males on the Escambia staff send the lazy do-nothing "males" from the DJJ offices in Tallahassee to Escambia. They certainly wouldn't be missed. Pifer,Chervanik,Casey,the "Knishe"... Now that crew should be able to be able to make up for the shortage of males at Escambia ( ha ha )... Just Kidding... After years of hiding out and collecting a check ,I doubt if that crew would be of any value at all, unless some serious A-kissing or lying and denying was called for. ~Anonymous

• 11/23/06 Orange JDC: To Escambia, The loss of most of your male staff at Escambia could pose a serious problem. Maybe they could assign some of the hoochies and hoes from Orange and Dade to Escambia to improve the morale of the Escambia males . Rena in her uplift and tight sweater could probably assist with the retention (and the mental health) of some of the males up there all by herself. It seems like there are plenty of hoes at Dade and Orange to spare a few to help the cause. Just a thought. ~Anonymous

• 11/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: So long Gail Bess,Now who is next to go? Let me think about it. ~Anonymous

• 11/23/06 Other: To the Sma#rt A#s That Suggested We Contact Bill O'Reily, Good idea. The Factor would be interested in the whole Martin Lee Anderson/Steve Meredith story. Can't wait to see the "knishe" and "Penochio" when the "spin stops here". No Bloviating..Keep it Pithy... ~Anonymous

• 11/23/06 Gus Barreiro: Dear Rep. Barreiro, I would still like an explanation on the legality and the proprieity of DJJ using state funds for the legal fees associated with the attempt to prevent the dislosure of the results of the investigative report of poor conditions at Palm Beach JDC. The use of public money to conceal information from the public displays an outrageous level of arrogance and disrespect for the citizens of Florida. We deserve a full accounting of this action. Can you help? ~Tax Payer [NOTE FROM J4K: Please call Gus 786-586-3193]

• 11/23/06 Riverside Academy: To the Rivrside Updater, Thanks for update on latest escape from Riverside. What is the status on mold and air quaility? I've been told it is tuff on people with allergies and asthmatics. Last time I was in there I was coughing for days. Any improvements? ~Parent

• 11/23/06 DJJ Policy: Good Question..How many kids have suffered btoken bones in the DJJ facilities this year? Greenview Hills, Escambia...How many more? Is this another secret? Who in hell is responsible for these incidents? If it were not for this website,these events would all have been kept quiet. Thank you "Truth Warriors". Without the honest reports from the workers in the DJJ facilities,broken bones and moldy air would never be exposed to the public. ~Parent

• 11/23/06 Riverside Academy: To the Riverside "Profiteer" that Lives in a Mansion on the Water, Way to go man! House kids in a dirty moldy dump,employ poorly educated "perverts", and collect big bucks from DJJ. Once you lose your conscience and decency ; you got it made. Have you invited "Good Time Charley Chervanik" to the sky box at Raymond James yet? You get my vote for DJJ Genius this week. ~Anonymous

• 11/23/06 Other: I have wondered how an honest man could have worked for DJJ for ten plus years and risen to the level Mr. Meredith held in the corrupt Department. Maybe he just finally had enough of the deceit and corruption and got religeon. I am just happy that he is standing for the truth at this time. I respect him for his courage and honesty, in this instance. We should all support this effort. I also respect Mr. Jackson. Lets not forget that the root of the rot in the Department is in Tallahassee. That is where the cure must come first. ~Anonymous Employee

• 11/23/06 DJJ Policy: If the DJJ brass really shared "What Works" for them at the Daytona conference they would say #1) lying about nearly everything, #2)redirecting all blame to others,# 3) stay close with the lobbyists and financial interests, #4)cow-tow to political interests and disregard interests of youth and families , #5)avoid and intimidate honest and professional employees ,and # cook the books and spin all financial and compliance data, #6) maintain canned in-house investigations of all scandals and most of all #7 (did I say LIE like hell?). Actually,it is... ~Think About It

• 11/22/06 DJJ Policy: I definetly agree that the officials in the over-staffed Tallahassee DJJ offices are "lazy". I do not agree,however, with the recent posting which called the DJJ key staff "do-nothing sloths". Such an association is a very unfair characterization of sloths. Sloths are harmless,creatures neither predatory nor parasitic and they don't lie. ~Anonymous Employee

• 11/22/06 Other: To Steve Meredith . First I wish you very Happy Holiday's with your loved ones , while thing's may be hard right now . I have much respect for you standing up for the truth ! Unfortunatly untill many others learn you must all stand together . Those undesereving will lose there jobs for Onesty , as with some when my son Danny , was killed . I thank you for not following suit. It is OFFICERS like you that are needed in the system to care for the children. but first we must tear down what is corupt to reinstate those that are true ! It will happen ! Again Thank you ! Forever in tears Diana ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 11/22/06 Other DJJ facility: To 11/18/06 poster... Before you open your mouth know the facts, Danny's death was not just a fight, but in fact another good atempent to cover the truth by DJJ! Danny did not open his door two hours after lock down, He did not state only one child was there to hit him, when the vidio shows several people. Danny did not exit his room. Danny did not hit his head on ANYTHING, as ststed by guards in depo's. Danny was punched in the head and murdered, Due to others opening his door and allowing SEVERAL TO TRAP HIM INSIDE... ~Diana M Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 11/22/06 Other: A recent posting stated that a review of Riverside/Sunshine would indicate "multiple escapes,sexual assualts,high-turnover" and other problems. This discription would also cover many other DJJ facilities. Florida monitors zoos and animal shelters with greater scrutiny and professionalism than DJJ monitors the contracted providers that reap profits from troubled kids and families. It's all about politics and money. The incompetent career DJJ bureaucrats lack the energy and the ability to monitor the contractors even if they wanted to ( which they don't). The root of the problem is in Tallahassee. A Indepth legislative review is needed. ~Anonymous

• 11/22/06 Charlie Crist: Seriously replace Chervanic AND Pifer with Steve Meredith. A man with some integrity and a sense of duty will be a wonderful change. That would be a real shocker for "Good Time Charley Chervanic's" corporate pals and for the JDCs like Orange,Dade and Pinellas. ~Anonymous

• 11/22/06 DJJ Policy: I want to add my sincere appreciation to the "Anonymous Truth Warriors" that work in the DJJ facilities. Your eyes and ears are the sword and buckler for those that seek to reform DJJ. I do not want any special consideration or soft treatment for delinquent kids. I do want the decent,safe and secure care that we have a right to expect. We are indebted to the honest DJJ staff that report infractions that would otherwise remain hidden by the DJJ liars and spinners . Thank You. ~A Father

• 11/22/06 DJJ Policy: To Parent, Man did you call it right! Ms.Lorenzo has allowed her name to be associated with so many DJJ lies and cover-ups that she will always be associated with retribution directed at honest employees, covering-up contamination and even injury and death to committed youth. A person's name and reputation are worth far more than a state job. While Chervanik and Pifer and the Knishe lay low; Ms.Penochio is sent forth in an attempt to fend off the truth. I hope she enjoys that state check. ~Tax Payer

• 11/22/06 Other DJJ facility: To P-ssed O-f in Dunedin, You are right about Sunshine Youth Services being all about money and not about service to youth.. The sad fact is CSC/YSI and Securicor/G4S and many other DJJ "contracted providers" are even worse. Corporate fat cats live large on the people's taxes. The escapes, contamination and abuse can be easily smoothed-over and covered-up by DJJ "in-house investigations". DJJ incompetence and corruption enables the scams to continue regardless of scandals and fraud. Check out the gang of lobbyists working for these DJJ profiteers. ~Dunedin Too

• 11/22/06 Riverside Academy: To Updater, Thank you for the news flash. When a kid escapes from Riverside I always wonder if he was prompted by a need to get away from the mold in the air or from the perverts. If DJJ fails to effectively monitor such facilities;the kid may have no choice. No one should be forced to live in a contaminated environment. ~Anonymous

• 11/22/06 Pinellas JDC: I agree with the Pinellas Parent. The moron that compares DJJ facilities to Walmart, refers to Matt's death as an accident and appears to accept drunken administrators as commom acceptable practice ; would ,indeed ,serve us all well by "jumping off a cliff". I do credit his honesty. Few would attempt to defend DJJ corruption. ~Parent

• 11/22/06 DJJ Policy: To the DJJ official that suggested Bill O'Riley on the Factor be contacted about the lies , abuses and corruption at DJJ, That was a great idea. I may follow-up on that. Multiple deaths,escapes,mold contmaination,rapes, orchestrated cover-ups,;it would be hard to spin those facts. The more public exposure of the Department's fraud and deceit the better. Time will tell how our "new" politicians will deal with DJJ. Time will tell who needs the mental assisstance. ~Anonymous

• 11/22/06 Escambia JDC: We have had so many male officers quit that some days we have only one male working 2 shifts in a row. We have had to cancel school and visitation and have kept the kids locked down for hours, sometimes the whole day. We have sent officers all over the state to help other facilities (most recently Greenville Hills) but we can't get no help. Staff are tired and fustrated and some are calling off more than they are coming to work. What will half to happen to get some help? ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message sent to DJJ's Davis and Pifer]

• 11/22/06 Other: To 11-20 other apology; There you go again. You still do not get it do you...it's your mentality regarding the whole situation. Are you missing a screw? Let's see if you can understand this. When someone is responsible for the care and supervision of a child and fails to follow common sense, do their job, etc. Then if that child dies at the hands of that care-giver you want to blame the kid. Dumb dumb do you get it now?? Based on your response i doubt it. You not only offended me. You offended everyone. Thats why i said to do the world a favor. ~Still pissed off in pinellas

• 11/22/06 Other DJJ facility: The Hell with Steve Meredith!! You got just what your ass deserved.When i emailed you about some information on my case that the I.G. forgot to put in there report, you ingnored me.You sent me a email stated you would have someone call me...Know never did!!So you got just what your ass deserved. ~M. Jackson

• 11/21/06 Charlie Crist: The inability of DJJ to effectively maintain safe and orderly facilities,proper fiscal management and honest/transparent programming has become evidident. Florida's citizens deserve an accounting NOW! Schembri and his "key staff" should be removed along with the mold,abuse and cover-ups. Please Governor Christ... clean it up. ~Anonymous

• 11/21/06 DJJ Policy: Maybe the case of Mr. Meredith will expose to the world how DJJ uses "pay-back" and intimidation to prevent public disclosure of problems and shady deals. Without the fear of retribution many dirty little secrets would have been shared. ~State Employee

• 11/21/06 DJJ Policy: This would be a good time for one of Secretary Schembri's $12500. speechs on "victim's rights". I'll bet the families of Martin Anderson and the other youth killed in DJJ custody would find the speech enlightening. Youth and staff that have lived in contaminated facilities and been fed maggots might also appreciate the expensive but profound words of the "Knishe". ~Tax Payer

• 11/21/06 DJJ Policy: I see that the NAACP and others are concerned about the delay in the investigation of the Bay County death. This is certainly understandable. Many people are concerned about the failure of the state to provide honest and timely investigations of DJJ scandals. DJJ has created a layered system within the Department to protect the Department's interests from truthful disclosure. IG,QA, the Office of Accountability, the Regional Offices...all answer to the same chain of command. All are corrupt. Investigations of DJJ must come from outside the Department. Hopefully they will come soon. ~Tax Payer

• 11/21/06 Escambia JDC: Did you say that an "arm was broken " at Escambia? I thought the "arm was broken" at Greenview Hills. Just how many kids have had their limbs broken lately in the DJJ facilities anyway? There is a desperate need for a comprehensive state-wide study of the operations of these DJJ facilities. Too many questionable activities occur behind that wall of secrecy and deceit. Investigations are either put-off, fluffed-over or buried in lies. ~Parent

• 11/21/06 Other: Stand tall Steve Meredith. Everyone knows who the liars are. ~Anonymous

• 11/21/06 DJJ Policy: To the Person that Recommended the Dismissal of Carolyn Floyd, Your points about the need to replace the North Florida Residential Regional Director were "right on". How many tragedies and scandals must occur to get rid of non-performing DJJ officials? The Regional Director for Central (McFadyen) is probably worse. Don't forget Riverside,Falkenburg,Polk City. In the South with Feldman we have observed scandals at Okeechobee,Thompson and Palm Beach. ALL of these losers work under the direction of "Good Time Charley Chervanik" who serves only... ~Anonymous

• 11/21/06 DJJ Policy: What happened to the "What Works initiative? To all you staff who atttend the conferences...Wait until the big one in daytona and belly up to the bar when Schembrie is there and ask him "What works?" Mr. Brooklyn. Make sure you say high to Good tyme Charly. He is sure to be singing and hugging the profiteers. ~Concerned Citizen

• 11/21/06 Manatee JDC: If I were to anamnesis correctly youth in custody do have rights. Why was a youth chastised harshly, clothing cut off by three male and two female staff memebers one which is a supervisor. Youth attempted to harm self with a spoon not clothing. Spoon removed from youths person, youth not placed on sight and sound. Youth degraded, cursed and threaten by Supervisor Anderson and left in underwear and bra for hours. Anderson violates staff and youths rights daily. Staff ordered daily to call her immediately when any youth refuse to listen so she can have a piece of them physically... ~Anonymous

• 11/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: i read the clipping on Steve Meredith. you got just what you deserve you coward!! if i can rember a officer by the name of m.jackson emailed you for your help on his case and you ignored him.dont knowone fill sorry for you...because what goes around comes are round.you was the one who sent those ass kissing i.g. to do the investigation on the famous basketball game. so your daddy crooked ass secertary crossed you ass to.good!!ha...ha...m.jackson and d.zackery were are you.we having heard from you two in a long time ~MISSING MY EX-COWORKERS

• 11/20/06 Other: Some of yall may want to consider consulting you EAP provider or your in house mental health counselors. Most of them probably do a decent job and could probably help you out through all the issues on this site. The new politicians mostly likely see this site as nothing more than Saturday Night live 7 days a week, Its ridiculously hilarious! Maybe one of yall should call Bill ORIley on FOX. He loves put the SPIN on the Factor......... ~Anonymous

• 11/20/06 DJJ Policy: Ms. Lorenzo, where will you go after the reorganiztion of DJJ? Your obvious lies have been displayed for all to see state-wide. Your reputation and your legacy will be characterized as one who's word can be bought with a state check. One who put the "party-line" of a corrupt department above the welfare of at-risk youth and staff. You will be remembered for your false words. Merredith will be remembered as a man of honor; willing to sacrafice his job for the truth. You will be remembered as a sell-out; willing to swap your honor for a DJJ career. ~Parent

• 11/20/06 DJJ Policy: To Steve Meredith, I admire you ,sir, for making a stand against the deceitful practices of DJJ. I have been one who has critisized the "canned" investigations and reports provided by DJJ/IG and DJJ spokespersons. I now salute your courage in refusing to be part of a cover-up of a tragic event that caused the death of a youth. The retribution you have suffered is not a new tactic of the Department. Hopefully your courageous stand will act as one more small stone in the sling, in the effort to bring down the corrupt DJJ Goliath. Thank you for your integrity and your courage. ~Tax Payer

• 11/20/06 Riverside Academy: Riverside and the Sunshine Boys - If you do a request of incidents for this company...you will find multiple escapes,riots,sexual assaults and high turnover. Big payoffs to the management that has left and they still makin that $$$$$. Do your research in the St. Pete times online and you will only see what I mean. Mr. Jim and Rich....what is the square foot of your homes and which one lives on the water in a mansion? How bout that sky box at Ray Jay stadium? ~Pissed off in Dunedin... Shout out to my DAWGS!!!

• 11/20/06 Other: to the person who would like to see me jump off a cliff,i know the young man has a name and it was not my intention to dis-respect his memory, i apologize if i offended you, but i stand by my statement that this was a seriously unfortunate accident that could have happened anywhere. the fact that it happened in a djj center does not make it a "it could only happen in djj" incident.and yes i have witnessed many, many unprofessional people in wal-mart. just about every time i go there. and as far as drunks are concerned they are in all professions... once again i apologize if i offended you, or anyone else, about omitting the young mans name as that was truly not my intention. ~Anonymous

• 11/20/06 Riverside Academy: Riverside Update please be aware public a youth escaped from the academy on Saturday ~The updater

• 11/20/06 Other: It's a bit ironic that Penochio Lorenzo is the only Tallahassee DJJ official with the "balls" to speak out(and lie) about the retribution firing of a DJJ employee. While The old NYC hustler remains incognito,"Lyin Lorenzo" has the audacity (lack of integrity) and the guts to announce the Department Party-line story to the public. Penochio you got nerve (no honor but a lot of nerve). You get my vote for DJJ Genius this week. ~Anonymous

• 11/20/06 Gus Barreiro: Gus, The DJJ "Wonk" that recently called you a "puppy dog" may well be surprised to find what a "tail up--on the scratch" red nose pit bull can do. I must say I share the concern that there are some very street-wise, predatory youth in DJJ custody and that there is a need for strong corrective action at times and for a range of necessary interventions. That is exactly why it is critical that DJJ be lead by intelligent ,honest professionals ( not political,self-serving bureaucrats). If you become Secretary,I expect to see one "game Dog" coming out of South Florida and some bureaucrat fur to fly. ~Tax Payer

• 11/20/06 Other: To the Anonymous Truth Warriors, You DJJ employees and contract staffers that have reported incidents of mold,sexual misconduct,abuse and rule infractions are to be thanked and honored. Your efforts have probably prevented further outrages and perhaps tragedies. I know your jobs are difficult and that many of the youth can be obnoxious. Still an honorable person will do the right thing in any situation. Please continue to report the abuse,infractions and criminal conduct that DJJ attempts to cover-up. Intelligent people understand the necessity of your decision to remain anonymous. We have witnessed DJJ retribution. Thank You Again. ~Parent

• 11/20/06 Charlie Crist: Again I say "Get those lazy do-nothing sloths out of the Tallahassee DJJ offices and into the facilities". An over-staffed,heavily-funded department should at least be expected to maintain safe,clean and orderly facilities. DJJ "leadership" at all levels has become lazy,greedy and corrupt. Without reform ,we can expect more fraud, abuse,contamination and death. A legislative investigation may well lead to mass terminations and possibly some prosecutions. For now,the high-paid sloths should at least act like they are doing something for their keep. ~anonymous

• 11/20/06 Charlie Crist: Gov. Christ, Rehire Steve Merideth and fire Schembri! ~DJJ

• 11/20/06 Riverside Academy: What actions are being taken about the dangerous air quaility at Riverside? Paint and recent cleaning won't get it. ~Concerned Parent

• 11/20/06 DJJ Policy: Remember how DJJ stalked out of the meeting...because the press was present? Remeber how DJJ expended state dollars...to conceal an investigative report...? Remember how DJJ refused to release the "love letters" between Youth and DJJ staff? Remember the JDOs that were fired after meeting with Raggett? Remember all the cover-ups... Do you really believe Liar Lorenzo when she "emphatically denies" that Mr. Merideth was a victim of Department retribution? My only question about Mr. Lorenzo is...how could a decent honest man remain with DJJ for ten years... ~Lie Detector

• 11/20/06 Other DJJ facility: Lorenzo "emphatically denies"...Where have we heard that before?? Seriously does anyone in the state believe a word out of that gals's mouth? Watch out there Penochio...your bloomers are on fire. ~Anonymous

• 11/20/06 Charlie Crist: Until DJJ contracted providers are held accountable for their performance,incarcerated youth will be at-risk of abuse and contamination. Even after incidents of abuse,injury,escapes,contamination and gross fraud the same crooked contractors continue to receive large awards from their friends at DJJ. Lobbyists and political interests trump the needs of the public and the kids everytime. ~Tax Payer

• 11/20/06 Orange JDC: Well,Well the old "Help Humper" Williams must have been feeling the heat. Poor Desha was had in more ways than one. Desha and the baby fired...now thats cold. Wonder which Hoe will be next for Williams. ~Anonymous

• 11/20/06 Charlie Crist: Hopefully Govenor Crist will take take a hard look at the management of the Florida Department of Juvenile and get rid of Carolyn Floyd as the DJJ Residential Regional Director of the North Residential Region located in Jacksonville Florida... there has been two deaths of committed youth in the DJJ North Residential Region... Umatilla, Vernon and HOPE, three much needed contracted residential commitment programs for delinquent girls in the North Region, had to be shut down... Greenville Hills and Cypress Creek have come under investigation because of escapes, violence and abusive practices... ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Escambia JDC:...Mrs. Johnson... I know how to spell and read... I am very good with my grammar skills, can you say the same. No, you can not, because you can not spell apologized... you claim, that Bo Johnson has all this accolades and rewards, this does not certify him as an officer. Everyone knows that you (Mrs. Johnson) are the reason, that the youth's arm was broken... The youth do not need an officer breaking their arms and disabling them for life. Would you want someone to break your granddaughter arm while in detention? ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Falkenburg: To the Concerned Father, You were wrong to call the counsellors at Falkenburg "pot smoking sluts". Your statemtent was an insult to the pot smokers and to the sluts. ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Falkenburg: It really dosen't matter if the so-called "Counsellors" at Falkenburg are high or not. The "mental health program" is a farce and a scam. ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Riverside Academy: Has there been more than surface cleaning and cover-up of the mold problem at Riverside? Has there been an air quaility test? ~Concerned Parent

• 11/19/06 Pinellas JDC: Boo to the DJJ "Wonk" that compared Pinellas JDC to Walmart. Last time I checked there hadn't been any murders lately at my neighborhood Big Walmart store. I also haven't heard that the Walmart store manager is a known drunken driver. Your stupid remarks reminded me of the idiot from Securicor that said the stinking mold at Polk City smelled like Applebees. You DJJ a-s k-ssers need to get out more. For the record,I don't want a soft approach to delinquency either. Just an honest,professional approach. ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Charlie Crist: The root cause of all of the DJJ deaths,mold contamination,sexual and other abuse, thefts , fraud and cover-ups all lie in Tallahassee and in the regional offices. The cure can only come from the capital. Charly, the ball is in your court!!! ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ's cowardly cover-ups of abuse and contamination is outrageous. The incident at the Bay County Boot Camp is as much the fault of DJJ's poor oversight as it is the fault of the assualtive officers. Excuses,false reports and denials come from Department officials after each scandalous event that is exposed . Honest people are sickened by Lorenzo's smug lies. Stephen Meridith is just the latest victim of the filthy house of lies. Time to clean house. ~Anonymous for Now

• 11/19/06 DJJ Policy: Does anyone still question the reason people choose to use "anonymous" to identify themselves on postings to this site? If so they should consider the retribution firing of Mr. Merideth. The corrurpt leadership at DJJ only survives through the use of lies,intimidation and political protection. We've all seen this before. ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Other: To those that occasionally suggest to DJJ employees that they work through departmental channels when they discover abusive situations... fraudulent activities at DJJ facilities; please check out the current press coverage of a DJJ official "fired" for expressing honest views related to the death of Martin Lee Anderson. By refusing to "go along" with the Department's attempt to down-grade the brutal incident ,Mr.Stephen Maredith was fired from his employment with DJJ after ten years of service without documented deficiencies. Some will remember similar treatment of the JDOs in Hillsborough... ~Tax Payer

• 11/19/06 Orange JDC: Desha: girl, I can't believe your man fired you like that! Listen, saty on his behind though and make sure get your child support cause Mr. Williams seems like a slippery one. Make sure he take care of his baby! ~Anonymous

• 11/19/06 Other: Professional people that have worked with youth in the DJJ facilities know the difference between strong rules and consequences,and street-talking thuggery. DJJ is badly broken. Training has been allowed to deteriorate or be neglected. Staff standards at many facilities have eroded to a point of crisis. Management and oversight has become cover-up and conceal. The good folk that are on the job are well aware of the corruption that exists. The problem is with DJJ's leadership. Start with Schembri, but don't stop there. ~Anonymous Employee

• 11/19/06 Pinellas JDC: To the DJJ Apologist, Your recent posting which suggested that Matthew could have just a easily been murdered at Walmart or the movies was both a cruel lie and and insult. You will not find a Walmart with dirty, moldy facilities, rude/poorly educated staff,a public drunk for a manager, and incompetent leadership like Pifer and Schembri...If you are arguing for tough standards and consequences for crime; I am in agreement. If you are defending a rotten department built on lies and politics;you are just another liar with blood on your hands. ~Parent

• 11/19/06 Gus Barreiro: To the stupid person who posted the comment about Gus Barriero being a puppy dog...obviously you have never met the man, or if you have then you must be a DJJ employee who is afraid of him. . . attitudes like yours that put are kids at risk. DUMB DUMB the boy who died had a name and he was not on the street. He was under the care and supervision of the staff of the Pinellas Detention Center. Maybe you had something to do with that since you seem to know about Cathy's son then that tells me you are connected. So if Gus does take over I hope that he will find you. IF SO GOOD BY DO THE WORLD A FAVOR GO JUMP OFF A CLIFF. ~PISSED OFF IN PINELLAS

• 11/18/06 Escambia JDC: Let's describe a specific worker at ERDC who does nothing all night long. He stays on the 11-7 shift because his goal is to not do anything that might be classified as work. He can't pronounce anyones name right, always anding an -ie or -ic. Probably due to his old age. He is racist towards others from foreign countries (ex. Romania). He thinks he is so cool because he drives a Dodge Durango and has the ability to scare people when they are hard at work. Hard at work does include watching movies. Keep up the hard work. ~Looking FRESH!

• 11/18/06 Escambia JDC: I would just like to apologize to everyone. No I do not know why I am apologizing but I will continue to apologize. I am making an effort to try and better myself and my personality. SO PLEASE LIKE ME! Once again I just wanted to apologize just to end this with an apology.~I don't care and your still a jerk ~Anonymous

• 11/18/06 Escambia JDC: Hey 15 stitches. I heard you were taking applications and I would like to know the qualifications needed. Just to let you know I am "pure" black, I do not like chocolate, I am childish, and can not hold a serious conversation with an adult. ~Superhero

• 11/18/06 Escambia JDC: Juan Paublo aka Ali Babba you are one HOT officer. I noticed your entrancing "Burberry" smell the other day and I could hardly resist. I heard that you do a lot of painting in your free time on many different canvases. When can you teach me how to stroke. I will be timing your response on my red watch. I have a feeling that you don't feel the same way because your heart already ready belongs to a Bob Marley admirer. P.S. I love chicken and watermelon. Oh, I am also Muslim. ~The Heartbroken

• 11/18/06 Riverside Academy: To Charly Chervanik, What about the mold and bad air at Riverside? Will there be an air quaility test SOON? Even parents get ill when they enter the musty buildings. ~Parent

• 11/18/06 DJJ Policy: To Concerned DJJ employee, Terry Buckley is juat a small part of the problem of the Department failing to effectively monitor the performance of contractors at the DJJ facilities in the region. There is a culture of corruption in this region going all the way back to the HRS days. You must go higher to find the real guilty parties.The contractors do not fear or respect lazy,incompetent and corrupt DJJ officials. Terry Buckley is just going along with the dirty game. Thats her job. ~Anonymous Employee

• 11/18/06 Other: this site obviously avodcates for gus to be the next boss. but in reality he would be the worst choice. . . to the one whos child was killed in pinellas, what happened was a tragedy that could have easily happened at school, the movie theater,wal-mart. any place people who at the spur of the moment want to fight . . . as for gus he is too child advocate and that is not what is best at this time. . . cathy, tell me honestly do you feel like your kid should have never been in detention? . . djj they need a real leader not some puppy dog who is going to make his decisions based upon justice4kidswebsite. ~Anonymous

• 11/18/06 Charlie Crist: Questions: 1) Given his background, how can anyone believe anything Anthony Schembri says? 2) In that he has proven himself to be dishonest and untrustworthy;how can Anthony Schembri hold such a responsible and high-paid position in state government? 3) How long will it take governor-elect Christ to replace this hustler with an ethical and capable leader? ~State Employee

• 11/18/06 Riverside Academy/Other DJJ facility: Incidents of sexual misconduct involving both staff and youth are very common at many (most) of residential DJJ programs. Anyone that has been employed at a DJJ site for a period of time will be able to tell true stories of such events and of the cover-ups that followed. The date of the investigation report indicates that Riverside investigstions were initiated only after an honest staff member posted the crime on this board. . . Decent staff can open the secretive, closed institutions with truthful disclosure and let in some light an fresh air. ~Anonymous

• 11/17/06 Riverside Academy/Other DJJ facility: Did Riverside allow a pervert to simply resign after performing a sex act on a youth in DJJ custody? Almost identical actions have occurred at other DJJ facilities. Only ligitament investigations and penalties will curtail the frequency of such situations at DJJ facilities. The cover-ups only serve to protect DJJ officials and corporate contractors. It may take the anonymous reports of honest and decent staff at Riverside and other DJJ facilities to expose the truth. What is really going on at Riverside? ~Dunedin

• 11/17/06 DJJ Policy: I guess no one is concerned about the pot smoking sluts at Falkenburg Academy and will cover up anything they do even if it hurts the youth. I really hope that a new Secretary of State comes into office and puts a stop to all of this coruption in the system and to those councilors at Falkenburg who should of stayed away. I sure people are even happy they are back, I know my son isn't. He called to tell me that he doesn't get help from them anyway and they don't respect him. ~Concerned Father

• 11/17/06 DJJ Policy/Falkenburg Academy: Someone please check into Phil Batson's degree and background since he is providing mental health services to the youth at Falkenburg Academy. You may find that he does not meet the MH/SA qualifications with his degree and has not received the mandatory 52 hours of training prior to provinding services to the youth. This may be a good question for Terri Buckley and andrienne Conwell to answer since they manage Consult Care's contract and allow CC to continue to not abide by the contract, program, and federal/state requirments. ~Concerned DJJ Employee [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ's Davis & Chervanik]

• 11/17/06 Gus Barreiro: To Gus Barreiro, Mold and oral sex at Riverside, pot smoking counsellors at Falkenburg...Abuse (broken arm) at Greenview Hills, thefts at Dade,contamination at Palm Beach and Polk City, Sleeping on duty and sexual hijinks at Orange and on and on ; the names and places may change but DJJ always seems to remain the same...Incompetent and corrupt! When will enough be enough? ~Parent

• 11/17/06 Charlie Crist: A tip to governor elect Christ: When you fill the position presently held by Secretary Schembri please see that a proper background check occurs this time around. The present secretary of DJJ has a documented record of law violations, ethics investigations, law suits/out of court settlement for assault of a subordinate, improper use of public resources for personal and political purposes. With the cloud of corruption that hangs over DJJ,an honest leader would be a great asset. ~Tax Payer

• 11/17/06 Gus Barreiro: The selection of a "DJJ Genius of the Week Award" was really tough because of all the worthy geniuses with the Department. The selection committee finally settled on the dynamic Eleese Davis. Ms. Davis has demonstrated true genius in her efforts to correct the deficiencies at Dade (great job there) and her more recent "success" in bringing "transparency" and "ACCOUNTABILITY" TO DJJ. Her exemplary achievements have lived up to the standards we have come to expect from DJJ. Dishonorable mention for the week goes to the ever-dependable screw-up Greg Chinault in recognition... ~Awards Committee

• 11/16/06 DJJ Policy: Is it just me or are most of the messages from Orange and Dade JDCs a blurred mix of incoherent ramblings,foul language, misspelled words and semi-literate verbage with no semblance of organized thought or discernable meaning? Is it possible that these cryptic messages are truly a serious attempt of DJJ employees to communicate? If so, it is a shameful situation that DJJ would employ and maintain such undesirable and ignorant individuals to monitor at-risk youth. Shameful. ~Anonymous

• 11/16/06 Riverside Academy: To Charles Chervanik, Did Riverside administration knowingly cover up a possible sexual offense against a minor at that facility? Yes or no? Has DJJ initiated an investigstion? Was law enforcemwent notified? Has there been an air quality test of the Riverside facility yet? ~Parent [NOTE FROM J4K: Preliminary info - Tampa Police Report #06620921 and DJJ Case #2006-07211 for 10/21/06 Riverside sexual misconduct incident]

• 11/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The ivestigation in to the escape on July 4,2006 and the missing $200,000.00 dollars have not being competed yet.Dont worry Sgt.Bess and Chief Watson have the situation well in hand. ~Anonymous

• 11/16/06 DJJ Policy: Just for the record..Has the "Knishe" made use of all the expensive police toys he demanded on his vehicle? That expenditure along with the costly make-over of his office were early indicators of what a pompous,self-aggrandizing crook Jeb had hired. Schembri has been expensive to the citizens of Florida (just like he was to NYC). He has been costly in both public monies and in the loss of credibility for state agencies (and in the blood of incarcerated youth). A corrupt,top-heavy,incompetent Department has actually deteriorated under Schembri's period in the office. ~Anonymous

• 11/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Real One, Don't be so proud ; you sure don't deserve to be. The "old staff" at Dade were also a bunch of lazy,lyin,trash. I don't think there were quite as many sluts (male and female types)as there are now but the sorry performance was the same or even worse. Remember Omar? ~Cutler Ridge

• 11/16/06 DJJ Policy: The tax-paying public deserve a full accounting of the many instances of fraud,abuse and cover-ups... The history of DJJ crimes and lies would likely pale in comparison to the true outrages that have been cover-up. Our new Governor and legislature should demand a full accounting of DJJ's failure to adequately protect the youth in custody or provide proper stewardship of state monies and resources. Begin with the Palm Beachgate event ,in which ,DJJ actually used state funds to attempt to prevent the disclosure of information to the public... ~Tax Payer

• 11/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the old line staff at Miami Dade DJJ just keep hanging in there the just day for you officers are on the way.Do you remember the old Supervisor George Morgan? if you think back everything that's happening now Mr.Morgan told you that this was going to happen. All the real supervisors no longer exist.I'am sure you remember the only real and very devoted Superintendent Dwight Coleman, a true man for right and had no favorites among us.I feel your pain, this facility has gone to hell in a hand basket, just look around every strong worker that we've had they are almost all gone... ~Ms. Anonymous 2

• 11/15/06 DJJ Policy: Has DJJ completed the investigation of the thefts at Dade? The alledged assault at Greenview Hills? The report of sexual abuse and cover-ups at Riverview? The problems at Orange,Dade,Polk City and Falkenburg? Where is that "tranparency" that was extolled by the spin-masters a while back? Vermin ,mold and governmental corruption thrive in the dark and perish in the fresh air and sunlight. DJJ desperately needs some fresh air and sunlight. ~Anonymous

• 11/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Ms.Bess, DJJ & Miami Dade Police Dept is sick of your mess.Girlfriend be real you have stepped in you own "s---".Tell the truth and shame the devil cause you are his best bud. You stink and you know it and everyone standing by can smell you also.To take from detainees when you had controll over what's in question is just a shame,be a woman about it and come clean,oh I forgot you just plain foul and funky too!!!.Stop spreading yourself so thin and loose.Ms Virgo I know who you are also and you are right,be glad you'll out of the HELL HOLE and live,love and laugh at Ms.Bess mess. ~Anonymous

• 11/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is really a treat for me as an old staff Sr. Officer.I've read the comments that you officers have said negative about each other.I find that so sad,and as for as the old Supervisor Albert Booker is his name and when you metion it do it with RESPECT!!.To all the old workers that's left hang in there and beware of the company you involve yourself with.The past is the past so move on and do what it takes to keep your jobs. ~The Real One

• 11/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The most serious problem with the staff at Dade has not been that there is a negative group or that the working conditions are bad. The main problem has been the high percentage of ignorant,cruel and low-life types on the staff for years. The administration has been inept and self-serving. This lack of competence , professionalism and basic human decency has brought about the thefts,abuse and the death. State officials and DJJ regional and state leadership,have acted only to cover their own interests not to truly clean up the facility. ~Cutler Ridge

• 11/15/06 Orange JDC: To the posting dated nov. 2nd, where someone speaks about B. Williams, A. Brushwood and others. Only one of those ladies has my vote for worst orjdc employee and that is Ofc. Collier. That lady has pissed off everyone at some point or another at this facility. As for A. Coleman and R. Pate, well I'm not going to touch them two. However, as for A. Brushwood and B. Williams these ladies I admire. I talk to them whenever I can and soeak up there knowledge in regards to their longevity with the department. Don't hate on eiter one of these ladies b/c they choose to speak their mind... ~Anonymous

• 11/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Yes it is time to put old b**ch a** Delancy and that wh**e Ponder to rest.Watch and see it about to happen...just wait ~My Eyes

• 11/15/06 DJJ Policy: The report of a staff member at Riverside performing a sex act on a youth is terribly troubling. This possible "CRIME" should be investigated immediately. If Riverside administration knew of a potential crime and failed to report it;that too would be crime. Too many such events at DJJ facilities have gone unreported and uninvestigated. ~Parent

• 11/14/06 DJJ Policy: TO Governor Christ and the Legislature, Please don't just scoff at this website. At times there are some pretty wild postings and some really crazy messages. Please don't discount the pleas for your intervention. Just check-out the reports of sexual abuse, neglect and contamination. These reports are largely true and the DJJ leadership has been far more anxious to cover their own butts (and the contracted providers) than to correct the problems. Please just check it out. You will not get accurate information from DJJ or from the corporate lobbyists. ~Tax Payer

• 11/14/06 DJJ Policy: Election is over..I hope the "Knishe" is packin up! Hopefully, he won't leave alone! ~Anonymous

• 11/14/06 DJJ Policy: The Awards Committee should consider Chief of Staff Penochio Lorenzo (the former Communications Director) and Tara Collins the present Commununcations Director for the "Genius" award. There has been little or no information from the Department on the serious problems at Orange,Greenview Hills, Riverside and Dade. Cover-ups and decietfulness are definetly acts of DJJ genius. These "ladies" deserve reognition. It appears that the DJJ plan is for these crimes to just "go away" as many others have in the past. ~Anonymous

• 11/14/06 Orange JDC: To the 11/08 writer... we did not have problems with mental health with Lakeside (except with the evildoer Katherine). Now we have a problem and it's defeating to know no one is going to do a damn thing about it because John is in bed with Dizney and Rena, who is a BIGpart of the problem is also in bed with him and no one wil touch her; although she dresses so that evryone will want to touch her! The only one worth her weight in gold and know what she is doing and is doing it right is Jay - keep it up girl! GOD DO WE MISS INEZ AND LAKESIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Anonymous

• 11/14/06 Falkenburg Academy: To Adrienne Conwell and Terri Buckley with DJJ, have you checked out the qualifications of the Consult Care staff at Falkenburg and ensure that they have the correct training hours that meets the MH/SA manual and the contract? I read online that a BS degree needs 52 hours of training and if one of the counselors is a bachelor level and with a new company which they are, then they should have the hours prior to treating my son... My son doesn't have a month to wait for his services... ~Concerned Parent [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Conwell, Buckley, Chervanik and Davis]

• 11/14/06 Falkenburg Academy: Maybe those two Falkenburg Academy Counselors should be drug tested by their hair sample instead of urine. Anyone can pass a urine test. Has anyone checked into what other unethical practices they may be doing now that they are back at work? It is unfortunate that Consult Care is so desperate to have employees that they would overlook what is in the best interest of the youth. Having qualified counselors would be of importance. ~Concerned Mother of a Cadet

• 11/14/06 DJJ Policy: You darn right the DJJ contracting scam is "lucrative". Hire a bunch of semi-literate unskilled staff, set up shop in a dirty building and collect major league money from the state. Just have to keep a crew of lobbyists on retainer, make the right political donations ,and stay close with the DJJ "key staff". You are wrong about old Sam Walton though. He wouldn't be in this business for two reasons. #1) He's dead and #2) He had too much integrity. Most of the DJJ profiteers are just greedy, crooked hustlers. ~Paula QT

• 11/14/06 Orange JDC: In the year I worked at ORDJC I saw alot of task minded, caring individuals, respectfully get the inmates together fir basketball. They had happiness on the face and eager to play. Thes are the reasons I work there. You C**K B**ES make ir sound soooo ugly there. I liked working there and it did seem like team work. That was about the time themental health people from Lakeside was there - INEZ, DAVID, AND 2 other WOMEN - then one left. You could tell Lakeside was respected by everyone but.......CHINALT,and ADELE the psychologist... ~Anonymous

• 11/13/06 DJJ Policy: I have heard DJJ officials and others in authority make disparaging statements about "anonymous reports". The inference being that if a complaintant is not willing to put his/her name on the line; his/her complaint is invalid. This is a bully tactic. We have witnessed the misuse of political power and bureaucratic authority take away jobs and even destroy careers. In a corrupt system the powerless must be cautious. Intimidation may stifle justice and truth; but only for a time. ~Tax Payer

• 11/13/06 Riverside Academy: It should not prove difficult to determine if there was indeed a sex act performed on a minor at Riverside. Just provide for an outside investigtor to interview the staff and youth anonymously. DJJ would rather do an "in-house" investigation or no investigation at aLL (SAME DIFFERENCE). An investigation by DJJ/IG would be pointless. Everyone already knows what the outcome would be. What was the outcome of the investigation at Dade? Palm Beach? Pahokee? What a terrible shame! What a shame... ~Anonymous

• 11/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It's sad that everyone across the state get's a chance to view the deplorable corruption that still exists in Miami Dade Detention. You have supervisors like Hinson who validates herself as a supervisor by trashing good officers all in the name of pleasing her daddy "Delancy" Speaking of Delancy, it's been quite some time you have felt that no one is aware of the secret games you have been playing with Ms. Ponder... It's sad that you are supposed to be an example of a leader... Do you think that no one is aware of the recent friday nights that Ms. Ponder has been if your office... ~Anonymous

• 11/13/06 Other DJJ facility: If all the dope-smokers and sluts (male and female) ever left DJJ the facilities would lose much of the current staff. Falkenburg is just like most the rest of the facilities. What's the big deal? Nobody really cares or the problem would not be so obvious. If you want to observe a mass exit just initiate random unannounced drug screening. ~Anonymous

• 11/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Miami-Dade "Watching", The old supervisors were sorry too. There weren't that many decent staff that deserved being supported. Dade has always been a waste land and still is. I agree it's even worse now. I just hope no more kids die. ~Anonymous

• 11/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...You must be a fairly new employee because your simple ass don't know s**t... First you stated that I worked the keystation, then you stated that I worked on the girls unit...Which of the two is it b**ch? Let me answer that for you... I worked all over a**hole. It's obvious that you have a great deal of animosity towards me, or could it be jealousy? It's mother f***ers like yourself that make this site interesting... ~Anonymous

• 11/12/06 Riverside Academy: MMMM.... Is riverside owned by the same Jim Hill at Old Harbor Bank? Must be lucrative business to be doing DJJ work. I wonder if Sam Walton of Wal-mart will be getting into the bizness. ~Paul Q. TaxPayer

• 11/12/06 Escambia JDC: This message is to let everybody know that administration is not fair at Escambia detention.lets talk about the neglect release with the evening supervisor,...i will return again with all the information,there is more to come,just keep doing people wrong and you will see. ~Anonymous

• 11/12/06 Other DJJ facility: The youth in DJJ custody,their families and the public are indebted to the staff at DJJ facilities that post reports of abuse,neglect and contamination. DJJ will be hard-pressed to claim ignorance of serious problems at many sites after there has been reason for potential concern posted. All serious messages should at least trigger a serious review. Riverside,Orange,Palm Beach, Greenview Hills, Dade, Pahokee, Okkechobee, Polk City...All have been maked as potential tragdeies waiting to happen. Please stay vigilant and keep posting potential problems. ~Anonymous

• 11/12/06 DJJ Policy: The parent that was hopeful that "Jason from Riverside" was trustworthy when he assurred her that there was no mold or sex problems at Riverside should take note of recent postings. DJJ is about money,and politics and can not be trusted. ~Parent

• 11/12/06 DJJ Policy: If a sex crime against a minor was indeed "covered up" at Riverside, a serious crime has been committed(again). Where is the so-called Inspector General? Where is the so-called Office of Accountability? Where is "Good time Charley Chervanik"? looks like another cover-up in the making! An immediate investigation is critical. Such a crime is horrible but a cover up by state-paid officials is much worse. ~Tax Payer

• 11/12/06 Riverside Academy: With regard to Riverside...Call the Abuse line. Call the tribune. Forget about DJJ or Sunshine admitting or correcting anything. Chervanik only looks out for the corporate profits and the politicians (not the kids). I told you Jason was a liar. Do something! ~Anonymous

• 11/12/06 Falkenburg Academy: Unreal y'all! They finally get rid of the pot smokin' councilors and hire some them right back a few days later. What a joke Falkenburg is becomin! ~Anonymous

• 11/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is an addition to my first posting... It's funny how everyone writes maybe Gus Barreiro will step up, let's see the leaders credentials,etc. But even if we do have a Gus Barreiro as leader and bring back old leaders that were positive and hire new positive leaders, there will be that same percentage of staff that feed off of talking negative... the only thing you have to say to them is that you do not have what it takes to step up to the plate and fight for JUSTICE and that is what this board stands for JUSTICE!... ~Watching your every move

• 11/12/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...You are right when you state that Dade has always had a negative group of individuals that worked for that facility. But you cannot negate the fact that the Supervisors mentioned were supervisors that were for the staff. Garrido was a supervisor who swayed wherever had to and Booker always stood his ground and spoke his mind to the higher ups. This is why he is not here today because he did not play well with the corrupt executives such as Eleese Davis, Wanda Smith, Janice Walker, Sharon Shore, etc... ~Watching your every move

• 11/12/06 DJJ Policy: I see Escambia is entering the contest for the Stupidest postings from a JDC. They are off to a good start but have along way to go to reach rhe level of stupidity displayed by Orange. Miami-Dade is,of course, in a class by themselves in the category of stupidity. keep up the good effort Escambia. You do seem to have the necessary ignorance to compete if you just stick with it. ~Anonymous

• 11/11/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to "Virgo" who ever the "a" hole is. we know who you are girl, so stop trying to act like someone else. girl you use to come to work drunk all the time. what you talkin bout. you just keep talkin mess bout supervisors, girl clean up yo "s" first ok. sorry "a" could only work the key station. and yo "a" is just as sorry where you at now. it aint but a matter of time before that job find you out. i work on the female unit and saw how yo "a" was. and i wasn't even a supervisor. get a life girlfriend you show aint got one now. your gone and still trippin on the supervisors and djj. get to steppin "B"! ~Anonymous

• 11/11/06 Riverside Academy: ...Mr. Drew Wagner was fired after hard work of trying to turn the second floor around... several teachers has left the Riverside because of the mold, yesterday i saw a BIG RAT running in a office... People are placed in positions without the education needed. several staff were fired about a week ago for sucking a youth penis. it was covered up(right Jason)... Jim and Rich go over to Riverside yourselves and get control of your building... i dont have to go to a porn shop i can find it at Riverside. ~A staff that is full of mold and tired of the sex at Riverside [Note from J4K: message sent to Jim and Rich]

• 11/10/06 Escambia JDC: Dear Anonymous, Shame on you! You have repeatedly made hurtful accusations. Thank God you no longer work at our ERDC. It's taken a long time to get rid of evil people like you. Evidently you feel secure enough to write slanderous remarks now that your gone. Only a coward signs his name "Anonymous." Just maybe it's because you could be held liable for releasing confidential information that you had access to... I'm proud to say Capt Lee, Sgt Delisle, Lt Burnham, Officer Barnhill, Officer Moorer and Officer Johnson are decent hardworking people... ~Dell Johnson djohnson4@escambia.k12.fl.us 850-595-8820

• 11/10/06 Other DJJ facility: God bless the JDOs from Orange that posted abuses at that site. There are some good professional folk at some of the DJJ sites. These people are the only real protection our kids have from the lies and abuse of the system. I know that many of the youth in custody are very difficult and some are incorrigible; but they all deserve professional treatment from the paid staff. Thank you for speaking out. Please keep reporting abuse and neglect. All will be judged in this life or the next! ~Grandmother

• 11/10/06 Orange JDC: Pifer, We told ya.. You better do something at Orange before another kid gets hurt. You should know by now that Chinault is incompetent and self-serving and williams has other things on his mind. Here's a radical idea...Why don't you go to Orange and check it out personally. You know... like do your job! ~Parent

• 11/10/06 Escambia JDC: For the person who posted comment using "no2much" you need to find another name to use, or keep your fact's straight. Are you that stupid that you can't think of a name to use? TO ALL WHO READ THIS MESSAGE BOARD....THERE IS A PERSON POSTING COMMENTS FROM no2much....It's NOT me. However Im am getting ready to post another comment... And I will be providing a website add. to go to, see for yourself PROOF of the love affairs between DJJ staff... The only thing I ever learned from the child molester Henry Bennet was Documentation, Documentation, Documentation, God, I hope I spelled that right... ~no2much

•  11/10/06 Other DJJ facility: Cathy, I have heard that many kids in DJJ facilities do not get the FCAT test or the proper IEPs or necessary speech therapy. My son is at a facility in the system. Can you help us find out if this is a problem or not. ~parent [NOTE FROM J4K: Review F.S.1003.52; Contact JJEEP's Thomas Blomberg 850-414-2995 and DJJ's Terri Eggers, Ed.S., M.S.C.J. 850-922-5375]

• 11/10/06 Orange JDC: To Anonymous Orange 11/08, "Get together with Cathy" and "make things better" you must be trippin. Everyone at Orange well knows whats going on. Williams, Chinault, Disney are only interested in themselves. Pifer allows this mess to continue. Why should we put ourselves in danger of job loss? ~JDO

• 11/10/06 Other: The "DJJ Genius of the Week" recognition for this week is awarded to officer Bradey of ORJDC. Ofc. Bradley has demonstrated his manly character by humiliating and challenging kids in his custody to take him on. Such bravery and dedication has come to be expected at that noteable DJJ site.Honorable mention for the week goes to Mr. Williams ( the help humper) and to Greg Chinault for maintaining such "high standards" at Orange. ~Awards Committee

• 11/10/06 DJJ Policy: To Tax Payer, Yes the IG is a big joke. If any of the top officials with the Department ever got off the page of "party line" they would lose their cush positions and state checks.That goes for all of the "Key Staff" in Tallahassee and the regions. It will take a Governor with guts and ethics or a strong legislative inquiry to break up the established corrupt DJJ complex. They use public resources to cover their tracks. It's difficult to contend with well financed liars. ~Anonymous State Employee

• 11/09/06 DJJ Policy: To Paula Q, With regard to your comments related the the credentials and backgrounds of the Residential Regional Directors, the obvious requiremnets for the position is to be a non-threatening corrupt sell-out that won't make waves or tell the truth about problems. Being lazy,stupid and self-serving also appear to be priority criteria for eligibility. Training or knowledge pertaining to youth or management would only create confusion in current Department operations. Check it out. Just look at the individuals in the positions if you have the stomach for it. Ta Ta back at ya ~Tall Paul Q

• 11/09/06 DJJ Policy: Let's examine this situation a bit. When scandals,fraud and abusive situations AND DEATHS emerge within DJJ;the Inspector General's Office investigates the case. DJJ facilities are evaluated for performance and compliance by the Office of Quaility Assurance. Issues of Accountability within the Department are handled by the Office of Accountability. Now here's the kicker!...ALL OF THESE SO-CALLED SEPARATE OFFICES ARE PART AND PARCEL OF THE SAME CORRUPT DEPARTMENT. DJJ MONITORS ITSELF AND IVESTIGATES IT'S OWN CORRUPTION. DOES ANYONE SEE A PROBLEM HERE? PRETTY SWEET SCAM! ~Tax Payer

• 11/09/06 Other DJJ facility: To J4K, Cathy, Would it be appropriate for J4K to request that Tara Collins of the Communications Office at DJJ provide a current report on the status of the investigations of the theft of inmate money and properety at Miami-Dade, the alledged abuse at Greenview Hills and the problems at Orange? In the past the name of this position could more accurately have been called Miscommunication office or the Office of Spin. Very little truthful communication ever comes from DJJ. Why don't we give it a try? ~Dunedin

• 11/09/06 Other DJJ facility: Did anything come out of the report of Falkenburg counselors and staff using illegal drugs? Was there another cover-up? ~Anonymous

• 11/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: You are wrong Virgo. Miami-Dade has always been a rancid cess pool of human garbage;and I am not talking about the youth. The good old days you discuss were the days that some of you lazy bast##ds let that poor kid suffer and die in his own excrement. The facility is even worse now. You all make decent people sick. If DJJ had any credibility they would shut Miami-Dade JDC down and start over with an entire new administration and staff. ~Cutler Ridge

• 11/09/06 Charlie Crist: To Our new Governor: An effort to clean up the fraud and poor service of the DJJ contractors must begin with the inept and corrupt DJJ officials that fail to properly award state contracts or to effectively manage costly contractors. The inordinate influence of lobbyists and political/financial interests override any concern for fiscal integrity or the welfare of the youth. Please check it out but do not think you can believe reports from the Department. Everything at DJJ is geared for secrecy,deception and cover-up. ~Tax Payer

• 11/09/06 DJJ Policy: Curious...Is Steven Casey still alive? Haven't seen or heard from him in years. Does he still get a check? ~Anonymous

• 11/09/06 Orange JDC: To the new JDO that reported staff for telling a kid that was threatening to kill himslef to "do it right", I know you are telling the truth because I have heard supervisor Butler do that numerous times as well as humiliate and curse at the kids he is paid to protect. He talks to them as if they were nothing and then eggs them on to see if they will fight him. It's sad but no one will do anything about it, that's why a lot of us don't say ahything! ~JDO whos given up [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ's Pifer and Davis.]

• 11/09/06 Leon JDC: Hello to all. ~Anonymous

• 11/09/06 Escambia JDC: Dear Anonymous, I don’t mind being talked about but you should get your facts straight. I was never asked to leave the Fl. Dept of Corrections. The Dept. was very good to me and I made a lot of friends over the 24 years that I was with DC. I started out as a volunteer and ended my career as a colonel. My file is public record, please review my file and you will see that a female sergeant did accuse me of sexual harassment and 2 days later her girlfriend/lover also accused me. The Inspector Generals office conducted a thorough investigation. The dept. stated that the charges were not substantiated... ~Jerome DeLisle

• 11/08/06 Orange JDC: Work really bites. This Bulletin is filled with complaints and its an interesting outlet but all you esteemed officers should really "band" together... be PROACTIVE... and make some changes. I always thought rather than just complain about problems why not just try to make a difference. For example if you all got together with Cathy for examply Im sure you could make a difference. Many of you from Orange have issues with Mental Health and who better knows the kids than you. Why dont you get together and intelligently propose a plan... ~Anonymous

• 11/08/06 DJJ Policy: You will be hard-pressed to find any DJJ contractors that have completely honored their contractual obligations. Just check the record of the corporate profiteers that cluster around the DJJ trough. The DJJ priority is to keep discrepancies under wraps and out of the newspaper. In-house audits , softball QA reviews and buddy-buddy arrangements have been effective in maintaining a corrupt system. On-going problems of mold and dirty facilities, maggots in food,lack of mandatory services ( mental health, FCAT tests, outside recreation,etc)are smoothed over. The public is cheated while the lobbyists,bureaucrats and contractor/profiteers prosper. ~Check it out

• 11/08/06 Suggestion for change: When I read the article referring to same sex schools I thought it a good idea. My daughter and I got caught in a Largo Middle school ordeal in May of 2003. And it's still not over. This all started cause the counselor and several teachers wanted her to attend the Last Chance dance on the last day of eighth grade. Not taking no for an answer with a few reasons why. One of which was her security. My daughter had to testify against a boy and this was only a month prior to the dance. No invitation was sent home and my Mom was sick. Anyway they called Child Protection and started a case which is still on going today taking all my rights away... ~Concerned parent, Tina Tatum

• 11/08/06 DJJ Policy: Nomination for "DJJ Genius of the WEEK": Mary Eubanks the so-called "Inspector General" and her dubious "investigator" Howard Greenfield deserve special recognition for their assisstance in covering-up the massive thefts at Dade, the multiple escapes at Polk City,Orange,Dade,Duval etc, and the numerous injuries,rapes and even deaths at various DJJ facilities. If more effective investigation would have occurred perhaps some of the tradgedies could be avoided. The notorius "in-house" investigations are a major mainstay of a corrupt department. Scandals rarely come to light. DJJ owes much to the corruption and ineptitude of the "IG" and her witless team.... True DJJ Genius' indeed! ~Tax Payer

• 11/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Miami-Dade Poster, Your list included escapes and thefts at Miami-Dade but left out the persistent whoring, monkee business and yes the agonizing death of of Omar. Miami-Dade has a long and disgusting record of shame. Unless there is strong pressure from the media or a serious legislative review, nothing will ever change here. With the election over;maybe our new governor will show some character. Maybe Barreiro will step up. We can only hope for the best. ~Anonymous

• 11/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Continuation from VIRGO: Let's not forget Gail Bess. I can say a mouth full but this will sum it all up.... What goes around, comes around. Remember someone by the name of Ira??? Yeah, he's laughing all the way to the bank. I personally want to thank you for him. Although your lies and deceit caused him to loose his job at MHHH. Because of you the Department of Juvenile Jusitce has been ordered to pay him a PRETTY PENNY. As for your Chief Cokes Watson... I hope that he does not sexually harrass his teenage daughter... ~VIRGO

• 11/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Once upon at time, not very long ago... Miami Dade Regional was a very nice place to work. The officer's strive to perform to the best of their abilities and people were excited about coming to work. Supervisor's such as Albert Booker and Raul Garrido, Assistants such as Verdell Young,and Elizabeth Maldanado. These people understood first and foremost that before you were an officer, you were a mother, father, sister, brother and most of all you were a human being. Now the tables have turned... ~Virgo

• 11/08/06 DJJ Policy: To Paula Q, You have overlooked Schembri's background in cheating the public,lying to the media and government officials and prioritizing his own selfish interests. He was the perfect man to lead DJJ as it is presently configured. What do you expect integrity or competence? Get real..this is DJJ! There is too much money and too many old secrets and cover-ups at stake. Capable, honest leadership would rock the boat. ~Paul

• 11/08/06 DJJ Policy: To Gov. Elect Crist, The ball is in your court. What will you do about the corruption and deceit at DJJ? Problems go much deeper than Schembri alone. It's time to clean house. ~Tax Payer

• 11/08/06 Escambia JDC: To Escambia Anonymous, Sounds like Escambia is a lot like Orange and Dade. Pifer runs more houses of ill repute than any other madam or pimp in the state. Some people seem to think that ethics and morals are not important. I think high professional/work standards go hand in hand with personal character and morality. The fact that there are so many moral degenerates and low-life characters attached to DJJ (at all levels) is the reason for the current status of the Department. Thanks for speaking out. ~Anonymous

• 11/07/06 Hillsborough East JDC: Consult Care withheld almost $10,000 per month, not $1,000, from NETS, its subcontractor who ran the mental health portion of the DJJ programs mentioned by another poster. NETS is currently in litigation with CC over a breach of contract by CC, whose President, Joanna Mulder, abruptly cancelled the subcontract without ligitimate cause, citing only that NETS was causing problems by demanding to be paid for its services. Even though NETS, after being wrongfully dismissed, released its mental health employees from non-compete agreements out of concern for covering the facilities, all but 1 of the contracted employees walked out, refusing to work for CC... ~Anonymous

• 11/07/06 Other: Why don't you start with a public records request for all credentials,resume's,education and experience documentation for the folks leading and directing the Juvenile Justice System. For Instance, If your a Residential Regional Director shouldn't your experience in the past prior to being a director to have worked in a residential treatment facility? Would your education have some sort of mental health and business background... What is Schembrie's background in dealing with youth... Just my two bits. Will write more. TA-TA ~Paula Q. Tax Payer

• 11/07/06 Miami-Dade JDC: July 4, 2006 Youth escapes from 3300 nw 27 ave during shift change \Outcome nothing done. August 15, 2006 Stolen detained youths property finally comes to light, a record setting 200,000.00 over the years has never being recoverd.So whats new today? ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Jackson, we need your help man! Dont forget us. keep talkin to the man. you still got respct for you leadrrsip man. you had our back now we aint got nuthing but crabs. Miss ya man.. ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 DJJ Policy: Has Eleese Davis been to Greenville Hills yet? To Riverside? To Palm Beach? To Orange? What the heck has she been up too? I haven't noticed any accountability to speak of, just the same old lies and cover-ups. ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Other DJJ facility: To 11/06 anonymous, Unfortunetly a lot more than four DJJ contractors have failed to maintain contractual committments. The problem is common. Chervanik covers for his contractor partners (thats why they call him "Good time Charley"). The problem is the stong influence of lobbyists,political deals and pure corruption. An indepth legislative investigation of the associations between political interests, DJJ officials and DJJ contractors would be a shocker. Who is gettin paid. ~Tax Payer

• 11/06/06 Escambia JDC: Escambia Detention should have closed their door a long time ago... Let start with the ASO (Janette Lee), Lee has a domestic violence charge against her husband, which she had espunged from her record. Lee's husband was drunk one night and she whip his a**. Now according to the State of Florida, people with Domestic charges can not apply ever in life. The position calls for a degree, but guess what a women with a GED is sitting in that sit. Lee was having sex with Jody (court sercuity) and Jody told her how to get her record espunged. Now let discuss Sarah Barnhill... ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Yo Dade, Did they ever charge anyone with the theft of the property and money? Scarlett knows every thing but aint nobdy want to hear it. ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Other: Four DJJ Residential Programs currently are in violations of contract requirements, state statutes, etc. Falkenburg Academy, Britt Halfway House, Price Halfway House, and Leslie Peters Halfway House are not providing mental heath and substance abuse services to their incarcerated youth. Consult Care who currently holds the contract was subcontracting with NETS for the mental health services but due to Joanna Mulders greed decided to pay almost $1000 a month less for the services and is being sued by NETS... NETS staff was pulled from the jobs that they really loved on November 2, 2006... ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Orange JDC: To the mental heath staff at orjdc, you better check out the pitiful character that sent the recent email about suicicide threats and "working in a jail". This person seems to be losing it. Sounds like a paper gown and some medication might be in order. Check it out. Maybe the twelve hour shifts and all the screwing around (or not enough)may have driven this person over the edge. ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Orange JDC: To the 11/04 writer; Lakeside had been doing an AWESOME job in keeping kids safe and Rena is making sure that kids are visually/sexually satisfied so they won't try anything either. But, you need to know that even kids who manipulate will kill themselves if not addressed. As far as QA being there, it doesn't matter because John is Disney's boy toy so he will always end up on "top." ~Anonymous

• 11/06/06 Orange JDC: Orange JDC Motto: "They must be doing a good job...No kid has killed himself yet" Now there is a laudable standard of excellence! What more could be expected from our wonderful DJJ? Bravo! ~Concerned parent

• 11/06/06 Orange JDC: Mr.Pifer, Do something about Orange now. One recent message from that site stated that in order to receive"special treatment" many kids "threaten" suicide. This Orange staffer proudly explains that thanks to the mental health staff "no kid has killed himself yet" and that Orange is not a "daycare" but a "jail". I believe you will agree that GRJDC is intended to be a youth facility not a jail and that it would be unusual for "many" kids to be threatening suicide on a regular basis. At a minumum there is a need for training at Orange. I would suggest an immediate investigation. ~Parent

• 11/05/06 Orange JDC: To the Orange BSer, The BullSh#t excuse you recently posted from ORJDC about youth threatening sucide did not make sense. True kids do occasionally use false threats at times but that does not justify staff using vulgar and abusive language. The paper gowns were mainly used as a form of discipline by humiliating a nuisance or smart aleck kid that had pis#ed an officer off. The "therapy" and interventions are a farce. "No kid has committed sucide yet"Gaad! Did you actually say that?!? ~JDO

• 11/05/06 Orange JDC: Having worked with at-risk youth as a psychologist for a number of years,I am aware that adolescents often mention suicide or self-harm in order to gain attention or manipulate a situation. I can not,however, agree with the recent Orange posting which seemed to suggest that such statements from youth not be given immediate and serious attention. . . The problem with the use of the "paper gowns" is in the manner in which some staff use them. Depressed youth should never be ridiculed or challenged. The JDCs are not Jails...JDCs are centers that our state provides for children and youth..There is (or should be) a difference. ~Anonymous

• 11/04/06 Escambia JDC: How is this for putting up... From: Blume, Tametha... To: Harmon, Les L.; Lee, Jeanette... I understand fully the situation we are in concerning under staffing, the number of positions open and the title of those positions but I totally disagree with putting people in senior positions just for the purpose of filling the position... ~no2much

• 11/04/06 Orange JDC: To concerned parent... All the kids here KNOW or think they know that if they say I wanna kill myself, they will get special treatment. The reason we have a mental health staff is to sort these things out. If they saw every kid that "threatened" suicide they would be seeing kids back to back 24 hours a day and they would not be able to help the kids with real suicide tendencies. They must be doing a good job, as no kid at Orange has killed himself yet... the paper gown is a DJJ policy, the falsifying logs is done by DJJ staff, the crudeness is by DJJ staff. THIS IS A JAIL...NOT A DAYCARE... ~Anonymous

• 11/04/06 Orange JDC: Cathy, I got the officer's name incorrect as I am new here, I apologize. I will find out who the Officer was and it was October 29th at approximately 1:00 p.m. I will anonymously call the number you provided. There is no FALSE report here. Thanks for the information. ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: AOK - when you call in the report, get the DJJ CCC case #; then post the case # on this board.]

• 11/04/06 DJJ Policy: To the "irritated" Idiot, After observing for a year, during my son's problems, the overall quaility and character of the folks working for DJJ, I find it hypocritical that you would attack anybody's parenting or homelife. The Department is "lead" by a documented liar and thief and staffed to a great extent by poorly educated,immoral misfits. Laziness,deceit and squalar characterize nearly every facility,I've seen. The Department "Key Personnel" and regional "leaders" do nothing but lie and cover-up problems. There are indeed some excellent DJJ staffers but you are deffinetely not in that group. ~Irritated Parent

• 11/04/06 DJJ Policy: Question; We have seen numerous deaths and injuries caused by neglect and abuse,rapes caused by neglect and abuse,mold contamination caused by neglect and deceit,escapes caused by neglect and derelection of duty, thefts,lies and cover-ups by public employees. All of these outrageous events have occurred under the umbrella of DJJ. When will the legislature take action to defend the rights of the tax-paying public? An indepth legislative investigation is desperately needed. ~Tax Payer

• 11/04/06 Other: To Irritated with stupid people... you assume things without knowing the facts. And we all know what the word assume means. No my home is not dirty, I have raised 4 older children, they are all very successful productive adults in their communities, the only mistake I made was moving to a state that does not allow children to be children... a state that could care less about the children they do lock up and try and throw away the keys.So please do not assume all parents of these children are stupid or bad parents... Oh and just for your records, I do hold Ph.d. in psychology and am by no means stupid. A concerned parent ~Anonymous

• 11/04/06 Orange JDC: every youth in detention has been always care the best we can... parents wants to write in here that they so concerned about the kids let say if they were so concerned you will try to help no been follow the gossips and liers that write in here most of the time i use to work in orange and the kids run the facility the kids can do anything with the staff but the staff cant even put then in confinement for there bad behavior. kids do not come in orange because they saint they go there because they commit a crime and the ones that dont come often are the ones we protect more... ~Anonymous

• 11/03/06 DJJ Policy: Did I get this right? The most recent posting from the familiar DJJ spokesperson suggests that all incarcerated kids received poor parenting. This DJJ "expert" further seems to contend that the youth in custody deserve to "breathe dirty air" and "live in mold" because they are "delingquent" and their parents are also "delingquent". This writer indicates that the parents are not worthy to complain about conditions in the DJJ facilities. These frightening comments demonstate very clearly the attitude of many in the Department... ~Parent

• 11/03/06 DJJ Policy: To "Irritated", I am a a tax-paying citizen with no kids in DJJ custody. I am appalled that I am paying the salary of ignorant fools like you. DJJ is charged to properly house the youth in custody. We are paying for decent care and service for these kids! Your predjudiced and insensitive views demonstrate that you are unfit for employment in the capacity of a monitor,care-giver or authority over any kid. Unfortunetly I fear that you are representative of many at DJJ. ~Tax Payer

• 11/03/06 Other: The "DJJ Genius of the Week Award" is given to "EX JDO" from Orange JDC for his/her excellent narration on the families of incarcerated kids. This "so-called" ex-employee (sounds more like current administrator/supervisor) clearly stated the true feelings and attitude currently displayed at all levels of DJJ operations. The "articulate" words of this posting indicate a graphic understanding of the Department's treatment of youth and families in turmoil and under stress. ~Awards Committee

• 11/03/06 Orange JDC: A recent ORJD1C posting suggested that those that questioned the reported language ,attitude and actions of officer Mimms toward a troubled kid, was that we should learn the "culture" of the ORJDC. Lets see now, sleeping on duty, Srewing-around like street dogs/bitchs in heat,cussing the youth,instigating fights between youth,gossiping/backstabbin ; does that about cover it? Hey I forgot the paper gowns,tight sweaters and false watch logs. The truth is most folks do understand the culture at Orange and it is sickening. ~JDO

• 11/02/06 DJJ Policy: Word was that Cabellero was assigned by the Governor to DJJ in order to try and keep Schembri from making an ass of himself in public. Can we assume that Lorenzo now has that role? If not,then who is Schembri's keeper? Can't help but notice he is being kept out of the way and out of sight. Who is in charge of the DJJ charade these days? ~Anonymous

• 11/02/06 Escambia JDC: In case you don't remember, look at the post on 6-23,7-15,7-17,7-25 when you was told to put up or shut up. Now as far as UNEDUCATED, LIER is spelled L-I-A-R and Bus. is spelled b-u-s-i-n-e-s-s. You complain about other people using this site to belittle others and you turn around and do the same. Can you spell h-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e. Now you attack a man's family. Thats way wrong. You say its not his "bus." if a supervisor release the wrong kid but you did not say it was a lie (correct spelling). You say that he would be where Ms. Lee is at(?) if he had not lied and left... ~want2knowevenmore

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: To the Crude speaking Orange Officer, Your email indicates a very negative and unprofessional attitude toward the youth you are paid to monitor. Your use of foul language(F##kin) is offensive to decent people. Most of all your choice to use the name of Jesus (JEEZUS) in a derisive and profane manner is troubling to spititual people. You are an embarrassment to us all. ~JJDO

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: If the report of officer Mims conduct can be verified, she should be fired immediately. The language alone is enough. Does Orange follow any set process in dealing with kids in crisis or at risk for suicide? Not what the administration and staff say, but what they actually do. Postings to this site indicate a rather hap-hazard approach. It appears the "mental Helth" component is a joke (paper gowns, ridicule,cursing at youth,sleeping on duty, falsifying watch logs). The leadership at Orange is ineffective. Change it. ~Anonymous Parent

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: now mrs.pate do not find with who to mess with she wants to be talking sh...t about the kitchen staff first that sunday they were not late because for many years they serve breakfast at 7am in the morning weekends and the kids like it because is not reason for they wake up weekends early when they dont go to school but well you talk because the only thing you do seat in your office and smoke outside all day. For all the new staff the worst people in this facility are pate, a. Coleman ,collier, brushwood, b.williams, chambers... ~Anonymous

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: Cathy, it was E-1 and I am unsure of the time. It was last Saturday or Sunday (sorry:() Thanks for caring! ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Without specific date and time, I won't send complaint, but YOU can anonymously call (from a pay phone) DJJ CCC to report this, 800-355-2280. ~Cathy]

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: To Orange JDC- I work with children everyday as a therapist, and I do not know of one therapist that would not take a child or anyone seriously when they state they feel like killing thmeselves. That would be pure neglect and unethicial. To tell a child to make sure they do it right is an total outrage that I can not even put in to words. I pray this child got he help he needed and was not just blown off. ~Concerned Parent

• 11/02/06 DJJ Policy: Re 10/22/06 DJJ Policy: . . The ONLY way that anything is going to be properly investigated is with the US Justice Department. How is this done?? If there is ANYONE out there that can or will contact them. Please do! ~Anonymous

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: Cathy this is obviously a false report posted by someone trying to stir up trouble. Officer Mims resigned from Orange several months ago. If this event actually occurred, why would someone wait untill now to bring it up? Especially if they were concerned about the welfare of a youth that most likely was released from Orange months ago. Why wouldn't they have reported it immediately? ~STRS

• 11/02/06 Other DJJ facility: Re 10/19/06 DJJ Policy: ...Tax Payer you are so correct in this analysis!! Just look at the postings here on this board!! How are any of the children going to come out of these places "reformed" when they are around slime and trash as is shown here. That is what Dozier, and Greenville Hills, and MOST of these programs are full of. I am so disgusted by these posts, but I can thank the slime balls and idiots for being ... stupid enough to show everyone who and what is going on around our kids!! Here is an email I received from Roger Dean Kiser... ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

• 11/02/06 Greenville Hills: Re 10/18/06 Other:... Anonymous, The private contractors and DJJ along with DCF will all be held accountable for what they allowed to happen to all the youth. I'm going to see to it. I once told this board a long time ago, that I am going to see justice done, and I will not stop till there is some reform in this disgusting cesspool system they call DJJ... When Rodney Baynard broke my sons arm... ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

• 11/02/06 Escambia JDC: To"know2much" from Escambia, Hey gal you talk like you should be working at Miami-Dade. I guess there are trash talkin morons at every facility. Keep emailing...You are another good example of DJJ's finest. ~Anonymous

• 11/02/06 Orange JDC: Pifer, If you allow the negative conditions at Orange to continue ,the responsibilty for the tragedy that will occur will be on you. It has become obvious that Chinault has blown another assignment;retire him or give him a desk in Tallahassee. Williams either can't or won't deal with the neglect and lack of professionalism. Please...DO SOMETHING!! ~Anonymous

• 11/01/06 Other: It will never cease to amaze me what delinquent children and their even more delinquent parents can find to complain about. “My poor child can’t breathe fresh air and is living with mold.” Let’s not forget it is entirely your fault that your miscreant offspring is in this situation in the first place. Had you done your job and actually parented your child, perhaps they would not have turned out to be among the lowest members of society... Why don’t you contemplate what you’ve done wrong instead of complaining... ~Irritated with stupid people

• 11/01/06 Orange JDC: Jeezus, do you know how many times I hear in one day from youth "Hey I wanna kill myself!" "I need a counselor!" They know how to work the system - they are desperate to get out and go to Lakeside, thinking it's better (probably is)......wise up. Learn somethng about the culture here. Mental health knows the difference between youth fu**in with you and a real suicidal intent........ ~Anonymous

• 11/01/06 Orange JDC: Cathy, I don't know the name of the youth because he was in a cell and I had not seen his name. It was Officer Mims and she was doing ten - minute checks when this happened. Hope you can help. ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: OK, but please provide date, time and mod location.]

• 11/01/06 Escambia JDC: I dont recall being told to "put up or shut up" except mabey over hearing those words around the facility at times, However just to let you know, that I will continue to post my comments when I feel the need!!! LIKE IT OR NOT!!! When at anytime, an "IGNORANT" "STUPID" "JEALOUS" "UNEDUCATED" "LIER" "KNOW IT ALL" "2FACED" wanna be all that post messages atttempting to discredit another person, I WILL return the favor ALWAYS!! . . . still no2much.. and I dont put out...But I will continue to put up....Have a nice juicy day :) ~no2much

• 11/01/06 Orange JDC: With regard to the recent report from Orange about neglectful and unprofessional officer behavior, I can't help but note how ineffective the recent visit from Tallahassee was in correcting attitudes or problems. Orange is hopeless until we get decent leadership and discipline around here. ~Anonymous

• 11/01/06 Other: Why do we continue to hear of investigations of the adult corrections facilities and administration but it appears that anything goes with DJJ? Is the Governor protecting his appointee (the Knishe)? Are the lobbyists really that powerful? Who is getting paid? ~Tax Payer

• 11/01/06 Orange JDC: I nominate for the DJJ Genius Award of the Week the Orange officer that told the (possibly) suicidal kid to "Do it Right" and "F##k You". This person obviously displays the quaility of care and concern we have come to expext from ORJDC and from DJJ. Such an exemplary employee deserves recognition (and dismissal). Chinault and Williams are noted for maintaining such standards of staff performance. Carry on... ~Anonymous

• 11/01/06 Orange JDC: To the Orange Staff that Reported the Mistreatment of Youth by some Orange Officers, The behavior you report reflects the leadership. Please,call the Abuse Line and keep Cathy informed. Even the most incorrigible kid deserves proper care. Thank you for speaking out. ~Parent

• 11/01/06 Other DJJ facility: If you all think that the abuse has only been going on since 2002 at Greenville Hills, or ANY other Facility, your sorely mistaken!! I found this on the Internet, . . Names have been named here as well. [geocities.com/trampolineone/survive/srv077.htm] My Son was also here at Aurthur G. Dozier... here is another account of the experience that these boys go through. . . This boys literal torture is horrifying! ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

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October 2006

• 10/31/06 Other DJJ facility: The recent writer was right to encourage JDOs and Floor ataff at all DJJ facilities to protect the health and welfare of the youth and the staff by anonymously reporting incidents of abuse,neglect and contaminaton to the Abuse Line,the press or to this board. DJJ cover-ups,denials and intimidation have already resulted in injury and death. No one in their right mind should trust the health and saftey of the youth or the staff to the responsibility of the political parasites that run DJJ. We have seen the tragic results. ~Anonymous

• 10/31/06 DJJ Policy: FCAT info is available from the office of Superintendent of the school district in which a DJJ facility is located or from the Department of Education. FCAT info should be discussed with parent at mandatory IEP review/update meeting. Any special educational needs of child and graduation/diploma plan should be included in IEP and must be provided whether or not child is in DJJ custody. It's the law. ~Anonymous

• 10/31/06 Orange JDC: Cathy, I heard the most disturbing thing yesterday and need your help to stop it. A youth yelled at an officer from his cell that he was going to kill himself and the JDO responded by saying, "Good, make sure you do it right so the Code WHite can be worth my while." She then proceeded to tell him to f*&* himself. I am tired of hering other officers cursing at the youths and instigating them to fight each other, while administartion does NOTHING!!! Kids may not be physically abused here, but they surely are emotionally abused. Please HELP! ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Provide incident specifics: JDO name; Youth name; Date; Time]

• 10/30/06 Other DJJ facility: Ex JDO....Hmmm says alot about your current employment, EX being the key phrase. We have always been parents, nothing changed. We are not coming out of the wood work now, we have always been there. As far as the children being incarcerated, there are many different reasons why our children were there. Did YOU bother to read their histories or just assume that you knew why they were there or that they were just "Bad" kids and deserved to be there? We are ALL responsible for these children, we all had a part in how they have grown up... ~Terri Mestre - Shawn Smith's Mom Tmestre@cfl.rr.com

• 10/30/06 Leon JDC: We know the department is having serious problems. Since I have been reading this site, the only thing I have noticed is who's sleeping with whom; I don't like that supervisor; He's doing this or she's doing that... Everyone is aware of this. Have we forgotten what we should be focusing on "the Kids." Instead of talking about the things said up above, let us start finding solutions or fixing the problems. We know that the department need new leaders that can be trusted (1). Find one that can be trusted (2). Hiring process should be carefully monitored... ~Anonymous

• 10/30/06 Riverside Academy: I just received an update from Great Schools, about Riverside acadmey, It was my understanding that the schools the youth attend while there are public schools, as my son has an IEP from the school district of Hillsbrough County. Riverside acadmey does not give the FCAT's, there is no school grades for school years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006... It it is my understanding that a child in the 10th grade that does not pass the FCAT can not graduate. So children placed in this program who are in the 10th grade, will not be able to progress in their education after being released. Who do I contact about this. ~A concerned Parent cbsouthern@yahoo.com

• 10/30/06 DJJ Policy: Question: Schembri lied and cheated in New York, lied to the legislators at the hearing in Florida,and has failed to provide candid explanations for problems at Palm Beachgate, Dade, Greenville Hills, Pahokee, Etc. Why would anyone expect him to be truthful about anything? Why is he still in that position of trust? Jeb, Shame on you. ~Tax Payer

• 10/30/06 Other DJJ facility: Will the QA/IG investigation at Orange include paternity testing of all the little out-of-wedlock DJJ babies made on the job? The Jerry Springer Show has nothing on the DJJ facilities in this state. Orange is probably no worse than the average. When you employ Hoes and low-lifes,what do you expect? Believe me, all the dopers aren't at Faulkenburg. Who do you think brings in the contraband weed to the youth? QA/IG investigation...don't make me laugh. ~Anonymous

• 10/30/06 DJJ Policy: To the Good and Caring Folk that are Employed Inside the DJJ Facilities, Please report instances of air problems, mold, and abuse. You may save a life. You are the only hope that problem areas will be exposed and corrected. You can protect your job by remaining anonymous. Remember you may also be breathing contaminated air. Protect yourself and the youth. Drop a dime on the slime. ~Anonymous

• 10/30/06 Other: The people of Florida deserve a much higher level of decency,integrity ,professionalism and competence from the Department of Juvenile Justice. We are paying for quaility service and receiving excuses,lies and cover-ups. I would welcome criminal investigations and prosecutions for any further incidents of death,fraud, contamination or abuse from this corrupt organization. At a minumum an indepth legislative investigation is in order. ~Tax Payer

• 10/30/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Anonymous Miami Dade, Who do you think hired all those back-stabbin, uneducated loosers at Miami-Dade? The staff merely reflects the leadership. DJJ is corrupt and self-serving from top to bottom. Welcome Aboard Rookie... ~Veteran

• 10/30/06 Other: To the Anonymous Spell Master, I think I recognized your writing style from your past (suck up messages). I still believe you are a current DJJ official. If you were honest you would know why some people use this site to speak out. DJJ has many "rotten apples". The most rotten are at the very top of the basket. As for your concern for proper spelling; I think you meant "band" together as in a band of people. Not "ban" together as in a ban on DJJ abuse. Keep working on your spelling and grammar or stop showing your arrogance. ~Anonymous

• 10/30/06 Manatee JDC: Who are you kidding about discrimination at Manatee? The entire management staff and floor supervisors are African American, except for Gargett. The 2nd shift supervisor is a female and also a person of color. The only lawsuit you might have is one against you for making false statements. ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Riverside Academy: To the person that was assured by a Riverside representative that "there was no mold problem", If any employee of DJJ or DJJ provider ever told a parent the truth about the poor conditions at DJJ facilities that person's job would be over. "Jason" was probably lying through his teeth. Only an analysis of air quaility can rule out hazardous air. ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Manatee JDC: Frank, your true colors are showing. Question? Why are there no caucasian women placed on 2nd shift? Why are all women of color placed on 2nd shift? Why are people of color treated differently? You and your side kick Ms.Lisa are not fooling the people of color. Department of Juvenile Justice look forward to a Discrimination law-suit very soon. ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I have one more interview and I will be leaving Miami Dade. I am sick of that place. All the uneducated so called officers. If thats what you call them. Like I said before stop talking about the supervisors and bringing them down. Look at your self, now look what they have to work with. Anyone who thinks they can do better then yall step in a white shirt. I just started and I see alot of 2faced people. Before I leave I will tell every supervisor who talks behind their back. Someone has to put a stop to this. ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 10/28, If QA or IG is at Orange it is just to cover Chinault,Pifer and Schembri's butts. The only way the truth at Orange will ever be exposed is by the Atty. General/law enforcement, the media or maybe by an outside advocacy group. DJJ can not afford an honest investigation. Williams and the other lover boys, hoe hoppers, help humpers, and hoochies better keep it cool till the QA folks leave town. Then it will be business as usual. ~Seen It All Before

• 10/29/06 DJJ Policy/Falkenburg: Falkenburg has had a reputation for drug use and bad conditions for years. The staff should be required to submit to a random drug screening. It will never happen because the Department dosen't want the bad publicity. Whats new?! ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Other: To Ex- JDO For one Danny was not being brought home by Officers , He was in facted working two jobs and Ready to start his third ,Can you say you were trying that DAMB HARD AT THE AGE OF 17 TEEN ! Danny lived with pian every day of his life, Shame on me I asked for HELP... WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE FOR NOT BEING HUMAN. It is people like you that are bring out the truth and making it bad for thouse that truly are JDO,S TO HELP CHILDREN ! TRUTH HURT THAT BAD ! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE! Forever in tears... ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 10/29/06 DJJ Policy: It's simple, provide for an anonymous survey of the youth and staff at Riverside and any other DJJ facilities that produce reports of contamination,abuse or neglect. Most Department facilities hide serious problems. Without the fear of a corrupt system the youth and staff will spill the beans. DJJ operates on secrecy and intimidation. The current system could not exist in an honest transparent environment. try it . Do the survey. ~Anonymous

• 10/29/06 Other: To Tax Payer, A point of correction, the " Sleazeball" you describe was actually from RYE NY. As the head of a NYPD Division ,the "Knishe" was required to reside in NYC. He secretly maintained his residence in upscale Rye NY while requiring his subordinates to fillow the residence law. When his deceit was detected locals spoke of the "Rye Lie". This scam was only one of the areas for which Schembri was under investigastion. Like you said all crooks do not come from the Ghetto. At least one big fat one comes from Rye. ~NY Yankee

• 10/29/06 Other: To So-Called "ex-JDO" (sounds more like a current DJJ administrator), The reason "concerned parents" are "coming out of the woodwork" is the fact that numerous kids have died or been killed in DJJ custody, others have suffered from mold and maggot contamination and physical and sexual abuse. In still other instances the property of inmates has been stolen by DJJ employees. The primary reason for the concern is that our kids (delinquent or not) have been entrusted to liars, perverts, and mean-spirited loosers like you. ~Concerned Parent

• 10/29/06 Other: To Ex JDO - As a concerned parent, where was I? well I was at work, when my son got into a school yard scrap, (as many of us in the past have done)Law suit? Who ever said anything about a law suit? All I am looking for is safe, fair, and humane conditions for the children who are so readily placed in these hell holes, to be abused, made to breathe unclean air, and not allowed to make phone calls when they are abused. I have worked in the adult jails and trust me the things that go on in the DJJ system would never be tolerated by any adult... ~A CONCERNED PARENT

• 10/29/06 Escambia JDC: no2much are you still talking. if you know something spill it. as someone told you before put up or shut up. ~know even more

• 10/29/06 Other: I read this site once and a while, just to get a good laugh. I laugh when I read about Miami Dade, Orange ect... This site is a joke !!! It is being used for airing of DJJ's dirty laundry, and you people want to be thought of as professional. Some of you can not spell and I doubt that you can read up to a 3rd grade level... If the staff that care about the work you do and the kids you care for would ban together and stop all the b.s on this site, then you will regain the respect you deserve. Throw out the bad apples before the entire crop is rotten. ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 Riverside Academy: To Riverside Parent, If "Jason" at Riverside is a employed by DJJ or a DJJ provider he certainly can not be trusted to tell the truth about Mold or inappropriate activities by facility staff. Mold can be hidden with paint and surface cleaning. Ask to see the documentation of an "air quaility test". Ask for an IG investigation of reported sexual activities and sleeping staff. Definetly talk to your child often. Observe your child for signs of adverse reactions to poor air quaility. There may or may not be a problem with mold at Riverside. You can not trust DJJ..Be vigilant. ~Parent

• 10/28/06 DJJ Policy: To Riverside Parent, If Jason at Riverside is paid by DJJ or a DJJ provider he probably lied about the mold and the sleeping staff. I would believe the kid's and the staff over the word of DJJ staff. If health issues are at stake there should be an official review with documentation(test results). ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 Other/Falkenburg: At least yalls councilors dont' smoke weed. Then turn around and tell the kids not to! Like at Falkenburg. ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Hefty Momma, You right. If ugliness prevented screwing around Miami-Dade would look like a convent. Yall big uglies is rougeish. Still girl can't you keep you action out of the work place. ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 DJJ Policy: With reference to the comments by "EX JDO", I have often heard the same insensitive remarks from top-level DJJ administrators. There is an atmosphere of arrogance, superiority and condescension among DJJ leadership. When you read the message in this posting it is easy to understand what really happened to Danny,Omar and the others. ~WWJD

• 10/28/06 DJJ Policy: To Ex JDO, Thank you for the frank statement of your feelings about the families of the youth in DJJ custody. Your cruel and insensitive words exemplify the philosophy of many DJJ Officials and staffers. I won't waste my time trying to teach you a thing or two about human developement and the difficulties facing youth and families today. Your words indicate you really don't care... Sometimes mercy and kindness are as important as "justice". Unfortunetly People like you are incapable of understanding any of the three. ~Parent

• 10/28/06 DJJ Policy: Nothing is going to happen unless everyone organizes a strike and fire the current union. You voices don't mean crap. It take and action to receive a reaction. ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 Orange JDC: Gee whiz - I wonder why QA is at Orange today?? Could it be...........didn't think so. ~Anonymous

• 10/28/06 DJJ Policy: To All DJJ line staff at all DJJ sites and to parents and advocates for incarcersted youth, It is up to you to identify and report hazardous conditions that exist within the DJJ facilities... The only protection to the health and welfare of both youth and staff in these facilities is the integrity and the courage of you who know the truth. You can remain anonymous... please report abusive situations, mold contamination and improper conduct to the Abuse Line, the Press, or this site. There is little point in contacting DJJ or DJJ hirelings. ~Concerned Parent

• 10/28/06 Orange JDC: Everybody talk about the kids been abuse I do not say dont happen but is not frequently do you know how the kids abuse the officers physical,mentally do you know with what kinds of kid we have to deal everyday... for you parents that always talking about orange detention you dont even know your own kids because if you give attention to your kids they will not be here... Be an offricer mean be dedicate,have love for kids because is hard for them to come back to work long periods of hour with most of those kids the only future is jail ~Anonymous

• 10/27/06 Other: To all these "concerned parents"(and I use these terms very lightly indeed!): Why is it that you now come crawling out of the woodwork to complain about the conditions that your "child" (another term that I'm not entirely sure is applicable to this situation) is locked up in? Why have you now decided to be a parent? Is it because you smell a possible lawsuit... Where were you when your children were being brought home by the police... parents, please, the next time you want to open your mouth and complain about the Department of Juvenile Justice, stop, and ask yourself, "What have I done to prevent my child from being in their custody?" ~Ex- JDO

• 10/27/06 DJJ Policy: Consideration for the genius award might be given to most of the DJJ "Key Staff" for staying out of sight and and unheard. Casey,Lorenzo, McElroy,Eggers,et.al., would all be wonderful actors to join the cast of the next version of "The Invisable Man" movie to hit the screen. If it weren't for the huge budgetary impact that their do-nothing positions create,you probably wouldn't even detect their presence at all. Drawing such nice salaries for doing so little work is truly DJJ-type genius. ~Anonymous

• 10/27/06 DJJ Policy: To extend on a recent statement from Dade related to getting the personal we hire, I offer this thought. "When you hire a sleazeball crook from New York City You get a sleazeball crook from New York City". Crooks from the ghetto are no worse than crooks from New York" A crook is a crook. ~Tax Payer

• 10/27/06 Gus Barreiro: The DJJ Genius of the Week award goes to the master criminal at Miami-Dade that was able to steal from the youth without being found out.Apparently this caper will go down in history as the perfect crime;in that DJJ has been unable to solve the case. Unfortunetly there are many "perfect crimes" within the Department that go unsolved. Thanks to the "excellent" work of DJJ/IG and all the department sleuths ,it would appear that perhaps within DJJ Crime Does Pay afterall. ~Awards Committee

• 10/27/06 Other: The Justice in Ocala Florida is so corrupt!! The Circuit Court Judge Barbara Gurrola has had her own hands full with her own Step Son. Notice how quick she is to sentence the children to programs and condemn Parents for poor parenting... Look here, at her own step son's record.. all these charges and NEVER served any time...How can anyone trust the system when all this is going on?? Where do you report unethical judges???? ~Anonymous

• 10/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It's amazing to hear how many JJDOs are fooling around with each other. If they are single that's their business.However have morals and don't try to get with everybody. People are passed around there like chain letters.Everything is a rumor that is untill it's confirmed.Is it the long hours and after a while you all start looking attractive to each other? I can say it's not too much to look at, not at this particular facility. It gets no better when they are off the clock. Too see people names and may know who they are is something amazing. That's probably why it's so much backstabbing going on there. Waiting to hear who else is rumored to be messing around. ~Anonymous

• 10/27/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I've seen how MDRDC has evolved. It has not been for the good but it's better than it was... Only about 15% of staff at the facility is professional, can articulate, and know their job responsibilities and duties(including the teachers). Change should start with the administration. Stop the nepotism, favoritism, and making up rules as you go... The Administrators may need refresher courses also. Reading some of the things on this board, I'm glad I'm not a JJDO but I am part of Miami DJJ Circuit 11 and it's embarrassing. ~amused and embarrassed

• 10/26/06 DJJ Policy: This may be a stupid question but considering the happenings at many DJJ facilitities it seems like a relevant question. What is the Department's policy on sexual relationships between supervisory personnel and line staff? Between youth and staff? Between staff during work hours and on the job? Between individuals that are married to other people? In general what is the operational policy related to inappropriate relationships at work? The commom practice of such behavior indicates at least tacit approval of Department leadership. ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Well said Ofc,QT...Well said indeed. ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 DJJ Policy: To Anthony Schembri, Will there be an air quality test at Riverside? Will the report of sex between kids and staff be investigated? Will there be another cover-up? ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...to the Knight Rider, I do not agree with your statement about R. Garcia if he is the person you are speaking about. R. Garcia was friendly yes, but...he did not have the guts to stand up to administration and higher ups ...To the parents and staff concerned about Mold and Mildew. The truth is Tallahassee ALWAYS knew including Eleese Davis that there is a Mold problem within all of our facilties... If you believe that you have been affected by this look on this website because there is an important site that will give you the symptoms... if we all stood up about this and wrote to CMarbin from Miami Herald they will look into it... ~Watching every move

• 10/26/06 DJJ Policy: To Carrie, Youth in DJJ custody are required to get daily recreation and physical activity. You should see that your son is seen by a physiciam if you suspect allergies or breathing problems. Areas and air quaility should be tested for mold spores by professionals. ~Parent

• 10/26/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer Q.T., You speak truth... my dear Momma taught me that that even though I come from the Ghetto...The Ghetto does not come from me. Some folk choose to be trash while some choose a higher path. I am offended by dirty talk and vulgar behavior whether it comes from liberty City or Miami Beach. Dignity and decency have no color. Thank you for your true words...and yes our pay is too low for the responsibility we have on us. Nasty talk only works against us. ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 Orange JDC: My vote for DJJ Genius this week goes to Rena...She has really put herself "out front" for the Department. She has stood up "firm and proud" for all to see her dedication and "support". She has not concealed he talent and pride in her job. She has truly been noticed by all (especially John and the youth) for her "outstanding display" of enthusiasm. ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 Orange JDC: Desha, quit trying to make evryone believe that the baby is your husband's, a one time thing with him, we ALL know the truth. SO, now, quiet your lying because no one believes you and accept the fact that your games with the boss have resulted in a little bambino. Cathy, how do you expect Mr. Williams to be on "top" of staff and detainee's issues whe he only likes being on "top" of one staff member (Desha) only? Who suffers when the administrator plays... Can you help Cathy? ~A JDO who knows a thing or two about QA standards and favoritism

• 10/26/06 Riverside Academy: I have spoken with Jason, ED, at Riverside who assured me that there is no mold issue and that the building has been tested recently. Now should I believe that? Also that surprise visits to the facility during night time hours found no staff asleep, or engaging in inappropiate behaviors. I am hoping beyond all hope he is being truthful to me. ~Anonymous

• 10/26/06 Escambia JDC: You Mr Nice Thief, ...Its none of your Bus. what happened to a supervisor releasing the wrong youth... If you would not have lied years ago when you quit so you collect your money, you might just be where Ms Lee is today. BUT, you had to quit your job to collect your money so you could bail out that NO GOOD TRAMP you call your lady, but not before you went into Gwen's office and stole money out of the box. So keep running your mouth Mr BIG MAN, and I have more where this came from. LOTS MORE!!!!! ~no2much

• 10/25/06 DJJ Policy: The new manual has finally been approved. . . I especially like the policy about having the on-site person in charge of the detention center at the rank of supervisor or above. No more making the JJDOII's do the job the supervisor's were hired to do. No more will administrators be able to use the senior officers to supplement the often inept supervisors that have been promoted not based on merit but to further the administrations nefarious agendas. These sycophants are the ones who help cover up the liability that should be placed on the adminis"traitors" . . . ~Anonymous

• 10/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Close down Miami-Dade until a decent staff and administration can be established. The place is an embarrassment to this state and a threat to the welfare of troubled youth. ~Cutler Ridge

• 10/25/06 DJJ Policy: Seems like the "Knishe" has been operating behind the scenes for a while. Has anyone seen or heard from him lately? Maybe he has been out husslin his "speechs for pay" scam. He sure doesn't spend any time in the DJJ facilities. He should get his sorry rump over to Greenview Hills and down to Riverside and Palm Beach and Dade. How much are we paying that old joke anyway? ~Anonymous

• 10/25/06 Other DJJ facility: A facility in which there is co-mingling of hard-core delingquents and depressed/anxious disturbed kids is asking for trouble. Co-mingling aggressive sexual predators with frightened victims creates an obvious danger. Staffing such a facility with poorly trained, unreliable personnel that sleep on duty,falsify logs and display unprofessional conduct is a disaster waiting to happen. Welcome to the DJJ residential facilities. The question isn't "if" but "when" the next tragedy will occur. Bush, Schembri,the DJJ "key Personnel", the lobbyists and the corporate profiteers will all share the responsibility. All have blood on their hands. ~Tax Payer

• 10/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Knight Rider, I'll play your guessing game...Was the mystery man in your question, Omar Paisley??? You people make me sick. ~Anonymous

• 10/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: With so many good points about my last post, let me then change it up a bit and say: "When you hire the ghetto, you get the ghetto." ~Ofc. Q. T.

• 10/25/06 Orange JDC: Give the Genius Award to Williams for his work with staff (especially Desha). He may be a lousy administrator but he does stay "on top" of staff issues. That office work can be pretty hot and heavy. Also congrax on the coming birth...With the 12 hour shifts there will probably be more to come at Orange. ~Anonymous

• 10/25/06 Miami-Dade JDC: In response to Knight Rider....would that be R. Garcia. Speak out and you come up missing. Gone but not forgotten Mr. Garcia. Member of B Team ~Anonymous

• 10/25/06 Riverside Academy: Carrie, Check the piece (green color) on the homepage of this site about the Health Assessment at Polk JCF. You may want to contact Sue Brinkman for advice about possible health dangers from mold exposure. You and your child are in my prayers. ~Another Parent

• 10/25/06 Riverside Academy: To J4K, Cathy, My heart goes out to Carrie and her son... Is there anyway J4K can prompt DJJ to examine the reported mold and improper activities at Riverside and also insure that no retribution is directed at any of the staff or youth for speaking out. Those kids may well be in a hazardous environment. DJJ can not be trusted to do the right thing. Is this a role for Eleese Davis? The Health Dept? Those kids Should be examined by a doctor if they indicate problems that may be related to mold contamination. ~Parent [Note from J4K: I talked to Riverside's Jim Hill about Carrie's concerns.]

• 10/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This is to the person who wrote about Gus Barreiro falling for a Supervisor at Miami Dade, please grow up. Gus Barreiro is not a person who spends his time mixing business with pleasure. On the contrary, he is consumed by the issues at hand with the department and has no time to damage his image... This is to the person that states that Gus Barreiro is only an advocate for youths in the department... in his last committee hearing he came to the defense of the officer's and demonstrated that not only is the dept.negligent for not following policy and procedure, they also... ~Laury Smith

• 10/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...This S**T goes to "City Playas and Gangstas", y'all niggas aint s**t. The real niggas working in detention is the niggas from down south. Y'all know this s**t. The down south officers make this detention what it is. I mean look at Delancy. He makes all city niggas look like crabs in a bucket. In matter of fact that's what y'all are. Trying to be hard. You niggas aint s**t. Yeah y'all say they wont come to tha city. Nigga y'all aint bringing y'all ass down there. So f*** Delancy and the rest of y'all city niggas... ~What eva a nigga thinking

• 10/24/06 Riverside Academy: Does anyone know the policy for youth's being allowed to go outside for fresh air? I found out yesterday from my son, that in 3 months he has been at Riverside he has seen the sunshine and breathed fresh air only twice, and that was when he was being taken to the dentist. Seems to me children as well as adults need sun and fresh air to thrive and grow ~Carrie cbsouthern@yahoo.com

• 10/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Quote from a Miami-Dade Officer..."When you pay MacDonald's-type salaries you get MacDonald's-type workers" In many cases,MacDonalds-type workers would be a tremendous improvement over what DJJ has put on the job. ~Anonymous

• 10/24/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To. QT, It really isn't about only the money. DJJ staff pay could sure be better but that isn't a reasonable excuse for poor ethics or lack of decency. You will never see or hear the disgusting attitudes and personalities under the Golden Archs that are employed at Dade. Bright smiles,great fries and good service beat back-stabbin and street talk regardless of staff pay. MacDonald's also has a managenent program based on performance and merit not on who you know or who you sleep with. Character does count. MacDonalds has it ..DJJ don't. ~Anonymous

• 10/24/06 Marion JDC: Dear Friends, As you may be aware that I as a parent and a mother have been going through some things with my son and the juvenile system in the state of florida. I must say that it's quite overwhelming... Whether it's the parents, judicial system, school, bus transportation....I've clearly found that nobody is taking the responsibilities for what happens. The process of the system is set for destruction and failure for our children of the future. . . If anyone facing these failures, blame and consequences of the children should be the parents, judicial system, schools...etc...Shame on all of us!!! ~Anonymous

• 10/24/06 Riverside Academy: To Riverside Staff, By now the mold at Riverside has probably been temporarily camophalged with paint and/or surface cleaning. The spores are likely still present. If there is moisture in the air, a leaky roof or faulty air conditioner the health hazard is still present. If the report of sexual activity involving staff and youth is accurate,the Abuse Line and Law enforcemnet should be contacted. Please don't allow these crimes to go unreported. ~Anonymous Parent

• 10/24/06 Other DJJ facility: No child in DJJ can be considered safe from abuse, neglect or mold until there is honest and responsible leadership in place. Parents would be well advised to monitor the welfare of their child in custody. DJJ can not be trusted. There have been too many incidents of abuse and neglect both reported and hidden. ~PARENT OF A BELOVED SON

• 10/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Think back to August 2005 at a facility wide meeting at M-DRJDC. Wallis, Dobuler and others present. Do you recall the brown nosing being done by Assistants Hale, Shepard and WIlliams? They cuddled up to Wallis and Dobuler, yet one MAN stood alone, refusing to give in to the politics, the mismanagement, the mistreatment of youth and personnel alike. Does anyone recall that person's name. This MAN had also written to Mr. Davis a memo has to the negative impact of double-on duties... The MAN who recommended additional pay stipend for uniform allowance... CAN U NAME THIS MAN? ~Knight Rider

• 10/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Hey Fool,Easy on the "Hefty ugly" Momma sh*t. We be takin care of biz just like the skinny pirety sistahs. You probly ani't all that yoself. Dont worry bout other peoples hsvin sex. You just worry about you own self not gettin any. The kids is what we here for. Fool ~Anonymous

• 10/23/06 DJJ Policy: Lets get a few things straight,please. Surely decent people can agree that the staff at DJJ facilities should not look or behave like Ghetto hustlers or rutting dogs... that the facilities should be clean and free of mold... that the leadership should be responsible and held accountable for the operations of all the sites... that DJJ officials should be proactive leaders in maintaining quaility programming and provide honest and accurate assessments and reports. If these areas could be assured, public concerns about DJJ would decrease dramatically. Unfortunetly... ~Tax Payer

• 10/23/06 Other DJJ facility: To the DJJ top officials the word "investigation" means one of four things. 1) Cover-up, 2)Smooth-over/downplay, 3) divert/shift blame,4) Lie like hell. It is unlikely that there will ever be any honest information or trustworthy reports from any element of DJJ until a a complete clean-up and reorganization occurs. ~Anonymous

• 10/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Miami Officer, I would not eat a Big Mac prepared by one those hoochy gangsta HOs or sissies from Miami-Dade JDC. Micky D's would never hire most of them anyway. ~Anonymous

• 10/23/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer QT, I've never heard MacDonald's workers talk trash or behave like some of the Dade staff. As far as I know MacDonald's employees haven't let any kids suffer and die like Omar. I haven't heard of MacDonald's staff allowing mold to grow on the walls or stealing from the kids. I haven't heard if MacDonalds staff feeding anybody MacMaggots. Please do not compare DJJ personel to MacDonalds personel. You insult MacDonalds. ~Ronald

• 10/23/06 Riverside Academy: My son has reported that there is mold everywhere, and yes he is always coughing, and is written up daily for being tired in class and groups. I myself am allergic to molds and find myself coughing 10 minutes after being in the building. He also stated staff is always sleeping, but has not said anything about any sexual misconduct that he has witnessed. He is of course afraid to say anything, and feels that if he does he may never get out of there. ~Carrie cbsouthern@yahoo.com

• 10/23/06 Orange JDC: Mr. WIlliams, congratulations on your pending fatherhood and Desha, congratulations on your pregnancy. I know Mr. WIlliams will make sure that you are safe while at the center (he wouldn't want his baby jeopardized) but be careful and stay away from the mods, focus on your paperwork. Maybe Mr. WIlliams will develop some emplathy now for other working parents in his facility. ~Anonymous

• 10/23/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 10/21, Maybe I failed to understand your point about sex on the job. If so I appologize to you for my comments. It really does bug me that some people disgrace our profession with such behavior at work. We agree on Chinault and Disny. Hopefully things will improve after the election. Lets keep workin for the youth and for what is right and honorable. ~Anonymous

• 10/23/06 DJJ Policy: To Leon, You make a solid point. There is a need to separate violent and incorrible offenders from the general population. Such youth pose hazards for both staff and for other youth. Violent and/or emotionally diturbed,suicidal or psychotic youth require spcialized services and levels of control to protect them from injuring themselves or others. The current system places both the youth and the staff in an untenable and potentially hazardous situation. Poorly trained,overly fatigued or uncaring staff often aggravate the problem. I appreciate your obvious concern. ~Parent

• 10/22/06 Okaloosa JDC: To Parent, You gave Carrie good advice. All parents of kids in DJJ custody should check to see if they may be suffering from mold or abuse or neglect. ~Anonymous

• 10/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Miami-Dade Clowns, A minor point of correction...I believe the proper use of Ebonics would require that you say "Who Dat Is" rather than "Who Dat". I am no expert in this area but, this is my best recollection from the Amos and Andy Show. Please stop embarrassing the professional people at this facility. Your ignorance is just making the problems worse and making everybody look as stupid as you. ~Anonymous

• 10/22/06 DJJ Policy: Do the DJJ "key Staff" in Tallahassee even show up to work except on payday ? Jeb should find something productive for them to do in order partially justify their high salaries. They might begin by monitoring the situations in the DJJ facilities;you know things like mold,security lapses and sexual abuse. Cleaning up the waste and budget irregularities would also be a neat idea to try out. ~Tax Payer too II

• 10/22/06 Gus Barreiro: To Rep. Barreira, The source of the corruption,contamination and abusive operations at DJJ facilities is in Tallahassee. That is where the investigations should begin. Miami-Dade, Riverside,Pinellas JDC, Greenville Hills,Palm Beach are just symptoms of a diseased department. ~Dunedin

• 10/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To "City playas" and "Ganstas" at Miami-Dade, You fools sound like trash-mouthed versions of Buckwheat,Stymie and Farina. Please spare us all the simplistic stereotypes. Black folk have it hard enough without fools like you showin out. ~JJDO

• 10/22/06 Miami-Dade JDC: With respect to the level of professionalism and education in Miami-Dade and private;y contracted programs I have to say this: When you pay McDonalds type wages, you get McDonalds type workers. ~Ofc. Q.T.

• 10/22/06 DJJ Policy: Get serious! Does anybody really believe that crooks like Schembri and associates would ever allow an open and honest investigation of anything within DJJ? Remember Shembri skedadalled from NYC because of an investigation. The Department has been corrupt for too long. A true investigation would expose too many secrets. DJJ is a house of cards grounded only by political influence and corruption. Any clean wind could initiate the total collapse. There will be no honest in-house investigastion from DJJ of anything. ~Anonymous

• 10/22/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the person that said there is "no way Gus B fell" for one of those trash- talkin street HOs at Dade. Now if Gus went to Orange and got a look at Rena in her paper gown...that might be a different story. ~Anonymous

• 10/22/06 Pinellas JDC: To Pasco JDC, Miami probably is the worst JDC but the practices of favoritism,dishonesty,vulgar and unprofessional behavior,are wide-spread in most DJJ facilities. If you are honest you know this to be true. The problem is at the top. ~Anonymous

• 10/22/06 Orange JDC: To the parent who wrote on 10/20 asking Chineult, Disney, Pifer and Schembri to open thier eyes, I am sorry to say that her concerns are falling on deaf ears. None of the people she mentioned give a damn about the kids and that is a sad and cruel truth, but we have to accept it. ~A parent myself

• 10/21/06 Leon JDC: ...We have kids in detention that's totally out of control. The kids are aware of what's going on within DJJ System. The kids knows policies and procedure better than the detention officer. They have realized, if detention officer touch them in anyway which they do not like, staff is in trouble. Staff maybe trying to stop a fight or keeping one from hurting themself. Innocent detention officers have lost their job because of this... What do you do when a child is throwing fecee at you? What do you do when a child have spreaded fecee all over the wall in his room... ("I know the real truth") ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 Gus Barreiro: ...Is there not a point at which DJJ should be investigated for criminal neglect of the welfare of incarcerated youth? ...environmental contamination,physical and sexual abuse, failure to provide mandatory services,and even deaths ; it would appear that an indepth legislative inquiry would be in order. To some it appears that the Department enjoys the protection and influence of political and financial power brokers in the capital... DJJ contractors are heavily lobbied up and the Governor has been reluctant to deal with his unfortunate choice in some of his appointees. ~Tax Payer

• 10/21/06 Orange JDC: You, who is so quick to complain about me saying "so what, the jobs are getting done" -- you obviously don't get it - it's not appropriate anywhere, to have sex at work -- got that?? All I amsaying is that the work is getting done and the kids are safe - IN SPITE OF those imbeciles who are having sex at work -- not all staff are getting their rocks off just a few. But the real professionals are getting the work done, and NOT with the help of the mental health floozy and her boss. DISNEY is always preparing for the next way to suck up, so therefore always has her head up CHINALT's butt... ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 DJJ Policy: Many of the female staff at DJJ facilities tend to be hefty and sloggy-lookin. Frankly these chicks ain't all that hot. These reports of sex on the job at the DJJ sites are just the jealous words of lonely ,frustrated, ugly, fat mommas. Peeps gettin busy ain't talkin. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 Orange JDC: Based on her "demonstrated abilities" maybe Rena should transfer her work site from Orange JDC to Hooters. At least she would be working for a reputable organization. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 Orange JDC: To Orange 10/20, You're right there are a "few bad apples" in most every basket. Unfortunetely at Orange the apples on top are wormy and rotten. I agree with you that many officers have served well. The problem is the trashy group that contaminate the facility without being disciplined. One or two rotten apples can spoil the whole basket. Those that screw around and sleep on duty,falsify watch logs, mistreat the youth, cheat on time sheets, have discredited the whole facility. The leadership has allowed the mess to continue. Williams has too many personal character issues to be effective. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 [Riverside Academy] DJJ Policy: To Carrie, Ask your son about his observations of dirty conditions or mold. Ask him if he or other youth are experiencing problems with breathing, tiredness,runny noses,fevers, and/or congestion. Ask him is he has observed inappropriate sexual behavior. Don't expect honest information from the facility operators or from DJJ. Be vigilent ~Parent

• 10/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Who stole the money at Dade? What's the hold up in the investigation? Smells like cover-up, to me! Why does the state we even fund the IG? It's pretty obvious that that DJJ is all about secrecy and deception. Crist, Davis,Barreiro, somebody...lets clean this corrupted department up. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the joker that said Gus B. "fell" for one of the Miami-Dade JDC Hoes during his visit,... That ain't even funny. The man is a state rep. with some class and intelligence. He can do a lot better than any of the DJJ hoochies at Dade. You clowns need to give it a rest. Your emails just indicate how stupid you really are. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 DJJ Policy: I agree , DJJ is definetly the largest perpretator of abuse /neglect of youth in the state(mold,maggots,sexual abuse,physical abuse,etc). Based on messages to this board it appears that DJJ may also be the largest swinger's club in the state. The pity is that DJJ is funded to provde a very important service to the public not operate a tax-funded brothel or to provide employment for uneducated/unskilled undesirables. Lets get the role of the Department cleared-up soon. ~Tax-Payer

• 10/21/06 Orange JDC: To the Orange Staffer that spoke of William's "Brilliant" idea and of a "comptent Staff", I don't believe this message came from floor staff. Sounds like a plant from administration. Orange is a mess. Too many lazy,horney and ignorant staff both in admin and on the floor. A few surprise visitations on the night shifts will tell the tale;if anyone really cares what's going on. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 [Riverside Academy] DJJ Policy: Prediction...A DJJ investigation of mold and sexual exploitation will find no problems at Riverside (they rarely do). Call the Health Dept.,the Trib,and the Abuse Line. DJJ can not be trusted. ~Anonymous

• 10/21/06 Miami-Dade JDC: It must be embrassing to be a Miami-Dade Officer. With people that have poor writing skills like; "who dat". I feel sorry for the ones that work around these "officers". The gossip you put on is sad. Do you know that other JDC's are laughing at you? You guys need help. Lets start by better hiring, better staff and staff that does not sound like my lil gang members. Boys and Girls...lets grow up, DJJ is embrassed enough and Miami seems to be the center. The loudest get the most attention. ~PASCO JDC

• 10/20/06 Orange JDC: I would like to say that there are a few bad apples in every bunch. These are the same people that come on this site and complaine... As far as the 12 hour shifts. Many of the disgrunteld workers will never stop complaing... These are the very same officers that do as little work as possible and have a patterned routine of calling off. Not all of us are against the 3 and 1/2 days on, and 3 1/2 days off. Some are all for it! I personally think it was a brilliant idea... Thank you, Mr. Williams for finding a solution to some of the problems we have been plagued with... Orange is staffed with very professional, competant staff... ~Anonymous

• 10/20/06 DJJ Policy: It is ironic the DJJ/IG would be "investigating" Greenville Hills Academy for possible abuse. Isn't it the role of DJJ to monitor the performance of it's contracted providers? This facility has had a history that includes many instances of both alledged and confirmed abuse. DJJ has allowed these problems to continue. It is DJJ that should be investigated. An IG "investigation" will only serve to cover the rears of DJJ officials. Don't forget the Miami-Dade,Palm Beach and Cypress Creek investigtions. DJJ can not be trusted to investigate it's own failures like Greenville Hills. ~Tax Payer

• 10/20/06 DJJ Policy: To the Candidates, I noticed that another DJJ site apparently has a mold problem (Riverside). This problem is way out of control state-wide. At some point consideration should be given to a class action suit being brought by Department employees,contracted employees and representatives of the youth and families involved. Environmental mold can be quite hazardous. The Department seemingly can not or will not regulate the environmental saftey of it's facilities. Lies and cover-ups just don't get the job done. ~Parent

• 10/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Looks like when Gus B went to Miami Dade he fell for a female supervisor. Hmm.. we show wanna know who dat was. just look around and see who they got. it aint hard to point one out. could it be bess. ~Anonymous

• 10/20/06 Orange JDC: Hey Riverside,you folks should hook up with ORJDC. It sounds like you all got a lot in common. Ain't working for DJJ great ? Where else ya gonna get paid for messin round and gettin down? ~Anonymous

• 10/20/06 DJJ Policy: I,for one, do not see the appropriate and necessary use of physical restraint of violent youth as a problem .It is,in fact, a necessity at times. The problem comes when physical interventions are being implemented by poorly-trained,fatigued,often ignorant,unstable staff. The problem at DJJ is the lack of professionalism and ethics. . . Background checks have been inadequate. Profanity and crude behavior of employees has gone unchecked. Honest and professional conduct is rare at most DJJ facilities. That is why all physical interventions at DJJ sites are suspect. ~Common Sense

• 10/20/06 Other: DJJ "Genius of the Week Award" goes to Good Time Charley Chervanik" for his "exemplary work" in maintaining standards (low standards)at the DJJ residential facilities. He deserves recognition for the "quaility programming at Greenview Hills,Okeechobee, Pahokee, Polk City, Riverside, Thompson Academy...He has been a champion of the profiteers and a master at cover-up. He is a true DJJ genius. Dishonorable mention goes to administrators Doubler and Williams for maintaining such "sterling" programs at Orange and Dade... No shortage of genius candidates at DJJ... Congrax to all. ~Awards Committee

• 10/20/06 Orange JDC: To "10/19 orange", There you go again... "So what". Sex at work is ok so long as the "jobs are getting done"....Keep posting; you are a wonderful example of DJJ ethics and morals and a great role model for kids. Pifer, are you deaf and dumb?!?! ~Anonymous

• 10/20/06 Riverside Academy: To " Riverside Staff full of Mold", You better contact the Tribune about the mold contamination. DJJ only responds to exposure of their dirty secrets. Call the Abuse Line about the sex between kids and staff. Mold contamination is dangereous. You are right to look out for yourself and the kids. ~Parent

• 10/20/06 Orange JDC: Cathy, I am not sure if you can do anything about this situation, but here goes any way... Rena from our mental health department, dresses provocatively to come to work. The boys get all riled up and all that pent up tension leasds to more aggressive behaviors against each other and the detainees will not listen when we try to divert their attention from her. We can't count on her boss because they are romantically involved and that is the same reason we cannot go to the regional psychologist because their is definitwly an inappropriate relationship... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to DJJ OPA Director Eleese Davis.]

• 10/20/06 Orange JDC: To Orange "Sincerely Upset", You are wrong about Willialms wanting to improve the "fine" ORJDC. All Willialms wants to do is get the heat off, so he can continue busniness as usual,go back to "humping the help",and keep his state check rolling in. Few of the administrators care about the staff or the kids. It's all politics and self interest. Open your eyes ..Chinault,Disney, Pifer, Schembri ! ~Parent

• 10/20/06 Riverside Academy: In comment to A Staff Full of Mold, My son is in Riverside, and the message you have posted causes me great concern. Please if you have any further information or concerns please enlighten us, so as a mother I can take action to protect not only my son, but others. Thank You ~Carrie cbsouthern@yahoo.com

• 10/20/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To "inside officer", Stop sweatin' that man business you punk b**ch! Jealousy never got nobody no where! Stop "Playa Hatin'" and sit your dried up ass down somewhere and get a life! All y'all do is sweat that man and the s**t he does! D don't even think about y'all busta ass niggas! Ride with the man and you might get some busta! Don't get mad because Ponder didn't talk to y'all busta asses! Right now D ruling your world because he got your mind! ~Real Players from the City!

• 10/19/06 Governor Candidates: this is concerning mr. barrerio. i have been working in detention for many,many years. from what i read and understand about you it is apparent you are a kid advocate. i do believe that is a wonderful thing, dont get me wrong, but these kids are here for doing something wrong. with that in mind how do you propose that staff protect themselves when some child goes off and starts to attack staff... i ask because at this point in time the only answers i hear from you are concerning the children. what about us... i am eager to hear your response . thank you. ~anonymous jjdo2 [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Gus Barreiro.]

• 10/19/06 Riverside Academy: MY CONCERNS IS ABOUT Riverside Academy/ Sunshine Youth Services. How can a 28 year old boy be the executive director. the building is full of mold, staff has to paint over the mold and the residents are not allowed to call abuse. mold is growing on walls,chairs,resident rooms... Staff is allowed to sleep with the residents and the executive director Jason Thomas does nothing. the second floor is full of staff and residents relationships. Staff sleeping all night long and having sex with each other. Staff is always sick due to the mold in the buliding as well as residents being sick ~a staff full of mold

• 10/19/06 DJJ Policy: What are the requirements for employment with DJJ? Many of these postings from Miami-Dade and Orange seem to come from un-schooled idiots. Who is responsible for employing and evaluating these folks? From what I've observed the staff in the private contracted facilities are ,often, even worse. Many of these individuals are unfit for positions with influence over youth in state custody. Problems of abuse, neglect and worse are a natural outcome of poor staffing. ~Tax Payer

• 10/19/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Miami-Dade needs new leadership. Someone with the authorization and the courage to take out the garbage ( like so-called "supervisor" in the recent Dade posting ). No organization staffed with vulgar,ignorant and mean-spirited employees can ever be successful in rehabilitating delingquent youth. It is sickening that such low-life trash are on the state payroll. Only DJJ could have allowed this situation to exist. ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 Other DJJ facility: I nominate the DJJ official/s that allowed Greenville Academy to maintain state contracts after 20+ abuse investigations. The DJJ regional official responsible for overseeing that site is a true "DJJ Genius" as is the head of Department Residential services. The contractors don't call him "Good Time Charley C" for nothing. Mold,Maggots,Abuse,Injuries, nothing seems to effect the status of the DJJ contracted providers. Let the good times roll...the state checks keep on coming regardless of a few dead or injured kids. ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 Orange JDC: I agree with the 10/18/06 posting. These twelve hour shifts are completely unrealistic to all of us officers. Many of us are very concerned that this schedule will not be a "temporary" arrangement. These new schedules are completley disrupting our lives at home and with our families. Also, if we get sick on one of our scheduled days, that means we have to use our paid time off for 12 hours... We will still need people to cover those (long 12 hour) shifts. Please reconsider this plan of action as many of us are reconsidering our employment here due to these new disruptive schedules. ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 Orange JDC:...Anyway, to that imbecile who protested the guy who wrote about sexual play going on everywhere - hey - it's reality in EVERY place of business and JDC is no exception... so what???? The jobs are getting done - Admin is professional in every other way. Williams is great, Eason is awesome, Pate is great, Priester is conscientious and a hard worker, Jenks is a jerk and a pervert, yet HIS job is safe for some reason. Langford? eh! Butler is good...mental health team is flakey...now - will you post Rena's extension? I'd like to meet her. ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 DJJ Policy: Isn't it bizarre that so many DJJ contractors discover the criminal backgrounds of their staff only after an incident has occurred (Rodney Baynard Greenville Hills)? What ever happened to background checks? What ever happened to close supervision? What ever happened to DJJ properly managing contracts with these problem providers? What ever happened!?!?? ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 Orange JDC: Give Williams the genius award. He starts 12 hour shifts cause he don't care if we get home to our spouse. He gets his needs taken care of with certain staff. ~Anonymous

• 10/19/06 Orange JDC: To Orange Anonymous 10/18, HO YO, Interesting thought you had there bro...Disny and Rena in matching paper gowns. All we need now is a couple goats and a midget. I love this Center. Thank you Mr. Chinault. ~anonymous

• 10/19/06 Governor Candidates: To the candidates, It could be argued with some accuracy that DJJ under the current leadership (Schembri,Pifer,Chervanik,Lorenzo,et.al.)is one the worst perpretators of neglect and abuse of youth in the state ;certainly the largest in straight numbers. DJJ is probably also the best at evading disclosure and accountability for the Department's repeated misdeeds and corrupt practices. It is unfortunate that these are the areas in which DJJ excells. ~Voter

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Old A%% kissing David Delancy!! Why you trying to get a job at the Department of Parole & Probation? They told your P%%%y A%% hell no B%t%h!!Do your master Doublar know you trying to jump Ship?You know they not going to let your B%T%H A%% leave that easy.Don't try to run now....Mr.Bad A%%!!Rember your are detention and detention is you !!Dont worry!! Ponder will help you take care of your son.She has been there for you since High School B%t%h!!See you got to go down the drian with the rest of them back stabing B**tard's... ~The Inside Officer 305-637-4500

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Well, well Dobuler, you had us working all day and all night cleaning up the facility so that we could put on the pony show for Gus Barriero... you were guarding him with ya boy Paul Wallis because you were scared we would tell him what was really going on in your facility... remember we don't need to speak to him there, we have his number on this site! You are so ignorant if you believe that he believed what you were selling him... As for the rest of the officers, stop worrying about the petty things and worry about holding down your jobs because once elections come, your all going to be without jobs. ~Watching your moves

• 10/18/06 Other: QUESTIONS...Will the contracted provider at Greenville Hills suffer any penalty for the numerous abuse complaints? Did DJJ contractors suffer any penalty for feeding kids maggots or fraudulent billing? Did DJJ contractors suffer any penalty for contaminated facilities,unnoticed escapes,or bloody riots,sexual harrassment, rapes and even death of inmate youth? Why do contracted providers with shoddy performance records continue to collect millions in state dollars from DJJ? Who is responsible? Who is getting paid? ~Anonymous

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If Gus intends for his visit to Miami-Dade to provide him with a true picture of the pervasive problems at that pitiful site, he better bring his toothbrush and plan to stay a while. DJJ are masters at "smoke and mirrors","ducken and dodgen" and "lyin and denyin". Most of the dedicated staff will be intimidated and will remain quiet. The ignorant (rapper wannabe) attention seekers might spout-off. Administration will stick to the DJJ script and lie like hell. Keep your eyes open Rep. Barreiro. The youth and the public are depending on you. ~Anonymous

• 10/18/06 Governor Candidates: To Candidates Crist and Davis, The primary problem at DJJ is not one of too little money (though that is a problem) or a need for additional programs. The problem is that for years the Department has been operated as an extension of political and corporate interests with little regard for public interests. The "Key Staff" that compose the leadership of the Department are ,in most cases, self-serving,arrogant, bureaucratic careerists that have obtained and maintained positions of power by catering to the wishes of political and economic interests and by covering-up program deficentcies... ~Tax Payer

• 10/18/06 Greenville Hills Academy: I just got off the phone with the Madison County Sheriff's Department, and sent the investigator Christopher's diary, as well as all the other reports from the IG's office on this Rodney Baynard and those named in Christopher's Diary as well. I will be in full cooperation with them concerning any abuse that was done to my son, and what my son witnessed while there. I hope that they will arrest these people for what they have done. The investigator is well aware of who Rodney Baynard is, he already has a criminal background. ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

• 10/18/06 Orange JDC: Rena in a paper gown? Sometimes that is more than she would be wearing!!! Doesn't she know how to dress professionally and leave the wearing sexy clothes for her alone time with John? I wonder if Disney dresses sexy for him too? Hmmm... ~Anonymous

• 10/18/06 Orange JDC: Superintendent Williams... I support you for wanting to improve the operations of our fine detention center... However, I must say when it comes to this twelve hour shift thing you so lovingly came up with- umm, that's where my support stops. Do you fail to realize that all your officers at this detention center have lives outside of this facility? Our lives include spouses or signifigant others, our children (which will always come first), school, home, and a host of many other resposibilities... I am sincerely asking you, as we all are to please rethink this issue. ~A Sincereley Upset JJDO [NOTE FROM J4K: This message forwarded to DJJ's Williams and Pifer.]

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Laury Smith, Right on! Your message is timely and accurate. I appreciate your passion on this issue and your wisdom. DJJ administration and top leadership has failed the public,the youth, and the employees that still have a sense of honor and commitment. It will take much effort,courage and new leadership to set the ship on course. I think better leadership will result in an increase in professionalism among the staff and reduce the immoral behavior and ignorant talk. ~Voter

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I hope all of this gets posted. Gus you walked around Miami-Dade detention today like you really in charge of s**t. Nigga you aint in charged of nothing. You and that red neck Dobular. You think we don't know the real reason you came today. Nigga we know. Let me just tell you now, your ass don't have my vote. You put this red neck here to clean house then dip. I can't stand working for this creep. I would leave, but I got to many years invested to leave... People have needs Gus. The reason no one step to you today is because if we did we wouldn't have our jobs tomorrow... ~Supervisor

• 10/18/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Please post all this message, that's if it gets post. Look Walker and Pate, you w**res aint bout s**t. You walk around detention like you're gangsta but you aint s**t. In matter of fact, you aint worth s**t. I mean you came in this business with yo legs open and yo mouth running. Pate no matter how much you try to hide you and Randolph you never will. And Walker you can't hide the fact that you still f***ing Barber and T. Davis. But keep running yo mouth and watch what happen bitches. ~you'll here from me sooner or later

• 10/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: If Gus can't see through a DJJ scripted and staged "dog and pony" show , we have all over-rated him. Schembri lied to his face at the legislative hearing. Gus ain't no fool. ~Anonymous

• 10/17/06 Other DJJ facility: To Laury Smith, I agree... The ridiculous emails to this page from a couple DJJ sites have hurt the cause of those of us that truly want reform. I disagree with you ,however... This immoral conduct can destroy trust and respect for our profession and ruin morale. If you are correct and the leadership really "don't Care" about the whoreish behavior of the staff ( even on duty), THEY SHOULD CARE...Care a lot. Characteer does count! ~Anonymous

• 10/17/06 Orange JDC: To Secretary Schembri, If Williams (or any administrator/supervisor) is "humpin the help"...Fire him. Time to shovel out the barn. The smell is finally getting attention. ~Anonymous

• 10/17/06 Other DJJ facility (Greenville Hills Academy): To Mrs. Chase, Good luck to you and your son. I hope you get justice. ~Parent

• 10/17/06 Orange JDC: Did I get that right? Did the recent Orange posting asctually say that "sex play" at work is alright (a "non-issue") as long as the "kids are alive"? Duh...Pifer are you deaf and dumb? These clowns are on the payroll to perform a serious job. Orange JDC is a disgrace. I nominate this Orange staffer for the "Genius of the Week". Disgusting ! ~Tax Payer

• 10/17/06 DJJ Policy: Idea..Send a caravan of those do-nothings from the Tallahassee DJJ offices over to Greenville Hills Academy to help correct the on-going problems at that site. It may take a police escort because the size of that crowd on the highway will look like a funeral procession. Maybe the "Knishe" can provide the escort with the expensive police bells and whistles he demanded on his car. The tax payers could at least get some benefit from all those high-paid dead-beats and from the Secetarie's costly squad car toys. Just a thought. ~Anonymous

• 10/17/06 Orange JDC: To Orange , You are wrong. "Sexual Play" at the place of employment is not an accepted common practice among most decent people and in most respectable institutions. Unfortunetly, in many organizations standards of decency and professional conduct have fallen. The DJJ youth facilities represent one of the foulest. Perhaps a higher quaility leadership could set a higher standard of character. ~Parent

• 10/17/06 DJJ Policy: To Escambia, The problem at the JDCs across the state is too few not too many suspensions (and terminations). The overall discipline and professionalism of the staff is on a very low standard. The problem is that the administration is worse. Just look at the "top man" The system is badly broken. ~Anonymous

• 10/17/06 Miami-Dade JDC: This message us for all DJJ staff. Be advised Gus Barreiro will be conducting his tour of the pony show at Miami Dade. I hope that the same staff that are writing and complaining have what it takes to step up to Gus and inform him of those allegations. Once you bring him the problem have the solution ready and also have another job ready for when Dale Dobuler or his wife Suzy Schumer get rid of you. Oh and Isabel Afanador will help him also. ~Coming Back to Haunt you

• 10/16/06 DJJ Policy: Dawn Chase, You go girl! Don't expect much from an investigation performed by any element of DJJ. With the history of that site (and others)the Department has much to hide. I'll predict they ultimately attempt to lay all the blame on some low-level staff. These events are common occurrances state-wide but are usually covered-up with lies and in-house "investigations". ~Anonymous

• 10/16/06 DJJ Policy: J4K, Any news on the status of the investigation of the thefts at Miami-Dade? What about the Palm Beachgate incident? Funny how these issues always seem to drift away without explanation. One area that DJJ has truly mastered is the ability to cover their tracks and smooth over problems and scandals (even deaths). ~Tax Payer

• 10/16/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the Trainee Going Somewhere, Based on your poor use of the English language and your apparent lack of literacy ;it would seem that the only place you should be "going" is back to grade school for some education. Your obvious ignorance,however, should make you a good match for a job at Miami-Dade. You should fit right in with that Ho-hoppin,Hoochy Momma, Ghetto talkin, property stealin, youth dyin, facility. ~Anonymous

• 10/16/06 Orange JDC: Rena in a paper gown might help my morale(and my mental health). Espicailly on the twelve hour shifts. ~Anonymous

• 10/16/06 Governor Candidates: I noted that candidate Davis has pledged more funding for youth crime prevention. That is a good thing. It is far more critical that the next Governor revamp DJJ in it's entireity. More money in the hands of the current Department leadership will only provide for more fraud and waste. Schembri and the majority of the DJJ administration at all levels have failed in every area ,except there own self interests. ~Tax Payer

• 10/16/06 DJJ Policy: Did anyone catch the Miami Herald piece (see news clips this site) about Greenville Hills Academy abuse (again)? Not to worry...DJJ is "investigating" (again). That should give everyone a real sense of relief! I wish the Herald would look into the abuse in DJJ facilities statewide and into the sham investigations. At least no one died this time. ~Anonymous

• 10/16/06 Other: This is to all DJJ staff... This website is to be utilized as a voice to reach those who can assist with our issues at hand within the department. It is because of the "Street Tactics and Behavior" that these allegations fall on death ears... The government does not care who sleeps with who... Everyone knows that if Charlie Christ wins this elections, GUS Barreiro will BE THE NEXT SECRETARY... he would have a lot of chaos on his plate. Why, because of staff like you, you are what makes up the percenatge of chaos along with the big chiefs in tallahasse... ~Laury Smith

• 10/15/06 Escambia JDC: There are issues that are being covered up at Escambia Detention.lets start with nepotism(husband and wife)working at the same facility and in the same office.supervisor with neglect releases on the evening shift and the assistant superintendent knows all about it ,and nothing is done about it,was this information reported to the right source?or was it reported at all?suspensions given to certain staff,especially if they do not like you,how can that be fair to all individuals ~Anonymous

• 10/15/06 Orange JDC: All this talk about mental health is accomplishing what? It's ALL about politics and whose back is being scatched... Lakeside made people accountable and now look where they are!! Anyway, there have been no completed suicides in ORJDC. Lakeside did a good job. THis new bunch is flakey, but at least Dizney and Chenault are getting their ass kissed... Hey sexual play is common all around, anywhere you go. It is a non issue - as long as the kids are still alive and getting their needs met... ~Anonymous

• 10/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: The real supervisor was Mr. Garrido. This man could really make things work. He taught me the ropes as he did to many other co-workers. He was an example of leadership to many. What did it get him? A trip "Out the door". What this tells you all, is just brown nose the men on top, because as long as you do this! you'll be allright. It does not matter how loyal of an employee you are, how early you come in or how well you perform,because that does not count. So beware new officers and take care of your back! Because The current Administration does not care! ~Anonymous

• 10/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Is it possible that individuals that support the DJJ administration are planting these ridiculous postings from Miami-Dade in oder to discredit this website and those of us that oppose DJJ operational functions? The ignorant, vulgar ramblings appear almost too stupid to be authentic. I have also noticed a racial tinge to many of the Miami-Dade postings. Is it possible that these messages are intended to mock African American DJJ staff? ~Anonymous

• 10/15/06 Greenville HIlls Academy: ...Greenville HIlls Academy is now under investigation... as posted in the Miami Herald... Seems to me that this all substantiates all that my son has written on the awful abuse that he went through, and many other boys. This all makes my son's case and law suite very much stronge... Djj, and DCF are going to pay for abusing and not protecting our children... Those that my son named that abused him, will be brought up on charges... The State of Florida has messed with the WRONG mother... ~Dawn Chase DawnChs@aol.com 850-983-6777

• 10/15/06 Orange JDC: Orange..What's the problem man? Twelve hours shifts gives ya mor time for screwin and sleepin. ~Anonymous

• 10/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: DJJ should stop assigning kids to Miami-Dade JDC until a decent staff can be put in place under effective supervision and administration. With the present crew the contination of turmoil and tradgedies is a certainty. ~Parent

• 10/15/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Ex-Officer Miami-Dade, I'm glad you are an EX-officer. Your hateful and ignorant words indicate serious emotional problems as well as low intellect and a poor education. Try to do something with your own life.I would suggest you begin with prayer. I agree with the points you attempt to make but your presentation discredits your views (and mine). People know who you are and feel sorry for you. ~Friend

• 10/15/06 Orange JDC: If Rena can't dress properly for work she should be required to wear an Orange JDC special....a paper gown. ~Anonymous

• 10/14/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...This goes to the trainee that's going somewhere, look here you just got here so keep yo mouth shut. I mean what's going on here is way over ya head. I mean we talk about hinson on here and in her face, she knows it. She know no one here like her ass. And all she try to do is fire people. And you cant defend none of these busta ass supervisors. Not even these dumb ass staff. Why?, because you got people like Walker and Pate. I mean str8 up hoes. Or A-Shift Smith and Barber... ~Ex-Officer

• 10/14/06 Orange JDC: Hey ORJDC here just when you think morale can't get any worse you now have the emergencey 12 hour shifts that are "wink-wink" temporary. You get that with the BLATANT LIE TO YOUR FACE LOOK. They have already showed how they care for people trying to better themselves, people with family needs, another one of the how to save a couple bucks plan. This is great for the few that have no lives. They haven't told the academy people yet because this is TEMPORARY. They don't say any thing to them Because they my lose them before they even start... ~Anonymous

• 10/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: How you all live your life is totally out of control. You talk about the supervisors, officers and who ever else. Look in the mirror and scare yourself. If they had a policy on what you can write here, Ms. hinson would probably fire all yall axx's. Things yall say about the supervisors, bet yall would never say in they face. someone is going to get hurt one day messing around on this board. Just keep writing the wrong thing about people. Yall write like yall, talk thats how stupid yall is. ~one trainee looking to go some where!

• 10/13/06 Other: DJJ "Genius Of the Week Award" goes to Secretary Schembri for his efforts in making DJJ the"fine" department it is today. One can easily observe that his personal integrity and value system has set the course for the Department. While he alone can not take all the "credit" for the abuse,maggots,mold,phony investigations and reports,paper gowns, and deaths ; his example and his leadership have certainly set the pace for the other dynamic leaders at DJJ. Congratulations Knishe! ~Award Committee

• 10/13/06 Orange JDC: I totally agree with the posting about the new mental health staff. Rena does have a head way up John's rear as well as Williams. The new guy has no clue. Jay is the only one who knows what she's doing probably because she was trained by the competant people from Lakeside, but she won't last long because she doesn't kiss John's a** so he'll fire her soon enough just like he did with Wilson. ~Anonymous

• 10/13/06 Orange JDC: To the JDO that wrote of Rena's inappropriate clothing; someone needs to call her on that because it makes the detainees behavve inappropriately, not to mention staff. She needs to remember that she works in a detention center and not a fashion house. She can dress up for John after - hours. There is a dress code at JDC, is anyone going to hold her to it or are all the male administrators enjoying the site too much and Disney wants to keep her boy toy John happy, so she won't say anything either? Dpes Disney know she's sharing? ~Anonymous

• 10/13/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To ex officer... You punk a** bi**h stop worrying about those two and get a f***in' life! Those two people don't bother anybody, in fact they just ignore all the haters(crabs in the bucket a** niggas)and continue with their friendship whatever it may be. Learn to leave people alone before you end up hurt out there somewhere! That's real! ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 DJJ Policy: With reference to Elese Davis...Nicely done Ms. Davis with the Riverside situation... It's a shame,however,that it takes the creation of a whole new position and office at DJJ to handle such matters. What does Chervanik do for his high salary? What about the regional Department administrators or the leadershop at the facility? How many DJJ adminisrtrators does it take to screw in a light bulb?... Still thank you for helping out this family. That's ,at least, something... ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 Leon JDC: Captain Cepeda ain't been around long enough to show what being faithful to the department means. He ran here from p-cola and was made a captain and ain't even been on the job 5 years. That why the department have some of the problems it been having. They are plenty of folk that have sacrificed for the department that will never get a promotion but they be the ones who keep the place running. ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 Other: To All discourged Officers and Parents . I have said I hoped E Davis would do some GOOD. A little up date while I will not give the mnames of the child or children. There has been some more neglect and or abuse. Mrs Davis was notifyed and responded , Parents let me no she came through with flying colors. While I did inform them to keep a very close eye on ther children , since some just got in trouble. I am Pleased to see something done for once when a complaint is made. On top of it with in the same day! There may be HOPE yet !!Forever in tears Diana ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 10/12/06 Orange JDC: Nope, actually the sleepingn beauty is Thomas. AJDO took a picture with their cell phjone but, of course, administration is more coneccenrd with the fact tha the JDO had their cell phone on the floor than the fact that Thomas was sleeping. Go figure! ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 Orange JDC: What are these new mental health people DOING??? Each one is more incompetant than the next.I don't know if Rena's head is too clouded by John or if those tight sweaters have cut off circulation to her brain.... and the newest guy.. there are no words. They look lost and confused when they come onto the mods. ~JDO

• 10/12/06 Other DJJ facility: Corruption. Stop and request CCC reports. They will give you what you need. ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 Orange JDC: To Orange Anonymous, The problems at Orange are caused by poor leadership. Chinault has been a flop for years in every role he has held at DJJ. Just a self-serving, ego-driven slob. Williams is... well let's just say he is distracted. At the top Pifer is a political parasite. The staff at Orange will improve or move on when the leadership is replaced. Until then the place will be a mess. ~Anonymous

• 10/12/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates for Governor, According to the media DJJ used state funds in an effort to prevent public access to an investigative report related to Palm Beach JDC. If true, this would appear to constitute a misuse of state monies as well as an abuse of authority by a state agency and extreme arrogance by state officials. Such defensive,secretive and deceitful practices have discredited DJJ. Please seek a legislative investigstion of Palm Beachgate and similar DJJ cover-ups. ~Voter

• 10/12/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, The Bush family must have owed a big favor to New York's Favorite son and likely candidate for the Repubican nomination for President, Rudolph Gugliani. Why else would Jeb have taken a known crook that was under investigation (the Knishe) off their hands? Maybe Jeb was hedging his bets in case Rudy gets elected. Had to be some reason for jeb to screw us all over by taking New York's cast-off crook. Maybe Jeb is thinking about a VP slot. ~Tax Payer

• 10/11/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, Even though he was in charge of the NYC jails Anthony Schembri maintained an office in swank mid-city Manhattan miles from a jail site. He assigned himself a personal driver for his three city vehicles. He even used his city "chaffeur/valet" to take him to other cities to make paid appearences and get his hair done (on city time). I guess we got off pretty cheap with the expensive office make-over he demanded at DJJ and the expensive cop toys he had installed on his state car. This New Yorker likes to go in style. His priorities are clear. ~Tax Payer

• 10/11/06 Leon JDC: Captain Cepeda,when you work hard for DJJ and been faithful to the department. "How much appreciation do you get?" You put DJJ above your personal and family problems, what does DJJ do for you when you are in need? Think about it. When things seems bad and you have nowhere to go. "Try this." Take two deep breathe and look up toward the heavens and say "Lord I'm tide, will you take over." Guest what, you will find out that God is already working things out for you. I know the real truth. ~Anonymous

• 10/10/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I just want to discuss some of the issues going on in detention. I mean first let's start with Delancy f***ing Ponder. I mean I would have thought they would left taht s**t in high school... The reason detention like it is, is because we don't shut these people down. And you know what, now it's too late. So just deal with it and continue to do your jobs. Why complain and you still work there... ~Ex-Officer

• 10/10/06 Riverside Academy: In defense of Eleese Davis, My son is currently at Riverside Acadmey in Tampa, we had a problem arise, and I found out about it last wed. when my son was able to make his once a week call, I sent Ms. Davis an eamil with the problem, I received an email back right away, and by Thurs. morning the problem was addressed and taken care of, all involved were spoken to and I was very pleased with the fast response by Ms. Davis and all involved. ~cbsouthern@yahoo.com

• 10/10/06 Polk JDC: Wuz up Polk? How you'll doing? I hope well with the exceptions of (Long tongue) and (Un-churchlike) Oh for those who don't know, that's Jeff and Lori. I wish everyone else either better administration or a better job. But for you other two fu**ers I am in school to be a RN and I can only hope that one day YOU two can be patiences of mine, so I can give your a**es the wrong meds. ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 Governor Candidates: To the Candidates, Has Schembri made any "paid" speechs or taken any personal trips on work time at DJJ like he did in NYC? He skipped out on an investigation up there. Have there been any more examples of his arrogance and greed at State expense like the extensive office make-over and the expensive police "toys" he demanded on his state car? Is sombody keeping an eye on this known chisler? Once a crook always a crook. ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 Governor Candidates: To J4K, Cathy, I have been unable to obtain a complete list of donors to the respective campaigns of Crist and Davis from the corporate entities and lobbyists that benefit so bountifully from DJJ largess. I think the following questions should be forwarded to each campaign. 1) How much money (if any) has your campaign accepted ,in campaign contributions from individuals and/or groups that have financial interests in DJJ programming? 2) If elected will you provide for an indepth, independent investigation of DJJ... ~Tax-Payer

• 10/09/06 Gus Barreiro: I nominate Candidates Crist (reminds me of Rep. Foley for some reason) and Davis as co-recipients of the "DJJ Genius Award". Neither man has seen fit to speak out forcefully on the scandalous corruption at DJJ. Many of us were hoping for a strong and specific commitment to clean up the Department. So far both aspirants appear to be playing it safe. Too bad for Florida. ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 DJJ Policy: With all those high-paid "workers" in the Tallahasse DJJ offices; why does it take so long to investigate thefts,escapes,abuse,and even deaths at the DJJ facilities? What the heck does Casey do anyway? McElroy ? Lorenzo? Eggers? etc? Maybe if these people were out there in the field we might see fewer problems. A scandal avoided is a scandal they wouldn't have to cover-up or lie about. It's called being proactive! It's also called working for your pay. ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 Orange JDC: I too find it sad that this website so often contains discussuions of promiscuous and aldulterous sex as well as foul language and gossip. This precious site is our only option to speak without fear of retribution. As a Christian with traditional values I have found it difficult working in the settings at DJJ facilities (I have worked at several)where the workplace was so immersed in dirty ghetto behavior and talk. I wish DJJ would take a greater hand in policing the quaility of the workplace and the professional conduct of the employees... ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 Orange JDC: Isn't that a kicker? Chineult and Disney kicked Lakeside out so Disney could have give her toy boy John what he wanted, and Lakeside had the highest (82%) QA score in the entire facility. Mr. Barreiro, I think you need to look at the corrupted way that Orange Detention Center is being run without any regard for the youths... They took the paper gowns away and now we have to leave the boys in thei boxers, what are we going to do weith the girls? Pifer, Disney is a cold and callous politician... Ask Inez, she'll tell you all about it! And David too! ~Anonymous

• 10/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: First of all the person or persons who are interested in finding out if offc. Cassimir is gay, maybe you are the one with the problem. Are you bisexual or need a little help declaring your sexuality? Well i strongly recommend you to seek counseling through employee assistance program. As far as you Cassimir, you stay strong baby people are going to always talk s**t, we cannot please them... As far as supervisor berry, leave my girl alone. She is one of the best workers djj ever had besides myself... ~MRS JUSTICE

• 10/09/06 Miami-Dade JDC: How could you guys begin a missing property investigation without going to the right person. Supervisor bess is under investigation for missing property, but what is dobuler status on this. Is he under investigation too? You know all she did was to follow his order, therefore; some needs to ask him what did he do with the kids property money. Is it in the petty cash? Or did he used it to pay for his baby hummer? You guys in administration are all a trip, except for Mr. Baptisite he is there but not down with the mobster... ~MRS. JUSTICE

• 10/09/06 Gus Barreiro: To Dunedin , Mr Barreiro can not give the genius to , Eubanks and Davis they are only there for the looks. The award must go to our Great governor that allows these cover ups to continue , while still defending his juvenile programs and Shimdre that walked right in on Danny and Omars deaths yet could only say you must go on with your life we are sorry for this tragidy. Then also allow cover ups to continue!! There are many others that no THE TRUTH !!!isn't there GUS ! Yet they also realy do nothing !! Forever in tears ~Diana Matthews dinmyheart@gmail.com

• 10/09/06 Manatee JDC: to orange anonymous. Its the same at manatee with the new walt "dizney mental health staff-just worried bout dizney and whose watchin over them. hope our kids are safe ~Anonymous

• 10/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Grow up, all this stuff being said is some s**t a ******* youth would write. Do us all a favor get your ignorant ass offline, Tom from my space won't accept you as a friend. You probably sit at home all day eat Super size twinkies, chew on hyperexol, consume gallons of butter, wash it down with a mayonnaise milk shake and a diet coke Just go home and do the world a favor you know the rest. Get on my level now "FLUFFY". Yea since you so soft that's the name i'll give you "FLUFFY"... ~Anonymous

• 10/08/06 DJJ Policy: Has the Dade investigation even began or did DJJ skip straight to the cover-up to save time? What about the Orange JDC investigation? Same story? What about Palm Beachgate? Same story? What about the unnoticed escape at Polk City? Same story?... and what about Danny's death??? ~Anonymous

• 10/08/06 Other: Reading the bio of Anthony Schembri is a real trip. What a fluff job! What isn't included is the nickname "Car Hog" a moniker he earned in NY by requiring three new city vehicles... Also missing from his beefed-up bio was the fact that on at least one occasion he struck a subordinate and paid an out-of-court settlement. He left NYC under an investigation for misuse of public funds and violation of residency laws. It's easy to underestand why the "Knishe" puts such a premium on secrecy and cover-up... ~Check it Out

• 10/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: We all need to come together as a family and stick together and stop talking about people behind there back,if you are not women or man enough to say it to there face just don't say anything.And nine times out of ten have of y'all don't have no room to talk. This will never be a better place until we do what we have to do. ~laid back

• 10/08/06 DJJ Policy: To the Candidates, DJJ is in shambles. Even Bankhead ran a better department. Everything is about show and cover-up. Waste and out-right fraud is prevalent. No one can speak out without fear of retribution. Change is needed NOW! ~Voter

• 10/08/06 Orange JDC: where was all this sex action when I was there? damn. I wish I could have taken part... I just didnt know I had a chance with any of them BECAUSE I WAS TOO BUSY DOING MY JOB! WHY cant you people just do your job, ignore the stupid crap going on, smile your way through the day and go home... ~Anonymous

• 10/08/06 Orange JDC: Let me guess the sleeping Supervisor is Stevens? This problem with Stevens as long been reported... I dont think Priester smokes....If there is a question require a drug test. Shes just pretty lazy and ... Nichols is still in the old idea of the state way. Hes of the same ilk as Michael Lowery... Eason I think with good mentoring and detailed, organized work plan would be salvageable. Orange Detention can be managed. I had hoped that Michael would have gotten it under control... ~Anonymous

• 10/08/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I nominate scarlett and Zack for the genius award. They seems to need the attention in her lifes. ~Anonymous

• 10/07/06 Pinellas JDC: I nominate the DUI boy Mr.Uliasz from Pinellas JDC for the genius award. Who says a "leader" of a DJJ facility can't be a public drunk? What do you expect, PROFESSIONALISM and CHARACTER? Get serious! Check out the Secretary of the whole department! ~Anonymous

• 10/07/06 Gus Barreiro: Give Eubanks and Davis the genius award for failing to properly investigate the death of Danny in Pinellas. Softball investigation enabled the cover-up of a wrongful death. IG and OA and QA are all part of DJJ's defensive screen...nothing more. DJJ genius at it's finest. ~Dunedin

• 10/07/06 Other: I think NYC the BIG APPLE deserve the DJJ genius prize. They were able to pawn a dirty old derelict crook off on us tax-paying hicks of Florida. Those city slickers are genius'at such deals. I once bought a fouteen dollar Rolex on 42nd. St. It kept good time all the way back to my hotel on 66th. ~Anonymous

• 10/07/06 Orange JDC: Give the awards to Disny and chenult for killin any decent mental heath serrvice at Orange JDC. All they want is a#s ki$$ers they little groop of liers. just waits till somebody suicide. ~Anonymous

• 10/07/06 Other: To the Awards Committee, Good choices this week for the "DJJ Genius" Award. How about all the politicians that accept contributions from the Corporate lobbyists that push the interests of the dirty DJJ contractors. Many of the primary DJJ providers have dismal records of lousy performance. Sombody gettin paid. ~Tax Payer

• 10/07/06 Other: I nominate Pifer for the genius award. He is able to keep his job over the JDCs no matter how terrible the facilities get. Even after "palm Beachgate",he still on the payroll. The man is either a genius or bulletproof. ~Anonymous

• 10/06/06 Other DJJ facility: To so-called "Officer Walker", You didn't fool anybody with the phoney posting.I don't believe you are really Ofc. Walker.You're just some pathetic low-life seeking a little attention. You are proabably a racist trying to make African Americans look stupid. We ain't that stupid "G". ~Anonymous

• 10/06/06 DJJ Policy: Does anyone out there know what the sloths in the Tallahassee DJJ offices actually do; not what they say, but what tasks they actually do ? All that is certain is every new DJJ outrage will bring out a shield of lies and cover-ups. The rest of the time they seem to lay low and collect the state checks. Looks like a pretty good gig unless a person possesses an honest character ( that would be a real detriment to a career in DJJ management). ~Tax Payer

• 10/06/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Way I hear it they already got a cockatoo at Miami-Dade. Some of them HOs has had a cockathree or a cockafoe. ~Anonymous

• 10/06/06 Other DJJ facility: You people writing about the Baby's mommas working at the DJJ sites are hitting pretty close to a sore spot. Don't forget it took a biological male (not necessarily a man) to make them babys too. As Long as the standards for staff at the contracted facilites are so low ;we will see a lot of marginal,low-class employees. Moral decency is not a priority at DJJ. I would expect more from state personnel but, they appear to be almost as bad (or worse at some sites like Dade). The screwing around is just another element of a rotten system. ~Anonymous

• 10/06/06 Other: ..."DJJ Genius of the Week" recognition... 1st place recognition goes to to the team of DJJ leaders that continue to grant huge contracts to poor performing "providers" and then neglect to perform adequate oversight... Second prize goes to IG for delaying the investigation of problems at Miami-Dade and Orange JDC. Third prize...to our esteemed Governor for appointing such a dynamic agent for reform...The Knishe! Get your nominees for next week's "DJJ Genius" in before Thursday. ~Awards Committee

• 10/05/06 DJJ Policy: I still think it would do a lot of good if Schembri required his Asst. Secretaries,Directors and administrative staff to reside in the DJJ facilities for a period of time. He told folks that he had used this tactic with ineffective jail administrators in New York. Perhaps that story was just one of his bullsh#t yarns about his glory days in the Big Apple. Still, it would be interesting to get some of those DJJ parasites out in the real world.I'll bet the AC would get fixed a lot quicker. ~Tax Payer

• 10/05/06 Other DJJ facility: To Ofc. Young, The babies in my house were all conceived in love and marriage and my spouse and myself support them 100%. Females that make babies with dawgs from the street are like female dogs "bitchs". Females that hook-up with the dudes at work at the DJJ facilities are sluts. There are a lot of those on the staff at DJJ.The topic of pregnant staff came to this board from someone at Orange that thought pregnant officers should be on "light duty". I don't know you or anyone at Orange but I know my site is a Ho House. I don't judge others but I do tell it like it is. Just check out all the chat on this web-site about who's doin who. ~Call it what it is

• 10/05/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I mention something about Pate. I mean she letting every one see that she is sleeping with officer Randolph. I mean I thought she was a G like me but I guess not. It's funny how things happen at detention. I mean people always talking s**t. But if Ponder think she getting away with any thing she's wrong. Because Delancy wont tell you that we did that. I mean how can Dobular not know you guys talk. We all do. I'm not hating or nothing but I'm tried of messing with TD and Barber. I mean I need some fresh meat... ~Officer Walker

• 10/05/06 Orange JDC: I vote for Disney to get the award too, if the award includes a** kissing!!! Hey, maybe that therapist Rina is not the only one sleeping with John; makes since, you rub my back and I'll rub yours! That's why Lakeside is no longer there, they were not into scratching her back or Chineult's! ~Anonymous

• 10/04/06 Other DJJ facility: To Ofc. Young, You make a valid point. If a pregnant person comes to work and carries her load ,it is no one's business. I don't agree with you though about what constitutes a "slut" (male or female). An immoral person that is out there having sex and making babies outside of marriage with multiple partners (including married partners) is living a slutty lifestyle. A slut is as a slut does. We both know such folks are very common on the staff of DJJ facilities. Yes Character counts, ~Anonymous Officer

• 10/04/06 Other: Mark Fontaine would be a good one to get the DJJ Genius award. He has made a good livin hustlin for the profiteer companies and going in and out the back doors around Tallahassee. Selling snake oil and lies takes a lot of skill (an not much integrity). ~Anonymous

• 10/04/06 Other: The money wasted on Schembri's police toys and office make-over could have provided AC for the kids and staff at Orange JDC or mental health services at Palm Beach JDC. Guess we see where the Knishe sets his priorities. His good buddy ,that he appointed as his deputy, back in NYC went to Jail for spending many thousands of city dollars on porno and phone sex. That was after Schembri skipped out during an investigation on his own misuse of public dollars. Those crazy New York City Guys sure know how to live (on the people's money). ~Check it out

• 10/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Oh dear,dear Zack,you just sooo wonderful and helpful,and smart! There ! Is that what you want to hear? Now get lost! Who needs ya? ~Anonymous

• 10/04/06 Orange JDC: I don’t feel like anyone should be worried about who is pregnant and who is not. You don’t know anyone's situation but your own. You don’t know what kind of help they have outside of work. If the people is not complaining about the work load and feel that they are capable of doing their job then what’s it to you? You can not call anyone a slut or anything until you actually take a look into your own closet and see what you have been through or what you have done yourself. No one in this world is perfect, unless we are just too blind to see someone who is... ~Ofc. Young

• 10/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Homestead, Excuse me..Just a point of clarification please. Did you mean switch the animals at the Crandon Park Zoo with the staff at Miami-Dade JDC? That might just work out. There are some pretty smart monkees and kangaroos over there at the zoo that could probably do a better job than many of the present staff at the Center. Some of the Center staff would be very entertaining at the zoo (you know the sniffing and picking and the mating activities). ~Anonymous

• 10/04/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Anonymous written on 10/3/06....I will forgive you for your comments, just because you don't have anything good to say to ex-employees or current employees. I agree with Zackery's comment and I will too keep you in my prayers.... ~Scarlett Rosales

• 10/04/06 Other: Keep the nominations for "DJJ Genius of the WEEK" coming in. Winner announced Friday or Saturday. ~Awards Committee

• 10/04/06 DJJ Policy: Give Elese Davis the award. Anybody that can be called Director of Accountability at DJJ has a lot of nerve. That's like being Director of virtue at a whorehouse! She gettin paid for a big scam. She must be a genius! ~Anonymous

• 10/04/06 DJJ Policy: Cockatoo made a very serious point. Exactly what are the standards for employment at DJJ facilities? It would appear that literacy,decent morals,concern for the welfare of youth and ethics are not priority areas of concern. Never-married/multi-kid,On the make, crude speaking,rough looking,low-skilled workers (often kids themselves)seem to be favored. What's the story? ~Parent

• 10/03/06 Other: Jeb Bush should get the award. He is the one that put Schembri in there to clean up DJJ( ain't that a laugh?). Bush is the one man that could set things right at DJJ if had the integrity and the guts. He lacks both but he is still my suggestion for the DJJ genius of the week. A political genius. ~Anonymous

• 10/03/06 Orange JDC: The Genius got to be Disney, Mean as hell, Don't know sh#t and collecting a check right on. ~Officer who Cares

• 10/03/06 Governor Candidates: News reports indicate that candidate Crist is a favorite of the lobbyists and capital insiders. Hopefully that dosn't mean that Charley will continue the sweetheart deals with the poor performing contractors that have received the lion's share of DJJ contracts for years,in spite of repeated incidents of abuse,rape,contamination and fraud. Which side are you on Mr. Crist? Please speak up! ~Voter

• 10/03/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ... I see you have so much to say about nothing but you are not giving your co-workers any advice on how to make the detention center a better place to work. Now if you want be in my circle of big egos than do me a big FAVOR and make intellegent comments and stop being so negative. For myself and M. Jackson we will keep on writing on this board because of stupid people like yourself who don't know how to help themselves. God bless and I will put in my prayers. ~Deidre Zackery crystalbay01@hotmail.com

• 10/03/06 Orange JDC: J4K.Please help get AC at Orange.It can be real bad and hard to breathe. ~Anonymous

• 10/03/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Whether or not Peters was promoted has nothing to do with the records of other employees.As usual dear old Scarlett is just blowing smoke up your a--. Could be a lot of reasons one person is promoted and another person isn't. At DJJ it probably has a lot to do with cronyism or politics. Peters if you need help contact your union,contact Barreiro,or contact Pifer(ha ha). Forget the old wind bags that are still trying to feed their deflated egos and give some purpose to their looser lives. ~Anonymous

• 10/03/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Homestead, That was a terrible idea about switching our keepers here at the zoo for those uneducated morons over at Miami-Dade JDC. Please keep such thoughts to yourself. We certainly don't want that trash over here (they do more screwing around than the jack rabbits). Even the wart-hog and the swamp-rat can read and write better than that bunch. We got standards here! ~Cockatoo

• 10/03/06 Other: The Genius should be the Knishe.If he can rip off New York City then come down here and get his greedy snout in the state trough ,all while selling "speechs" to outside interests;he surly is a genius! What does that say about us poor slobs paying the bill? ~Tax Payer

• 10/03/06 Pinellas JDC: Hey man..Give the drunk at Pinellas JDC the award of the week. ~Anonymous

• 10/03/06 Other: To the Awards Committee, I'd like to nominate whoever at DJJ keeps awarding million dollar contracts to YSI and Securicor even after so many incidents of abuse,escape,contamination,and violence. That would take either a "REAL GENIUS" or a "REAL CROOK". This person/s deserve to be the "DJJ Genius of the week" before they are sent to jail for fraud and corruption. ~Anonymous

• 10/03/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Has the IG begun the investigation of the thefts at Miami-Dade? Why is it taking so long to get some closure to that case. Looks like another covder-up. ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Stay tuned in... the documents on David Delancy is coming soon!! ~Document Holder

• 10/02/06 Orange JDC: For the sake of sensitivity and political correctness I wish some of you would lay off DJJ employees. After all, HOs,sluts, morons, horney administrators, sleepy supervisors,administrators with DUIs and sleazy old crooks from NYC need jobs somewhere. If not for DJJ most of these folks would be in jail or on the dole. DJJ should be commended for providing opportunity for those that are too lazy,stupid,immoral and/or untrustworthy to find honest work. ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Annonymous at Miami-Dade, If Officer Peters need help from a bunch of loosers that got canned then he don't need to be a supervisor anyway. He should be able to stand on his own two feet and I know he can do it. Some of you people make me laff. Zack is gone boohoo. So what! Get real and get a life. Peters forget all these gossipers and do for yourself. ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Governor Candidates: ...Very soon after taking office (if not before) you will be hearing the cries of professional hustlers like Mr. Mark Fontaine and other representatives of entities that seek to gain financially from DJJ functions. These pitch-men can be very convincing ,in that,funding for delingquent and at-risk youth has been less than adequate for some time. Still I hope you will not fall prey to the appeals of these hustlers. Please examine how the monies that have previously been provided have been wasted and mishandled... consider their motives. ~Tax Payer

• 10/02/06 Other DJJ facility: ...Don't think that the practice of promoting new officers over veteran officers is only happening at your center. It seems to be the general practice... While I agree that there are some really good rookies, there is no substitute for the experience most veteran officers possess. There were rules, either official or customary, that prohibited someone from even applying for a promotion who had not served a certain lenght of time on the job. This "seasoning" of officers allowed the administration to give promotions based on sustained performance... ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Leon JDC: I thank you for responding(09/30/06 eye witness). I have noticed on this site, all other facilities express their feeling and concerns. We know there are many concerns at Leon Detention. If anything ever going to get done, we must let others from the outside know. The department love to keep hidden secrets. Express yourself, get the stress off. If you must be anonymous, so be it. "(I know the real truth)" ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 DJJ Policy: I haven't heard yet from Ms.Tara Collins the newest designated department liar. Tara, you have big shoes to fill. Arnold ,Denham and Penochio Lorenzo could all lie through their teeth with a straight face. With the anticipaterd continuence of DJJ fraud,contamination,abuse and death you will,most likely, have a lot of spinning and damage control duties to perform. If you are not handicapped with the presence of decency or honesty you should do as well as your predecessors did. ~Tax Payer

• 10/02/06 Orange JDC: To Schembri,Pifer, Davis, What is status of investigation of Orange JDC? Has there been clarification of "suicide watch" procedures? Has anything been done about falsified watch logs? Sleeping on duty? Screwing on duty? Air Conditioning? Escapes? Cover-ups? Are you waiting for another tradgedy? ~Parent

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: IDEA...They should switch the staff from the Crandon Park Zoo and Miami-Dade JDC. At least the kids would get better treatment,supervision and security. The poor monkeys and crocs would get the worst of the deal. Hopefully the gorillas or the cockatoos would not be allowed to die in their cages with a ruptured appendix like Omar. Actually..I don't think the SPCA would allow the animals to be housed or treated in the manner DJJ handles troubled kids. ~Homestead

• 10/02/06 DJJ Policy: Tax-Payer, You don't know the half of it. The staff in the JDCs (except maybe Dade) are far superior to the street boyz and coochie mommas at the sites ran by the companies. Low standards, constant turn-over,little or no training,weak supervision ; that about tells the story. We have seen the results. ~Eye Witness

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer Peters, Take a tip. Don't take career advice from a stupid mouthy broad that got fired. ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Gus Barreiro: The "Awards Committee" is now accepting nominees...This weeks nominees already include Mr. Williams from Orange for his excellent "under-cover/overtime work" at Orange JDC, Good-time Charley C for his excellent work in maintaining cozy relationships with the greedy profiteers and mold mercheants, and to the sensitive staff at Orange JDC that referred to depressed kids as Shi-asses and concerned parents as "Twits". Please send in your nominees to this site for Friday's selection. ~Awards Committee

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Talk about hypocrisy...Ofc.Peters' promotion is withheld due to a suspension;while the Secretary of DJJ is a known (documented)thief. Let's don't even go down the road of how many DJJ administrators have skeletons in the closet. Just check the record (even with all the cover-ups). Without integrity there can be no equity. Without equity there can be no justice. ~Anonymous

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I lose the bet...Scarlett ,formerly of Miami-Dade JDC, actually sent a message without any profanity or stupidity. Nicely done Scarlett. You have proven that it can be done. Hopefully other Miami-Dade staff both current and past will follow your example. ~I Stand Corrected

• 10/02/06 Miami-Dade JDC: First of all no one is forcing anyone to stay here and work. Second if you were looking for a job when you came to DJJ, then leave doing the same. Administration is changing because it is time. If you have complaints about Delancy, Hinson, Minnis and Nicholas go to a pay phone spend the thirty-five cents and make a legitimate complaint. Get the investigation going. All you are doing is "gossiping" if you don't call and make a report of all that is wrong. Why continue to stay and talk about it - do something about it. Work smart and not hard... Knowledge is Power. ~The Quiet Storm

• 10/02/06 DJJ Policy: To J4K, I love this board. You provide a great service in exposing a dirty DJJ secret related to the low standards for DJJ employment. No serious person can read the messages from the uneducated ,vulgar employees that DJJ has placed in positions of serious responsibility with difficult youth , and not be concerned for the safety of all concerned. The ignorance and crude behavior amoung the line staff is less harmful than the deceit and self-serving careerist manipulation and cover-ups at higher levels in the Department. Without major departmental change at all levels ,more deaths will surly occur. ~Tax Payer

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To Officer Peters...It is a shame you did not get the supervisor position but you can fight it. Just ask to see other current supervisor's disciplinary files and pay the .15 cents a copy of any and all disciplinary history on supervisors and fight it because even if you have had a suspension, you should be considered for the supervisor position, specially someone like you, whose always been an excellent officer. Don't let administration lie to you, yes you can view the files of other employees and yes you can nake the copies for $.015 cent each page.. always here to help. ~Scarlett Rosales

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I just came out of the academy. I just started reading the things on here, cause everyone talks about it so much. Yall talk shxx about the supervisors, and capts then smile in their faces. Yeah! we see it all the time. I'm leaving the first chance I get... None of you have proof of anything, or you dumb axx's would come forward with it. Talk is cheap! Focus more on the work, and not other peoples life. It just proves you don't have one of your own. I work with a bunch of idiots... ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Governor Candidates: When the Bush Circus leaves town make sure the clowns and the freak show (DJJ) are on the train. The people of Florida are growing tired of the same tired old crooked tricks and phoney acts. ~Voter

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: I see how many people who read this site look at us at Miami Dade the way they do, because the integrity factor has been greatly compromised. You have Mr. Delancy who uses his position as an ACTING Administrator to engaged in all type of RED FLAG behavior and relationships... Ask Officer Ponder, ask Officer P (the female officer that transfered to Miami Dade but is no longer there) ... Than you have Mrs. Capatain Minnis who think that no one is on to her game, now she's trying to transition to BCC to replace Cina... ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Miami-Dade is a hopeless mess. Evacuate the kids and bomb the place. ~Homestead

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: To the officer who has the documentation on Mr. David Delancy's percieved hidden issues, it would be nice to see that information... how can this department and facility endorse someone who is supposed to be an example to officers and staff and yet give him the ability to adversily affect other people careers and lives... and think that he doesn't have to be held accountable. His daddy Walt and Moma (or should I say secret play toy Janice) put him in that position to be their hit-man and to do their dirty work... ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Orange JDC: Well at least now we know that Williams was doing something(or someone) with all his time. Humpin the help while the Center goes to hell. He certainly hasn't done much good for the Center. Now Chinalt just worries about keeping eveything cool and quiet so he can keep getting those big state checks. That's the problem with DJJ; all the leaders are just worried about gettin laid or gettin paid. Either way the kids and the public are gettin screwed. ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 DJJ Policy: Congratulations to Hurricaine from Miami-Dade for being recognized as the DJJ "Genius of the Week". Personally I would have given the award to the WONK for the steadfast defense of the Department(in spite of the obvious corruption) or to Pifer for the wonderful job he is doing with the JDCs(Orange,Miami,Dade,Leon) models all....But models of what??? ~DJJ Fan

• 10/01/06 Governor Candidates: Follow the money. If you consider the impact of lobbyist connections and campaign monies,you will understand much of the corruption at DJJ. Crist maintains some of the same dirty associations. I wish he would speak out if he intends to act decisively on the corruption at DJJ. Davis is an unknown on this matter. Jeb let us all down miserably on this issue. Securicor/G4S, CSC/YSC,Premier Behavioeial Solutions, and a host of corporate hustlers are way too close to the decision making process at the Department. ~Tax Payer

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Delancy isnt the only one in management with serious disciplinary action in his recent record. Youd be hard pressed to find a supervisor or admin without blemishes on their record. Meanwhile, hardworking, veteran officers are getting overlooked for SJDO and JDOS positions in favor of giving them to rookie ofcs just coming through the door... Not to say any of the new crop are bad ofcs because there are many GREAT new ofcs... Looks like ofcs Peters isnt the only one getting screwed around Miami-Dade. ~Ofc. Q.T.

• 10/01/06 Orange JDC: Will Williams put his sweetie on light duty? I heard he had her wearing one of those sexy little "paper gowns". Great job Chinault! You really know how to run a wild JDC and a funky cat house. ~Got to See It to Believe It

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Black people inside of the work place ! You gotta love'em ! You ignorant a** ni**as keep ! Ooops, CRABS keep on killing each other! Especially you CRABS from down south! Don't think people don't know that all y'all low class a**es are the ones who keep the hatin' going! Envy, Jealousy, Haters, Wannabes, Clowns! You name it, that's all y'all ever was and gone be for ever! Keep providing the entertainment for the other races and cultures that read this stpid a** site! ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: You a**holes keep sweatin' Delancy!!! For what?! That man don't even think about you sorry a** fools! Delancy is the most powerfullest man in the detention center because everybody does nothing but discuss him and he control y'all thoughts! Don't you a**holes know that when you always talk about somebody whether it's good or bad they are controlling your stupid a** minds! Like Ike Turner you lil bi**hes, he's in your dumb a** heads! But then again you sorry a** people need somebody to control your a**es! ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 DJJ Policy: I cannot believe that they are planning to remove the mechanical restraints from the juveniles in the courtroom. Have they lost their minds... Who's going to be responsible when one of them escapes or runs around the courtroom, or even plunges over to strike one of the attorneys or the judge. We don't have enough officers in the facility, are they going to open up at least 10 more positions to have enough officers in court... ~Concerned Officer

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: Hey Ex-Officer's !!Can you help Officer Peters out on this one? He is really a nices guy. And i real do beleive he would make a very good supervisor. If that is the reason, why he didn't become a supervisor that is total messed up!!I really beleive a person is intitled to make mistakes in life.How can you penalize a man that, was never properly train in a position that the state cannot really train you on.Zack where you at... ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Miami-Dade JDC: A challenge to all employees of Miami-Dade...I bet it would be impossible for any of you illiterate trash to submit a single posting that did not include foul language ,ghetto slang, and incoherant rambling stupidity. It is a disgrace that our state leaders would house youth under the authority of vulgar mentally challenged losers. Lets see if any of you can submit a reasonable message without profanity. I don't think we have seen even one up to now. Most people agree with your general positions but you express yourselves like fools. ~Anonymous

• 10/01/06 Orange JDC: If they would stop the hanky panky between staff we would not have so many pregnant women arond here. Supervisors are sleeping or not to be found. When the cats not around the rats get down! ~Anonymous

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12/31/06 Charlie Crist: ...DJJ was dirty before the "Knishe" arrived. During his tenure with the Department he was basically a clownish,pompous joke. Jeb learned early on that Schembri needed a handler (Caballero).While he was a flop as a leader at DJJ; the corruption and abuse within the Deapartment can not be blamed on the "Knishe". Some see Chervanik as an enabler of poor performing contractors, cover-ups and fraud. Pifer has allowed the JDCs to deteriorate to deplorable levels of professional standards. Poor leadership has resulted in injury and death. An indepth review of DJJ at all levels is necesssary... ~Tax Payer

Gov. Christ, DJJ was dirty before the "Knishe" arrived. During his tenure with the Department he was basically a clownish,pompous joke. Jeb learned early on that Schembri needed a handler (Caballero).While he was a flop as a leader at DJJ; the corruption and abuse within the Deapartment can not be blamed on the "Knishe". Some see Chervanik as an enabler of poor performing contractors, cover-ups and fraud. Pifer has allowed the JDCs to deteriorate to deplorable levels of professional standards. Poor leadership has resulted in injury and death. An indepth review of DJJ at all levels is necesssary. Through years of greed,political influence without accountability DJJ has become a sanctuary for lazy ineffective career bureaucrats and corrupt opportunists. Schembri should not leave Tallahassee alone.

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12/31/06 Other: Now get rid of Chervanik, Floyd, they bear management responsiblity for the youth deaths at Bay County Boot Camp and Cypress Creek. They also bear managmenent responsibility for the abuse at Greenville Hills. They have failed to protect the youth in the custody of DJJ. Chervanik and Floyd must be terminated for their failure. ~Anonymous

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12/31/06 Charlie Crist: Governor Christ, Please do not allow the lobbyists that represent the major DJJ contractors to influence your decision of a new Secretary. The Department has been a mechanism of political and profit-making colusion for too long. Bring in honest professionals. ~Anonymous

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12/31/06 Orange JDC: The recent postings from the person at Orange totally missed the point about why this site is such a joke. Perhaps this person dosen't mind working with adulterous, fornicating, immoral trash but some of us do believe character counts for something. We are charged to oversee and protect youth not screw around like street bi**hs and b-tt-sniffing mutts. The main problems are is the lack of decent leadership, lies and false reporting and favoritism and laziness not the whoreing but it all seems to go together. Maybe things will change if a new Secretary fires Pifer, Chinault and Williams. Happy New Year! ~Looking for Change at ORJJDC

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12/31/06 Other DJJ facility: Looks like not only is the Knishe gone and Bush, but also those Falkenburg Academy sluts. Good job Falkenburg and Camelot Community Care. A fresh start is the best for everyone.... ~Satisfied Parent

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12/31/06 Other: Here is a copy of Schembri's lame resignation letter: The man that was boasting that "HE IS HERE TO STAY" is now seeing the door kick him out "...This is to advise you that I have resigned from this Department effective January 2, 2007. I would like to take this time to thank all of you for the great work you have done over the past 2 1/2 years under my command. The changes have been exciting and we have accomplished much in reducing juvenile crime. The reorganization of this department has made it more effective and efficient and we should all be proud of our hard work..." ~Anonymous

Here is a copy of Schembri's lame resignation letter: The man that was boasting that "HE IS HERE TO STAY" is now seeing the door kick him out:

Have the pleasure of reading:

"From: Schembri, Anthony J. <Anthony.Schembri@djj.state.fl.us>
To: All-DJJ <All-DJJ@djj.state.fl.us>
Sent: Fri Dec 29 11:40:33 2006
Subject: Good Bye

All DJJ Staff,

This is to advise you that I have resigned from this Department effective January 2, 2007.

I would like to take this time to thank all of you for the great work you have done over the past 2 1/2 years under my command. The changes have been exciting and we have accomplished much in reducing juvenile crime. The reorganization of this department has made it more effective and efficient and we should all be proud of our hard work.

So please remember, "Thank God it's Monday!"

Your Secretary,

Anthony J. Schembri Secretary
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
2737 Centerview Drive Suite 307 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
(850) 413-7313"

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12/31/06 Other: TO 12-28 POSTING SIGNED I LOVE WORKING HERE - I hope that we find out who you are. If you love Schembri and what he has done, then it is clear that you are as corrupt. How much did Schembri pay you to post that message? Pack your bags and go with him since you love him so much. Your message shows your ignorance. GOODBYE STUPID ~Anonymous

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12/30/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ, during the Bush years, has been dominated by lobbyist influnce , corporate interests and political favoritism. The lack of professionalism and integrity in leadership positions at both the state and regional level has resulted in an inefficient and dishonest organization. Fraud,abuse,mold/maggot contamination and ultimetly death has been the result of incompetent and corrupt leadership. Nothing short of a major turn-over of tainted Department officials will correct the current corruption at DJJ. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Leon JDC: ...staff, you do not have to be afraid any more. The Secretary of DJJ is now leaving. Your freedom of speech has been restored. Speak out... Tell the truth... The threats, setup, conspiracy of events that cause employees their jobs. Improper training... How would anyone know? If you want changes, tell it.This Message Bulletin board is a great tool to make or get your viewpoint across... Old timers, don't let these corrupted people burn you out and tell you to go home to your rocking chair. Remember you make it for them to get where they are. ~"I know the real truth"

Leon Detention Center staff, you do not have to be afraid any more. The Secretary of DJJ is now leaving. Your freedom of speech has been restored. Speak out, speak out loud and don't be afraid. Tell the truth about what going on. The threats, setup, conspiracy of events that cause employees their jobs. Improper training on policies and procedures to detention care staff. How would anyone know? If you want changes, tell it.This Message Bulletin board is a great tool to make or get your viewpoint across. There are only a few employees at your center that's still corrupted. Old timers, don't let these corrupted people burn you out and tell you to go home to your rocking chair. Remember you make it for them to get where they are. ~"I know the real truth"

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: We would do well to hold off on too much optimism based solely on the departure of Schembri. Remember Chervanik,Pifer,Lorenzo and all the other self-serving bureaucrats that remain (for now). I will await the appointment of the new Secretary before I allow myself to celebrate a new hope for DJJ. Governor Christ has yet to demonstrate his strategy for DJJ. He will,no doubt, be get much "advice" from the lobbyists that represent the DJJ contracted providers and other insiders. An appointment of Gus Barreiros will indicate a "new day for DJJ" and a new style in the Governor's office. Then we can feel a bit of optomism. ~Parent too

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12/30/06 DJJ Policy: Schembri's departure alone won't correct the corruption at DJJ. Governor Christ, Flush it again!! ~Anonymous

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: DJJ is a department built on lie upon lie. Smoke and mirrors,softball QA evaluations,In-house IG investigations,cooked books, sloppy fiscal management, canned research data are all standard operating procedures. If Governor Christ and the new Secretary are serious about reform at DJJ they will have to dig to find the hidden truths. Those that have perpetuated the lies and concealment must go. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Other: Schembri should have to answer for his lies and crimes. I hope the media will watch his future actions for envolvement with state government and the corporate interests he has helped to enrich at state expense. He leaves this job like he left his last as a crook. This time there is blood on his hands. ~Parent

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12/30/06 Other: Is it a coincidence that the "Knishe" and Saddam bit the dust at the beginning of the new year? Happy New Year!!! ~DJJ

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: The message about how "Training, Morale and Pride in the whole Deparment" had "improved" during the period the Department was led by the con-man Schembri was an obvious plant from the DJJ establishment. I noted that the message was written prior to Schmbri's resignation announcement... Gov. Christ may appoint an honest, competent, and caring Secretary. Then perhaps truth will emerge from the years of deception( the Bankhead and Schembri years). The "key Staff"" at DJJ have reason to be nervous. Gov. Christ, we look to you. Please do the right thing! ~Insider

The message about how "Training, Morale and Pride in the whole Deparment" had "improved" during the period the Department was led by the con-man Schembri was an obvious plant from the DJJ establishment. I noted that the message was written prior to Schmbri's resignation announcement. The career feather-bedders, wheeler-dealers, political stooges and self-serving bureaucrats are probably very nervous right about now. Gov. Christ may appoint an honest, competent, and caring Secretary. Then perhaps truth will emerge from the years of deception( the Bankhead and Schembri years). The "key Staff"" at DJJ have reason to be nervous. Gov. Christ, we look to you. Please do the right thing! ~Insider

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12/30/06 Orange JDC: Why is it that ms. cant seem to mind her own business... I think that no good deed goes un recognized.have patience because it is it's own reward. I honestly think that this certain person is looking for love and acceptance from her co-workers . Please stop posting these nasty comments about the very people with whom you work with or for... its just a matter of time before you fully understand the importance of the old folk sayin "what goes around comes around" be safe and stay off the website posting your angry messages. ~CANT HEAR ANYMORE

Why is it that ms. cant seem to mind her own business. Step up to the plate and offer one of your many talents and then you too can be placed on a pedistool. I think that no good deed goes un recognized.have patience because it is it's own reward. I honestly think that this certain person is looking for love and acceptance from her co-workers . Please stop posting these nasty comments about the very people with whom you work with or for. Every cloud has a silver lining.believe me we all know who you are.its just a matter of time before you fully understand the importance of the old folk sayin "what goes around comes around" be safe and stay off the website posting your angry messages. ~CANT HEAR ANYMORE

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12/30/06 Orange JDC: It is so clear that most of you have nothing better to do other than gossip... if you (and you know who you are )had a life and family you wouldnt have time to educate the rest of us on who's doing who. If these people can find love and it just so happens to be with a co- worker who cares as long as it doesn't brings confusion to the work place so what( but it is also better if they worked different departments)... Why do you continue to work there if you are not happy with the people who run the facility... for the rest of you anonymous writers; if you dont have something good to say dont say nothing at all. ~FELLOW CO-WORKER

It is so clear that most of you have nothing better to do other than gossip about the welfare of your fellow co- workers . Some of us have lives outside of this job .we have families that we care a great deal about maybe if you (and you know who you are )had a life and family you wouldnt have time to educate the rest of us on who's doing who. If these people can find love and it just so happens to be with a co- worker who cares as long as it doesn't brings confusion to the work place so what( but it is also better if they worked different departments).congrats to ofc.moore and ms way . I also feel that if you honestly think that the department heads needs to seek the wizard so do you , guess what for :a life. Why do you continue to work there if you are not happy with the people who run the facility pack your bags and leave bye.for the rest of you anonymous writers; if you dont have something good to say dont say nothing at all. ~FELLOW CO-WORKER

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: ...St. Pete paper had an interesting special report today on the "costs" of Jeb's "out-sourcing" of state fucntions and tasks. It appears that the outcomes were mixed. There was some efficiency and savings gained but apparently at the cost of corruption, graft and scandal (DOC,DCF,DJJ)... the public should rightfully expect honest, accurate and competent oversight... Through incompetence or dishonesty (often both)the DJJ officials charged with protecting public interests have let us down. Check it out! Clean house at DJJ! Schembri was just the front man... ~Tax Payer

Governor Christ, St. Pete paper had an interesting special report today on the "costs" of Jeb's "out-sourcing" of state fucntions and tasks. It appears that the outcomes were mixed. There was some efficiency and savings gained but apparently at the cost of corruption, graft and scandal (DOC,DCF,DJJ). It would seem obvious that with millions of tax-payer dollars on the line; the public should rightfully expect honest, accurate and competent oversight of the for-profit contractors. DJJ has failed miserably in this regard. Through incompetence or dishonesty (often both)the DJJ officials charged with protecting public interests have let us down. Check it out! Clean house at DJJ! Schembri was just the front man for the questionable operation. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Other: DJJ Genius of the week recognition goes to Mr. Rodney Baynard for his demonstration of the manly art of securing a youth when he broke the arm an incarcerated Kid at Greenville Hills. Dishonorable mention recognition goes to Jeb Bush for allowing "the Knishe" to resign. He should have been fired and charged as an accessory in the death of Martin Lee and the multiple incidents of fraud, abuse and cover-ups. ~Awards Committee

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12/30/06 Other: To "Love Working Here", You must be either one of the do-nothing lifer parasites,one of the poor-performing profit seekers or Schembi's mom. Check his record; he was a dirty crook back in NY before Jeb hired him. He was a pompous ass as Secretary. He is at least partially responsible for the corruption, contamination, abuse, cover-ups and death that permeates DJJ. Hopefully Chervanik, Pifer, Lorenzo and others will follow shortly! The decent people at DJJ know the truth. Guess you know what category that puts you in. ~Looking for a Better Day at DJJ

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12/29/06 Charlie Crist: Now that Schembri's resigned, Mr. Governor, take a look at the corruption and bribery he covered up and find somebody who will clean house. Just follow the contracting and ask yourself why contractors who perform poorly keep getting contracts. Ever consider having past performance reviews count in rating their proposals? Novel idea that just may work. ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Anthony Schembri sent an e-mail to all DJJ today saying he was resigning effective 1/2/07. Hallelujah. ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Schembri resigned today!!!! ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Schembri hits the dust. He announced his resignation today . He is GONE effective January 2. ~Anonymous

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