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2005

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These are e-mail messages received by justice4kids.org about Florida's juvenile justice system (JJS) in general and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in particular. Messages are about staff, youth and conditions within the system. The only way conditions will ever change is when people speak out. If you have knowledge of abuse or neglect of children, discrimination or unfair treatment then tell us. To send us a message, click here.

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September 2005

	09/30/05 Orange JDC: Re 09/28/05 Mr. Willams... JDO's work in an environment where communication with superiors is paramount in ensuring the safety and security of the facility. DJJ should have a policy whereby all superintendents in JDC's have an open door policy for the very reason... ~Anonymous
	09/29/05 Orange JDC: Regarding the Superintendent at Orange JDC - Many of the supervisors and superinendents ... are lacking in people skills. ...they talk down to [staff], intimidate, threaten, or simply ignore them (in many cases). Tallahasee communicates...in a dictorial, one-way style that tends to intimidate rather than foster rapport or respect. I'm not even employed with DJJ anymore. ... I haven't regreted my decision. ~Anonymous
	09/28/05 Orange JDC: Mr. Willams, dont you think its time for you to come out of your hole? You have no open door policy and try to intimidate your employees. An officer has to set up an appointment two weeks in advance to get a glimpse of you and another two weeks to speak to you. What kind of nonsense is this? We're at DJJ not the White House. We need to impeach you. ~Anonymous
	09/28/05 Pinellas JDC: Greetings to my former co-workers at Pinellas Detention Center!!! I miss you all and the nine plus years I spent there were for the most part wonderful as I cared for the youths, as many of you did. After being railroaded out due to an injury on the job I went to work for the Pasco County Health Department. I made the mistake of posting my opinion and stating facts ... a month later I was terminated, no reason given...! Now I am trying to get back...~Walter Grau
	09/23/05 Orange JDC: Before people post...they really need to know what's going on... But then that just goes to show you the unprofesionalism that we are dealing with. Someone who is well educated would not just make up assumptions about something unless they had facts! We all need to work together and some need to get a life and an education! Get a grip! ~Anonymous
	09/21/05 Hillsborough East JDC: The East fired another Officer and one Officer quits! That would be 10 in a matter of 60 days... Don't you get it by now! Officers want to be treated with respect, dignity and professionalism. Administration and Supervisors need retention training. Keeping good Officers is the key to saving taxpayers $$$$$$. ~Anonymous
	09/20/05 Hillsborough East JDC: ...people get preferencial treatment at the East. ...bending over backwards to recieve a kickback in the way of time off,... These...people come in late and don't punch in on their time cards! How can Miles, allow one Officer to curse, pout, and argue with supervisors and anyone else and still have a job. To keep her job she has a lot of dirt and does a lot of dirty work for Miles, Pulphus and Adame! The whole facilty needs to be audited again. ~Anonymous
	09/20/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Let's just put the name out there since S/C Hardyman is the one that released that youth. ... the problem isn't the kids, its the supervisor's that think they have all the answers. ...top notch Officers at the East and they are working under an extreme amount of stress, while Twisted Miles and his lynchmen are reaping the praise and glory. To all.... take a stance and fight back with your voice, DJJ needs another regime change and the only way to do this is to unite, fight and write. ~Anonymous
	09/20/05 DJJ/QA: Re 09/20/05 Orange JDC: Well Mr. Criswell how do you answer an allegation such as this? Corruption and negligent allegations such as this should be investigated by someone other than a DJJ staff member in order to preserve the integrity of the process. BTW, are you going to answer my original question regarding QA's role within DJJ . . . ~Anonymous
	09/20/05 Orange JDC: [re. 09/19/05 Hillsborough East] At ORJDC we have a release department and they have made lots of negligent releases and the superintendent does not realize what is going on because they cover up for each other. Four bad releases and much more. Their is a team of about 5 staff. Let's learn to train other staff to do releases also. Why are some people more special than others? This should be investigated. ~Anonymous
	09/19/05 Hillsborough East JDC: ...the youth that raped a pregnant woman...was a detainee at Hillsborough East JDC. But did you all know that he was released by the supervisor of the Operations department when he wasn't due to be realesed? This is about the 2nd or third bad release... Now I wonder, has she be suspended or terminated? ~One Troubled Employee
	09/15/05 DJJ: Vigil for Shawn Smith: We will be holding a candlelight vigil (4th annual) on the anniversary of Shawn Smith's (my grandson) death [in VCRJDC]. It will be held at the Volusia County Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Daytona Beach on Saturday October 29, 2005 @7:00 pm. Please come and join us. We need your support. Thank you ~JudyKay Leece 321-356-3891
	09/14/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Just like I thought an A## Kisser and a Supervisor at that. Your day will come when you will be called on to the red carpet. Just like S/C Hardyman and Asst. Supt. Adame for having those checks behind. Your going to foul up and then things won't look so good for you. You will be fighting for your job, money, and anything else you think is important to you. That is guaranteed in DJJ!!!! ~Anonymous
	09/13/05 DJJ: In the interview process we are informed that we work in a 24 hour secure facility, and that we would be required to work 16 hour shifts from time to time. Here are some things we were not told: 1. routinely forced to put in 56 hour work weeks... 2. work environment would be so hostile... 3. long hours we are forced to work have led to staff illnesses, workman's comp injuries and more resignations... 4. our administration . . . refuses to pay to hire a full time custodial staff... 5. instead of replacing broken down air conditioning units they just keep repairing them, leaving officers to work on stifling hot units in the middle of Summer... ~Anonymous
	09/12/05 DJJ: In respose to who ever it was, No Im not an *** kisser, I just do my job and do it well. You inevitably knew when you took your position that where you work is a 24 hour facility, it has to be secure. Everyone at one time or another has been held over, get over it or get another job. Its apparent that you didnt understand yout job description, i sugest you get a copy of that and read it over one more time. ~NonYA
	09/12/05 DJJ - QA: Re post of 09/09/05 DJJ QA: Mr. Criswell... You obviously do not read about the problems expressed by the employees of these JDC's on the Justice4Kids.org website. There is a problem here and DJJ (as usual) is overlooking it in order to "let sleeping dogs lie". Another agency other than DJJ (which is independent and unbiased) needs to inspect these facilities in order to establish a true picture for management of their actual status. Secretary Schembri I hope you read this. ~Anonymous
	09/11/05 DJJ - W. T. Edwards: As I sit at my P/C reading these postings, My thoughts go back to my nephew who was in W.T. Edwards. I want to thank one Officer that showed concern, and compassion for myself, my husband and my nephew. Thank you Commander Davis for taking care of my nephew. DJJ is very lucky to have some one like you. Thank you for doing more than your job. ~Anonymous
	09/09/05 DJJ Quality Assurance: We all try to promote the concept of "QA every day" and the idea of "continuous improvement" with the focus being the youth in the Department's custody. When staff and management take these ideas to heart, there is no falsification or game playing. ~John Criswell, QA
	09/08/05 Orange JDC: Re post of 09/06/05 Orange JDC: What ever became of DJJ's "no-notice" inspections of its facilities? I note from reading this bulletin board recently that Manatee, Orange and Hillsborough's East & West have problems like this with regard to sufficient notice being given so the JDC's can "clean-up" their messes before the inspectors arrive. I thought DJJ was going to put a stop to this game-playing dog & poney show. ~Anonymous
	09/08/05 Manatee JDC: Anthony Schembrie, do you plan to allow Robert Ragget to conceal another of Frank Gargett’s crimes? ...children were not observed for over half an hour, and that the visual observation reports were feloniously caught up...beat poor Bobby black and blue...severely beat a child by the name of Brown at the Boot Camp facility...Assistant Superintendent Glen Searls sexually harassed female officers... ~Jack Duggan
	09/06/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Reference to posting on 9/1/05 - The Agency will have a better chance FULFILLING it's primary mission if harmony exist within, but we all know that is no so. ~Anonymous
	09/06/05 Orange JDC: Part of Orlando Detention job's description for all the JDO'S and SJDOS is cleaning toilets, mopping floors, ... We do such a great job that the place is full of rats... Once a year it does get clean. When Q.A. is getting ready to see us. What a joke... ~Anonymous
	09/06/05 DJJ: Re post of 9/4/05 DJJ - Personal Life, HA HA WHAT A JOKE, our schedules are often changed without sufficient notice or regards to family issues. ~Anonymous
	09/05/05 Manatee JDC: Manatee JDC in the same dirty conditions the rest of the Central Region is in. ...four youth placed in rooms to sleep on floors. Checks uncompleted...When will this end. Abuse of youth daily ~Anonymous
	09/04/05 DJJ: Re posts of 09/04/05 Orange JDC: 'Hillsborough you are not alone' - ...I worked for Mr. Michael Williams when he set the schedules as an Assistant Superintendent for Operations. He showed a complete lack of empathy or concern for our personal lives... ~Anonymous
	09/04/05 Orange JDC: Responding to post on 9/4/2005 - Hillsborough you are not alone. 80% of the toilets and bathrooms are in critical shape. Water leaking... Detainees complaining of no underclothing. ...lots of code blues from having the trainees working on the mod with no experience; ...just waiting for a big accident; very evil management that are wasting taxpayers money. ~Anonymous
	09/04/05 Hillsborough East JDC: In reference to NonYa's comments - You must be one of those A#S kissers that's getting what they want. The type of staff that don't have a clue as to what it takes to work here. If you complain, you will be threatened and fired. Who here wants to work like that. ~Anonymous
	09/04/05 Hillsborough East JDC: The East has a major problem when it comes to stealing from the taxpayers. The East pick and choose to give privileged employees time off and over time. Some employees do not turn in time cards at all. Can the East justify firing any body for tardies when they don't have proper documentation? This is illegal and fruadulent, A.K.A. stealing! ~Anonymous
	09/04/05 Hillsborough East JDC: The East recieved "DEEM STATUS" once again. ...major doors that do not work, No first aids supplies..., Sinks and toilets broken with feces and urine sitting in them for months, ...showers that don't work, cabinet doors that are off ...(Weapons for youth to use on each other or staff!!), ripped mattresses. What was Q.A. looking at? Surely not safety and security issues. Prior to Q.A. coming the East cleaned, rehearsed and prepared How corrupt can you get! ~Anonymous
	09/03/05 Manatee JDC: Re: 8/20/05 Mr. Penkoski termination from Hillsborough W JDC - ...we must never forget that our government is accountable to us; I encourage each officer with the DJJ to speak out; ...utilize this forum to bring those wrong doings to light. STAND UNITED, STAND STRONG. ~Jack Duggan
	09/03/05 DJJ: all of you need to get a life... Do your job, and do it well then you might just stay out of trouble and not have to complain about others. ~NonYA
	09/01/05 DJJ: Reference to posting on 8/30 - An officer who has a pattern of calling in sick after his/her days off is not an excellent employee. If we all just focus on ourselves, and make an effort to sharpen our own skills, the agency would have a greater chance of fufilling its' primary mission of keeping youth safe. ~Anonymous

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August 2005

	08/30/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Why is it that you target an excellent officer for showing a pattern of calling out sick after her regular 2 days off when you have a veteran officer on the day shift who calls off sick or is late constantly and is always causing other officers to holdover? EVERY ONE AT THE DETENTION KNOWS WHO I AM SPEAKING OF, DON'T WE MS MJ. ~Anonymous
	08/29/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Another one bites the dust at the East! This Officer worked well with the youth and her co-workers. Her only problem....she stood up and could not conform to the injustice and corruption that plagued the East. Warning: Miles, Adame and Pulphus, you need more people skills.... The same tactics that are used on you by Raggett...you turn around and use them on your staff. ~Anonymous
	08/29/05 Orange JDC: I am thankful that Howard is gone...! But there is still Jenks.... Who is going to do something about him? ~Anonymous
	08/29/05 Hillsborough East JDC: I am a concerned citizen who has been following the situation at HRJDC East. How can Mr. Miles justify releasing employees... How can he justify the expense of sending over ten personal to par training, and the academy. Not to mention the expense of recruiting interviewing hiring and replacing these people, and none of them are still employed. ~Shady
	08/29/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Re 08/28/05 Shannon Jackson's post - ...take responsibility for your own actions. When I was working for DJJ I made it a point to ensure that I was within (and above) standards and didn't concern myself with others who were not excercising their resonsibilities. Using the excuse "but everyone else is doing it so why not me?" is ridiculous. ~Anonymous
	08/29/05 DJJ: Reference to Hillsborough West on 8/28 - You make some excellent points. Why is there so much turn-over? Suggested solutions: Superintendents should have hiring new staff as a constant priority. Veteran staff should be...training [new staff] to be positive role models. Are any centers having luck retaining staff? If so please share the reasons for the success. ~Anonymous
	08/28/05 Hillsborough East JDC: This is in reference to all comments regarding my post. No matter how many times I was late or absent, There are others that have had way more than I. They should have been terminated just as well. All I'm saying is that they should have been fair. Everyone that has suffered at the hands of DJJ will have their justice. ~Shannon Jackson
	08/28/05 Hillsborough West JDC: How come there are times when there are 2 men to control a dorm of over 45 clients, while another time (same shift/different day)there has to be 4 men in the same dorm...? When you have staff that has to hold over, time after time and clients that know how to work the system it puts everyone that is in the facility in harms way. ~Anonymous
	08/28/05 Orange JDC: Officers at Orange will continue to resign due to the so called leaders at this facility. We have Ads. Eason, Jenks, Nichols along with Supervisors, who sexually harrass the women at Orange and get away with it. You file a grievance and get terminated for defending yourself... What type of message is being sent to the female workers at Orange? ~Anonymous
	08/26/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Why is she [Jackson] the only Officer being fired for something that so many are guilty of! What about the Officer at the East that got fired after she got into a car accident. ( After working a double shift for the East!) Now she has a abscent problem....and then you fire her. ~More to Come!
	08/26/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Re 08/24/05 post - ...don't blame your short-comings on DJJ. DJJ may not be squeaky clean but you certainly have enough baggage for DJJ to be justified in terminating you. My advice: let it go because you don't have a leg to stand on. ~Anonymous
	08/26/05 DJJ: I have two suggestions that would make this site a more useful tool. Names used derogatorily should only be used after an investigation confirmed that an employee acted innaproriately. Secondly, share techniques that you have used that help keep your facility safe. I'll look forward to reading some positve practices and will be sharing mine. ~Anonymous
	08/25/05 Hillsborough East JDC: The administration doesn't care about how Officers are being treated by some of the Supervisors. Has any one been fired for escapes, checks being behind or bad releases ? No! As for Raggett, Turner, the Inspector General, and Shembri, please investigate this facility. Starting with payroll and the misuse of tax payer's dollars! ~More to Come!
	08/25/05 DJJ: Ms. Jackson [08/24/05 Hillsborough East JDC] states that she reported to work late several times, called in several times, and also used approved leave, all while on probation. DJJ was right to let her go. Give someone else a chance that may appreciate the opportunity and be a better co-worker and a better example to the children. ~Anonymous
	08/24/05 Hillsborough East JDC: I am a former employee of the East as of 08/19/2005. I was terminated a month short of completing my Probationary period. I think the real reason I got fired was because I spoke up for myself and I will continue to do so. I have sent a letter to Mr. Schembri, Mr. Raggett, Mr. Turner and the Governor... I WON'T STOP UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT DJJ! ~Shannon Jackson
	08/23/05 DJJ: Re Post of 08/23/05 anonymous DJJ employee: I was a state employee of DJJ for six months in 2004 but resigned...Regardless of what the reason is for abuse of authority, poor performance and quality of work in DJJ there is no excuse (ever). Until this stops from every level this problem will drum on and on... ~Anonymous and caring always
	08/23/05 DJJ: I am a state employee with DJJ and a parent... I see a lot of critisism about DJJ staff and the claimed abuse of youth, but no one here has said anything about the abuse the staff members receive from the youth. In my opinion DJJ officers are under-trained and under-paid. One of DJJ's biggest problems is staff shortage. How do we fix this? Better pay....better incentives... ~Anonymous
	08/22/05 Orange JDC: Re 8/20/05: Checker...You said "there are some that would like to see justice prevail" in DJJ. This is a problem because as long as there are people not dedicated to doing the right thing DJJ will never be able to adequately perform the job of caring for juveniles (albeit, delinquent). EVERYONE in DJJ should be dedicated to a goal of ensuring that justice prevails... ~Anonymous & caring always
	08/21/05 Hillsborough West JDC: To the wife of Mr. Penkoski - The West is run by morons. Mr. Kaylor is lazy. we had a officer that Kaylor sent to the Academy late and they tried to terminate him for Kaylors mistake. This officer had to call Perry Turner to get his job back. Why is it that 11 officers were hired and sent to the academy and now ZERO remain? ~"The Truth"
	08/20/05 Orange JDC: This is in reference to the stalking and sexual harrassment - The stalker is gone but not for stalking. You can always talk to your female co-workers, they know his true crime.To the previous writer in reference to the IG office...there are some that would like to see justice prevail. ~THE CHECKER...
	08/20/05 Hillsborough West JDC: MY HUSBAND WAS FIRED THIS MORNING FOR COMMENTS THAT WERE POSTED ON THIS WESITE BY SOMEONE ( A Very Sad Officer [- 8/8/05]). WHOEVER YOU ARE, YOU JUST RUINED MY HUSBANDS REPUTATION AND NAME. HE IS A HARD WORKER AND FOR THESE PEOPLE TO FIRE HIM BASED ON COMMENTS THAT WERE POSTED BY YOU ARE DISGUSTING. ~disgusted wife
	08/19/05 Manatee JDC: Facility meeting Frank Gargett tells staff what losers staff were that quit. Tallahassee take a closer look. People are not leaving because of money they are leaving because of this man and the injustice he dishes out to staff and youth. Many situations with kids are being covered up right now. ~Anonymous
	08/18/05 Orange JDC: Re: 08/18/05 "Can someone PLEASE update me on the stalker situation at Orange? - Someone from DJJ please investigate this allegation. I can't believe that DJJ female personnel would post these allegations without some kind of actual incident(s) that initiated all this. ~Anonymous but concerned & caring always
	08/18/05 Orange JDC: Can someone PLEASE update me on the stalker situation at Orange? Is he a white shirt or regular uniform? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, tell me more! ~A fellow female Orange staff
	08/17/05 Orange JDC: Now that I.m no longer a DJJ staff I feel that justice will prevail, one day some one will notice all the abuse that is going on at Orange, But let remind everyone that abuse is being committed by staff and the Superintendents and supervisors are keeping the mouth shut. Some staff have resigned or force to resign not because of abuse but because they speak the truth. ~Anonymous
	08/17/05 Manatee JDC: Tallahassee are you paying attention to the staff ratio? What happen to the Video tapes where a staff was assaulted by a kid after being left alone? It is the Superintendents job to get the tapes after any serious incident but fingers are being pointed who had the tapes who altered the tapes. Look at the staff that have come and gone this year the numbers are high. ~Anonymous
	08/17/05 DJJ: Re: "I am sick and tired of hearing ONLY the negativity...; How dare you judge any of us, or Cathy Corry for wanting better treatment towards these kids. HOW CAN ANYONE DISAGREE WITH WHY THIS BOARD WAS FORMED??? IT DID NOT MATTER WHAT THESE KIDS DID TO INITIALLY GET INTO TROUBLE, WHAT TRULY MATTERS IS HOW THEY ARE OR WERE TREATED, AND ALL OF THIS IS ABUSE, MURDER, AND NEGLECT. ~Dawn Chase
	08/16/05 DJJ: ...[DJJ] is making changes daily. Mr. Schembri has changed the PAR policy that institues what type of force is necessary and when it is necessary. I think what hurts is when officers get on this website and see all the negative but never see the positive. People need to start putting more positive stuff on this site because i know its there. ~Anonymous
	08/14/05 Orange JDC: All I can say is thank God for the Mental Health staff who strive to make a difference there - Ines, David, Erin, Zulema, Kathy - keep up the good work ~Anonymous
	08/14/05 DJJ: ...the remark that MY SON's diary is fake..., Are you out of your mind??? Was Danny Matthew's, Shawn Smith, Omar Paisley all fake stories too?? This crap and abuse happens in this system and NOBODY is doing anything to stop it!! There are stories on both sides here, from parents, and from concerned workers in DJJ, now all of us are telling lies?? Get real and open up YOUR eyes!! ~Dawn Chase
	08/14/05 Osceola JDC: In reference to what is going on with Mr.Lonton...he knows how important it is to be professional, and he carried himself that way when i met him... ~Anonymous
	08/13/05 Orange JDC: To the other Orange DJJ worker. Can you provide us, your female colleagues, a bit more information regarding this stalker so that we may be careful and not allow ourselves to be hurt, and so we can help each other out. ~THANKS, AJ
	08/13/05 Polk JDC: I am a Polk Detention staff; Why is it that Asst Supt Lonton has been allow to get away with getting a female officer pregnant? Nothing was done yet it was done while she work there. Mr. Loftheim not Mr. Lonton should look into AW claiming over time in the pay period that ended on 07/14 when she was coming in late to work and leaving on time how can you have ot. ~Anonymous
	08/13/05 DJJ: R.D., That was really mean to attack Ms.Chase and make an allegation to her son`s dairy being fake. I work for DJJ and have been an employee for over a decade. Find ways in the Department to help youths and parents not continue the injustice that continues to be given by the leaders in charge. ~Anonymous
	08/13/05 DJJ Has any of this made a difference? Turner and Schrembi don't care. Jeb Bush certainly doesn't care. What will be done to stop the suffering? ~RD
	08/12/05 DJJ: Re: Posting of 08/11/05 DJJ: You have contradicted yourself; your comment was posted - if she didn't want to take your feelings into consideration she would have refrained from using it on here. Cathy Corry is up against the state of florida and not necessarily DJJ. People working within the system are not allowed to voice anything perceived as negative and if they do they are subject to retaliation in some way. DJJ's Perry Turner denies this but... He and others within DJJ actually monitor this site to learn what the rank and file are thinking and saying. ~Anonymous
	08/12/05 DJJ: We the Officer in the Central Region appreciate Ms.Cory. We feel this is a lady that will not tolerate injustice not only for the youth but also the officers that see and report but are retailated against once they come forward. Tallahassee continues to turn their backs but soon the media will not. The media will want to hear all the details of crooked injustice in the Central Region and across the state of Florida. Officers Unite...Justice will be served. ~Anonymous
	08/11/05 DJJ: I am sick and tired of hearing ONLY the negativity of DJJ on this site. I have met Miss Cory and found out what kind of unprofessional lady she is. She is the type to blame everything and everyone for her own insecurities. The only negativity I don't see allowed on this site are for the people who disagree with Miss Corry and who DO think the DJJ is doing the best job they can for these kids. But unfortunatly, Miss Corry will continue to hide that... ~Anonymous
	08/11/05 Orange JDC: At ORJDC they are letting the new trainees that have not been to the academy yet work on the floor with one JPO or SJDO. The other day we had a code white and a code blue. The trainee was not allow to go and help. The JDO was not allow to leave the mod since the trainee could not be left alone. ~Anonymous
	08/10/05 Orange JDC: To the office of the Inspector General, Sexual Harrassment at ORJDC date of incident 7/25/05 @ 3:20 pm. The female officers at ORJDC are not safe due to there being a stalker among us. Have you received a formal complaint from this facility?If not you should have.Please send a fair and impartial party to investigate. ~Anonymous
	08/10/05 Manatee JDC: Lieutenant and Sergeant both resign this week without notice. More officers set to walk...due to stress,working on floor solo, no breaks, holdover...Look for a serious incident to occur because of overworked officers and uncaring Frank Gargett. ~Anonymous
	08/09/05 Manatee JDC: Tallahassee are you listening? More Officers are set to walk out without notice. Officers at Manatee love the job and the youth they serve but can not tolerate the continued injustice of Frank Gargett. ~Anonymous
	08/09/05 Osceola JDC: For the writer on 8/8/05: Mr. Heffernan is all good he teach you all related stuff to DJJ and also will teach you how to fly an airplane, he will teach it good. Great person. He Should be reconized by DJJ of Central Region. He knows Juvenile System. Real Professional Keep the good work Mr. Heffernan. ~Anonymous Osceola JDC Staff
	08/09/05 Osceola JDC Re: posting of 08/07/05 Even if you had proof that people were engaging in wrongful activities this is not the place to publicize this behavior. It seems like some forget the purpose of this activism: promoting an affective, radical change within DJJ in order to improve the treatment are care of juveniles within the custody of the State of Florida. Remember that we are here for the children's interest and that should be the only concern - not attacking people on here. ~Anonymous but concerned and caring always
	08/09/05 DJJ: At the beginning of all the trouble with DJJ with my son Christopher Sholly, he had a public defender. Here is an article today in the Santa Rosa Press Gazette Dated Aug 08, 2005. This is the type of person that defended my son, and many other juveniles in this area of Milton, Florida. The headline reads: PUBLIC DEFENDER ARRESTED ON FORGERY! ~Dawn Chase
	08/08/05 Osceola JDC: Heffernan is not a klan member,trashing him will do you no good.He teaches the DJJ academy and cultural diversity is included in that,how would a Klan member be able to do this and may I mention,do it well. ~Anonymous
	08/08/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Since Mr. Portesy left us, we have a ASDCII that has taken more leave than anyone else; a floor Supervisor that is rude, loud, unprofessional and as getto as they come; our acting Supt. does delegate work to everyone but him self. We have some very good Officers, but because of the chaos that is going on at HRJDC West staff are leaving quickly one by one. When you ask why they are leaving they all have the same answer, "This Place is run by A#$* Holes" ~A Very Sad Officer
	08/07/05 DJJ: Response to 08/07/05 Miami-Dade JDC: The more staff and parents that are willing to speak up for what is right,the faster we will see changes. I know this is a hard road to take when it puts your job on the line and you have family to think of. NO ONE CAN EVER GIVE MY FAMILY BACK, MY HEART AND SOUL DANNY, BUT ALL OF YOU CAN SAVE THE CHILD NEXT TO YOU!!! For anyone that would like to speak to my lawyer about what has or is happening in the system, his name is: Mr Greg Perenich, phone # 727-669-2828. Forever in tears. Diana Matthews
	08/07/05 Osceola JDC: Oseola, I guess you just can not find a good Supt. Hefferman was a klan member; Hoffman was a liar; Honan knew her job; Jewel is a lost cause; Payano is just a lost cause; Housel was O.K. Osceola admin. need to stop giving the brown noses the supervisor jobs, and hire the most qualified people the jobs. Oops!! Those people already left. ~Anonymous
	08/07/05 Marion JDC: how do we get rid of lousy nurses doctors and mental health staff. Some are great but others might as well not be there. Sometimes they ARENT there but they say they are. Some of the kids where we work wont even go to sick call because they are treated so poorly. I have seen nurses yell at them,use cuss words and stuff like that. Is there anyway these people can be weeded out. How do we file complaints against them, not DJJ but outside the system. ~DM
	08/07/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I can only agree with the general tone of recent postings. If we dare to complain there IS retaliation. Fire whoever let this happen to Christopher Sholley. Schembri could have stepped in. Fire that monster (the supt. at Volusia--Finn)--he is more interested in training for his marathon races on state time; And thank you Mrs. Corry for your efforts. Kids should read--Why is it that some centers allow it and others don't. Would Ragett have anything to do with it? Christopher, hang in there. You will eventually be able to tell your story nationwide. ~Anonymous
	08/06/05 DJJ: Reply to 08/05/05 Orange JDC: YOU ARE SO VERY RIGHT!... The broken bones, the killings and the neglect, beatings, that is all being done in these facilities to instill fear in these children, yet where the hell is HRS and DCF now??? Mrs. Matthews, your son did not die in vain, and as long as there is a breath in me, I will fight for these children along with you all. ~Dawn Chase
	08/05/05 DJJ: Dear Mrs Chase, You did great on the radio with Cathy yesterday, stay strong and keep going! Forever in tears, ~Diana Matthews
	08/05/05 DJJ: In regards to 08/02/05 DJJ... Thank you for caring for our kids out there, and God bless you!! I will send copies to these places [Dateline, Channel 6 Problem Solvers in Orlando, 60 Minutes, American Justice, Primetime and 20/20...] that you have suggested. ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
	08/05/05 Orange JDC: Please do us a favor and once and for all fire all of the dead weight at Orange. (4 Asst. Superintendents) They are not accomplishing anything. If you don't believe me- watch them in action. Its not safe and secure for the kids. The sad truth is that in my opinion these kids behind doors are treated worse than prisoners, animals, etc. ~Anonymous
	08/02/05 DJJ: Ms. Chase, can I make a suggestion? Sent a copy of Chris' diary to Dateline, Channel 6 Problem Solvers in Orlando, 60 Minutes, American Justice, Primetime and 20/20. I am sure one of them will respond to you. Good luck and my prayers are with both you and Chris. ~A DJJ employee that cares (Orange JDC)
	08/02/05 DJJ: Comment to 07/31/05 DJJ: disciplinary confinement - You are so right here, if any of this ever went on in our own homes, we would not only have the children taken, but also we would face charges. I have sent a copy of Christophers Diary by way of USPS mail to Gov. Bush, and have NOT heard one word from him. Does he care??? Do any of these people really care??? Look at the picture of my Son..he has hurt and fear in his eyes, scars on his face from the beatings, and on his head. Why all the corruption in this System?? I want to know WHY??? ~Dawn Chase

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July 2005

	07/31/05 DJJ: The one overwhelming inhumane practice in these facilities, which needs to be stopped, is disciplinary confinement of up to seventy-two hours. Also, never forget the extent of racism existing in these facilities-ask the kids! ~Anonymous
	07/30/05 DJJgDOC: A Son's Diary Part 10... In regards to my son Christopher Sholly, I want to thank all of you that have listened, and prayed with us about all the corruption in this system to all our children. My voice has not been heard by DJJ. Mr.Schembri did not excersise his full power on saving my son from an adult system. I was told it is VERY rare that kids above age 16 ever get transferred to a DJJ facility after they have been placed in DOC custody. WHY THEN, even have this Florida Statute? Makes no sense. Those JDO's that are truly caring of our kids, more power to you all to stand for what is right. ~Dawn Chase
	07/30/05 DOC Lake Butler: A Son's Diary Part 9...July 22, 2005: Whats up Mom? Well, I'm at Lake Butler. Its nothing like I expected. Its ok. Nobody's messing with me at all. Have you heard ANYTHING from Secretary Schembri? I hope so. Try to see if you can contact Cathy Corry or Somebody. But try to contact Mr. Schembri and see about me going to jjocc or boys base. I want to see you so bad, I am about 5 or 6 hours away. I hate it. But I'll be home soon!!! Oh Mom, the Harry Potter book has come out. Will you see about getting it for when I come home? Your Christopher ~Christopher Sholly's letter to mom Dawn Chase
	07/30/05 DOC Lake Butler: A Son's Diary Part 8...July 19, 2005: Lake Butler has come and picked me up from the adult jail here in Marianna. I hope that Mr. Schembrie is still sending out the order to place me at JJOCC or Pensacola Boys Base. I have not lost hope!!! ~Christopher Sholly's letter to mom Dawn Chase
	07/29/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Re: The Poet... To say that Portesy left because he could not take the heat couldn't be further from the truth. Portesy was the longest serving superintendent in the 25-year history of West. He was a man of principle who stood up for his staff. Good Luck Mr. Portesy. ~Anonymous
	07/28/05 Osceola JDC: To the writer of 7-28, you're about 45% right about superintendent Payano. One thing I can see so far, no one outside cares, they just read this sight and laugh at us. But when a kid gets hurt, they want answers, that's if there job is on the line... ~Poet
	07/28/05 Hillsborough West JDC: The West just sent 11 officers to the academy and only 2 remain. As of today the West is without a superindenant. Mr. Portesy jumped ship because he knew that it wasn't going to get any better. Mr. Turner are you still here? The whole central region needs a makeover, starting with RAGGETT. Some people may be scared of you, but not all. I know you are aware of this website, why don't you reply and tell your side of the story? Raggett your days are numbered!!!!!!!!! ~"The Truth"
	07/28/05 Osceola JDC: Closing the Intake office door that is a bad call Mr. Superintendent. Imagine if a fight breaks. Can you imagine one staff with no key in this scenario? Mr. New Superintendent don't offer people the door for resignation when you really don't want to show your face to them and resolve the morale problem. ~Officer Observation
	07/27/05 Manatee JDC: Tallahassee are you paying attention! Frank Gargett and his puppet Robert Raggett has made working in Manatee a nightmare. Officer are left on the floor alone with up to 30 youths for long periods of time. We have had several officers hurt. Superintendent refuse to address concerns. We need assistance now. ~Anonymous
	07/27/05 Osceola JDC: Maj Lowry your Delta Shift Commander is walking around your center like some Thug on the street calling employees and kids my nigger. ~Anonymous
	07/26/05 Oceola JDC: We have had some major changes that are not in policy,so whose responsible,should we follow the states policy or his threats.Now I know someone in Tallahasee reads these comments,before you call Mr.Lowery for answers, talk to the officers.If they would lie to the officers,what make you think they wont lie to you. ~Upset Officer
	07/26/05 Brevard JDC: Ever wondered why Dave Burns gets so much special consideration. Dave Burns is Raggetts cousin. Burns brags about gambles and that he picks up prostiutes. and yet he still works for the department. ~Anonymous
	07/25/05 Osceola JDC: I would like to pick up where the Poet left off.I once considered myself an officer,but I was stipped of all my officer pride a few weeks ago. ~Angry Employee
	07/25/05 Orange JDC: To the person writing regarding the 4 superintendents at ORJDC...they work extremely hard, often working 16 & 18 hours a day. Get a clue, do your job and stop whining! ~Anonymous
	07/24/05 Osceola JDC: we are short staff,we have had at least 6 officers leave in 1 month. I know nothing will be done,but it's nice to let the people who don't care know that we see whats going on. How can you promote someone and not even post the position or interview? Peggy you can't answer that you're to busy. Maybe Lowery or Payano can. ~Poet
	07/24/05 Orange JDC: We have 4 assistant superintendents and they are all so hopeless...they are all covering the first shift doing nothing. Recently we had an escape and no assistant superintendents were around. It is time for Mr. Turner and rest to take a look at our facility. ~Anonymous
	07/23/05 Osceola JDC: You & your puppets are making some safety hazard decisions for your convience. It's like you're trying to make things pretty for QA. I feel that we should start putting in some compliants to I.G. or the secretary because we have some safety issues that you guys don't care about... ~The Poet
	07/22/05 DJJ: Re 07/21/05: thank you for caring. - ...contact the ACLU & other human rights organizations...nothing that would get Bush into action more than national press coverage of injustices being committed by the state of florida and no action being taken. ~Anonymous & Caring Always
	07/21/05 DJJ: I accept your apology, and thank you for caring. I have printed out all of Chris's diary, and have forwarded EVERYTHING by US postal mail to Governor Bush, and Schembri, along with Mr. Steve Meredith, and Mr.Berkowitz. I've written also to the Judge in Chris's case. I've called the public defenders office, and still no phone calls returned either. I think some are right in saying this State does not care for our kids. :( ~Dawn Chase
	07/21/05 DJJ: Re: If anyone has any emails or snide remarks towards me. [I] apologize for offending you...it was NOT intended! I feel bad to continually read of your plight and others on here knowing that it's being monitored by officials from DJJ and possibly from Bush's minions with no real progress - just PR crap being thrown out every now and then to placate the victims. ~Anonymous but not without concern or care!!
	07/19/05 DJJ: To the anonymous poster 07/18/05 DJJ: Mrs. Chase should be very careful about posting . . . I have had all this "evidence" for a long time, and still it has not helped my son, or other kids in the same types of situation. I am truthful in what has happened to us. If anyone has any emails or snide remarks towards me, do it in private from now on. I don't want the board cluttered with hurtful remarks towards me or the other parents. ~Dawn Chase
	07/18/05 DJJ: To the staff and anonymous chicken: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HEARING THE TRUTH??? I was asked by Cathy Corry to send in all of the experiences that my son had, everything!!! You don't like it??? Don't read it!!!! This site is here to make the public aware of the sick system that is out there. I dare you to call me, and tell me this on the phone, and I dare you to show who you really are!!! ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
	07/18/05 DJJ: Mrs. Chase should be very careful about posting all this information on the internet. It...may or may not help in any future litigation. ~Anonymous
	07/17/05 DJJ: This web site is hereby renamed: Justice4DawnChase.org. ~JDO Realistic
	07/17/05 DJJ: Should we rename this site to Justice4DawnChase.org? ~Anonymous
	07/17/05 Jackson County Jail: A Son's Diary Part 7 Jackson Juvenile Center -> Dozier -> ADULT JAIL Diary of Christopher Sholly June 2003-July 2005 I arrive at J-JOCC and the first thing the doctor does is take me off all the meds. I still had to start this program ALL over again too!!! JJOCC is a year program! The staff there were kind and helpful. I felt safe for once. In Oct-Nov of 2004 I was transferred to Aurthur G Dozier; now [July 2005] I am sitting in Jackson County Adult Jail for something I did not do!!! Please someone HELP ME!! MY mom now can't even help me cause they sentenced me as an Adult. I'm not an adult, I'm just a kid, I want to be home with my family. I'M SO SICK OF ALL OF THIS!!! PLEASE GOD HELP ME!!!!!!! ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/17/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 6 Okaloosa Youth Development Center: Diary of Christopher Sholly 11/18/2002 My Son was transferred to OYDC after the horrible abuse that occurred at GHA. He was made to START THIS PROGRAM ALL OVER! Faye Finnigan was the Administrator of OYDC and did a fine job while she was there, As soon as Faye Finnigan left, all hell started breaking loose. My son witnessed Keith Johnson being picked up over Mr. Robinson's head and literally slammed to the floor, twice. My son was then instructed to clean up Keith's Johnson's blood off the floor without the use of any gloves. ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/17/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 5 Greenville Hills Academy: Diary of Christopher Sholly 10/06/2002 My son was told by the Gaurd, "If I have to lay my hands on you one more time, I'm going to beat you to a pulp" this Gaurd was Rodney Baynard...with the past criminal history, and lied on his employment application, and who broke my sons arm almost exactly a month later. ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/17/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 4 Greenville Hills Academy: Diary of Christopher Sholly - part 4 - 09/09/2002 Dear Mom, ...I have been controlling my anger and ignoring my peers. My Counselor Denise Grahm, told me that I leave in January to come home! I will be home soon I know it!! ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/17/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 3 Greenville Hills Academy: 03/10 2002 This boy Tylor Clarie had to use the bathroom and the staff would not let him! He held it for an hour and then at the end of the hour he used it in his pants and the staff made him sit on the floor for an hour and a half in it, it was number 2! ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/14/05 DJJ/CYA-Bernard Warner: Books Not Bars...working to close the California Youth Authority’s abusive youth prisons and replace them with real rehabilitation facilities. We have recently inherited Florida DJJ employee Bernard Warner. From what I have read your juvenile system sounds pretty bad too. Any information you can give us about this guy would be greatly appreciated. ~Laura A. Talkington
	07/14/05 Osceola JDC: Please people, It is time to move on. lick your scars and carry on. Hoffman is not here. But, Mr. Lowery will fix everything up in a blink of an eye. ~JDO Self-Esteem
	07/14/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 2. Dozier School for Boys Diary of Christopher Sholly - Feb 8, 2005 - Today, Ms. Harvy tryed to set me up. She tred to get tobacco dip planted on me. this is just another attempt to mess with my time in a program, and get back at me for telling my Mom about all the abuse they were doing. ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/14/05 DJJ: A Son's Diary Part 1. Greenville Hills Academy: Diary of Christopher Sholly - March 04, 2002 - I was sent there [Greenville] for violating probation, and I violated by trying to commit suicide, I am 13 years old at this time. When I got to Greenville, I was beat up by the Staff that worked at the cottage. I have no idea why the staff beat me up. I was scared and confused. I did the only thing I could think of, I kept my mouth shut and stayed to myself. ~provided by Dawn Chase
	07/11/05 Volusia JDC: In the past 3 years in vrjdc their have been about 100 or more workers quit or fired...building leaks everytime it rains and as far as health issue is concern is not safe. ~Anonymous
	07/11/05 Osceola JDC: response to person who replied to Brownnoser on 07/10/05: The comments make sense however you really need to check your spelling; it is so important to present a competent and intelligent demeanor to the public. I know the importance of being taken seriously and from the way you write you will not be. ~JDO Realistic
	07/11/05 Orange JDC: The shortage is so critical that trainees were on the floor working before they went to the Academy 2 weeks ago. Presently we are dealing with...mental health issues and we are not even trained to deal with these youths. Mr. Turner this facility is very critical. ~Anonymous
	07/10/05 Osceola JDC: To the Brownnoser:...to the remark on 7-5-05-do we like the changes? No.Especialy when you have certain individuals breife the new superintindent, give him nothing but negative information about the officers.But,at the same time he should'nt believe them... ~Anonymous
	07/09/05 DJJ: Response to 07/08/05 : I need more parents and grandparents to come forward. I called Secretary Schembri's office on July 7 and was denied access...I was directed to the Office of Mr. Meredith and plead my case to him. I begged that my son be sent to either DJJ Jackson Juvenile or Pensacola Boys Base ~Dawn Chase
	07/08/05 DJJ: To Schembri and Turner: Do not turn a blind eye to the situation concerning Dawn Chase's son... ~JudyKay Leece
	07/08/05 Orange JDC: Ms. Chase. Have you looked into the possibility of suing the Department and also exposing them to Dateline, 20/20, American Justice, local news or Geraldo Rivera? Even the Orlando Sentinel? ~Anonymous, Orange JDC
	07/07/05 DJJ: My son has spent more time locked up then an adult would have for doing the same thing and what he initially did was a total accident!! Why hasn't Secretary Schembri wrote me back?? I am not asking for your pity, but I'm asking you for help!!! ~A broken Heart, Dawn
	07/05/05 DJJ: Ms. Chase, ...There are those of us who truly care for the youths in our custody. Let's bring solutions. ~Anonymous,Orange JDC
	07/05/05 Osceola JDC: You didn't like Mr Hoffman... Now how do you...like all the changes in your work environment with the newbie? ~Anonymous
	07/05/05 DJJ: ...our legislatures and our Govenor have very little interest in improving any social services for the juveniles placed in state custody. ~Anonymous
	07/03/05 DJJ: Ms. Chase,...Schembri does not give a damn, now, who do we go to to be heard? ~Anonymous Orange JDC
	07/03/05 DJJ: Re: Dawn Chase...Someone does need to investigate this. It’s a travesty of justice. ~Anonymous
	07/03/05 Osceola JDC: I guess it was just wishfull thinking that Mr Lowry would be any different then all the other people who have held the higher positions with DJJ...he is just sneaking around trying to catch people doing wrong and writing them up...run off good staff and then complain that there's no coverage. That's when your kids get hurt or abused. ~Anonymous
	07/03/05 DJJ/Detention: ...these administrators in these facilities are the most clueless individuals i ever had the misfortune to meet. ~Anonymous
	07/03/05 DJJ: Maybe Dawn Chase is right. The Department of Juvenile Justice and the entire State of Florida government are involved in a massive conspiracy and coverup to keep her son locked up and abused. ~Anonymous
	07/02/05 DJJ: to the person who wants to know what MY son did: he was 13 years old; a fight at school with another boy...the resource officer... accidentally got hit, they charged him with battery on a law enforcement official. This State has criminalized the very same things that we growing up in the 70's may have been guilty of doing. I'm not making excuses for My Son, I'm defending his rights that he was denied, as well as the rights of other kids in YOUR custody. ~Dawn Chase
	07/02/05 WARNING: read this message regarding the drug HALDOL. If i can be of any help contact me: ~Patricia
	07/01/05 DJJ: Reply to Dawn Chase: Stop making excuses for your son. If they put him on meds that you didn't like, you can have them discontinued...did you not read...that a supervisor and a SJDO were fired for reporting abuse. You are correct on one thing this department as many flaws. Mainly because of the good ol boy system. I personally would report any abuse if I saw it.\| - Its my fault your son got locked up JDO
	07/01/05 DJJ: Dawn Chase: What did your son do to get put into a DJJ facility and then to prison? ~Anonymous
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