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12/20/05 Miami-Dade JDC: the officer who went up to aro to pickup towels for his co workers and teammates during the infamous basketball game was no other than ben gilbert's favorite son, SJDO McCoy. ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Well Ms. Corry! Where is the link that we are waiting for to petition to get Mr Booker back and md. Maldonado back. We are waiting for that link. Also we want these samepeople as watchdogs for south region: Mr. Martin Jackson, Mr. Beasley, Ms Zachery and Mr. Booker and Ms. Maldonado. Where is cmarbin and Cathy Corry where we need them? Show us you are with us or we will get Gus on this! Mr Doubuler we know your wife or finacee haspolitical backing and that is why you arer still at DJJ but it willcome out soon and you too will be gone the both of you. ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Davis, Jan, Sharon and Dobuler: How do u sleep at night? You have caused so much grief on current and past employees. Firing them, forcing them to resign, no progressive discipline, remedial training or improvement plans. you are cold and callous. these are people with families. These families will not enjoy a Christmas. May God have mercy on your souls in purgatory. ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: It's amazing that the people who are in management positions both locally and regionally are individuals who creditability has become as valuable as a 3 dollar bill. Mr. Davis and Janice Walker if they represent the leadership and integrity that this department is supposed to be comprised of, then this department is in for a lot of stormy days. Janice Walker is not only UNPROFESSIONAL, but she practices "strong arm management" and "management by intimidation" This lady single handly destroyed the officer comradeship that was present among staff at the Miami Dade Regional Juvenile Detention prior to the arrival of her and Hitler Jr. (Walt Davis)... Mr. Delancey had made it a practice to conduct his shift briefings using all types of vulgarities directed towards... ~Anonymous
It's amazing that the people who are in management positions both locally and regionally are individuals who creditability has become as valuable as a 3 dollar bill. Mr. Davis and Janice Walker if they represent the leadership and integrity that this department is supposed to be comprised of, then this department is in for a lot of stormy days. Janice Walker is not only UNPROFESSIONAL, but she practices "strong arm management" and "management by intimidation" This lady single handly destroyed the officer comradeship that was present among staff at the Miami Dade Regional Juvenile Detention prior to the arrival of her and Hitler Jr. (Walt Davis) They even though are not phsycially are not in the building at MDRJDC they have two of there major apprentices in the persons of Supervisor's Gail Bess and Supervisor David Delancey. Mr. Delancey had made it a practice to conduct his shift briefings using all types of vulgarities directed towards the very staff that he is supposed to be setting an example, but in Janice Walker and Walt Davis' sight this is supported behavior, and not "CONDUCT UNBECOMING" ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: This message is for Secretary Schembri, Why won't you bring back Ms. Maldonado or Mr. Polk? Stop hiding them and lllow them the chance to really tell it you all. My guess is that she will bring DJJ down. But if you don't we will request email and by Newpaper. Answere that Steve Meredith!!! We have somthing on you too. ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: ...The MDRJDC spent a lot of money sending supervisors to what's called Accountability Training where the emphasis is supposed to be those in supervisors being held accountable for the behaviors of staff assigned to their specific duty post and work areas... Ms. Gail Bess who is the ARO Coordinator at the MDRJDC has NEVER held Accountable at any time, not to mention there is currently a shift commander name Mae Foely who was suspended in Broward Detention for her role in an improper youth release, and she was disciplined by being suspended (transfered) to MDRJDC in the capacity of a shift commander which is her current capacity... ~Anonymous
Let's talk about consistancy. The MDRJDC spent a lot of money sending supervisors to what's called Accountability Training where the emphasis is supposed to be those in supervisors being held accountable for the behaviors of staff assigned to their specific duty post and work areas. Well it's a known fact that there have been several officers disciplined who were assigned to the Admissions and Releases Area for their involvement in improper youth releases, some officers have even been terminated, however Ms. Gail Bess who is the ARO Coordinator at the MDRJDC has NEVER held Accountable at any time, not to mention there is currently a shift commander name Mae Foely who was suspended in Broward Detention for her role in an improper youth release, and she was disciplined by being suspended (transfered) to MDRJDC in the capacity of a shift commander which is her current capacity. How fair is that? Don't give up Martin Jackson! ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Broward JDC: Just a reminder for everyone Mr. Nobles if Mr. Davis or Schembri sends an IG to investigate in any allegations make sure that it is not courtney, Ben Cohen, Ted Morakis, Mr. Parks because Mr. jacoby was involved with all of them when he worked for QA. SO we win Deem Status all the time. Ted Morakis and Ben Cohen always give him the heads up... ~Concerned andFed Up employees
Just a reminder for everyone Mr. Nobles if Mr. Davis or Schembri sends an IG to investigate in any allegations make sure that it is not courtney, Ben Cohen, Ted Morakis, Mr. Parks because Mr. jacoby was involved with all of them when he worked for QA. SO we win Deem Status all the time. Ted Morakis and Ben Cohen always give him the heads up. PLus Mr. Jacoby is upset at Mr. Davis because he did not get the SMAII, CHief or Regional job. In fact, if Greg Johnson gets the regional job Mr. Jacoby thinks he will be the next Regional, Chief or SMA II. Mr. Nobles needs to stop sleeping with his staff and focus on his duties and there are documents to prove it. The same way there is proof that Sharon is dating a married man Hugee from Broward. LOOK INTO IT GOoD ~Concerned andFed Up employees
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Miami Dade.....Stop ranting and raving and do something about your problems. The one thing I see on this site from you is division. If you think about it, you're already speaking out, now put your words to action. And for all the other facilities that are coming to this site reading and saying to them selves, (I know just how they feel!)Where in the HELL are you! What's up with the Orange, West, Polk, East, Pinellas and all the other facilities that all the sudden have no problems. Get the HELL on board. Speak up and take action scared or not!!!!! At this point and time you all have the chance to change things collectively, show DJJ you are not putting up with their crap! Together We Stand.....Divide We Fall! A Concerned Ex-JDO ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I was contacted from some of my co-workers at home telling me that I would indeed be fired due to my actions in breaking up a fight on mod 5.I than contacted mr.doubler @ he stated to me that nobody knows about my case but him @ the supervisors @ I should not go by that until a full investigation is conducted,however here he is talking to the entire C-shift about my case...I was fired Nov,17 2005 I was out sick at the time no hearing,no one called to see if I was ok,or to tell me that it was determined I neglected this child @ I would indeed b fired as my co-workers told me a long time ago. ~GEORGE MACK 305-693-2243
I was contacted from some of my co-workers at home telling me that I would indeed be fired due to my actions in breaking up a fight on mod 5.i than contacted mr.doubler @ he stated to me that nobody knows about my case but him @ the supervisors @ I should not go by that until a full investigation is conducted,however here he is talking to the entire C-shift about my case using examples of how he did not think we used proper par when dealing with these youth's.any body in the facility should know that there is no proper procedure when breaking up a fight (check the book). Mr dobler knew my name but not my face u cant imagine how that made me feel sitting in that briefing.i was fired Nov,17 2005 I was out sick at the time no hearing,no one called to see if I was ok,or to tell me that it was determined I neglected this child @ I would indeed b fired as my co-workers told me a long time ago. ~GEORGE MACK 305-693-2243
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr.Ben.Gilbert used to work with Wackenhut which is Contrated by the Departmment ...He was forced to resign,because a child abuse charge was brought up against him.But look at this he is a Supervisor for MDRJDC,he also has been in numerous of case's in which Officers were fired.Even in a resent case ...Gilbert was called for asstinstance in which he responded to,but did not help.It is fact that he made the comment"MY RIBS HURT I AM NOT BREAKING UP ANYTHING".The youth admitted that he was wrong in this case...The youth mother THEARTEN TO CALL THE NEWSPAPERS AN BROUGHT OUT THE NAACP TO MDRJDC.Oh did they kiss her a...Those officers was let go but Supervisor B.Gilbert was involed.Mr Meredith ...can you PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS... ~Truth Be Told
Mr.Ben.Gilbert used to work with Wackenhut which is Contrated by the Departmment that over see the youth at the JAC.He was a Sergeant for Wackenhut Officers.He was forced to resign,because a child abuse charge was brought up against him.But look at this he is a Supervisor for MDRJDC,he also has been in numerous of case's in which Officers were fired.Even in a resent case with two EX-Officer R.Gracia and G.Mack.Supervisor Gilbert was called for asstinstance in which he responded to,but did not help.It is fact that he made the comment"MY RIBS HURT I AM NOT BREAKING UP ANYTHING".The youth admitted that he was wrong in this case.The only reason it was brought to light because the youth mother came for viso.The youth mother THEARTEN TO CALL THE NEWSPAPERS AN BROUGHT OUT THE NAACP TO MDRJDC.Oh did they kiss her a...Those officers was let go but Supervisor B.Gilbert was involed.Mr Meredith I do not know if your office was involed but can you PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS.Ms.Cathy can you looking into this. ~Truth Be Told
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I hate to disappoint some of you but Capt. Garcia had his opportunity to help us at the public hearing but did not. He contacted Gus Barreiro and gave him facts but when asked will you help your officers since you say you care for them so much, he replied " I'm scared for my self and my family" If you are right with your facts there is nothing to be scared of so Capt. Garcia did not come forward because he too had a past in his prior employment. He was searching through porn sites and that is why he did not want to come forward. Sorry to burst your bubble. ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Miami-Dade JDC: ...if we really want Ms.Maldonado back we need her in a position that will make change. By placing her as a Superintendent at Dade it will not make things better instead they will try to find a way to get rid of her. We need to place her in the region to show all of these so call professionals how it has to be done. They have her in hiding because she HAS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT THE World needs to hear. THEY ARE AFRAID THAT THE TRUTH WILL BE TOLD, SHE KNOW EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH DADE... She has always shown us to document everything even when she was a sgt... She will come out eventually becauseif the press does not find her, Cathy Corry will or we will petittion for her to come out. ~Anonymous
I agree with Cathy Corry if we really want Ms.Maldonado back we need her in a position that will make change. By placing her as a Superintendent at Dade it will not make things better instead they will try to find a way to get rid of her. We need to place her in the region to show all of these so call professionals how it has to be done. They have her in hiding because she HAS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT THE World needs to hear. THEY ARE AFRAID THAT THE TRUTH WILL BE TOLD, SHE KNOW EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH DADE AND THE DEPARTMENT ITSELF ANDONE THINGI KNOW FORSURE SHE HAS ALOT OF DOCUMENTATION. She has always shown us to document everything even when she was a sgt. She is great and the fact that they have her hidden is something!! TOTAL CORRUPTION! She will come out eventually becauseif the press does not find her, Cathy Corry will or we will petittion for her to come out ~Anonymous
12/19/05 Orange JDC: Miami - DAde, take a breather!!! Things suck at your site, we understand, but give us a break from hearing about it, PLEASE!!! ~Anonymous
12/19/05 DJJ: Ms Corry, Do you have anything else to do besides promote lies, and hear say. I am a reader of this site and I have not read anything good about the hard workers of DJJ. Please do us a favor and get a life. You seem to be a bitter person with nothing else to do but fight losing battles ~Anonymous
12/18/05
Miami-Dade JDC: Lets talk about T.Hinson a Supervisor at Miami-Dade.She
wrote up Officer Rizo at MDRJDC,and gave her write up to her in the staff
bathroom.Tell me how professional was that.Officer T.hinson was supended in June
for signing off on a bad release.And she was still on probation.If that had been
any other officer they would have been terminated... Supervisor Petty,he made a
human error by writing the wrong time down.The Clock was placed there by the
Department.An he was terminated.Mr.Dale didnt even investigate the clock on the
wall or anything... The telphone clocks is different than the camera clocks and
computer's time.So how can you point to the correct time of a incident's.
~Truth Be Told
Lets talk about T.Hinson a Supervisor at Miami-Dade.She wrote up Officer Rizo at MDRJDC,and gave her write up to her in the staff bathroom.Tell me how professional was that.Officer T.hinson was supended in June for signing off on a bad release.And she was still on probation.If that had been any other officer they would have been terminated.Take a look at what happenend to Supervisor Petty,he made a human error by writing the wrong time down.The Clock was placed there by the Department.An he was terminated.Mr.Dale didnt even investigate the clock on the wall or anything.The clocks around the detention is all messed up. The telphone clocks is different than the camera clocks and computer's time.So how can you point to the correct time of a incident's. ~Truth Be Told
12/18/05 Miami-Dade JDC: How can we start a petition to bring Ms.Maldonado back to Miami-Dade. We need someone that understands us here,an been though what we are going though.Ms Cathy can you help us with this petition or not.Or do we go to the news papers or go to Mr.Gus Barreiro for help. ~Exhausted Worker 305-637-4500
[If you want to create a petition as a link to JUSTICE4KIDS.ORG, contact Cathy Corry directly at: cathy@justice4kids.org ~j4k]
12/18/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr.Steve Meredith lets get to you an your O.I.G'S.Ask Theresa Micheals was she aware of the basketball game.Because I know for a fact.That when the C.D. was burned it showed a officer with shorts and a tee shirt on going up stairs getting towels for the officers in the gym that night.If that is not a cover up then what is. ~Anonymous
12/18/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Thi is my opinion Supervisor Booker should be an Assistant Superintendent at Dade and Ms. Zachary ... AS for supervisor Martin Jackson and JD Solie or Mr Frank Carey should ...Superintendent of Dade. As for MS. Maldonado she should be brought out of hiding... PETITION FOR [Rep.] Gus Barreiro TO BE THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE...AS FOR MR. JACOBY AND MR. NOBLES - I HEAR YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHANCE! IG NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE ELEESE DAVIS AND WANDA SMITH ...KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH MARTIN JACKSON AND GO TO [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] WITH YOUR STORY ...ALSO MR. DOUBULER AND HIS FIANCE ARE RECEIVING A HEFTY AMOUNT OF MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND STATE. WE HAVE STAFF THAT WILL TESTIFY TO THAT... DID I FORGET TO MENTION THAT SUPERVISOR BESS MADE IT VERY KNOWN THAT SHE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH... ~Anonymous
Thi is my opinion Supervisor Booker should be an Assistant Superintendent at Dade and Ms. Zachary should also be an assistant. AS for supervisor Martin Jackson and JD Solie or Mr Frank Carey should be brought back to be the Superintendent of Dade. As for MS. Maldonado she should be brought out of hiding and be placed in a regional position, that woman poured her heart and soul into making a difference. That is why we all chose to stand up for what is right and for what DJJ stands for.
FOr Secretary of Detention EVERY EMPLOYEE OF DJJ SHOULD PUT MEAN WHAT THEY SAY AND PETITION FOR [Rep.] Gus Barreiro TO BE THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE. BUT SINCE WE KNOW HE WOULD NOT TAKE ORDERS OF SCHEMBRI, THEN WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO VOTE who shoulD GO IN thAT POSITION AND I say MR CAREY SHOULD BE INONE OF THosE KEY POSITIONS.
AS FOR MR. JACOBY AND MR. NOBLES - I HEAR YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHANCE! IG NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE ELEESE DAVIS AND WANDA SMITH BOY DO WE HAVE STUFF ON THEM AND DOCUMENTATION!!!
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH MARTIN JACKSON AND GO TO [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] WITH YOUR STORY IT WON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF YOU GET YOUR JOB OR NOT.
ALSO MR. DOUBULER AND HIS FIANCE ARE RECEIVING A HEFTY AMOUNT OF MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND STATE. WE HAVE STAFF THAT WILL TESTIFY TO THAT. ONE OF THEM WILL GO DOWN.
DID I FORGET TO MENTION THAT SUPERVISOR BESS MADE IT VERY KNOWN THAT SHE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH MR. DAVIS, POLK, WATSON AND HALE OH AND JD THAT'S HER M.O. TO GET WHAT SHE WANTS OUT OF SOMETHING. MRS. MINNIS MAKE SURE THAT YOU STAY CLEAN OR ELSE YOU WILL GO DOWN WITH THEM!! ~Anonymous
12/18/05 DJJ: Cathy Corry we need a watchdog for the south region and I believe that we should nominate Martin Jackson or Deidre Zachary! I'm sure that everyone would agree to that..how do we go about that? ~Anonymous
[If you would like to be a watchdog, contact Cathy Corry directly at cathy@justice4kids.org ~j4k]
12/18/05 Broward JDC: Broward has the smartest guy running the facility the way Mr. Doubuler has Mr. Davis and Schembri, Mr. Jacoby has QA - Ted Morakis... What about Mr. Nobles hitting the youths ...they are saying that once Mr. Greg Johnson comes back they will be fine... Mr.Jacoby and Mr.Nobles, you guys have violatedtoo many laws and fop's... he yime hascome to expose your deem status facility!!! ... You are both sensless, you mistreat people... that fight broke out the two assistants were the ones side by side with the staff while those kids tried to hit us with chairs, their fists and aything else and you wrote it up differenlty so that you owuld not have to explain it... What about when... a riot was going to vreak out and we did not have the adequate staff if they needed a Code Blue!! ~Anonymous
Broward has the smartest guy running the facility the way Mr. Doubuler has Mr. Davis and Schembri, Mr. Jacoby has QA - Ted Morakis. Everyone knows he has that person backing him up not to mention the people that know how to put up a good pony show. We do not even use DFMS as a amin source but Mr. Nobles assigned one of hid new girls to input the information late but she is doing it. I must say, Mr. JAcoby is not out of the Woods yet. What about Mr. Nobles hitting the youths also when he was a supervsior in the back? He has covered up alot of things but it is soon to come out. They are happy because Mr. Davis is leaving and they are saying that once Mr. Greg Johnson comes back they will be fine. In fact. Mr. Jacoby thinks his time to be promoted will be now!!! I really doubt that Mr.Jacoby and Mr.Nobles, you guys have violatedtoo many laws and fop's that you must leave the department. he yime hascome to expose your deem status facility!!! I hope that you have a job lined up.
You are both sensless, you mistreat people even the people that came into to help us and that fight broke out the two assistants were the ones side by side with the staff while those kids tried to hit us with chairs, their fists and aything else and you wrote it up differenlty so that you owuld not have to explain it.
What about when you left the women in charge and the policehad tp come in to assist because a riot was going to vreak out and we did not have the adequate staff if they needed a Code Blue!! Answer that!! Your time to be expose Mr.Jacoby and Mr. Nobles is coming very soon. ~Anonymous
12/18/05 Miami-Dade JDC: My question to all ...Where is Ms. Maldonado and Supervisor Booker? ...Maldonado was the first supervisor to stand up for what was wrong a Miami Dade and she did while she was there after LaFlam left. Everyone needs to look for her and have [Rep.] Gus Barreiro question her about the violations... She needs to be on the stand along with Mr Booker. These were two repsectful people who would always speak up for injustices and were not afraid of retaliation...[Rep.] GUS Barreiro, Cathy Corry and [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] bring them out of the wood work and get their stroies, ...Secretary Schembri or Steve Meredith get them before we do because I'm sure their testimony will hurt the dJJ image. Better yet Ms. Maldonado I'm sure will bring much to light, that is why they hid her from the public. FIND HER SHE IS OUT THERE. ~Anonymous
My question to all and no one has ever written about it..Where is Ms. Maldonado and Supervisor Booker? I do not care what anyone says about them but Ns, Maldonado was the first supervisor to stand up for what was wrong a Miami Dade and she did while she was there after LaFlam left. Everyone needs to look for her and have [Rep.] Gus Barreiro question her about the violations that this facility among others are doing. She had the solution then and no one listened and she had the solution now and the shipped her to Broward. She needs to be on the stand along with Mr Booker. These were two repsectful people who would always speak up for injustices and were not afraid of retaliation. She is a true leader and she shoud be running for one of those positions at the region. [Rep.] GUS Barreiro, Cathy Corry and [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] bring them out of the wood work and get their stroies, I'm sure they have a whole lot to tell you.
Secretary Schembri or Steve Meredith get them before we do because I'm sure their testimony will hurt the dJJ image. Better yet Ms. Maldonado I'm sure will bring much to light, that is why they hid her from the public. FIND HER SHE IS OUT THERE. ~Anonymous
12/18/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Jackson, the only reason why they decided to play games at your hearing is because they did not believe that you are a smart, intelligent, dedicatd back man...That is why one should never underestimate your staff. You had everything prepared and they were not... we need to sit with [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] and let her have all the information so that she can set the record straight. I wouldnot give it to Cathy Corry because she allows people to write on this site . . . Mr.Jackson, you were always a true leader, hardworker and picked up the slack when needed... DO not let Theresa Michael bring you down..., in a real court this would have been a mistrial!!! ~Anonymous
Mr. Jackson, the only reason why they decided to play games at your hearing is because they did not believe that you are a smart, intelligent, dedicatd back man. They thought you would just comein give your statements and then they would pull their last card and you were done. That is why one should never underestimate your staff. You had everything prepared and they were not. Ir is a shame that MS. Bess who is a supervisor pver ARO and TRansportation could not site policy and did not know certain procedures.I'm sure if you woudl have asked the administrators they would have remained silent too. This just clearly states that the administrators give the illusion that they know what they are doing to include Mr. Doubuler and in reality they don't. Instead of waiting for them to strike again, we need to sit with [Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald] and let her have all the information so that she can set the record straight.
I wouldnot give it to Cathy Corry because she allows people to write on this site without Schembri, the regional leaders our and bring back those folks who were true leaders.
Mr.Jackson, you were always a true leader, hardworker and picked up the slack when needed. Your promotions were long over due and they know it. DO not let Theresa Michael bring you down because she knew that she based your report on one angle now they come up with more at the last minute, in a real court this would have been a mistrial!!! ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: For the Officers at MDRJDC that does not know.After the Omar "tragedy" the Department came up with a group of poeple that would help other Juvenile Detention Center that is in a emgergency situation.That team is called the"Sort(Special Officers Responds Team) Team". I know because I was one of those Officers.Because of so many officer got fired after the Omar "tragedy".MDRJDC did not have enought workers for there shift coverage's.If I am not mistaking,...You are all making it hard for your self.Ask the Department why isnt this team here... The shortage is here because of the Walter Davis an Janice Walker,Sharon Shores,Rudy Gracia and Dale Dobuler felling to up hold there end of the Justice For The Workers Rights"Wrongful Termitation ect". ~Anonymous
For the Officers at MDRJDC that does not know.After the Omar "tragedy" the Department came up with a group of poeple that would help other Juvenile Detention Center that is in a emgergency situation.That team is called the"Sort(Special Officers Responds Team) Team". I know because I was one of those Officers.Because of so many officer got fired after the Omar "tragedy".MDRJDC did not have enought workers for there shift coverage's.If I am not mistaking,isn't the MDJDC in the same situation.See only Veteran Officers would know this.That is why Veterans need to step up to the plate.The Rookies Officers wouldn't know this,nor even the Rookie Administration.You are all making it hard for your self.Ask the Department why isnt this team here.What they going to say the shortage wasn't caused by a "tragedy".The shortage is here because of the Walter Davis an Janice Walker,Sharon Shores,Rudy Gracia and Dale Dobuler felling to up hold there end of the Justice For The Workers Rights"Wrongful Termitation ect". ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Veteran Officer at MDJDC.I blame you for setting back an letting the Rookies come an push you out the doors.Some of you have been there since the being of time an yet you still have not moved off you butts to do anything.Alot of you are going to benefit from what those officer spoke out at the hearinng said.You Officers are so worried about how much time you have invested an you are the Officers that is going to be out the door.Just look at how many Veterans done got fired in the last past couple of years,do the math.You are the Officers who have the most influence . . .Stand up like the OLD GRAY FOXES DID.You have JDO Rookies becoming Supervisor there and they just came out the Academy less than 3 months ago.Stand up PLEASE.You have them age from 23 an less so were is the justice at. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I would like to thank everybody for there thoughts and prayers.I am doing good,and I want to thank everybody for asking.My mine is at peace because when I wake up in the morning I know that God will take care of all my problems.I trust in him because he is the Higher Power,I have know worries.I will not comment on my case because I still have a hearring to go to.I will give the Department of Juvenile Justice that respect.Thank you ~Martin Jackson
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: What about the three most important Administraters we had in Dade that kept us together an had our backs.#1-Ms.Maldonado(FORCED TO TRANSFER TO BJDC)... #2-A.Booker who was very honest and would not say anything behind your back that he would not say in your face.He got fired for what? #3-G.Petty who was a Excellent and the hardest working supervisor we had in MDJDC.Who got twisted by Mr.Doubler an Supervisor T.Hinson.The man was fired because a clock on the wall had the wrong time that he wrote in the log book,etc. He would run the whole Detention Center by him self with 1 or 2 Senior Officers.Ms.Cathy can you find out what happenend and why.PLEASE ~Anonymous
What about the three most important Administraters we had in Dade that kept us together an had our backs.#1-Ms.Maldonado(FORCED TO TRANSFER TO BJDC)who was an excellent officer,Supervisor and Asst.I had my run ends with her but there was much respect there because she would be honest and tell you like it was.At the end of the day after we had cooled down an instead of her trying to write you up,she would come talk to you before she left and we both talked about what happened and if she was wrong she had the guts to apologize to you ,and it was over.We miss you.#2-A.Booker who was very honest and would not say anything behind your back that he would not say in your face.He got fired for what?#3-G.Petty who was a Excellent and the hardest working supervisor we had in MDJDC.Who got twisted by Mr.Doubler an Supervisor T.Hinson.The man was fired because a clock on the wall had the wrong time that he wrote in the log book,etc. He would run the whole Detention Center by him self with 1 or 2 Senior Officers.Ms.Cathy can you find out what happenend and why.PLEASE ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: ...to the one that is writting about Mr.Garcia.He was not that good of a Asst.just because he stood up one time for a officer that doesnt not make him a hero...he knows all the information in the Department to bring that whole Dade Administration down...He also was asked to speak at the Hearring but he choose to stay out of it.Mr. Gracia also could shead light on the basketball game that took place on May 12,2005.Because he was a referee...Let him step up to the plate an let The Truth Be Told. ~Anonymous
First I would like to respond to the one that is writting about Mr.Garcia.He was not that good of a Asst.just because he stood up one time for a officer that doesnt not make him a hero.I know for fact that he has no heart.Because he knows all the information in the Department to bring that whole Dade Administration down.He also has all the information to over turn alot of officer termiination's.He also was asked to speak at the Hearring but he choose to stay out of it.Mr. Gracia also could shead light on the basketball game that took place on May 12,2005.Because he was a referee an he also could tell you who was there,so please dont think for a second that he was that Great Asst. you are trying to make him out to be.Let him step up to the plate an let The Truth Be Told. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Man, i just read about the 3 stooges Walt, jan and sharon. I was one of the many victims as i was fired after 5 years of dedicated service. Never took into account my attendance record. nonetheless, if this does happen, please, please post it because I am going to have a personal holiday. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I have been reading these postings on a daily basis and not once had I heard anything about the past administrators who really were working hard to make a difference in this organization. For instance, MR JD SOLIE, he was sent to help us out and when he reported back to Tallahassee what was really going on with Janice, Sharon, Walter Davis, Eleese Davis and Wanda Smith of HQ, he was retaliated against and I believe in a conference it was stated in the presence of Assistant Superintendent Garcia by Eleese that if JD SOlie changed anything at Dade she would have his head... well JD SOlie was not one to back down and guess what they managed to get him out of Dade!! The was one true person who was fair consistent and bringing Dade back... So let's see how many true leaders they had on their hit list... ~Anonymous
I have been reading these postings on a daily basis and not once had I heard anything about the past administrators who really were working hard to make a difference in this organization. For instance, MR JD SOLIE, he was sent to help us out and when he reported back to Tallahassee what was really going on with Janice, Sharon, Walter Davis, Eleese Davis and Wanda Smith of HQ, he was retaliated against and I believe in a conference it was stated in the presence of Assistant Superintendent Garcia by Eleese that if JD SOlie changed anything at Dade she would have his head... well JD SOlie was not one to back down and guess what they managed to get him out of Dade!! The was one true person who was fair consistent and bringing Dade back.
So let's see how many true leaders they had on their hit list which by the way was on the K drive: Mr. Polk, Ms.Maldonado, Ms. Young, Sgt. Albert Booker, JD Solie. Then Ed Callahan left, Sgt. Carey was placed to act and because the man knew his thing they asked him to step down and he resigned becuase of the lack of ethics this department has. So, why isn't anyone starting from there. I know one thing for sure they moved Ms. Maldonado and Booker because they were two individuals that stood up for us and did not care to go against the higher up. So, they use this pitiful excuse to get Booker out and Ms. Maldonado out of the bulding, how funny she was moved the day before QA came in the door. And they only had JD SOlie there to use him as a scape goat.
Now Mr Schembri has hired someone in Mr. Turner's place and he is from maryland, this man has had sexual harrassment problems in his past and what about Mr. COkes Watson? He is another person with sexual harassment issues. Is this how you have zero tolerance for Sexual Harrasssment at DJJ but yet you fired one of our own in another facility for this!?
Mr. Schembri you are not selecting the right people and you call yourself an educated man? Then you are going to bring back Greg Johnson to the region, that is outright wrong his girlfriend is in charge on training the officers at the academy. You must change the policy then and allow staff to work with their significant others and the family members being that you have already allowed that with Dale Dobuler and Suzy Shumer. There are others that work together!
Oh did you know that Psychsolution is backed up by political people too/ Hell change that policy also. I don't know what you are doing and all that schooling at Havard should have taught you something. Is this how the Commish acted in his past life? I must question your credibility and integrity.
I guess since you continue to make careless mistakes, we should ask for another hearing before the end of the year and petition to remove you from your position. You have no respect or regards for your staff and what we write here falls on deaf ears!!
You are a disgrace to the department and you should not be allowed the opportunity to resign. They should have Gus Barreiro in your seat being that he is the ONLY PROFESSIONAL person that we have along with Carbon Miller and other staff that you have no clue who truly care about DJJ. If it is true that you read this and are interested in what we have to say, reinvestigate on the transfers, resignations and look for those employees that can put the nail on the coffin on the department before the press and Barreiro does. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: will somebody at MDRJDC pick up the phone. I have been calling for the last hour and it is always busy. don't you have a better system? kind of archaic. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Ms. Corry, I realize that when you hold an S.E.S. position you can be fired for no reason at all but it is sad that such good employees have had to leave recently. I have yet to see any postings despite my requests to find out why Captain Garcia was asked to resign. I have heard various stories. Can you shed some light on this? All this crap about MDRJDC being the flagship of djj (per schembri)and welcoming a new era of accountability! BS. Verdell Young had to leave, she was exploited. Ed Callahan had to leave because he got no respect. J.D. Solie was forced out because he did not fit in with the cronies from region and tallytown. Now Hale is moved to some other place and all we have is dumb(Sheppard) and dumber (Williams)... ~Anonymous
Ms. Corry, I realize that when you hold an S.E.S. position you can be fired for no reason at all but it is sad that such good employees have had to leave recently. I have yet to see any postings despite my requests to find out why Captain Garcia was asked to resign. I have heard various stories. Can you shed some light on this? All this crap about MDRJDC being the flagship of djj (per schembri)and welcoming a new era of accountability! BS. Verdell Young had to leave, she was exploited. Ed Callahan had to leave because he got no respect. J.D. Solie was forced out because he did not fit in with the cronies from region and tallytown. Now Hale is moved to some other place and all we have is dumb(Sheppard) and dumber (Williams). Several of us officers had alot of respect for garcia. he was out on the floor more than any other assistants combined and knew had to talk to people. never on a power trip. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Steve Meredith, Tell us when did the OIG first learn of this basketball game? Who do I contact for a copy of this investigation? The inspector should have spoken to: jan, sharon, sandra williams, gail bess, ben gilbert, trent harris, nurse payne and mitchell, george mack, patrick chery, david delancy, one other officer from b shift has since relocated to st. Augustine, JP Zayas, and so on. I anticipate seeing these names on the investigation. By the way, mr. davis was well aware of this as he was constantly sending e-mails to delancy to set it up so they could notify whoever was in charge of the DJJ olympics. You would think that a lockdown would happen and HE knew it and so did his flunkies. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Dobuler will never step up to the plate...He is small time and lacks the instestinal fortitude to deal with the everyday issues at MDRJDC. After all there are more issues than just dress code and overtime. Someone needs to take him to Home Depot and help him purchase some steel ba_ _ s! It would be a great year to find out that the little mafia of walt, jan and sharon are out the door. they caused alot of grief to employees... i have said it in the past, walt and his crew only care about appearances and their pensions. However, be careful my friends bc this Paul Wallis is also very deceitful ~Anonymous
Dobuler will never step up to the plate especially at MDRJDC. He is small time and lacks the instestinal fortitude to deal with the everyday issues at MDRJDC. After all there are more issues than just dress code and overtime. Someone needs to take him to Home Depot and help him purchase some steel ba_ _ s! It would be a great year to find out that the little mafia of walt, jan and sharon are out the door. they caused alot of grief to employees, some dismissed without just cause or forced to resign. Never do they care that these employees have a family to support. i have said it in the past, walt and his crew only care about appearances and their pensions. However, be careful my friends bc this Paul Wallis is also very deceitful ~Anonymous
12/17/05 DJJ: On 12/15 I asked that the late Secretary Bankhead and short term Acting Secretary Denman be removed from the bad apple list. Who takes ownership for answering the request [Re: 12/14/05 Bad Apple Tree]. ~Anonymous
12/17/05 DJJ:
Remember what Janet Graddy said in her last message about flooding Bill
O'rielly's email
[12/01/05
DJJ/Hillsborough East JDC: Hello Mr. O’Rielly]. This will definitely put DJJ
on the hot seat... Now how would Jeb Bush respond to his appointed secretary?...
This action will also force Tallahasse to deal with the many problems that are
causing the children to be abused and the good Officers to be treated with
respect and dignity. Let's get together ALL FACILITIES,... email or call Bill
O'rielly [oreilly@foxnews.com] We
already know they are watching this site, so let's take it to another level.
This lady Ms. Graddy has also been talking to lawyers... You guys need to talk
to her about a class action lawsuits... I read her Agenda and she wrote about
the same problems that each and everyone of us has come across while working at
DJJ. Let's be supportive of each other and do the right thing! ~A Concerned
EX-JDO
Remember what Janet Graddy said in her last message about flooding Bill O'rielly's email [12/01/05 DJJ/Hillsborough East JDC: Hello Mr. O’Rielly]. This will definitely put DJJ on the hot seat. I watched this guy and he is very very powerful and critical of Florida's Juvenile system. If he got Schembri in his chair I belive he would make Schembri cry like a baby. Now how would Jeb Bush respond to his appointed secretary? (Get him the Hell out of there!!!!) Has anyone ever heard how incompetent Schembri is about DJJ. This action will also force Tallahasse to deal with the many problems that are causing the children to be abused and the good Officers to be treated with respect and dignity. Let's get together ALL FACILITIES, tell friends and family members that have knowledge of whats happening in DJJ, to email or call Bill O'rielly [oreilly@foxnews.com] to get them to address these issues in the public arena. We already know they are watching this site, so let's take it to another level. This lady Ms. Graddy has also been talking to lawyers about the federal rights that have been violated by the state. You guys need to talk to her about a class action lawsuits. I am definitely going to get on board with the class action suit. I have been fired for speaking out too and I want justice just like she does. I don't know her as an Officer but I have reasons to beleive, that if she can go to Miami and speak to the commision about problems that she tried to correct in the system and then was terminated for no reason, she earns my respect and my dedication to stand next to her and Miami Dade in this fight for justice. I read her Agenda and she wrote about the same problems that each and everyone of us has come across while working at DJJ. Let's be supportive of each other and do the right thing! ~A Concerned EX-JDO
12/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I was one of the officer that was fired due to the basketball game that left the facility short of staff and supervisor. The night of the game b-shift started off with four, but two of the supervisor was allowed to leave...Since we spoke out at the meeting to let [Rep. Gus Barreiro] know how we were wrongfully fired [Sen.] Bill Nelson has turn the whole dept against us. For instance Mr. Jackson had his per hearing this past Tuesday...Let's talk about ms. Cassignol...The dept know thst fired us for no reason that's why they trying to make hard fors to get are jobs back. Mr Merone hearing is this Tuesday stay tune to find out what kind tricks the dept try to pull at his hearing. ~Anonymous
I was one of the officer that was fired due to the basketball game that left the facility short of staff and supervisor. The night of the game B-shift started off with four, but two of the supervisor was allowed to leave early. So now that left two supervisor on duty that night. Supervisor Johnson( who's no longer with the dept.)Was walking around trying to conducted statues check on all the mods. Where was supervisor Gilbert in the game playing in the basketball game. If Mrs Walker and Sharon was such a smart person they should have realize that Gilbert should have been doing his supervisor duties instead of playing in the game and they could have ask supervisor Delancy to ref instead of Gilbert, he was also in the game that night. If supervisor Gilbert was never playing in that baksetball game on May the 12 three officer would have never been fired. Since we spoke out at the meeting to let [Rep. Gus Barreiro] know how we were wrongfully fired [Sen.] Bill Nelson has turn the whole dept against us. For instance Mr Jackson had his per hearing this past Tuesday his dumdass hearing officer Susan something won't throw out the tapes. Mr. Jackson lawyer requested a copy of the tapes for May 12 ARO area , the DJJ only sent his lawyer one angle of the tape. When she requested more angles she never got a response. Now here come the day of the hearing DJJ has four different angle of ARO on tape. When Jackson lawyer ask the hearing officer to throw the tapes out becasuse the state was withholding evidence the hearing officer wouldn't. Now let's talk about Ms. Cassignol the dept is refusing to give her a hearing because her appealed was received late. Ms.Cassignol tried to explain to her hearing officer that it was not her fault that they received the appealed late, it was her lawyers fault. Ms. Cassignol lawyer filed the appeal late. The dept know thst fired us for no reason that's why they trying to make hard fors to get are jobs back. Mr Merone hearing is this Tuesday stay tune to find out what kind tricks the dept try to pull at his hearing. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: To anyone and everyone that write something for the bulletin board. ...write fact and that it is done in a professional manner. Do not use profanity, racial slurs and lies because we will be no different... I am embarrassed that Cathy Corry would allow you to write in this manner. It only discredits the officers and gives more leverage to the hierachy... Make sure that... Maybe this way the Schembri, Regional leaders, and Jeb Bush, Gus and the parents can give you the time of day and come to a solution. If they do not...you can say that you tried and take it to the next level. Also, remember to check your past before you complain because that will be ammunition for them to come back at you. ~Anonymous
To anyone and everyone that write something for the bulletin board. PLease make sure that you write fact and that it is done in a professional manner. Do not use profanity, racial slurs and lies because we will be no different from the people you are accussing. I am embarrassed that Cathy Corry would allow you to write in this manner. It only discredits the officers and gives more leverage to the hierachy to confirm their allegations towards us. They will confirm that we are unprofessionals, uneducated individuals that have nothing better to do but complain. If this is the truth as to what you are writing, then present the problems and bring the solution. Make sure that when you give the solutions you have all basis covered so that you leave nothing open for questioning. Maybe this way the Schembri, Regional leaders, and Jeb Bush, Gus and the parents can give you the time of day and come to a solution. If they do not them you can say that you tried and take it to the next level. Also, remember to check your past before you complain because that will be ammunition for them to come back at you. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Wendell you are right your were a very good officer [Re: 12/10/05 Dear Sirs] but we must not forget about your skeletons in the closet, I know them all!! Did you forget to tell Cathy that you have a long history with Child Net for excessive force and have been found guilty of three cases? Before you go acting like you are this honorable officer, check yourself and tell the truth because it will come out and if you were fired it wass because of your bad temper...I should know many of us have seen you in action. Tell Ms. Corry why the youths say that you make them see the stars and the moon!! That's because you were one of the many that hit the youths!! You have been reprimanded many times. So CATHY LOOK AT HIS DISCIPLINARY HISTORY AND CHILD NET BEFORE YOU MAKE YOURSELF LOOK BAD!!! ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: To Mr.Steven Meredith [Re: 12/15/05 DJJ OIG] if Mr Rick Bonder really want to get all the witness all he has to do is get the top sheet from that night and see were all the officers on duty was working that nite.And he will see who he missed.It doesnt take a genius to figure that out.By time your all finsh the people that was responseable will have resigned by then... Do you all think we dont know whats going on,you and Secretary Schemdri are stalling... Carol Marbin Miller of the Miami Herald probably would love to here the whole story.Since the Department Playing Dirty So should you.If anybody know who to contact Ex-Officer M.Jackson tell him we would love to hear from him.I worked with him for years an I know he is very out spoken an thit is not like him to stay Queit. ~Anonymous
To Mr.Steven Meredith [Re: 12/15/05 DJJ OIG] if Mr Rick Bonder really want to get all the witness all he has to do is get the top sheet from that night and see were all the officers on duty was working that nite.And he will see who he missed.It doesnt take a genius to figure that out.By time your all finsh the people that was responseable will have resigned by then and there would be know need to complete the investigation.It seems to me that this a politics poly on behalf of the Department.Do you all think we dont know whats going on,you and Secretary Schemdri are stalling because those officers that was fired that night or going the there P.E.R.C. Hearings.And you hope they find other things they did wrong so you cant blame the Department for not following Policy an Procedures.To Ofcr.M.Jackson,H.Merone and Y.Casingnol please dont let them do you all like that. Carol Marbin Miller of the Miami Herald probably would love to here the whole story.Since the Department Playing Dirty So should you.If anybody know who to contact Ex-Officer M.Jackson tell him we would love to hear from him.I worked with him for years an I know he is very out spoken an thit is not like him to stay Queit. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I agree with everything that is being said about Dale Dobuler and his fiance Suzy schumer that is a conflict of interest... before Assistant Superintendent Garcia there was Ms. Young, Ms. Maldonado and Mr. Westly who were there for us BIG TIME!!... They were there for us big time and gave us breaks, answered to code blues... Once Janice and Sharon walker through the door, Ms. Maldonado was transferred to Broward and Ms Young went to another program because they were not liked for sticking up for us! One thing I must say and give props to is Ms. Maldonado... THEY SHOULD OF HAD HER AT THAT HEARING, I'M SURE SHE WOULD OF SHED ALOT OF LIGHT ON THE TRUTH!!! SOMEONE SHOULD BE CALLING HER TO THE STAND... ~Anonymous
I agree with everything that is being said about Dale Dobuler and his fiance Suzy schumer that is a conflict of interest and it is a big undercover scheme. But we must not forget that before Assistant Superintendent Garcia there was Ms. Young, Ms. Maldonado and Mr. Westly who were there for us BIG TIME!! Is a matter of fact when Westley was terminated the only two leaders left was Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Young. They were there for us big time and gave us breaks, answered to code blues and if they saw we were exhausted sat on the mod while we revived ourselves. Once Janice and Sharon walker through the door, Ms. Maldonado was transferred to Broward and Ms Young went to another program because they were not liked for sticking up for us! One thing I must say and give props to is Ms. Maldonado whenever we need he she is always one phone call away!! HOW COME NO ONE LOOKS AT THAT? THEY SHOULD OF HAD HER AT THAT HEARING, I'M SURE SHE WOULD OF SHED ALOT OF LIGHT ON THE TRUTH!!! SOMEONE SHOULD BE CALLING HER TO THE STAND AND WILL FIND OUT WHO THE REGIONAL REGIME IS ALL ABOUT. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 DJJ OIG: Policy and Procedures: this is in reply to the oig. im not the one who wrote the last letter but i am writing this. you think anybody believes for one second the lies that come out of your mouth? c,mon now all you djj folk are a bunch of back-stabbing two-faced liars. and all employees know it. you say you care about staff but you, all administrators, and tall. honchos are no-good. sighned a expierenced staff who been around too long. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Broward JDC: "It was during the early days that I began to learn that [the FL DOC] had a two-core staff assembly . . . There was first the core group who did the work as required by rules and regulations, but often . . 'not reporting' certain incidents observed, . . . The second group . . illustrated that they owned the law and could enforce at will without regard for its content. . . ." THIS MAN STATED IT VERY WELL, BEFORE YOU WRITE AND MAKE NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE COMMENTS READ THIS AND SEARCH WITHIN YOURSELVES AND SEE WHICH ONE YOU FALL UNDER . . . MAJORITY OF US ARE MINORITIES AND WE NEED TO SET THE EXAMPLE . . HOW CAN WE CRITICIZE IF WE ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING DIFFERENT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU ARE BLAMING.. . DO NOT GIVE THEM AMMUNITION TO BRING US DOWN. ~Anonymous
THIS MAN STATED IT VERY WELL, BEFORE YOU WRITE AND MAKE NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE COMMENTS READ THIS AND SEARCH WITHIN YOURSELVES AND SEE WHICH ONE YOU FALL UNDER AND THEN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE TO BETTER THIS ORGANIZATION INSTEAD OF BRINGING IT DOWN.
MAJORITY OF US ARE MINORITIES AND WE NEED TO SET THE EXAMPLE FOR OURSELVES, FAMILIES, SOCIETY, THE PARENTS OF THESE YOUTHS THAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND THE YOUTHS. HOW CAN WE CRITICIZE IF WE ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING DIFFERENT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU ARE BLAMING. MAKE THE CHANGE BY BRINGING THE SOLUTION AND PUTTING IT INTO EFFECT. DO NOT GIVE THEM AMMUNITION TO BRING US DOWN.
"It was during the early days that I began to learn that [the Florida Department of Corrections] had a two-core staff assembly throughout the department. There was first the core group who did the work as required by rules and regulations, but often with the exception of 'not reporting' certain incidents observed, for fear of job loss or retaliation. The second group was certainly the minority core but the group who illustrated that they owned the law and could enforce at will without regard for its content. Though not core, a third and very small group did in fact give their full worth toward excellent corrections as demanded by law." ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Broward JDC: As
for Mr. Jacoby and Mr. Nobles is any one looking at him, he has alot of
things going on too. Mr. Beasley, good for you!! Standup for what is right and
tell it all. We are here to back you up at Broward. When do we
start!? It is about time they all go down. ~Anonymous
12/16/05 Here is a link for those that DON'T think abuse and crooked things go on in Florida's DJJ system. http://talkleft.com/new_archives/005411.html [ TalkLeft ] I don't know if this was previously posted as its an older report, but the fact remains it happened. ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
12/16/05 DJJ OIG: Reply to 12/15/05: Oh yeah right Mr. Meredith, just like the IGs office investigated my son's case when his arm was broken by Rodney Baynard, which AFTER I did my own background investigation on this jerk, was the one to find out he had a past criminal history!!! YOU ALL BLAMED MY SON FOR THIS JERKS ACTIONS...AND HE ENDED UP HAVING TO START ANOTHER PROGRAM ALL OVER AGAIN...Your investigations on these crooked JDO staff members is a joke! . . YOU, Vicki Burnett, Gary Rivenbark, John Tallon... all of you have covered up!!! MY SON NEVER HIT THAT STAFF MEMBER AT DOZIER...Ed Leeks wanted him out of Dozier...There are other parents on my list that will testify to the abuse...I'm going to hold all you responsible for the cover up!!!! ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
12/15/05 DJJ OIG Reply to 12/14/05 The Truth Is Coming Out Oh yeah right Mr. Meredith, just like the IGs office investigated my son's case when his arm was broken by Rodney Baynard, which AFTER I did my own background investigation on this jerk, was the one to find out he had a past criminal history!!! YOU ALL BLAMED MY SON FOR THIS JERKS ACTIONS...AND HE ENDED UP HAVING TO START ANOTHER PROGRAM ALL OVER AGAIN BECAUSE I ASKED THAT HE BE MOVED FROM THAT PROGRAM TO ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!!! ALL BECAUSE OF ABUSE DONE ON HIM!!!!!! Your investigations on these crooked JDO staff members is a joke!!!!!! I'm not done with this department!!! ALL THE LIESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! YOU, Vicki Burnett, Gary Rivenbark, John Tallon... all of you have covered up!!! MY SON NEVER HIT THAT STAFF MEMBER AT DOZIER.. IF HE DID WHERE IS THE VIDEO TAPE TO PROVE IT?????? Ed Leeks wanted him out of Dozier because my son would call me with reports on abuse that he witnessed and I CALLED IT IN TO THE HOTLINE!!!!!! There are other parents on my list that will testify to the abuse that their own kids went through and that have witnessed it!!! I'm going to hold all you responsible for the cover up!!!! ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
[Reply to 12/15/05 The Truth Is Coming Out]
12/15/05 Orange JDC: Merry Christmas and may 2006 be a year in which staff is treated fairly and appreciated and in which kids are treated with respect. Much happiness to all, you deserve no less. May God bless and keep you! ~Anonymous
12/15/05 DJJ OIG: Reply to 12/14/05 The Truth Is Coming Out: Cathy,
I'd like the opportunity to respond to the anonymous complainant, but I don't
know how to contact the individual. If you have means of contacting this person,
please inform him (or her) our investigation is still in progress and if he/she
has information, please contact me at 850-921-6344 and I'll personally see to it
that our investigator speaks with him. It's not too late. Although we go through
extensive efforts to ensure our investigations consider all relevant
information, we welcome the opportunity to talk with this person or anyone else
who feels he/she has relevant information to provide. Inspector Specialist Rick
Bodnar is the OIG investigator assigned by my office to investigate this case.
He can also be reached at 813-918-2308.
Thanks. Steve Meredith
Steve.Meredith@djj.state.fl.us 850-921-6344
[Re:
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Basketball investigation]
12/15/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Rumor has it that pending on the outcome of all of the recent hearings of employees fighting back for their job and speaking out against the department, our dear old Daddy (Vic) Davis may be resigning. Also, now that her past criminal history is out in the open, as well as the fact that it may soon be discovered that she LIED about being at the infamous basketball game... everyone expects Mommy (Janice) Walker to resign as well. Her sheep dog Sharon Shore is also now out the door or on the way. Who will be left pulling the strings at the region. Will it be another clown on a power trip... It should also be interesting to see whether or not Dobuler steps up to the plate... ~Anonymous
Rumor has it that pending on the outcome of all of the recent hearings of employees fighting back for their job and speaking out against the department, our dear old Daddy (Vic) Davis may be resigning. Also, now that her past criminal history is out in the open, as well as the fact that it may soon be discovered that she LIED about being at the infamous basketball game (not only was she officiating but SHE was the one that put it together) everyone expects Mommy (Janice) Walker to resign as well. Her sheep dog Sharon Shore is also now out the door or on the way. Who will be left pulling the strings at the region. Will it be another clown on a power trip or maybe someone who will finally take employees' and youths' concerns seriously. It should also be interesting to see whether or not Dobuler steps up to the plate and starts to run his facility with some balls and direction or if he just waits for another puppet master to pull his strings and tell him what to do, what to think, and what to say. ~Anonymous
12/15/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Does anyone really know why Captain Garcia resigned? I have been around MDRJDC for several years now and I know it could not have been for not doing his job, since he was probably the only one actually doing it. Some say b/c of the basketball game, other say b/c he stood up for the JDO that got severly beaten in Dade I school by M.S. while some of the administrators were trying to find out "what the officer did to merit such an assault"???. There were a few supervisors who have told me this. Holler back. ~Anonymous
12/15/05 Miami-Dade JDC: About the Basketball Game...Supervisor By the name of Ben Gilbert that was on duty that nite...In fact was in the gym playing basketball why the officer was calling for him to help him with processing the youth...an other supervisor had called him on the radio an asked were was his location.Supervisor Ben Gilbert responce"I'am In The Gym, playing in the basketball game"...You tell me this Supervisor is still there walking around harshing all the other workers about there job duties.Where was his on May 12,2005 a long with Janice Walker an Sharon Shores. ~Anonymous
About the Basketball Game there was a Supervisor By the name of Ben Gilbert that was on duty that nite.Or should I say was suppose to be on duty.In fact was in the gym playing basketball why the officer was calling for him to help him with processing the youth.He never responded to the officers call until an other supervisor had called him on the radio an asked were was his location.Supervisor Ben Gilbert responce"I'am In The Gym, playing in the basketball game".Know You tell me this Supervisor is still there walking around harshing all the other workers about there job duties.Where was his on May 12,2005 a long with Janice Walker an Sharon Shores. ~Anonymous
12/14/05 DJJ: Please consider taking a few names off the "bad apple list." While I hate that anyone would be labled as such, I recommend Secretary Bankhead's name be removed. He was a public servant for many years, and did his best to lead the department. His memory should be treated with more respect. I also never understood why Acting Secretary Denman would be on the list. He was with us for such a short time, and was only there to help us hold it together through a transition. ~Anonymous
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: ...I Bryan M. Jackson was forced to resign from my position as a juvenile detention officer which I held for six years and seven months...The basis for being terminated would have been the result of me not possesing a valid drivers license.Do to financial obligations that I had at the time I was not able to obtain my license.I did not receive any assistance from Dade detention which I requested to obtain a hardship license for work purposes. ~Bryan M. Jackson, 305- 688- 2486
To whom it may concern I Bryan M. Jackson was forced to resign from my position as a juvenile detention officer which I held for six years and seven months.My resignation was submitted to avoid being terminated by Asst.Superintendent Hale who is no longer with Dade detention center.The basis for being terminated would have been the result of me not possesing a valid drivers license.Do to financial obligations that I had at the time I was not able to obtain my license.I did not receive any assistance from Dade detention which I requested to obtain a hardship license for work purposes.I am about to obtain my drivers license. ~Bryan M. Jackson, 305- 688- 2486
12/14/05 Polk JDC: Why would staff at this facility tell a youth they are going to "check" his perfectly innocent photo album...and not return it??!?!...I've just ordered something to be shipped to this same youth and it better get to him! What kind of people work at that place?...How about doing something about the violence at that facility too? I wish judges would do more research about the facilities they send kids to... Sending an absolutely non-violent kid to a really, really violent facility like Polk either will kill him, make him violent or do what's happened to this particular boy - make him feel suicidal!! ~Anonymous
POLK JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY: Why would staff at this facility tell a youth they are going to "check" his perfectly innocent photo album (very decent pictures of friends) and not return it??!?! I understand that everything gets checked and that is fine, but why not return the photo album? I've just ordered something to be shipped to this same youth and it better get to him! What kind of people work at that place? Doesn't the state at least attempt to monitor its staff? How about doing something about the violence at that facility too? I wish judges would do more research about the facilities they send kids to before sending them. Sending an absolutely non-violent kid to a really, really violent facility like Polk either will kill him, make him violent or do what's happened to this particular boy - make him feel suicidal!! ~Anonymous
12/14/05 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: What you can do is go to the judge that sentence him an explain you relatetionship to the youth,along with the grandparents.I know many of people has done that and they was granted visitation rights. ~Anonymous
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Rick Vaughner is the I.G. that was sent by Djj Secretary Anthony Schemdri to cover up the investagation on the Basketball Game On May 12,2005.He did not speak to all the wittness.If there is no cover up what is the findings. ~The Truth Is Coming Out
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I read about the officers having to work excessive hours in violation of FOP and DJJ procedures yet we are penalized for being late. We are being exploited and I thought I left this kind of thing back in CUBA. I remember talking to Garcia about this and he addressed it very well with the administrator at the time Jan and Walt... Yet, I was fired because I had fallen asleep in the mod due to exhaustion. I thank Garcia for bringing this up to administration but to no avail... Now I called an old friend only to find out that Garcia is not there anymore. Not surprised, he was for equity in staff treatment. ~rafael mompie
I have a friend writing this for me bc my english is not too good. I read about the officers having to work excessive hours in violation of FOP and DJJ procedures yet we are penalized for being late. We are being exploited and I thought I left this kind of thing back in CUBA. I remember talking to Garcia about this and he addressed it very well with the administrator at the time Jan and Walt. I saw the memo and he had brought up good points, like excess hours taking a toll on us physically and mentally. That we are not good to the kids or the facility when we are exhausted as our ability to react diminishes and our tolerance for inmaturity or childish actions by the youths also diminishes. Not to mention that driving home after working over 16 hours leave us vulnerable to falling asleep and being involved in a very serious or even deadly accident. I wanted to get home safe to my kids everyday. Yet, I was fired because I had fallen asleep in the mod due to exhaustion. I thank Garcia for bringing this up to administration but to no avail. He told me that they said that this ( 4 on 3 off) was done in the past and did not work and it was abused. At least he tried and kept us informed. Now I called an old friend only to find out that Garcia is not there anymore. Not surprised, he was for equity in staff treatment ~rafael mompie
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC:...two things noted on this board...: 1-The officer having the hearing that was fired. I know him well and he was an experienced and dedicated officer that took pride in his work. Nonetheless, he was faulted... 2-As to the infamous basketball game-get real, now we get the "memo". That is like putting the cart in front of the horse. It is hard to believe that Sharon SHore who is Jan Walkers appendage and was at the game did not know there was a lockdown. I would not be surprised...remember when the drug interdiction dogs were brought in... ~Anonymous
I would like to address two things noted on this board during the last couple of days: 1-The officer having the hearing that was fired. I know him well and he was an experienced and dedicated officer that took pride in his work. Nonetheless, he was faulted due to administrations own shortcomings and failure to staff ARO appropriately. 2-As to the infamous basketball game-get real, now we get the "memo". That is like putting the cart in front of the horse. It is hard to believe that Sharon SHore who is Jan Walkers appendage and was at the game did not know there was a lockdown. I would not be surprised if only a few administrators, those in the "inside circle"(Jan,Sharon, Davis) knew about it. Heck, remember when the drug interdiction dogs were brought in. Some supervisors and even past administrators did not know anything about it but only the CHOSEN FEW. ~Anonymous
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Did you know that youths at MDRJDC having to use stained undergarments, or shower without soap or not even have toothbrushes was happening, yet GOD help you the officer is your shirt was not tucked in, you did not have your name plate or the right uniform pants b/c you will be gigged during inspection. Where are the priorities here? ~Anonymous
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: The officer that spoke out about the game had a Hearing yesterday at the MDRJDC. . . An it is a shame to see him walking around fighting for his job when the Department Fail to Properly Staff the area were he worked.The Young Man Looked Restless but he still had that smile that he has always had while working there.We are all praying . . . Mr Anthony Schemdri if you set back an let this happend,this just make you like every other Administration that has run this department. . . When is the next hearring so we can stand up to these Bully's. Mr Chairman Gus Barreiro . . , we need you asap. What happened to "we will get to the bottom of this".The time is now.The same as the kids crying out for help. So is the Officer are crying out for help. ~Be Blessed
Hello!The officer that spoke out about the game had a Hearing yesterday at the Miami-Dade Juvenile Detention Center.I walked Right passed him.An it is a shame to see him walking around fighting for his job when the Department Fail to Properly Staff the area were he worked.The Young Man Looked Restless but he still had that smile that he has always had while working there.We are all praying that everything work out for you.Always rember that God take cares of his own.And what goes aroung comes around.Mr Anthony Schemdri if you set back an let this happend,this just make you like every other Administration that has run this department.And what do you think the moral is going to be like.When is the next hearring so we can stand up to these Bully's. Mr Chairman Gus Barreiro were are you, we need you asap. What happened to "we will get to the bottom of this".The time is now.The same as the kids crying out for help. So is the Officer are crying out for help. ~Be Blessed
12/14/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Hello State Workers! If you can recall the November 16,2005 Hearing that was held in Miami-Dade when the guards spoke out... The Officer that spoke out are being harshed by the Administers... They are under the Whistle-Blower Act...there has been a Memo that was issued to all workers saying not to lockdown the Youth.Were was this Memo on the May 12,2005 day of the Big Department Of Juvenile Justice State Of Florida Game.That contributed to those officers that got fired .A Invesigation was opened but the Investagator did not interview all those wittness.Can someone shead light on the findings of this New Investigation it is public records. ~Hurricane
Hello State Workers! How are you doing?If you can recall the November 16,2005 Hearing that was held in Miami-Dade when the guards spoke out.Now there is a new twist to all of this.The Officer that spoke out are being harshed by the Administers.Supervisor are call these Officer that are out sick an telling them to report to work.So they can try to fire them.They are under the Whistle-Blower Act. The News Paper clipping "Guards Slammed for Plaing Game".Why is it that know there has been a Memo that was issued to all workers saying not to lockdown the Youth.Were was this Memo on the May 12,2005 day of the Big Department Of Juvenile Justice State Of Florida Game.That contributed to those officers that got fired .A Invesigation was opened but the Investagator did not interview all those wittness.Can someone shead light on the findings of this New Investigation it is public records. ~Hurricane
12/13/05 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: people get a clue. everyday their is a new posting on this site concerning what is wrong with djj. it cant be fixed. each and every one of you would be alot more physically and mentally better off just getting another job... this in not a real organization as they claim but a mirage. no one, and i mean no one cares, not schembri, bush turner or your supt. how long must it take for you to see the light? you are causing alot of harm to yourself and your families...you would be better off working 2 jobs then to continue this. free at last. ~Anonymous
people get a clue. everyday their is a new posting on this site concerning what is wrong with djj. it cant be fixed. each and every one of you would be alot more physically and mentally better off just getting another job. it doesnt matter what. who cares . as long as its not this. you will be abused over and over as long as you stay. this in not a real organization as they claim but a mirage. no one, and i mean no one cares, not schembri, bush turner or your supt. how long must it take for you to see the light? you are causing alot of harm to yourself and your families as long as you wallow in this muck. like me, your are holding on to hope because you feel there is no where else to go, you need the benefits, the money sucks but you think its better than wal-mart. false. you would be better off working 2 jobs then to continue this. free at last.
12/13/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Wendell, we are all behind you.Too many good officers, supervisors and even a recent administrator have left. Keep it up MDRJDC! Now we have Cokes Watson as an assistant. SOmeone told me he was a former chief of police in south miami, like perry turner, but this guy, I heard, was run out of office for sexual harrassment accusations. Talk about a lack of morals or ethics at MDRJDC? By the way, Dobuler is not married just having an affair with the lady form PsychSolutions who gets $$$$$ from DJJ for "her services" ~Anonymous
12/13/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Wendell, Im glad to see that you're not taking your termination lying down... Its criminal that so many veteran officers are being victimized and pushed out the door for being outspoken to the new regimes ways of doing business... Sadly, DJJ is more concerned with staying out of the papers then learning from their mistakes, and silencing officers who speak out for the betterment of the agency is a top priority. Like you, I will keep spreading awareness of DJJs practices through this site and other media outlets, and fighting the powers that be. You will be remembered by us vets as one of the good ones, Wendell. ~Anonymous
[Re.: 12/12/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Unprofessional practices]
Wendell,
Im glad to see that you're not taking your termination lying down and are doing your most to take the fight back to the department. Its criminal that so many veteran officers are being victimized and pushed out the door for being outspoken to the new regimes ways of doing business - we are so critical because we have given so many years to this department and to the Miami-Dade facility and we believe in a better tommorrow for DJJ, one in which both youth and staff will benefit and be more safe and secure. Sadly, DJJ is more concerned with staying out of the papers then learning from their mistakes, and silencing officers who speak out for the betterment of the agency is a top priority. Like you, I will keep spreading awareness of DJJs practices through this site and other media outlets, and fighting the powers that be. Unfortunately, unlike you, I have to do it anonymously until I can find another means of supporting my family since doing so openly would undoubetly call for my quick termination. You will be remembered by us vets as one of the good ones, Wendell. ~Anonymous
12/13/05 Orange JDC: Mr William deserves the Super of the year. He's doing a great job. GREAT JOB! People NEED to respect him big time. ~Anonymous
12/12/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Dear Sir's I find it necessary to educate the community of DJJ's unprofessional practices. Feeling strongly that these unfair methods warrant the attention that was given by the Miami Herald regarding the Omar P. episode. An investigation will uncover the departments dereliction of duties in managing this matter. This was arbitrarly a mockery of justice on the departments behalf, holding the proper personnel an administrators accountable for their negligence was inevitable. However during every reconstruction process there are many innocent persons victimized. These were seasoned officers devoted to the departments goals and the possibility of impacting one youths life. As the department has made an honest effort to change the perception of it's critics, I can't help but question it's highfalutin disregard towards it's officers. I have dedicated myself to righting this wrong and to Fight the Powers that Be. ~Wendell R. Johnson Jr.
12/12/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Mr. Dobuler and the rest of the administration at Miami Dade claims they are doing their best to fill over 50 vacancies currently effecting the facility. But in People First, the position isnt even listed, nor has it been for weeks! How can you say you are trying your hardest to fill vacancies and hire new staff when potential candidates are unable to even know the position is available, let alone apply? Perhaps when all of your staff at Miami-Dade decides to turn their badges in and tell you where you can put them, you'll no longer be able to hide the mismanagent woes at Miami-Dade from Tallahassee. ~Anonymous
12/12/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Last week administration sent out a memo to all staff at Miami-Dade saying that they sympathize with us for having to work over 65+ hours a week under such difficult conditions. If they want us to care about what they have to say, they should come to us with actions and not words. Officers are still being written up for coming minutes late or calling out a day sick... Adequate lunch breaks over 13 hour shifts are non-existent... No, Mr. Dobuler, you and your flunkies DO NOT understand what we are going through, because at the end of the day, you get to leave... Enjoy your tenure now. You will all soon be exposed! ~Anonymous
Last week administration sent out a memo to all staff at Miami-Dade saying that they sympathize with us for having to work over 65+ hours a week under such difficult conditions. If they want us to care about what they have to say, they should come to us with actions and not words. Officers are still being written up for coming minutes late or calling out a day sick due to being overworked, underslept, and in declining health due to the stressful factors we are put through physically and mentally. Adequate lunch breaks over 13 hour shifts are non-existent. Flexibility from supervisors is a joke. Administration will not approve a 4 day on/3 day off schedule which would have us working a minimum of 48 hours a week as oppososed to 65+ were doing now, despite the fact that such a schedule would work out much in the same way. No, Mr. Dobuler, you and your flunkies DO NOT understand what we are going through, because at the end of the day, you get to leave after doing your 8 hours to see your wife and children. Many of us have yet to spend any amount of quality time with our families and children since Hurricane Wilma. The fact that you all still insist on mistreating officers through all of our troubles while we do our best to accomodate our facility and work for a department that many of us are still trying to believe in despite years and years of neglect and abuse is disgusting. Enjoy your tenure now. You will all soon be exposed! ~Anonymous
12/12/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Dobuler, ... Everything you do is dictated by your daddy (Walt Davis) or mommy (Jan Walker). You are so concerned about the officer shirts being clean and pressed, officer shoes having a spit shine, ...while excellent officers, supervisors are forced out just because they are not "quiet". It is a GESTAPO at MDRJDC with litte davis being Hitler. Perry and Schembri obviously do not give a rats _ _ _ about DJJ. Captain Garcia... was an understanding and compassionate leader,... always there, visiting us, talking to us and giving us advice to improve our morale. Captain Garcia, wherever you are and if you know of this site, GOD bless you. We miss you. ~Anonymous
Dobuler, When are you going to wake up and become a man. Everything you do is dictated by your daddy (Walt Davis) or mommy (Jan Walker). You are so concerned about the officer shirts being clean and pressed, officer shoes having a spit shine, name plates above correct shirt pocket, hair combed, etcc...while excellent officers, supervisors are forced out just because they are not "quiet". It is a GESTAPO at MDRJDC with litte davis being Hitler. Perry and Schembri obviously do not give a rats _ _ _ about DJJ. Perry is now trying to find out what happened this day in history. I have been here for too long and I had spoken to Captain Garcia about the frustrations we as officers dealt with here. He was an understanding and compassionate leader, that I and several officers were proud to work for. He was always there, visiting us, talking to us and giving us advice to improve our morale. Captain Garcia, wherever you are and if you know of this site, GOD bless you. We miss you. ~Anonymous
12/11/05 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: djj is a big evil!!someday the dirty sob,s that run it will have to answer. you think with kids dying, staff venting, and massive, massive turnover that somebody up there would get a clue. only here because i cant find another job. as soon as things pick up so will i. as far as giving 110% ha kis my a--!!!!! ~Anonymous
12/11/05 Other DJJ facility: Re 12/10/05: turnover rate: I'm not certain but I believe DJJ has begun crunching numbers concerning the turnover rate among employees...the results of a failed management system. DJJ has always considered the welfare and reputation of the department over the well being of the employees and the juveniles. The drill goes like this: criticize the organization in ANY way for any reason and you open yourself up to retaliation and personal attacks... Managers don't want to look bad and they consider it disloyal...I've been personally attacked for voicing my concerns...Unfortunately, I expect more attacks as long as I speak out. ~Bernie Burawski
Re: 12/10/05 Other DJJ facility: turnover rate
Regarding the post concerning the turnover rate: I'm not certain but I believe DJJ has begun crunching numbers concerning the turnover rate among employees and monitoring the percentage...I'm sure behind the closed doors of DJJ they are seeing the results of a failed management system. DJJ has always considered the welfare and reputation of the department over the well being of the employees and the juveniles. The drill goes like this: criticize the organization in ANY way for any reason and you open yourself up to retaliation and personal attacks on your creditability and loyalty. That is, your loyalty to DJJ (and the management) as an organization is supposed to trump everything else regardless of the reason (even having a sincere desire to improve morale, the working environment, protect co-workers and juveniles in custody). Managers don't want to look bad and they consider it disloyal to criticize anything pertaining to their facilities. And this is a real problem. I've been personally attacked for voicing my concerns so I know what I'm talking about. Unfortunately, I expect more attacks as long as I speak out. ~Bernie Burawski
12/11/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Does anybody knows what happened to the Ex-Officer that Spoke up for Miami-Dade at the Novemder 16,2005 hearing. ~Concern Officer
12/10/05
Miami-Dade JDC: Dear Sirs, ...I feel strongly that my dismissal on Oct.2005
under the hand picked administration was unjust... DJJ's legal staff were
deceitful requesting a meeting with my subpoenaed witnesses the day before
threatening their jobs. After the mediator studied the tape it was clear that I
was assaulted by the youth... Know consideration was given referencing my being
cleared by Children and Families and Metro Dade Police. I would appreciate your
assistance regarding this matter possibly righting a wrong !!! ~ Wendell R.
Johnson Jr.
[Note: The issue has been raised with DJJ OIG.
Click here. j4k]
Dear Sirs, I was employed with the department for 10yrs.having survived the
Omar P. incident. I feel strongly that my dismissal on Oct.2005 under the hand
picked administration was unjust. In fact these terminations are currently under
investigation, I would appreciate your reviewing my situation. During my tenure
with DJJ I was dedicated and motivated a review of my file will indicate such.
Upon your reviewing this situation it will be evident that DJJ's legal staff
were deceitful requesting a meeting with my subpoenaed witnesses the day before
threatening their jobs. After the mediator studied the tape it was clear that I
was assaulted by the youth this had no baring in determining my fate. Know
consideration was given referencing my being cleared by Children and Families
and Metro Dade Police. I would appreciate your assistance regarding this matter
possibly righting a wrong !!! ~ Wendell R. Johnson Jr.
[Note: The issue has been raised with DJJ OIG.
Click here. j4k]
12/10/05 Other DJJ facility: We have been told that certain allegations posted anonymously here pertaining to the falsification of documents are being investigated by Tallahassee. I find it humorous that we have been made aware of other investigations ongoing due to hundreds of other allegations that have been posted here anonymously in the last few years. Last year Ms. Correy forwarded complaints about the abusive mandatory overtime system to Perry Turner who replied it was being "looked into."... Employees are leaving in droves. Many of them without notice, completely disgusted... How can Tallahassee not view this alarming turnover rate and the hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime being spent at the taxpayer's expense as a serious problem worth investigating? ~Anonymous
We have been told that certain allegations posted anonymously here pertaining to the falsification of documents are being investigated by Tallahassee. I find it humorous that we have been made aware of other investigations ongoing due to hundreds of other allegations that have been posted here anonymously in the last few years. Last year Ms. Correy forwarded complaints about the abusive mandatory overtime system to Perry Turner who replied it was being "looked into." Staff posted about falling asleep at traffic lights and weaving in and out of lanes as they returned to work on 3 hours of sleep in a complete daze. Staff posted here that their families were being torn apart because they were spending all their time at work and ignoring their responsibilities to their children and their spouse. Our "sympathetic" management team has always replied that "we can also get another job." That is exactly what has happened. The turnover rate is appalling. Employees are leaving in droves. Many of them without notice, completely disgusted at what has been allowed to occur in these DJJ facilities for years. How can Tallahassee not view this alarming turnover rate and the hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime being spent at the taxpayer's expense as a serious problem worth investigating? ~Anonymous
12/09/05 Miami-Dade JDC: To all the staff from Miami-Dade who continue to post messages on this site - KEEP IT UP! Administration DOES know about this and they DO read, as do people around the state and in Tallahassee. They can only ignore us for so long, and as more and more of the slime at Dade comes to light, they will be more interested in giving it its due attention. This is only the first step, but we must do what we can with what we have. Hit the board daily, and let everyone around the state know whats REALLY going down at Miami-Dade. ~Anonymous
12/09/05 Miami-Dade JDC: As if our problems with incompetent administrators at Miami-Dade weren't bad enough, now you have the Supervisors playing games with us and... despite working 13 hour shifts 5 days a week, staff are not allowed to get a lunch break longer then 15 minutes..., however supervisors are able to show up hours late, leave hours early, and dissapear for the majority of the shift,... ? ...[some officers] can avoid discrimination and get away with the same rule breaking by sticking their noses in the supervisors' rear end or playing the role of snitch and gossiper. Sadly, for those of us who refuse to play politics and instead just come to work to do our job, there is little hope for us. ~Anonymous
As if our problems with incompetent administrators at Miami-Dade weren't bad enough, now you have the Supervisors playing games with us and using their position of authority to play favorites and cover up their own breaking of rules. Isnt it ironic that despite working 13 hour shifts 5 days a week, staff are not allowed to get a lunch break longer then 15 minutes and are written up for being a few minutes late, however supervisors are able to show up hours late, leave hours early, and dissapear for the majority of the shift, at times even leaving the facility for hours and coming back? Fortunately for some officers, they can avoid discrimination and get away with the same rule breaking by sticking their noses in the supervisors' rear end or playing the role of snitch and gossiper. Sadly, for those of us who refuse to play politics and instead just come to work to do our job, there is little hope for us. ~Anonymous
12/09/05 Other DJJ facility: i worked in a juvenile facility in another state and i am appalled to know that we have officers, supervisor and an administrator with criminal records. Granted we all make mistakes but robbery, battery, attempted homicide, etc..is beyond a simple mistake...They should not be allowed to work with felons as they do not have the poise, character or moral ethics to provide care or custody of other young felons. Just take a look at MDRJDC! They keep their jobs bc they are in tight with the administrators and snitch on everyone and everything. it is like a small secret police here, getting worse by the minute. ...am looking to get out and not fast enough. ~Anonymous
i worked in a juvenile facility in another state and i am appalled to know that we have officers, supervisor and an administrator with criminal records. Granted we all make mistakes but robbery, battery, attempted homicide, etc..is beyond a simple mistake. We have choices in life and obviously these people made the wrong ones. They should not be allowed to work with felons as they do not have the poise, character or moral ethics to provide care or custody of other young felons. Just take a look at MDRJDC! They keep their jobs bc they are in tight with the administrators and snitch on everyone and everything. it is like a small secret police here, getting worse by the minute. yes i am miserable here and am looking to get out and not fast enough ~Anonymous
12/09/05 DJJ -
Policy and Procedures: [Re:
12/06/05 Visitation privileges] First of all, I would like to thank you for
responding to my concern about visitation issues for a 15 yr old who has been
sent to a residential program in south Florida. I'm not sure of the policies on
thanking individual's by name so I hope if you read this that you will know who
you are. I contacted all the parties mentioned in the e-mail and I am confident
we will have positive experiences from now on. It has been requested for the
juvenile's name and I have sent this information to all parties. Now we are just
waiting for a reponse. I will also call all the available phone numbers in the
morning when the offices open again. Again, the boy's grandmother and I can not
thank you enough for your help. Sincerely,
Angi
12/08/05 Volusia JDC: I met AS Garcia at the symposium this year and was very impressed with his competence and experience. Now I called MDRJDC and they said he does not work there anymore. Anybody know what happened, he looked as if he wanted to finish his career at DJJ and in my conversations with Janice Walker and SHaron shore they spoke highly of him. HOller back if you know something, we need some hispanics up this way. thanks. ~Anonymous
12/08/05 Polk JDC: I am an ex-JDO. My experience at Polk, I feel was a good learning experience... The only real degrading problem I had was when I tried to better myself and my family in a different career, a JDOS took it upon himself to give me a bad reference. I later found out by the EEOC who this JDOS was... I still have a few months to press charges but... One day there will be a judgement and we will all have to stand in front of someone alot more powerful... I know I have offered advice and helped a few youth during my career... That's a good enough reason to hold my head high. Good luck to PRJDC...always remember who your "true" friends are.... ~PL
I am an ex-JDO. My experience at Polk, I feel was a good learning experience. For the most part, the floor staff worked as a tight fit team. The only real degrading problem I had was when I tried to better myself and my family in a different career, a JDOS took it upon himself to give me a bad reference. I later found out by the EEOC who this JDOS was, but I will not place their name out there due to the fact of, they know who they are. I look at it this way, we are told in the Bible " to turn the other cheek", and that's what I'll do, although I still have a few months to press charges but, I was raised alot better than that. One day there will be a judgement and we will all have to stand in front of someone alot more powerful than a supervisor or any administration. These people will be judged in someway. The best thing to do is, keep our heads up and go on with life. I know I have offered advice and helped a few youth during my career as a detention officer and that was part of my job. That's a good enough reason to hold my head high. Good luck to PRJDC with the new Admin. Remember, administration can only make you misserable while you are in the building, life is great on the outside and always remember who your "true" friends are, they are the ones that will get your back when you are down, not kick you.
12/08/05 Other: What was the personal event in your life that spurred you to create this organization? ~Anonymous
12/07/05 Miami-Dade JDC: There seems to be some discrimination going on here. I am a spanish speaking officer and have been the victim of discrimination on several occasions, one time being overlooked...I guess dedication and service does not count...one of the best assistants to come around here and that he happened to be hispanic was asked to resign. They were afraid of him has he was more competent than the rest and felt threatened...yea they hired him he was still hispanic but that time they had nobody, now they got an anglo, now gone to PBRJDC and three african americans...a large percentage of our youths speak spanish and their parents speak ONLY spanish...I guess he refused to hold hands and play ball with the certain administrative clique ~Anonymous
There seems to be some discrimination going on here. I am a spanish speaking officer and have been the victim of discrimination on several occasions, one time being overlooked for a promotion, though I had better evaluations and longevity. I guess dedication and service does not count for beans around here. Ask yourself why is it that one of the best assistants to come around here and that he happened to be hispanic was asked to resign. They were afraid of him has he was more competent than the rest and felt threatened...yea they hired him he was still hispanic but that time they had nobody, now they got an anglo, now gone to PBRJDC and three african americans..did you know that quite a large percentage of our youths speak spanish and their parents speak ONLY spanish. IT was an asset having him here, but I guess he refused to hold hands and play ball with the certain administrative clique ~Anonymous
12/07/05 Other DJJ facility: Re 12/06/05: "To the officer who asked a serious question..." ...consider the irony of that officer in Orange JDC asking the type of serious question concerning code blues. This officer obviously felt he could not ask the question for some reason to his chain of command (I am inclined to believe it was because...it may fall on deaf ears...). Also, you say "Gossipers, liars, and jokers share information here" but consider your post and comments as well. Many valid complaints and suggestions are also posted here - ...remember that the comments here are read by senior management and by the politicians in Tallahasee. I note that alot of anonymous comments on here appear to originate from DJJ managers defending their side of the story... ~ Anonymous
Re: 12/06/05 Other DJJ facility: To the officer who asked a serious question
Regarding the post of 12/06/05. Please take a moment and consider the irony of that officer in Orange JDC asking the type of serious question concerning code blues. This officer obviously felt he could not ask the question for some reason to his chain of command (I am inclined to believe it was because of a belief that it may fall on deaf ears but I am not certain). Also, you say "Gossipers, liars, and jokers share information here" but consider your post and comments as well. Many valid complaints and suggestions are also posted here - please don't make it sound like this site does not serve a legitimate purpose...remember that the comments here are read by senior management and by the politicians in Tallahasee. I note that alot of anonymous comments on here appear to originate from DJJ managers defending their side of the story -- something to think about! ~ Anonymous
12/06/05 DJJ - Policy and Procedures: I'm new to being exposed to our juvenile system and so far....it's been very disappointing. I am "like a mother" to a 15 yr. old who is now part of this system. He is being raised by his grandmother since his mother's murder and I have been like a mother to him since he was 7. His father is unknown to him or us. I have played a main role along side his grandmother... He has been an extension of my entire family. We love him dearly... He was sent very far from us and his grandmother has no car or drivers license. I am being told I have no right of visitation. Only the custodial parent(s). He has no one in this world but her and I. She can't visit him because he is so far away. The system will not allow me to visit. He has no one but us~! What can I do? ~Angi
I'm new to being exposed to our juvenile system and so far....it's been very disappointing. I am "like a mother" to a 15 yr. old who obviously got into some trouble (for the first time) and is now part of this sytem. He is being raised by his grandmother since his mother's murder and I have been like a mother to him since he was 7. His father is unknown to him or us. I have played a main role along side his grandmother concerning issues like doctors teachers dentist and other care areas. He has been an extension of my entire family. We love him dearly and want to be a part of his rehabilitation in the program he was commited to. He was sent very far from us and his grandmother has no car or drivers license. So here is my main concern for him: He has been tested as having a very low IQ..mildly retarded they say. His grandmother is also somewhat slow. Legally I am not permitted to be involved at any level. Yet she needs my help and assistance during meetings and so on to help her understand. I am being told I have no right of visitation. Only the custodial parent(s). He has no one in this world but her and I. She can't visit him because he is so far away. The system will not allow me to visit. So basically it means he will serve his 12 to 14 months(or longer since we have not been told of how long he must be incarcerated!) with no visitation. How horribly sad and cruel this is. He has a second grade level reading and writing letters is difficult for him and can he read ours? He can't write! I want to fight for his right to have visitation by people who love him dearly. He has no one but us~! What can I do? I will go where I need to go and do what is necessary because I'm sure our situation is not unique in this world of juvenile justice. He is in the Sago Palms Academy Pahokee, florida.about 4 to 5 hrs from home. ~Angi
12/06/05 Pinellas JDC: You seem to really care about the youth and want to fight for justice. You have pictures of youth and are discussing there case in front of the world and I was curious if you have any consent from the youth to do so. It seems as if you are exploiting them. ~Anonymous
12/06/05 Other DJJ facility: To the officer who asked a serious question about the expected response to a code when one officer is certified and one is not. I recommend you ask your supervisor that question...continue asking the question up the chain of command. Serious questions should not be asked on this site. The information posted on this site is unreliable. I have often read postings that I knew were untrue... Officers that want serious answers and have a desire to improve the facilities will go to legitamite sources...Gossipers, liars, and jokers share information here. ~Anonymous
Re: 12/03/05 What happens when...
To the officer who asked a serious question about the expected response to a code when one officer is certified and one is not. I recommend you ask your supervisor that question. If he or she is unable to answer, ask the supervisor to continue asking the question up the chain of command. Serious questions should not be asked on this site. The information posted on this site is unreliable. I have often read postings that I knew were untrue. Also, during an administrative or criminal investigation, you don't want to quote "anonymuos" or "Napoleon Dynamite." Officers that want serious answers and have a desire to improve the facilities will go to legitamite sources to learn the business. Gossipers, liars, and jokers share information here. ~Anonymous
12/06/05 Miami-Dade JDC: I want to encourage all of my fellow JDOs and SJDOs at Miami-Dade to voice your opinions and concerns...There is a shake-up at the top bound for the near future, but staying quiet and being complacent wont make it come any sooner...Please be aware that it is ILLEGAL for them to make us work 12+ hour shifts and deny us proper meal breaks...They are breaking dozens and dozens of labor laws, DJJ policies and procedures, and state of florida statutes...We are only hurting ourselves by keeping quiet! ~Anonymous
I want to encourage all of my fellow JDOs and SJDOs at Miami-Dade to voice your opinions and concerns about the going ons of our facility on this site, on other sites, and to higher levels of management (ie. Schembri). They can only ignore us for so long. There is a shake-up at the top bound for the near future, but staying quiet and being complacent wont make it come any sooner. Many of the things that the administration at Miami-Dade, and to a lesser degree the supervisors, put staff through is criminally wrong. Please be aware that it is ILLEGAL for them to make us work 12+ hour shifts and deny us proper meal breaks or write us up for showing up late to work when we work for up to 22 hours straight the night before because of hold overs, training, etc. They continue to get away with it because the line staff simply does as their told, never asks questions, and allows them to have their way. They are breaking dozens and dozens of labor laws, DJJ policies and procedures, and state of florida statutes on a daily basis conducting business in the manner which they do. In my many years with the department, never have I seen things drop to such a poor state. Lets make our voices heard through this site, the media, email and every other means possible! We are only hurting ourselves by keeping quiet! ~Anonymous
12/06/05 Miami-Dade JDC: The only way MDRJDC will improve is by 1. Removing Schembri and all his fat cats all the way to region and even the walt davis clone dale dobuler...2. Pray that the county takes over complete control of MDRJDC, then we will be certified...You will continue to be mistreated as long as these individuals are in office...they only care about appearances...when was the last time dobuler or an assistant actually went to a mod and spoke to the officers to see how it was going? I for one had the most utmost respect for AS Garcia...We all know officers are afraid of responding to a code blue...it is like walking on egg shells..if this continues an officer and even worse a youth may get serioulsy hurt. ~Anonymous
The only way MDRJDC will improve is by 1. Removing Schembri and all his fat cats all the way to region and even the walt davis clone dale dobuler. the man can not do anything without calling Walt. 2. Pray that the county takes over complete control of MDRJDC, then we will be certified which means better training, better benefits and of course more money. We are losing not only good people but very competent officers, supervisors and yes administrators by masses. The bleeding must stop! You will continue to be mistreated as long as these individuals are in office...they only care about appearances..when was the last time dobuler or an assistant actually went to a mod and spoke to the officers to see how it was going? I for one had the most utmost respect for AS Garcia..he talked to us with respect, visited us and helped us with any personal or professional issues..these other assistants do not even know how to talk to people they are on a power trip. We all know officers are afraid of responding to a code blue because in the back they have a feeling that they will be fired or disciplined...it is like walking on egg shells..if this continues an officer and even worse a youth may get serioulsy hurt. ~Anonymous
12/06/05 Polk JDC: Re: 12/04/05 Napoleon Dynamite, The dirty laundry being spewed out of DJJ is indicative of the problems that encompass the department...management does not respect their employees... And I am sick and tired of hearing from Schembri that he is "not informed" of what is happening in these JDC's...[he] needs to physically visit frequently (and preferably unannounced) the facilities... to become "informed"... I am an ex-JDO who does "have a life" ... Part of my "life" has become dedicated to speaking out against the way DJJ management treats their people. ~ ex-JDO Realistic
Re: 12/04/05 Polk JDC: "It never fails...
Napoleon Dynamite, it is obvious that the writer of the post you reference is not in their best frame of mind. However, remember that there is always a reason why people say some things or act a certain way. In other words, you reap what you sow! The dirty laundry being spewed out of DJJ is indicative of the problems that encompass the department. Your anonymous public defense of these managers at Polk JDC rings hollow with me. It is clear to me that management does not respect their employees. In my years of experience while in the military I learned the hard way that to gain respect you must first give it. This is a lesson that all managers and supervisors (especially in Tallahasee) need to learn. And I am sick and tired of hearing from Schembri that he is "not informed" of what is happening in these JDC's. It is painfully obvious to me he must be a hand's on manager who needs to physically visit frequently (and preferably unannounced) the facilities under his responsibility in order to become "informed" of the actual environment (and separate from the QA inspections). Oh by the way, I am an ex-JDO who does "have a life" and decided that in order to continue to have one and maintain my mental & physical health & well-being, I would have to resign my position and speak out about the wrong-doings being committed by DJJ management. Part of my "life" has become dedicated to speaking out against the way DJJ management treats their people. Again I say to DJJ: you reap what you sow. ~ex-JDO Realistic
12/05/05 Miami-Dade JDC: The issues that was discussed at the meeting on 11/16/2005 @ the Miami-Dade Regional Detention Center are still going on. Please have someone make a surprise visit to the detention center and find out why the officers are still been mistreated and looked upon as second class citizens. ~Anonymous
12/04/05 Polk JDC: It never fails, someone who is not happy with their own miserable exsistance has to TRY and make others look bad. For "not Bill", just go to work do your job and stop worrying about everyone elses life. Its painfully obvious you dont have one, or you wouldnt TRY and attack someone who is productive, positive and has worked very hard to get where they are, and a person like you TRYS to make things hard for them. It seems you have to blame others for your short comings, JL is a leader and I think your just bitter that your not. ~Napoleon Dynamite
12/03/05 Orange JDC: What happens when you are working with a trainee and a fight breaks out on one of the mods. Who is suppose to respond to the code blue? Not the trainee and not the SJDO working with the trainee since the trainee cannot be left alone. It happened last week about 4 times. Finally one of the detainees ended up helping the staff with the detainees causing the fight. Do you call this a risk or what? ~Anonymous
12/02/05 Hillsborough West JDC: To the "Real Leader" as for Babineaux not being a racist because she is African American are you for real? Being African American does not make you exempt from being a racist duh. And maybe thinking that the real racist was Davis made you blind to the truth of the matter so before you think you know what I was speaking about maybe you should educate yourself on the meaning of racism. All I can say is that I thank God everyday from freeing me of a place that promotes people like her. ~Anonymous
12/01/05 Polk JDC: The only people who would say its not admins. fault that our facility is so messed up is someone from admin. or trying to be in admin. The word in the halls since I've been here is we need a new admin, and from what I see I totally agree. Instead of you'll replying to what is said about you, you need to make a change in your life and stop treating people like crap. Start doing whats best for your employees and the kids that keep us in business. And, no this is NOT Bill! You might need to look at some of the other people that don't like you Jeff. Like some of those women that are upset that you married one of your black co-workers instead of one of the white ones you usually skrew (Dav...Balah...ect.). ~Anonymous
12/01/05 DJJ/Hillsborough East JDC: Hello Mr. O’Rielly [The O'Rielly Factor on FOX TV]……My name is Janet Graddy and I know you have been instrumental in giving citizens a voice on your show. I am a former Juvenile Detention Officer in the state of Florida and there are many injustices that plague this department. I and so many other outstanding Officers got terminated or left under pressure, because we tried to make a change for the good to a broken system... the Department of Juvenile Justice has such a deep rooted corrupt culture...children are being killed and abused from all levels in this system. Please help us in our cause to make a positive change. To all the JDOs - flood Mr. O'Reilly's email [oreilly@foxnews.com] with all of your concerns about DJJ ~Janet Graddy (813)741-9169
Hello Mr. O’Rielly ……My name is Janet Graddy and I know you have been instrumental in giving citizens a voice on your show. I am a former Juvenile Detention Officer in the state of Florida and there are many injustices that plague this department. Let’s start with a 300 pound mentally retarded male with an I.Q. of thirty being placed in a detention facility and getting sexually assaulted by a known sex offender who was changing that youth’s depends (Diapers) and giving him a shower! A youth that was placed in shackles on wrist and hands being beaten and guards locking down a module to play basketball and none of the supervisors are aware that a lockdown was called; meanwhile drug contraband is being smuggled into the facility because there are not enough officers to conduct a thorough and proper strip search. Why am I mad? I am mad because, these incidents didn’t have to happen if there were competent people in control of these facilities. I and so many other outstanding Officers got terminated or left under pressure, because we tried to make a change for the good to a broken system. We worked hard and gave so much of our time and energy to the department; we feel we deserve better treatment while we were employed and now.
We care about incidents such as this. I am a mother with eight children and three grandchildren. I know kids and I love kids, I adopted four, three that came from the state of Florida. No one wants to hear what the Officers have to say about why this Department can not keep Officers. Officers are coming and going so much that there is not enough time or man power to properly train unskilled and unqualified officers. People are walking in from homeless shelters, mental institutions and God knows where, getting employed through DJJ.
I tried to go through the chain of command, but was unsuccessful at doing so. I call for a meeting with the Regional Director Raggett to speak to him about the condition at the East facility and two weeks later I was terminated without reason. There is over hundreds of Officers in this state that are being work under extreme stress, pressure, getting assaulted and continue to work in deplorable conditions.
I tried to speak to EEOC, Human Rights Commission and the Attorney General of the Department about my case but to no avail my voice fell on deaf ears. There was a Juvenile Justice Committee hearing in Miami on November 16, 2005 that I attended. Other Officers and I spoke before approximately 10 State Representatives from around the state about the unfair, unequal treatment of good officers by the administration. I tried to let them know the reason why the Department of Juvenile Justice has such a deep rooted corrupt culture and why this states children are being killed and abused from all levels in this system.
Please help us in our cause to make a positive change. We need a strong voice like yours to stand up to the giant that we can find hard to contend with. They are simply too powerful for hard working citizens like us. If you want truth and stories, you can contact a well know Juvenile Advocate by the name of Cathy Corry. She has been fighting DJJ to get them to clean up their act for a long while. She mirrors you in terms of being a threat. Her site is justice4kids.org. This site is a watchdog site for DJJ, it has a wealth of information that DJJ doesn’t want the critics to know. All the people that this email was sent to have first hand knowledge of the conditions the detainees and the Officers face daily. Please we need your help. I can be reached at (813)741-9169.
Truly, Janet Graddy A mature and responsible,Former East Officer that was fired (after meeting with Raggett) for trying to produce a positive change for the good of the Department.
To all the JDOs flood Mr. O'Reilly's email [oreilly@foxnews.com] with all of your concerns about DJJ, the problems you are having are real and need to be dealt with immediately. ~Janet Graddy (813)741-9169
11/30/05 Miami-Dade JDC: ...something is in the works. If you are serious about change contact Justice for JDOs through Justice 4 Kids and I will fill you in. ....words on this site or anywhere else means nothing if you refuse to stand up and take action. If you are for a class action suit I encourage you to empower yourself with exausting all options at the political level.(Shembri and Company are worthless and unapproachable) If you can prove that you have been wronged by DJJ, you should be talking to someone now! And the next time there is a meeting with the Juvenile Justice Commission anywhere in this state, everyone that has a claim of mistreatment should be there. That meeting room should be standing room only! ~Anonymous
To Miami Dade.....All of the good Officers that want to seek change feel your pain. Believe me when I tell you, something is in the works. If you are serious about change contact Justice for JDOs through Justice 4 Kids and I will fill you in. The most puzzling thing is that throughout the Department THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM that the Legislatures and the Department choose to ignore. We will have to make them deal with us on a massive level. I can't stress that enough, we need numbers....words on this site or anywhere else means nothing if you refuse to stand up and take action. If you are for a class action suit I encourage you to empower yourself with exausting all options at the political level.(Shembri and Company are worthless and unapproachable) Once this is done it is open season on DJJ. ( Ask Bill O'Rielly ) There is NO WAY IN HELL, I am going to let them do what they did to me and get away with it. I worked hard for DJJ and I deserve better treatment than what I received, while I was employed there and what I am receiving now!!! There are outstanding Officers throughout this state, that are getting worked to death and then kicked in the mouth because someone got pissed off and couldn't take what they were dishing out themselves. There are more then just a few of us that feel this way! There are HUNDREDS of us!!! If you can prove that you have been wronged by DJJ, you should be talking to someone now! And the next time there is a meeting with the Juvenile Justice Commission anywhere in this state, everyone that has a claim of mistreatment should be there. That meeting room should be standing room only! Let's all ban together for a change! DJJ.....Some of us want our just due and we are coming after you!!!! If we don't get heard soon the media will want to hear us!!! Holla If you hear ME!!! You Dam Right I am MAD! ~Anonymous
11/30/05 Orange JDC: I only have one question... how come Virginia hasn't won Employee of the Month. I've worked with her for years and have always senn her give 110% and although the COnsult Care nurses are great, our Virginia deserves a pat on the back every once in a while. Virginia, thanks for takins care of not just the kids, but us JDOs as well. We appreciate you! ~Officer P
11/30/05 Miami-Dade JDC: MDRJDC is plagued with mismanagement under a facade of caring for youths and officers. Dobuler and Walt Davis only care about their pensions and appearances to the public. Employees who do not fall in to their way of thinking or doing things are fired or pressured to resign. It is one of the most unethical agencies I have ever known. There is favortism that is rampant. Officers have no support but they did when Captain Garcia was here. He was an excellent manager and like some before him had to leave. There is a little mafia inside MDRJDC . . . THis is a train wreck waiting to happen. HELP| ~Anonymous
MDRJDC is plagued with mismanagement under a facade of caring for youths and officers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Dobuler and Walt Davis only care about their pensions and appearances to the public. Employees who do not fall in to their way of thinking or doing things are fired or pressured to resign. It is one of the most unethical agencies I have ever known. There is favortism that is rampant. When there is an assault by a youth on an officer, they try to find out what the JDO did that caused the youth to assault him. Officers have no support but they did when Captain Garcia was here. This man was by the book and sought fair and equitable treatment. He visited the mods regularly for inspections and talked with staff on the floor and did not hide in the pristine palace of administration. He was an excellent manager and like some before him had to leave. There is a little mafia inside MDRJDC that keeps things clandestine and only a few are privy to what is actually going on, like Jan Walker, SHaron shore, Walt Davis. They have no trust or confidence in anybody else. THis is a train wreck waiting to happen. HELP| ~Anonymous
11/28/05 DJJ facility: Good ridance Wendy - you were given the mental health team a bad reputation. Don't let the door hit you on the beeeehind! ~Anonymous
11/28/05 Orange JDC: I have been at Orange for many, many years and must say that the mental health team is the best I've seen at this facility. Ines, Katherine, Robert and Kristin really care about the youths and, although I may not, at times, agree with their decisions, I always know the kids are safe. Ines runs a tight ship and they look like a treu team. Thank you, to the four of you, for being there for both the klids and staff as well. Q&A or no Q&A, you guys rock - thatnks for the always present smile! ~An old and hopefuklly wise JDO
11/26/05 Polk Youth Development Center: Why would a judge (McDonald) send a youth to the Polk Youth Development Center which is for HIGH risk youth when this particular youth is NOT violent?!?!?! Now this poor kid is being threatened and is living in fear...and has to do so for the next 8 months!! He has been left to fend for himself in this whole juvenile justice ordeal. And where has the DJJ probation officer/commitment officer been? ...a good kid...who has made some poor choices...I hope XC's cousin at Orange County reads this because he needs someone for once in his life to step up and help him! ~A friend
Why would a judge (McDonald) send a youth to the Polk Youth Development Center which is for HIGH risk youth when this particular youth is NOT violent?!?!?! Now this poor kid is being threatened and is living in fear (just because he won't give those "gangstas" his food!) and has to do so for the next 8 months!! If he doesn't live to see the end of 8 months I hope Judge Roger McDonald will hear about it! This is known as about the worse correction center in the state!!! This kid is no angel - he STOLE - never violently! I assure you that sending him to this place for one week alone will scare him straight! I'm sure it already has! Now all that's going to happen by leaving him there for 8 months is assure him that his feeling that no one cares about him and no one will support him is true. He has been left to fend for himself in this whole juvenile justice ordeal. His family hasn't been there for him - his mother is so dysfunctional that she isn't capable of seeing anything past the financial support her new husband is providing for her - that's a lot more important to her than supporting her son. And where has the DJJ probation officer/commitment officer been? I know they haven't been meeting with this youth for the past 2 months he was in detention awaiting placement!! This kid is a rarity in your system - he is basically a good kid, with a HUGE heart who has made some poor choices and most of his problems are due to his home life! He USED TO BE college bound! He USED TO BE an "A" student! He has goals for his life and has the potential to be someone - all this until this stepdad of his came into the picture and was unwilling to bend or attend counseling! It was easier for the stepdad to just toss this kid out on the street! Who is there for the kids in these places? I hope XC's cousin at Orange County reads this because he needs someone for once in his life to step up and help him! Wouldn't it be nice if it were a family member? ~A friend
11/26/05 Orange JDC: Hey - Robert and Ines are definitely keepers but you didn't mention Katherine or Kristin. They deserve our utmost repect as well. All four do a great job in my humble opinion. Now lets get David out here too - full time ~JDO
11/25/05 Hillsborough East JDC: To the floor officer at the east facility, thumbs up to you. ...officer Leggon, Harymam and Hall had a bad release so did Assist Superintendent Alma Adame.But with Adame that were swept under the rug... Adonis Miles(superintendent) accept gifts (OUT BACK STEAKHOUSE) tickets from a parent for the officers for there good work status but yet Miles refused to give the tickets to the officer the second time... There's no way Hardyman should remain shift comander... Leggon having two bad release and she continue to work, ...Hardyman cause an employee to loose her job... Officers need to take action by acting now by e- mailing your concern to the ex-employee ...Officer T. Evans or officer S. Collenton should have been the supervisor for operation... Ms. Cory keep up the good work with this web-site...To pasco detention be aware of John Keifler... ~Anonymous
To the floor officer at the east facility, thumbs up to you. Not only did officer Leggon, Harymam and Hall had a bad release so did Assist Superintendent Alma Adame.But with Adame that were swept under the rug.And don't forget Adonis Miles(superintendent) accept gifts (OUT BACK STEAKHOUSE) tickets from a parent for the officers at that time were employed and some that continue to work, for there good work status but yet Miles refused to give the tickets to the officer the second time and try'ed to use the tickets for his own use by giving to the officer that received employee of the month.The parent were called by an officer, now ( ex-employee) on Miles wrongful act and the parent came out to the facility and collect'ed the tickets. So to get things right at the east faciity it need to start with Miles. There's no way Hardyman should remain shift comander and still have a job with an escape,attempt escape, bad release and being one hour behind on her checks according to the FOP book, Leggon having two bad release and she continue to work, but Hardyman cause an employee to loose her job because an inproper PAR (protected action repond)placing a youth arm behand her back after all option were taken but please note Miles have the last say. Officers need to take action by acting now by e- mailing your concern to the ex-employee on his/ her e-mail on the problem at the east facility.Officer T. Evans or officer S. Collenton should have been the supervisor for operation (giving credit where it's due) but what did Miles do the officer that know the job put Hardyman as supervisor in operation, something that he always do towards his officers that know there job. So, Ms. Cory keep up the good work with this web-site the time have come that DJJ be put out there on there wrong doing towards officers and youths,and to the ex-employee's that's not afraid to fight DJJ.To pasco detention be aware of John Keifler do not be blind fold, according to the FOP an officer should be empolyed with the detention for a year before he/she can move to another facility.East floor officer again thumbs-up. ~Anonymous
11/24/05 Orange JDC: I saw Wendy of mental health packing her stuff up, I told her she was too abrupt and thought too highly of herself - good luck to her. Hope the rest of the team stays - Robert and Ines can never leave us!!! A JDO who has used mental health once or twice. ~Anonymous
11/24/05 Polk JDC: I love it how Dean Guy I mean "bill" can come on here and bash the administration at Polk. When it was him who bashed this web site when he had a job. If anyone should be bashed on here its the officers at Polk... write love notes to a certain officer... hang out in the parking lot in another woman's car and then tell us how you love your wife. I bet you where laughing the hole time you wrote that report that had another officer fired because you did not like him.Or what about another officer that lied on reports... Its a shame... that these type of officers are supervising kids. It's not the adiministration at Polk that makes the job bad. Its the system itself and officers being two faced... ~Anonymous
I love it how Dean Guy I mean "bill" can come on here and bash the administration at Polk. When it was him who bashed this web site when he had a job. Are you thirsty Mr. "bill". If anyone should be bashed on here its the officers at Polk. One officer on night shift left for three months claiming he was going insane from first shift to come back and act like he is top dawg on thrid shift. Oh how good are you for santa this year when you write love notes to a certain officer and then talk about how much you love you wife. Our how you hang out in the parking lot in another woman's car and then tell us how you love your wife. I bet you where laughing the hole time you wrote that report that had another officer fired because you did not like him.Or what about another officer that lied on reports just because she is jealous she can't run a mod like other officers. Its a shame, total shame that these type of officers are supervising kids. It's not the adiministration at Polk that makes the job bad. Its the system itself and officers being two faced about who they are and writing totally lies about other officer's. ~Anonymous
11/23/05 Hillsborough East JDC: [Class Action] I personally have talked with a lawyer regarding my issue with DJJ. To have a Class Action lawsuit, there must be a minimum of ten people. Also, you must be within 364 days of your termination. But the bigger problem is getting people to come forward and speak up against DJJ. I know it will be a long fought battle... but I am willing to try. I'm not doing this to get my job back. I'm doing this for all the JDO's & SJDO's that are still employed... As far as the East getting their house in order,... Mr. Miles, ... How does it feel to have your so called "Deemed Status" facility up on the chopping block with the others (smile)? ~Former DJJ Employee
In response to the posting on 11/22/05 regarding a class action lawsuit. I personally have talked with a lawyer regarding my issue with DJJ. After speaking with this lawyer, I found out that I have a case against DJJ. To have a Class Action lawsuit, there must be a minimum of ten people. Also, you must be within 364 days of your termination. But the bigger problem is getting people to come forward and speak up against DJJ. I know it will be a long fought battle with a system as big as DJJ and we still may not win, but I am willing to try. I'm not doing this to get my job back. I'm doing this for all the JDO's & SJDO's that are still employed at these facilities and for the ones that are coming so that they won't have to go through some of the things that some of us former DJJ employees have gone through. And hopefully, we can change Florida from being a "right to hire, right to fire state". As far as the East getting their house in order, I don't think it will work this time. Too much damage has been done. Mr. Miles, you have been trying to keep the East facility with a spotless record,but now you know that you can't keep sweeping the dirt that goes on in your facility under the rug. How does it feel to have your so called "Deemed Status" facility up on the chopping block with the others (smile)? ~Former DJJ Employee
11/23/05 System: FACT The State Attorney will prosecute a little boy for wrestling/fighting in his own front yard even though the other kid or his parent did not want them to... FACT they will not go after an adult who hits a child and leaves a handprint on his face for 2 weeks or someone that steals and forges checks. WHY??? Because the child is easy to get and the adults are not... FACT one criminal they decided did not warrant prosecution... is now on death row and 2 women are still nowhere to be found. ~Christina Holbrook 352-200-5807
FACT The State Attorney will prosecute a little boy for wrestling/fighting in his own front yard even though the other kid or his parent did not want them to because there was no harm done and were friends 2 days later. FACT they will not go after an adult who hits a child and leaves a handprint on his face for 2 weeks or someone that steals and forges checks. WHY??? Because the child is easy to get and the adults are not easily found and requires effort on their part.GUESS it doesn't look good if they have a criminal they can't find. FACT one criminal they decided did not warrant prosecution on a felony charge is now on death row and 2 women are still nowhere to be found. ~Christina Holbrook 352-200-5807
11/22/05 DJJ: [Re: 11/22/05 Cathy Corry] I agree with you there!! Thank you Cathy for making the effort to get there and speak for all of us... I believe that it will take a class action suit against the State... We need more parents to come forward, and we need the children to testify. We also need an Attorney willing to take the case on!!! If there is anyone out there that knows of an attorney, please email or call me. ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
I agree with you there!! Thank you Cathy for making the effort to get there and speak for all of us that could not get there at the meeting. Yes, I believe that it will take a class action suit against the State to open up anyone's eyes. We need more parents to come forward, and we need the children to testify. We also need an Attorney willing to take the case on!!! Seems impossible to find one that will be willing to do it. If there is anyone out there that knows of an attorney, please email or call me. ~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
11/22/05 DJJ: Cathy Corry, you are the most caring citizen that I have ever came across. Thank you for attending the meeting in Miami on the 16th of November. Your eyes are wide open to the injustice that plagues DJJ, too bad that they are not listening to you. Does anyone know what it will take for DJJ to come out of their COMA!! A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! ...right now it is open season on DJJ. Cathy please continue on... even for those that are too scared... ~Anonymous
Cathy Corry, you are the most caring citizen that I have ever came across. Thank you for attending the meeting in Miami on the 16th of November. Your eyes are wide open to the injustice that plagues DJJ, too bad that they are not listening to you. Does anyone know what it will take for DJJ to come out of their COMA!!!!!!! A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!!!!! There is so much giong on in these facilities that any basis will do......pick one, right now it is open season on DJJ. Cathy please continue on for the good of the people, even for those that are too scared to regconize what is happening. ~Anonymous
11/21/05 Seminole JDC: [Re 11/19/05 Move on...]: It takes a lot of moral courage to step up... my statements regarding my experiences while employed by DJJ warranted me identifying myself for credibility purposes... I have identified several problem areas within DJJ as well as suggested ways to improve the working environment. I expect attacks against my character and motives; after all that's the price people pay for speaking out... I will not stop voicing my opinions and experiences...; my sincere desire to help needy juveniles was unattainable solely due to mismangement. ~Bernie Burawski 407-497-3720
[Re: 11/19/05 Seminole JDC: Move on...]
In response to the post of 11/19/05: It takes a lot of moral courage to step
up. I remained anonymous for awhile but decided my statements regarding my
experiences while employed by DJJ warranted me identifying myself for
credibility purposes. If I were a coward and didn't stand behind my statements I
would remain anonymous. I have identified several problem areas within DJJ as
well as suggested ways to improve the working environment. I expect attacks
against my character and motives; after all that's the price people pay for
speaking out regarding issues that they believe in. I will not stop voicing my
opinions and experiences with DJJ until I see improvement in how the department
is managed. It is difficult to move on with my life after employment with DJJ
for several reasons; my sincere desire to help needy juveniles was unattainable
solely due to mismangement.
~Bernie Burawski
407-497-3720
11/20/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Well it happened again at the east another bad release. Officer logon is on her third bad release at th east. Logon and Hardyman seem to be having a competition...other officers have lost their jobs for something as misplacing a badge, supposedly stealing money from youth property, and abusing the youth. But no one has lost their job from having a bad release from the east. Commander Haryman should be demoted... All of the female staff at the east are sick of her nasty attitude... We are all sick of the one sided issues at the east, punish everyone equally and fairly. ~female floor staff
Well it happened again at the east another bad release. Officer logon is on her third bad release at th east. Logon and Hardyman seem to be having a competition on who can have a bad release in one year, hell I think they are in a tie. I have been at the east for a while now and no one has been fired for a bad release as far as I can remember, now it is a monthly event, but other officers have lost their jobs for something as misplacing a badge, supposedly stealing money from youth property, and abusing the youth. But no one has lost their job from having a bad release from the east. Having a bad release is just like having an escape but the youth was set free. These two officers have had more than one bad release and they still have their jobs, but only Logon has had to pay for her bad release. Logon and Commander Hall just came off of an suspencion for a bad release. It is clear to me that Commander Haryman should be demoted because she is the supervisor of operations and she can't seem to keep bad releases under control. Mr. Miles will never get dean status if Hardyman is still in command. Hardyman needs to concentrate on her marriage instead of sharing another man(supervisor"F") with a female administration("T"). All of the female staff at the east are sick of her nasty attitude towards black female officers, but yet she is sleeping around with a black man. Supervisor("F") needs to be ashamed, he has no taste in women, because Hardyman goes both ways, just ask Commander Davis at the West. Yes we all know about Hardyman and Davis one night of passion. Now Commander Hardyman needs to think twice before she disrespects another african american female officer, and maybe we won't put her business out on the web site. But she does not care because she has not been disciplined for anything that she has done wrong at the east. We are all sick of the one sided issues at the east, punish everyone equally and fairly. Don't look past someone who knows dirt on the facility (MILES) and not do nothing to acknowledge their mistake like everyone else's. There is to much favortism at the east. ~female floor staff
11/20/05 Miami-Dade JDC: BIG UPS TO YOU MIAMI DADE JDOs!!!!!! For going to the Juvenile Justice meeting on Nov. 16th, you represented all the JDOs that was too scared to speak out. I heard you told it like it is! Keep your head up and don't take your foot off their necks. Although there was only a hand full of present and former Officers, I think the legislatures got your point for once. Maybe next time more Officers will stand and deliver. Thank You Miami Dade! ~Anonymous
11/20/05 DJJ: 11/19/05, you recommend that Bernoski “... let DJJ go and make their own mistakes, its called learning.”: The problem is that DJJ does not learn and when DJJ employees and parents move on with their lives they forget to tell others what they experienced... their mistakes continue over and over again away from prying eyes. The same problems exist a year after Bankhead’s departure and Schembri’s ascension...when DJJ makes “their own mistakes” some kid in their care gets hurt...Or, a JDO gets fired for attempting to suggest a change...DJJ hires adults —professional— to work with children but it seems like a roll of the dice that a child will emerge from DJJ in worse shape...I would like to see this site collect more documented evidence of what is wrong at DJJ and real suggestions on how to help DJJ learn from its mistakes. ~DiPO
To Anonymous: In your message of 11/19/05 you recommend that Bernoski “...move on with your life and let DJJ go and make their own mistakes, its called learning.” The problem, as I see it, is that DJJ does not learn and when DJJ employees and parents, too, move on with their lives they forget to tell others what they experienced. DJJ does not make “mistakes” they have an occasional, if the press gets wind of it, deviation from the norm. Unfortunately, their mistakes continue over and over again away from prying eyes. The same problems exist a year after Bankhead’s departure and Schembri’s ascension. More importantly, when DJJ makes “their own mistakes” some kid in their care gets hurt emotionally, physically and, on occasion, they die. Or, a JDO gets fired for attempting to suggest a change. DJJ hires adults —professional— to work with children but it seems like a roll of the dice that a child will emerge from DJJ in worse shape than when he or she went into their care. I would like to see this site collect more documented evidence of what is wrong at DJJ and real suggestions on how to help DJJ learn from its mistakes. ~DiPO
11/20/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Since that meeting in Miami, the administrators here at the East are...getting their house in order. I see you trying to straighten out your files, reports and having people stay for overtime... They better not look into the training files,VORs and the time card files, this is where all the fraud is. So whoever is coming...take a long hard look at those things. If I didn't already know that Q.A. was there...~Anonymous
What in the world is happening at the East! Since that meeting in Miami, the administrators here at the East are sweating real hard at getting their house in order. Someone might be paying them a visit real soon. I see you trying to straighten out your files, reports and having people stay for overtime just to clean up your mess. They better not look into the training files,VORs and the time card files, this is where all the fraud is. So whoever is coming, if you are reading this message take a long hard look at those things. If I didn't already know that Q.A. was there, I would think that they was coming again by the looks of the East's reaction.( Running around like ants!) ~Anonymous
11/20/05 Polk JDC: Dear " Bill" are you so upset because you cannot have what you want... You obviously didnt get along with any of your co-workers and it probably wasnt the right place for you. any job has gossip, which causes alot of problems, seek psychiatric help and let god into your heart. ~Happy Gilmore
[Re: 11/13/05 Polk JDC:...It's about time]
Dear " Bill" are you so upset because you cannot have what you want or is it because you didnt get what you want. This is a job we are talking about , not a night club. If you choose to spread lies and hatefullness then thats all your ever going to have in your life. Just because your not happy with yourself as you claim to be dont dog others ( especially ones you dont know or circumstances you have no idea about)because they are doing well. You obviously didnt get along with any of your co-workers and it probably wasnt the right place for you. any job has gossip, which causes alot of problems, seek psychiatric help and let god into your heart. ~Happy Gilmore
11/19/05 Seminole JDC: Bernoski,you worked for DJJ for less than 6 months get a life...you and I both know if You had not have quit you would have been fired,I saw you emotionally abuse the clients so move on...let DJJ go and make their own mistakes,its called learning... ~Anonymous
Bernoski,you worked for DJJ for less than 6 months get a life man, and move on, I did and I dont feel like I need to trash the center.No job is ever perfect.thank you to all my former co-workers for hanging in there and not giving up. Burnie,you and I both know if You had not have quit you would have been fired,I saw you emotionally abuse the clients so move on with your life and let DJJ go and make their own mistakes,its called learning.As they say people who live in glass houses ,you should not throw stones,the F.B.I. would call that a CLUE! ~Anonymous
11/19/05 DJJ: Re 11 /13/05 Polk JDC, it is about time: To the writer of this article you hate yourself so much the best thing you can do is make an appointment with Dr. Kavorkian. If you worked for DJJ I am glad you dont anymore.If you cant say anything good about anyone the best thing you can do is SHUT UP.I sure hope you dont kiss your mama with that filthy mouth. Love, Forrest Gump
[Re: 11/13/05 Polk JDC:...It's about time]
11/18/05 DJJ: ...things being told about the abuse is absolutely true, as I've seen it myself...I have no idea what goes on with [JDOs], ...if a JDO is being mistreated and does not like their job, ...speak out. If their job is not making them happy, how in the heck do you expect them to treat the kids with dignity? This DJJ system reminds me of the Godfather.. organized crime against those that have been put in their care. You thought Bankhead was bad.. Schembri is no better!! ~Dawn Chase
[Re: 11/17/05 The upset person...]
I'm sorry, but the things being told about the abuse is absolutely true, as I've seen it myself, and my son has been through it. As for the situation with the JDO's, I have no idea what goes on with them, and I really don't have any comments except if a JDO is being mistreated and does not like their job, they have a right to speak out. If their job is not making them happy, how in the heck do you expect them to treat the kids with dignity? This DJJ system reminds me of the Godfather.. organized crime against those that have been put in their care. You thought Bankhead was bad.. Schembri is no better!! ~Dawn Chase
11/18/05 DJJ : Re 11/17/05 Orange JDC, In regards made by this ignorant person who hasn't got the nerve to post their name: YOU are the one that is the ignorant one here.. I've had my education, and college on top of that!! You took my post and totally read it out of context! There is racism all over, but my posting states that where my son was, there was tons of it, and done to him by blacks! I'm not blaming anyone for my son's poor choices, but I do blame DJJ for the awful abuse he has been through. Kids are being mistreated, starved, neglected and even died in this system, and you are just the type to blame the kids. I don't care what they have done wrong, NOBODY DESERVES THAT!!!!!!!!! ~Dawn Chase
11/18/05 Hillsborough West JDC: as for wood it is good to see you go with your complaining ass. go to the dentist and get your mouth work on also your big lips need a reduction. ~Anonymous
11/17/05 Polk JDC: Dear Bill get a life...have you everheard that if your not involved then dont worry aboutit, the administration has been the best it has ever been and probably thanks to you because your no longer there... theres and old saying that when a person is not happy they bash people who are. GET A LIFE!!!! ~Happy Gilmore
[Re: 11/13/05 I have plenty more secrets to reveal]
Dear Bill get a life and take a good had look at yourself before bashing others, have you everheard that if your not involved then dont worry aboutit, the administration has been the best it has ever been and probably thanks to you because your no longer there, you should stop worrying about peoples butts and the way the act ( which is most professional) and worry about you so called miserable exsistance. theres and old saying that when a person is not happy they bash people who are. GET A LIFE!!!! ~Happy Gilmore
11/17/05 Hillsborough West JDC: ...i worked under babineaux AS A SJDO and she was a great supervisor... AS FOR RACIST, SHES "AFRICAN AMERICAN", if anything being a native floridian, she has probably suffered more racicsm economically,social and personal in her 20+ years under the mismanaged direction of DJJ. as for needs he was soft as charmin, and the only reason he even qualifyed well you know that story. the one to watch for is wanda(thinks she can handle all the coloered folks) davis... ~REAL LEADER
for those people trying to dog mrs. babineaux you should know by now if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. i worked under babineaux AS A SJDO and she was a great supervisor to serve with. she taught me the who hows and whats of DJJ. AS FOR RACIST, SHES "AFRICAN AMERICAN", if anything being a native floridian, she has probably suffered more racicsm economically,social and personal in her 20+ years under the mismanaged direction of DJJ. as for needs he was soft as charmin, and the only reason he even qualifyed well you know that story. the one to watch for is wanda(thinks she can handle all the coloered folks) davis. her and JDO NEEDS SMOKED CIGARRETTES THE WHOLE SHIFT BECAUSE THEY ARE BUDDIES. ~REAL LEADER
11/17/05 DJJ: Hello I want to thank you for your support on November 16, 2005 meeting in Miami Dade.~Martin Jackson
11/17/05 DJJ: Re: The upset person who wrote on 11/15 about racism. Don't let these postings get you so upset. The site is ridiculous. It always prints lies. How do you know the person who wrote it wasn't just yanking our chain. If I knew someone who told me one lie, I would never trust them again. I have read many lies on this site, therefore it has no credibility with me. This site is like the Jerry Springer Show. ~Anonymous
[Re: 11/15/05 This only confirms...]
11/17/05 Hillsborough East JDC: I were not being racial but if you wich to see it that way so be it, I call it the way i see it and ... about the on-going situation at the East facility with Adonis Miles, Elma Adame and Lori Hardyman. Hardyman being a shift commander having an escape,attempt escape,bad release and 1 hour behind on 10 minute checks,thats againt DJJ policy and grounds for termination,an officer would have been fired saying that he/she could not do there job. . . officer try'ed to do something about the mistreatment by calling in Robert Raggaett(Regional Directer) and officers lost ther job for speaking out. So damn if you do and damn if you don't, know the facts first. ~Anonymous
[Re: 11/15/05 This only confirms...]
11/16/2005 Ex-Employee[Re:11/09/2005 To first start this off no, I were not being racial but if you wich to see it that way so be it, I call it the way i see it and typing the letter i dont worry about where my common, question mark,period ect... go, just read it and listen.only geting my point across and you should listen if your child has been in the detention center or if your child are there now.But you did say that your child said. Now to continue about the on-going situation at the East facility with Adonis Miles, Elma Adame and Lori Hardyman. Hardyman being a shift commander having an escape,attempt escape,bad release and 1 hour behind on 10 minute checks,thats againt DJJ policy and grounds for termination,an officer would have been fired saying that he/she could not do there job.So, what make Hardyman better then you? look at it on Miles point, some one he can kiss-ass.Lets not forget about Adame with her having a bad release but yet Miles do nothing.But who knows Adame may have Miles position soon while he do nothing because she know all she got to do is call tyrone sorry! call Raggett. We all know that Adame applied for the superintendent position at polk detention center and did not get it .Now answering more satements that were made regarding the messages on this site. The officer try'ed to do something about the mistreatment by calling in Robert Raggaett(Regional Directer) and officers lost ther job for speaking out. So damn if you do and damn if you don't, know the facts first. ~Anonymous
11/17/05 Orange JDC: Dawn, You are probably the most ignorant, uneducated person on this website. You have a nerve to call someone a racist, but in the same sentence you degrade blacks... It's people like you that want to blame everyone for the negative things that happen in your life . . . Your son was a Juvenile Delinquent...he broke the LAW. What happened to him was unfortunate, but YOU need to stop blaming everyone but yourself. As for you wanting more stringent hiring requirements for DJJ. This website is really a "joke" and you are too ignorant to see that people intentionally post messages just to instigate others, or spread rumors. DJJ is in a serious decline at this time, and you are not helping the situation... ~Anonymous
[Re: 11/15/05 This only confirms...]
Dawn,
You are probably the most ignorant, uneducated person on this website. You have a nerve to call someone a racist, but in the same sentence you degrade blacks. You might as well have called them "Niggers". And as for your son, he probably was also a racist just like you because fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree.
It's people like you that want to blame everyone for the negative things that happen in your life and you refuse to accept responsibilty for your own actions. Your son was a Juvenile Delinquent...he broke the LAW. What happened to him was unfortunate, but YOU need to stop blaming everyone but yourself. Are you a good parent? I doubt it.
As for you wanting more stringent hiring requirements for DJJ. They have the same requirements as DOC and "most" Law Enforcement agencies. A High School Diploma or a GED. (Which is probably more that what you have at this time). The difference is in the amount of TRAINING HOURS. DJJ requires four weeks and the other agencies have a minimum of 580 hours of Basic Training. DJJ will never attract the same caliber of staff as the aforementioned agencies because those agencies offer higher salaries, better benefits, and HIGH RISK retirement. Also, they treat their staff better and there is an opportunity for career progression. DJJ Private Provider Programs hire staff for $7.50/hr. How many people with College Degrees are going to work with kids like your son for that amount of money??? And the color of one's skin has nothing to do with being racist, ignorant or uneducated.
This website is really a "joke" and you are too ignorant to see that people intentionally post messages just to instigate others, or spread rumors. DJJ is in a serious decline at this time, and you are not helping the situation with your RACIST remarks about the "Uneducated Black" staff. If you want to call them Ignorant Niggers, go ahead and do that cause you basically said that in your last statement.
Hopefully, the Department of Corrections will take over DJJ. Then, the staff that are not qualified to their standards will be weeded out and these "baby ciminals" can be held accountable for their actions. County Corrections need to take over the Juvenile Detention Centers and Probation/Community Corrections. You would see a big difference in the staff and these kids would know that breaking the law is a serious matter. ~Anonymous
11/17/05 Polk JDC: its a sad day when a grown person has to try an explain why he or she was fired... Ivc seen good and bad people go and it never fails to amaze me that when they do something wrong its always because they feel " administration" is after them...I appreciate an admre all my administration at Polk as do many others, if you dont work there anymore dont worry about it! ~Happy Gilmore
its a sad day when a grown person has to try an explain why he or she was fired, it seems to mee that if they were doing there jobs the correct way they wouldnt havent to worry about the threat of losing their job. Ivc seen good and bad people go and it never fails to amaze me that when they do something wrong its always because they feel " administration" is after them. just do your job top the best of your ability and leave all thsi unnecessary garbage where it belongs in the trash. only people who feel guilty or bad abour themselves have the loudest voice whn it comes to negativity. I appreciate an admre all my administration at Polk as do many others, if you dont work there anymore dont worry about it! ~Happy Gilmore
11/16/05 Polk JDC: whoever has written about Polk JDC has now idea of the positive changes that have occurred since JL has taken over. I am proud to work for him and would back him to the end of the world. whoever you are that is so negative needs to get a life and worry about your own problems instead of attempting to create...problems for a place you are not even employed at. ...What happens in people lives is personal business and has no being on how they perorm there job, get a life! ~somebody
[Re: 11/13/05 It's about time] whoever has written about Polk JDC has now idea of the positive changes that have occured since JL has taken over. I am proud to work for him and would back him to the end of the world. whoever you are that is so negative needs to get a life and worry about your own problems instead of attempting to create ( which is not going to happen) problems for a place you are not even employed at. Go get a job at walmart or big lots that seems to be the mentality that you have as far as work ethic, maybe you could even be promoted to supervisor there! What happens in people lives is personal business and has no being on how they perorm there job, get a life! ~somebody
11/16/05 Miami-Dade JDC: Many of the staff at Miami-Dade have begun writing letters to Secretary Schembri in hopes that if he was made aware of the deplorable conditions that our facility is in and the pathetic way in which our officers are treated, that a change can be brought about. Howevere, browsing this site, I see many facilities have already tried contacting the Scretary, and some have even contacted the Governor. Despite all this, nothing ever seems to get done. Well, then what is our next step? We badly need help. Does it take going to the media to get attention from anyone? I surely hope not. ~Anonymous
11/15/05 DJJ: [Re: 1109/05 Hillsborough East Part 1] This statement...ONLY confirms what my son told me about the blacks working at the DJJ facility he was at, that most of the Blacks there were horrible racists... As for your grammar and English, you would not make a better Assistant Superintendent then who is there now. I say, start making the requirements a bit more stringent to obtain a job with DJJ, and...there will be less uneducated minority working for DJJ...making the uneducated racial comments towards each other and towards our children! ~Dawn Chase
[Re: 11/09/05 Hillsborough East Part 1]
This statement makes me sick and ONLY confirms what my son told me about the blacks working at the DJJ facility he was at, that most of the Blacks there were horrible racists and called him racial names. I also know this for a fact as I heard it for myself while on the phone one time in the background! You think the White people, Mexican people, and Spanish are the only ones that might be racist??? Think again, Some Blacks are just as bad if not worse, and I'm sick of hearing them holler racist! You Anonymous, are NO better then those who are racist! God help this country when there are people like this working with our Children! As for your grammar and English, you would not make a better Assistant Superintendent then who is there now. I say, start making the requirements a bit more stringent to obtain a job with DJJ, and I can guarantee there will be less uneducated minority working for DJJ then there is now, making the uneducated racial comments towards each other and towards our children! The requirements should include not only a High School Diploma, but also some college course's dealing in mental health, social studies, but also juvenile crime courses. When you have uneducated people working in the system, you have them making uneducated decisions. Sure, now you can call me a racist's ... think again, I'm not a racists, but I am one that is sick of seeing the racism. I think I have seen more racism being shown in the Black community, then I have in the White, Mexican, Asian, Spanish communities. ~Dawn Chase
11/15/05 Orange JDC: I just found this website ...and I hope others will speak there concerns as well. ...the morale in Central Florida is low, and management as well as the Chief's, Directors, etc, including the Secretary have shown no concern. On a weekly bases I am told that I will get fired for this or that. I've written the Secretary, and Governor, but no action... Maybe it will take 60 minutes or CNN to change the way DJJ does business and to fire those who should have been fired long ago. ~Anonymous
I just found this website and wish I have known about it earlier, and I hope others will speak there concerns as well. As a DJJ Employee, the morale in Central Florida is low, and management as well as the Chief's, Directors, etc, including the Secretary have shown no concern. On a weekly bases I am told that I will get fired for this or that. I've written the Secretary, and Governor, but no action has taken place for the actions and work ethics that are wrong that I see. Maybe it will take 60 minutes or CNN to change the way DJJ does business and to fire those who should have been fired long ago. ~Anonymous
11/15/05 DJJ: [Re: 11/15/05 DJJ: A hostile environment] I agree... The problem is obtaining proof. A lot of what happens regarding the hostile work environment is difficult (at best) to prove. ...I just didn't have the time, money or proper proof to go up against the state of Florida. It just is too daunting for one individual ... I do know that the state has a union for state employees... -- it would really be beneficial to have a union set up exclusively for JDO's and DJJ employees only ... Another alternative might be to have some volunteer attorney's work with us to represent and take up our cause pro-bono. ~JDO Realistic.
Re: 11/15/05 DJJ: A hostile environment
Dawn, I agree with your comments. The problem is obtaining proof. A lot of what happens regarding the hostile work environment is difficult (at best) to prove. I know myself that I just didn't have the time, money or proper proof to go up against the state of Florida. It just is too daunting for one individual ... I do know that the state has a union for state employees but i am uncertain as to how strong it is -- i do know that it's recruitment for membership is not that strong ... it would really be beneficial to have a union set up exclusively for JDO's and DJJ employees only ... this would enable DJJ employees to have a voice ... as it stands now the only voices you hear are the anonymous postings on this site (some of which are by disturbed individuals who shouldn't be or should have been employed with DJJ in the first place). Another alternative might be to have some volunteer attorney's work with us to represent and take up our cause pro-bono. ~JDO Realistic.
11/15/05 Miami-Dade JDC: If you think what goes on at Hillsborough and Orange is a travesty, you should visit Miami-Dade. ...we house an average of 200 youth daily, with a shortage of staff of about 40%...admin. continues to fire good staff for political reasons, or for petty mistakes... Last month, about 10 staff either lost their jobs or resigned, and another 6-8 are currently on the chopping block... officers are constantly being mistreated and threatened with disciplinary action and/or termination if they call out due to illness or being tired, while those sitting in the Ivory Tower have no answers... If Tallahassee doesnt know about it now, you can bet they will soon! ~Anonymous
If you think what goes on at Hillsborough and Orange is a travesty, you should visit Miami-Dade. By far the largest facility, we house an average of 200 youth daily, with a shortage of staff of about 40%. Afternoon and evening shifts (B & C) are short about 15-20 staff PER SHIFT, with the morning shift not being much better. This means that anywhere from 8-18 staff are held over on double shifts DAILY ON EACH SHIFT! It is not uncommon for a worker at Miami-Dade to be held over for a 16 hour shift, 3, 4, or even sometimes 5 times in one week. Whats worse, is that admin. continues to fire good staff for political reasons, or for petty mistakes which could otherwise have been resolved with an oral or written reprimand. Last month, about 10 staff either lost their jobs or resigned, and another 6-8 are currently on the chopping block. Admin. makes little attempt at filling positions, leaving the officers that do remain burned out and overworked. Whats worse is that officers are constantly being mistreated and threatened with disciplinary action and/or termination if they call out due to illness or being tired, while those sitting in the Ivory Tower have no answers for how the facility will continue to function if it continues down this path. If Tallahassee doesnt know about it now, you can bet they will soon! ~Anonymous
11/15/05 DJJ: ...Djj officers and staff...are you all aware of the fact that there are laws out there protecting you from working in a hostile environment? I personally know of a JDO, and he told me he quit working at the Milton Girls Facility because of the abuse he witnessed there. I also know of another Lady that also worked there as well and she too witnessed abuse and beatings of the girls there. This State has taken normal childhood behaviors, in which most children and us included have done growing up, and made it a crime! SECRETARY SCHEMBRI, GET OFF YOUR FAT KEESTER AND GO VISIT YOUR FACILITIES! Why don't you think of employing parents to inspect your facilities, and talk to the children there? ~Dawn Chase
After reading so many complaints from all these Djj officers and staff members, I can't help but ask, Do you or are you all aware of the fact that there are laws out there protecting you from working in a hostile environment? Why have you all not seeked out legal counsel on this? If you have proof, and witnesses to these actions, why have you not filed law suits? As for also reading about how the Djj staff have nothing to offer but cursing, and complaining about their jobs, it is NO surprise as to why our children are being abused, and neglected. There is NO excuse for treating children the way you all have ours. I personally know of a JDO that lives here in my area now, and he told me he quit working at the Milton Girls Facility because of the abuse he witnessed there. I also know of another Lady that also worked there as well and she too witnessed abuse and beatings of the girls there. As for the facts and statements made on this site concerning the abuse, horrible job conditions, why should anyone have to go and investigate it when there is sufficient evidence from many many people stating these facts happen? I even have an IG's report stating that they did an investigation on Rodney Baynard, the staff member that broke [my son's] arm and all of it was true. Why do any of us need to lie about any of this? We don't and anything I have to say here concerning my son Christopher has been the absolute truth. This State has taken normal childhood behaviors, in which most children and us included have done growing up, and made it a crime! They have given the Judges in this State the power to take our children out of our homes, and raise them theirselves, all the time while they are in States custody, they beat, rape, kill, neglect, starve, and mentally abuse our children!! How many of you think you could get away with doing any of that to your children, and not end up in prison for it??? Nobody!! Why is the state getting away with it??? Our children are being treated worst then any animal, and all you Staff members can think of is who is kissing who in the butt!!!!! WAKE UP AND OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!!! WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF IT WERE YOUR OWN CHILD????? SECRETARY SCHEMBRI, GET OFF YOUR FAT KEESTER AND GO VISIT YOUR FACILITIES!!!!!! Why don't you think of employing parents to inspect your facilities, and talk to the children there?????? ~Dawn Chase
11/14/05 Polk JDC: ...it sounds like Bill is angry at the staff at Polk JDC. Maybe this Bill should seek some professional help. ...why didn't you speak out and face the people during the time of your employment at the facility. Using this message board to release past anger is very unfair... I would like to thank the staff and Supt for a job well done, keep your head up... This staff put there life in danger everyday and all this person is crying about is ex-co worker personal life. ~Anonymous
[Re: 11/13/05 More secretes] I am a first time reader to this site it sounds like Bill is angry at the staff at Polk JDC. Maybe this Bill should seek some professional help. The slander about the staff is harsh and if you felt so strongly about the things that are going on there why didn't you speak out and face the people during the time of your employment at the facility. It sounds like your jealious that you wasn't apart of the action. Using this message board to release past anger is very unfair to the staff proforming a great job at the facility. If you're happy move forward and stop wasting time causing confusion about a job you obviously miss very much. Get some medical help if it still hurts, speak to a pastor and move on in life. Your not going to gain anything pitching stone. I would like to thank the staff and Supt for a job well done, keep your head up. If this person keep pitching stone, Polk JDC just remenber there is someone out there that really miss you and keep up the good work. It really sad that this message board is being used to hurt other rather than helping. Put christ in your life and all that trash wouldn't matter, it's the past. This staff put there life in danger everyday and all this person is crying about is ex-co worker personal life. ~Anonymous
11/14/05 DJJ: [Re: 11/11/05 i would like you to know that i think of shawn] Thank you for keeping Shawn in your thoughts... I am not sure why you were in detention...but as you know, it is not the place to be. Do YOUR best to stay out of trouble, stay in school and study hard. Take one day at time ... When things get crazy, think about Shawn, Danny, Omar, Michael and Willie. Detention is not fun and death is not an option. When things get tough, talk to someone... When you don't understand something, ask questions... With much love and hope. ~Shawn's Mom
[Re: 11/11/05 i would like you to know that i think of shawn]
Cheyanne, Thank you for keeping Shawn in your thoughts, it is comforting to know that some of us will never forget. I am not sure why you were in detention (and that reason does not need to be made public, so please don't post it here), but as you know, it is not the place to be. Do YOUR best to stay out of trouble, stay in school and study hard. I know that it seems pointless and hopeless sometimes, but it isn't. It will work out in the end. Take one day at time and don't rush to grow up, be a teenager, but be a responsible teen. When things get crazy, think about Shawn, Danny, Omar, Michael and Willie. Detention is not fun and death is not an option. When things get tough, talk to someone, a Friend, a Teacher or a Parent, anyone that you are comfortable talking to. When you don't understand something, ask questions about it. The only stupid question, is the one you didn't ask. I hope that things are going better for you now. With much love and hope. ~Shawn's Mom
11/14/05 DJJ: [Re: 11/13/05 I have plenty more secrets to reveal] Jesus people!! If you can not control your impulses to curse and discuss yours or someone else's sexual improprieties, TAKE IT SOMEPLACE ELSE!!! Which part of "CHILDREN read these messages too," didn't any of you get? WOW, what an example ya'll are setting for these children. It is a very scarey thought, that most of you are the same people in charge of protecting, educating, and being a "POSITIVE" role model for these(our) children. Do you all act like this on the MODS or at home? If you can not control yourselves, PLEASE, take this discussion to http://www.corrections.com... ~Shawn's Mom
[Re: 11/13/05 I have plenty more secrets to reveal]
Jesus people!! If you can not control your impulses to curse and discuss yours or someone else's sexual improprieties, TAKE IT SOMEPLACE ELSE!!! Which part of "CHILDREN read these messages too," didn't any of you get? WOW, what an example ya'll are setting for these children. It is a very scarey thought, that most of you are the same people in charge of protecting, educating, and being a "POSITIVE" role model for these(our) children. Do you all act like this on the MODS or at home? I certainly hope not, if you do, GOD help the children. If you can not control yourselves, PLEASE, take this discussion to http://www.corrections.com. It seems like none of you have the guts to take action on these issues that plague you, and the system you work for, if you can't, then you are in the wrong line of work. One last thing, Would you talk to your mother, or tell her the things that you are doing or what others are doing, like you do here? If the answer to any of those is no, then you shouldn't be doing it! ~Shawn's Mom
11/13/05 Polk JDC: ...it is about time that I have seen some messages start to appear about this snake pit!!! What I am about to divulge is some of why no one can just WORK at Polk JDC. Here is a taste..... This facility is going to really fail because the Supt. with whom all of the fate is decided by for now is not even sure if he is white or black, and by the size of his butt, is he male or female?? Yes, Mr. Jxxx Dxxx Lxxx--I am talking about you!! Have you noticed that all of the people who have it really easy are the ones who have had their heads buried up JL's...??? I have plenty more secrets to reveal, but in due time!! ~Bill
Well, well, well....it is about time that I have seen some messages start to appear about this snake pit!!! All of the problems that Polk JDC appears to have now, did not just start. This crap has been there for years! What I am about to divulge is some of why no one can just WORK at Polk JDC, there is always much more to just having a job here. Here is a taste..... This facility is going to really fail because the Supt. with whom all of the fate is decided by for now is not even sure if he is white or black, and by the size of his butt, is he male or female?? Yes, Mr. Jxxx Dxxx Lxxx--I am talking about you!! Maybe his rear-end is so big because it has been kissed by all of those who are in all the easy positions, and the female (CW) who DOES NOT deserve to be going to court. Have you noticed that all of the people who have it really easy are the ones who have had their heads buried up JL's ass for at least 5+ years??? My advice is to find employment elsewhere, because there will always be part of this posse in charge at this facility. They are good at hiding in the cut until they get promoted. When I resigned, it was the BEST decision of my life. Oh yes, let us not forget to mention that spiteful bitch, Lxxx Cxxx! She will have her day of reckoning-and not a day too soon! Along with all of the others that do nothing but begrudge and belittle their coworkers. That is why you cannot keep any good staff. So-are the kids running the facility yet? Are the rooks working the floor, while most of the senior staff are skating the floor as a rovers, sitting in sub-controls on their asses, working on the all mighty dayshift, or being promoted to non-secure areas? In all of my years there, I saw a lot of good staff come and go, and take it up the butt because everyone is always worried about what everyone is doing, getting paid, or if they can be the first and only one to 'hit that'. Don't worry there is always enough coochie to go around from Bxxx Dxxx, Cxxx Wxxx, and that ugly ass rake with ears(did I leave any of the whores out?)that L screwed and had a baby with. Hope it is yours JDog, cause it would be shame if she did you like your first wife, V, and cheated on you. Maybe if you had a properly SHAPED sex tool, you could keep a woman satisfied!! (Oh yes people, I just went there!!!) Too bad that will never happen because you are too much of a woman!! You LOVE to gossip, and back-stab, more so than any woman I have EVER known! Sorry to go there ya'll, but could not resist. Unfortunately these are the kinds of things that you have to worry about if you want to get a good job and keep it at Polk JDC. I have been waiting for my chance for quite a while now. I have only just begun too! I have plenty more secrets to reveal, but in due time!! I have a great life now, so I am in no rush to give it all away. I am SO thankful to this site for the opportunity to share. It is about time............ ~Bill
[Names redacted by j4k]
11/12/05 Polk JDC: Polk JDC's admin. are some nasty indivduals and even though one is gone(Lofthiem) does not mean the things you've done won't follow you. The ones that are still there (Lonton and Church) your day will come. ...Lonton and Church think about your facility? ...the body is raddedy is because the head is. That means you! ~Anonymous
Polk JDC's admin. are some nasty indivduals and even though one is gone(Lofthiem) does not mean the things you've done won't follow you. The ones that are still there (Lonton and Church) your day will come. All the hell you've put others through will catch up with you. Lonton, don't forget these wise words "The people you see on your way up are the same people you see on your way down". As for Church " Just because you are doing well today, tomorrow is just around the corner and you don't know what it may bring". You three need to sit down and really evaluate yourselves. As for Lonton and Church think about your facility? The reason the body is raddedy is because the head is. That means you! ~Anonymous
11/12/05 DJJ: To the ex-JDO who will be attending this conference in Miami, you have my full support and prayers. Those of us who wants to see a change in this system appreciates your courageous efforts and your wanting to represent us. I for one wish I could attend, but as you know I have other priorities I must attend to. I wish you much success in Miami. I have faxed and emailed all the paperwork that you have requested of me concerning my issues with DJJ, including the email responses that I have received from DJJ Administration regarding my letter that I sent out to the DJJ Administration and Gov. Bush. I hope to make the next trip. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Shannon Jackson
11/12/05 Orange JDC: Thank you Wendy! You are quite an addition to the mental health staff ~Anonymous
11/11/05 DJJ/Shawn Smith: dear, smith family. hi.how are you?im okay. on halloween night all i could think about was shawn!!!! i understand that that was ahard time 4 u. im so sorry i have not contacted u in a while for i have been detained in the county juvenile detention center here in vancouver washington. again, iam so so so sorry 4 you're loss and as i end this letter to you all, i would like you to know that i think of shawn always! always and forever-cheyanne! ~cheyanne steele
11/11/05 DJJ: A large number of kids that are locked up in the detention facilities have no business there. We have kids with simple infractions such as shoplifting housed with sexual offenders, murderers,... A large number of these kids are also taking some strong medications that alter their moods, behavior and attitudes. We talk about safety and security, but a doped up kid is a walking time-bomb in some cases. If these kids do not respect their own mothers and fathers... ~Anonymous
A large number of kids that are locked up in the detention facilities have no business there. We have kids with simple infractions such as shoplifting housed with sexual offenders, murderers, car thieves etc. There should be and I do quote should be other facilities that a youth with a simple law violation could be placed in stead of placing the non-violent kids with violent offenders. When the non-violent youth observe the actions and behaviors of the violent youth, they tend to follow instead of taking the lead role. A large number of these kids are also taking some strong medications that alter their moods, behavior and attitudes. I also think that kids that have to be medicated to such an extent should not be placed in a facility that would cause them to do harm to themselves or others. We talk about safety and security, but a doped up kid is a walking time-bomb in some cases. An angry doped up kid is also a walking time-bomb at any given time. If these kids do not respect their own mothers and fathers, how in the hell do we expect them to respect a total stranger that has to give them toilet paper, open room doors, serve them food or any other necessity that they need. Some drastic changes need to be made not only within the system, but the families need to be made more responsible for the children they are raising these days and times. ~Anonymous
11/10/05 DJJ: Hillsborough East should consider having applicants do a writing sample during the interview process. ~Anonymous
11/10/05 DJJ: This is for any and everyone present and former that has a compliant about how DJJ is being ran. The meeting that's taking place in Miami on November 16th is going to be a fact finding mission for the legislators. Your voice is needed!!!! An ex-JDO is advocating for anyone that would like to go on record via written testimony. This testimony can be anonymous or signed,it can also be from past and present employees. The politicians want to hear from you now, ... If you have not read the narrative on the front page [of this site] please do so. Just call and convey that you would like to fax your testimony. If you wish to say anything verbally you are free to do so at will. Fax your written testimony to (813)741-9168. If you want to remain anonymous, this is fine... ~Ex JDO
This is for any and everyone present and former that has a compliant about how DJJ is being ran. The meeting that's taking place in Miami on November 16th is going to be a fact finding mission for the legislators. Your voice is needed!!!! An ex-JDO is advocating for anyone that would like to go on record via written testimony. This testimony can be anonymous or signed,it can also be from past and present employees. The politicians want to hear from you now, because the more they have in written documentation the easier it will be to rectify the problems that plague this department. If you have not read the narrative on the front page please do so. This will help you to understand what is needed. This person is going to the meeting to speak before the Justice Committee and they need your help now! Just call and convey that you would like to fax your testimony. If you wish to say anything verbally you are free to do so at will. Fax your written testimony to (813)741-9168. If you want to remain anonymous, this is fine. Please keep your testimony general,factual,to the point with not too much personal detail. Tell what the problem is and if you have a viable solution. For example: Overtime is the problem. Solution - Officers should be given the choice to get paid overtime or compensation time. This would alleviate Officers working a dual employment and holding over excessively. Overtime should be voluntary first, this is an incentive for people to make money and stay on. Supervisors should go down a list and make phone calls to staff that sign up for overtime. Holding should not be the norm it should be the exception! I hope everyone will take this plea serious. We need to come together and unite as one to receive better results for all the hard work the JDOs put in. Pray for this person that will be going to Miami to represent on all of our behalf. I know I will support this person with whatever they need and truly hope you will do the same. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! ~Ex JDO
11/09/05 DJJ/Hillsborough East JDC-part 1: As an ex-employee of the [DJJ] Detention Center- East for years. I have never seen the department run the way its been ran since Elma Adame(Assist Superintendent) and Lori Hardiman(Shift Commander)arrived. ADONIS Miles(Superintendent) let Adame(TOMATOE PICKING)MEXICAN come in and destroy the facility first by stating that it were to many minority working at the facility... get rid of the african american as many as possible that gave her the opportunity to hire mexican or spanish in which she did and look what happen they were hired and they left why? because they could not handle the youth she(Adame)...when there's a code blue, first she ask what was a code blue... ~Anonymous
[Part 1] As an ex-employee of the Department of the Juvenile Justice Detention Center- East for years. I have never seen the department run the way its been ran since Elma Adame(Assist Superintendent) and Lori Hardiman(Shift Commander)arrived. ADONIS Miles(Superintendent) let Adame(TOMATOE PICKING)MEXICAN come in and destroy the facility first by stating that it were to many minority working at the facility.From that power on she hads creative a situation thats given her the power to do what she wanted to do. Why? because Miles allow it to happen and form there Adame started firing Blacks. Remind you there was not to many Whites working there. Look at it, get rid of the african american as many as possible that gave her the opportunity to hire mexican or spanish in which she did and look what happen they were hired and they left why? because they could not handle the youth she(Adame) can not handle the youth what do she do when there's a code blue, first she ask what was a code blue but yet she said she worked at another detention before arriving at the east facility. During a CODE BLUE what did she do beside saying what was a code blue, run to a mode window and look in (spectator) but did nothing and had a lot to say after the fact but yet she's a assist superintendent. But remember when you wont something bad enough I guess you will do what you got to do in her case to get to the top with a GED at the time arriving at the east.Miles allowed this to happen it got worse why? ~Anonymous
11/09/05 DJJ/Hillsborough East JDC-part 2 because I must continue need to talk on how narrow mind Adonis Miles are, all he want are dean statics...get everything fixed that has been broken for a year or more...broken toilets with feces in the toilet, youth having to were torn underwear or no underwear at times, torn or no socks...Parents need to check an see whats really going on...youth do not have to go without when theres more than enough clothing inside DJJ uniform and hygeine storge room. But this only comes out when QA arrive putting the best foward.How do I know because I once workes for DJJ.No I'am not there anymore another good employee fired...note! this is not the end of this. It just began. ~Anonymous
[Part 2] because I must continue need to talk on how narrow mind Adonis Miles are, all he want are dean statics disregard the youth unless first QA are other visitors then he wants to get everything fixed that has been broken for a year or more. when youth hads to sleep in there room with broken toilets with feces in the toilet, youth having to were torn underwear or no underwear at times, torn or no socks, same uniforms after going outside to the re-court but yet they are asking the parents to pay for the youth stay while in the detention center. Parents need to check an see whats really going on and asks question why? Because the youth do not have to go without when theres more than enough clothing inside DJJ uniform and hygeine storge room. But this only comes out when QA arrive putting the best foward.How do I know because I once workes for DJJ.No I'am not there anymore another good employee fired (GIVE CREDIT WHEN DUE)WHY? because Miles again let Adame and Hardyman do what they want.HARDYMAN been a shift commander(stabbing in back) Where it does not need to be stab getting officers fired for any and no reason because let her get away with it and because officer stands up to her. Why dont you thank while West Detention dont want her back. note! this is not the end of this. It just began. ~Anonymous
11/09/05 DJJ: And the comments here never cease to amaze me! Whose to say that... this site didn't get the information till the day before? If these issues are SO important to everyone, then you should be doing something about it, researching, making phone calls setting up meetings. So tell your representatives, they have email address', phone numbers and obviously, you have a computer. Don't wait for someone else to make them for you! All of you come here to whine and complain about what is wrong and yet you do nothing about it. If there are lies being told, then you should be ashamed of yourselves! How are you going to help these kids if you can't help yourselves? You are either part of the solution or you are part of the problem. ~Terri Mestre, Shawn's Mom
[Re 11/08/05 This site never fails to surprise] And the comments here never cease to amaze me! Whose to say that you haven't been to this website in a while and you just happened to visit the day before, or that this site didn't get the information till the day before? If these issues are SO important to everyone, then you should be doing something about it, researching, making phone calls setting up meetings. So tell your representatives, they have email address', phone numbers and obviously, you have a computer. Don't wait for someone else to make them for you! This site that constantly lowers moral with rumors, inuendo's and lies? Well these are your co-workers and if the shoe fits.... All of you come here to whine and complain about what is wrong and yet you do nothing about it. If there are lies being told, then you should be ashamed of yourselves! How are you going to help these kids if you can't help yourselves?
This site was created to help "Parents, Guardians, Family members and such" deal with the system that our children were put into. It seems at this point in time, DJJ employees are taking it over. So not only do we as parents have problems with DJJ, So does it's employees, and this place is obviously a good place for you to vent your anger and frustrations just as it for us parents. We come here for advice and support from others that have been through the same situation. A large number of you piss and moan about us parents blaming DJJ for our childrens deaths, They died while in the care of DJJ, you blame us for not raising our children properly, with out knowing all the details and then you piss and moan about each other? Now THAT's the pot calling the kettle black!
You are either part of the solution or you are part of the problem. You need to decide which one you are. Understanding ones self first, will aid in understanding others. Be well everyone and be nice to each other, because each other is all that you have. ~Terri Mestre, Shawn's Mom
11/08/05 DJJ: This site never fails to surprise me. You post such an important meeting with legislator's the day before the meeting. It would be impossible to contact the participants this late. And on top of it you are suggesting that we contact the legislators to discuss mismanagement. I can think of three other issues that negatively impact recruitment and retention of officers more than management. 1. Salary 2. Retirement Plan(high risk) 3. This site that constantly lowers moral with rumors, inuendo's and lies. If you were really interested in improving the system, you would have gotten this information to us sooner and let us tell our representatives what we thought could improve the system. ~Anonymous
11/08/05 Orange JDC: Re 11/8/05 [Case #2005-07234]- ...let me add that the trainees that are not certified yet are working on the floor and doing everything a certified staff does. Many trainees have quit due to having to work on the floor with no knowledge of what to expect. They work with another staff on the floor and left alone at times. ...when some supervisors work over 40 hours and ADS Nichols finds out, he wants that supervisor to comp out next day which is on a Friday which has nothing to do with last pay period. I believe that is call FALSIFICATION. ~Anonymous
Regarding 11/8/05 "Orange Orjc" [Case #2005-07234] let me add that the trainees that are not certified yet are working on the floor and doing everything a certified staff does. Many trainees have quit due to having to work on the floor with no knowledge of what to expect. They work with another staff on the floor and left alone at times. It needs to be investigated. Other concern: Many times when some supervisors work over 40 hours and ADS Nichols finds out, he wants that supervisor to comp out next day which is on a Friday which has nothing to do with last pay period. I believe that is call FALSIFICATION. ~Anonymous
11/08/05 Orange JDC: [Case #2005-07234]...superintendent, Ads, Lt. And Sgt.'s should all have been terminated. They all falsify documentations... They do not bother checking up on the detainee in confinment, they just write" youth appears to be well", or "youth appears to be sitting on the slab." They work us like mules... 4 or 5 Sgt.'s walking around touring the facility or outside on their cell phones for an hour or so conducting personal business... SGt's who encourage the officers to falsify the checks if a check was not done. If we refuse...we get written up... "Mr. Willams is the runaway slave who just simply forgot where he comes from." as quoted per Mr. Nichols. ~Anonymous
Beginning with the superintendent, Ads, Lt. And Sgt.'s should all have been terminated. They all falsify documentations such as room confinement reviews. They do not bother checking up on the detainee in confinment, they just write" youth appears to be well", or "youth appears to be sitting on the slab." How would you know what the youth is doing if youre not checking up on the youth? They work us like mules while there are 4 or 5 Sgt.'s walking around touring the facility or outside on their cell phones for an hour or so conducting personal business. Then there are SGt's who encourage the officers to falsify the checks if a check was not done. If we refuse to do so we get written up and placed under investigation. "Mr. Willams is the runaway slave who just simply forgot where he comes from." as quoted per Mr. Nichols. ~Anonymous
[Reported to Chantelle at DJJ CCC 11/8/05, 9:25 a.m., who assigned it case #2005-07234. Cathy Corry - www.Justice4Kids.org]
11/04/05 DJJ: Wow Cathy! As someone who personally worked on your son's case, I am shocked. It won't help anyone pointing the finger at a system when behavior management and discipline starts at home. I will not air your dirty laundry on a message board... However, I think that ALL that are involved with Cathy and her organization should ask her some questions... Cathy, you were pissed off from the get go and never gave DJJ or the system any time to manage your son’s case. Your anger and defiance transcended to your son... As for DJJ, no government system runs smoothly... Consider yourself lucky... Overall, for a system that did not exist 2 generations ago, things are on a decent track... ~Former JPO
Wow Cathy! As someone who personally worked on your son's case, I am shocked. It won't help anyone pointing the finger at a system when behavior management and discipline starts at home. I will not air your dirty laundry on a message board for all to see. However, I think that ALL that are involved with Cathy and her organization should ask her some questions about her inability to work with DJJ from the beginning. Cathy, you were pissed off from the get go and never gave DJJ or the system any time to manage your son’s case. Your anger and defiance transcended to your son whom on many occasions was doing well, only to have you pull him right back into a cycle of misbehavior. Sometimes our own guilt, pain and incompetence is masked by lashing out at whoever is calling us on the carpet for not raising a child well. Good luck in your cause and spend a little more time working on your family.
As for DJJ, no government system runs smoothly and there is no perfect way to deal with behavior and mental issues that have been brewing for several years. Consider yourself lucky you didn’t have to deal with DCF, the old HRS or a system that just sucks your child straight into adult corrections. Things need to change, detention needs a lot of work, and State employees need benefits and more money. Overall, for a system that did not exist 2 generations ago, things are on a decent track and seem to be getting better. ~Former JPO
11/03/05 DJJ: Re 11/1 I have a question...- I recommend you contact a private attorney, the public defenders office, the state attorney's office, or the local DJJ circuit administrator's office. They can explain laws and rules. You will notice that this site has a disclaimer that it does not investigate statements to determine truth or facts. This site is often used to posts gossip and spread rumors. ...I advise you to call a professional so that you know you are basing decisions on facts. Getting an answer on this site is rolling the dice... ~Anonymous
Re; 11/1 I have a question... To the parent looking for answers to a question about the system. I recommend you contact a private attorney, the public defenders office, the state attorney's office, or the local DJJ circuit administrator's office. They can explain laws and rules. While the answer you recieved sounds reasonable, you never know what feedback you will get on this site. You will notice that this site has a disclaimer that it does not investigate statements to determine truth or facts. This site is often used to posts gossip and spread rumors. When making decisions that effect you and your family, I advise you to call a professional so that you know you are basing decisions on facts. Getting an answer on this site is rolling the dice. Good luck with your situation. ~Anonymous
11/02/05 DJJ/Detention: RE:11/01/05 I have a question... : If a youth is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice he/she must remain in detention care until placed. Detention care could mean home detention (with monitoring) or secure detention. If a youth is committed to a Low Risk placement he can legally be held in secure detention for 5 days followed by home detention. If a youth is committed to Moderate Rick he can be held up to 15 days in secure detention followed by release to home detention... A youth committed to High or Max risk is supposed to remain in secure detention until placed... As for parents whom don't want their child at home....I think that speaks volumes . . . ~Anonymous
RE:11/01/05 DJJ/Detention: I have a question...
If a youth is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice he/she must remain in detention care until placed. Detention care could mean home detention (with monitoring) or secure detention. If a youth is committed to a Low Risk placement he can legally be held in secure detention for 5 days followed by home detention. If a youth is committed to Moderate Rick he can be held up to 15 days in secure detention followed by release to home detention (that is max, the language surrounding that is specific to 5 days unless an extension is filed). A youth committed to High or Max risk is supposed to remain in secure detention until placed although sometimes exceptions are made for home detention on high risk commitments (although it is rare). Keeping this in mind a judge could allow a youth to be placed with adult friends if the parents were consenting and whoever is providing the Home Detention supervision is aware. As for parents whom don't want their child at home....I think that speaks volumes for the placement in the system in the first place. ~Anonymous
11/01/05 DJJ: Secretary Schembri, Writer of anonymous message, received at JUSTICE4KIDS.ORG, requests forwarding to you. Please read 11/1/05 message below. Cathy Corry - www.Justice4Kids.org
ms. Corry, please foward this to mr. schembri as i am scared of losing my job if i do so. i have been with the dept. for approx. 6 years and in the last 2 or 3 i have witnessed this agency take a extreme turn for the worst. the basic needs of the youth are not being met, such as shoes, socks, underwear etc. staff have been getting stressed out beyond what they they can handle and when they try to do their job administration nit pick them for stupid little things.Its almost like the staff are being punished for doing their job. the reason why djj is having the problems they are is because the morale is at a all time low. when people are unhappy it shows.i have witnessed over 20 employees leave my center in the past year. on any other job that would be unacceptable, why is it being tolerated here? in my opinion where i work the people are leaving due to mis-management. our supt. has got to be the most wrong person for the job.if you really want to fix the problems go to the people who know best. the floor staff. trust me the problems are not the pay, (although im sure everyone wants more money no matter what profession), its the dysfunction that they cant handle. i know this might sound stupid but if you put my detention center in my hands it would run a hundred times better. ~Anonymous
11/01/05 Osceola JDC: Superintendent, Don't lose track of your own view of the world. Fact is, a decent respect for the officers that work with you requires that you offer up an authentic version of yourself. ~Anonymous
11/01/05 DJJ/Detention: I have a question for anyone who knows the answer. If a child is in the detention center and is awaiting placement and the judge allows this child to go home, but the parents don't want the child at home, what happens? Can the child stay with a responsible adult friend? Also, does anyone (i.e. probation officers) ever look at the fact that parents often sabatoge the child's progress at home in order for the child to be violated and returned to the detention center? Thank you. ~Curious
11/01/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Stay strong a change is going to come sooner then you think. To Foster how does it feel to be underminded by Miles and company. . . Miles you better stock up on those antacid pills, its going to get hotter then hell for you! Adummy I mean Adame, is it true that you only have a GED?.... Pulphus the clown only just got his Florida Metropolitan degree online this pass semester. We the staff at the East are sick and tired of being mistreated by Hardyman the racist. Miles and company you better get your act together! ~Anonymous
This message goes out to the East! Stay strong a change is going to come sooner then you think. To Foster how does it feel to be underminded by Miles and company. That Officer left your shift high and dry. LOL!!! You thought you were invincible huh? Now the shoes are on your feet. Doesn't feel so good does it? Stop threatening the staff here at the East and try to get creative with figuring out how you are going to keep your own job. Miles you better stock up on those antacid pills, its going to get hotter then hell for you! Adummy I mean Adame, is it true that you only have a GED? An assistant superintendant, I am shocked that DJJ has people in authority with GEDs to manage such an important job. Pulphus the clown only just got his Florida Metropolitan degree online this pass semester. BIG UPS! We the staff at the East are sick and tired of being mistreated by Hardyman the racist. She is one of the biggest problems here at the East. Miles and company you better get your act together! ~Anonymous
10/30/05 DJJ/QA: QA What a joke! The notice given to Detention Center for QA was reduced to 72 hours. Managers need to take a look at overtime occuring from that wednesday morning after QA notice was given to a Center. By allowing overtime right before QA the purpose of 72 hours notice is being defeated. Those superintendants need to take responsibility for their actions and courageously fail QA after they spend the whole year mismanaging their centers... It's so easy for them to intimidate and mistreat their staff all year long but when QA comes... What a Joke, those deemed status and superior are tainted ladies and gentlemen. ~Anonymous
QA What a joke! The notice given to Detention Center for QA was reduced to 72 hours. Superintendents are getting around this by making everyone work day in day out to get their papers in order during those 5 days (including saturday and sunday) Even the clerical staff wich is ususally not allowed to work overtime is then required to be at the "Super intendant" service. Managers need to take a look at overtime occuring from that wednesday morning after QA notice was given to a Center. By allowing overtime right before QA the purpose of 72 hours notice is being defeated. Those superintendants need to take responsibility for their actions and courageously fail QA after they spend the whole year mismanaging their centers. This is probably their only opportunity during their career to show some caracter and honesty. It's so easy for them to intimidate and mistreat their staff all year long but when QA comes they finally realize that everyone working in their center has a human face. And that is until the end of almighty QA. What a Joke, those deemed status and superior are tainted ladies and gentlemen. ~Anonymous
10/30/05 Hillsborough West JDC: I do not understand why people in authority are not more worried about the people that are leaving working for DJJ. Doesn't anyone from district on up want to know why... people are leaving? It is usually better to get rid of THE PROBLEM rather than the victims of the problem... Perhaps more employees of DJJ need to get a hold of an attorney in Tampa by the name of R. Escobar with office on Kennedy Blvd. to help represent them against the system that is not supporting the clients and or staff. ~Anonymous
I do not understand why people in authority are not more worried about the people that are leaving working for DJJ. Surely the people in Tallahassee should be questioning why so many of the new employees are not even getting through the academy before saying "goodbye" to the department. Doesn't anyone from district on up want to know why any one of the people if not all of them are leaving? I would think that anytime anyone would put in a resignation from any worthwhile company or business that at least the Personnel dept. or the Human Resources Dept. would have the person asking WHY are you leaving? If this was a company in the business realm,usually a high number of resignations is something not to be proud of, in fact a form of embarrassment and means that things are not right within the individual department or facility. Bussiness would take care of the problem that is causing over half of the employees to leave. It is usually better to get rid of THE PROBLEM rather than the victims of the problem. Has anyone ever asked the question.....Why have 5 long term Officers had severe heart problems leading to the death of 3 of them. One is still out of work. I guess their families have not connected the stress of the job to the reason for their early death whether it was primary or secondary. Perhaps more employees of DJJ need to get a hold of an attorney in Tampa by the name of R. Escobar with office on Kennedy Blvd. to help represent them against the system that is not supporting the clients and or staff. Hopefully one day the Supreme Court will not have to deal with this issue. ~Anonymous
10/29/05 DJJ: [Re: 10/29/05 DJJ: Schembri] Aside from the profanity I agree with this statement completely. I resigned my position with DJJ for the very reasons you state in your post (specifically to bring about a positive change for the employees by going public with their incompetent management - something I could never do while employed with DJJ). Don't be discouraged. Former employees of DJJ are beginning to speak out more and work together to affect a change in DJJ's culture. After looking at Secretary Schembri's statements I see the writing on the wall; he is on his way out!! I am sure a new DJJ head will be forthcoming soon. ~Bernie Burawski
10/29/05 DJJ: I would like to encourage anyone posting on this site to do so in such a way that is becoming to a public employee. I understand that many of you are upset and expressing your freedom of speech but please be aware that there are kids watching and reading these posts that should not be subjected to the profane language. Although you are posting anonymously you are still identifying yourself as an officer or representative and should act accordingly. ~Anonymous
10/29/05 DJJ: i see anthony schembri has made a statement "we have employees that are spending more time keeping their jobs rather than doing their jobs" what a asshole statement for this idiot to make. some leader. he creates this type of enviroment were the common staff is scared shitless of losing his/her job... I have never,ever, worked in a hostile, un-pleasent, un-caring and a loss of all hope atmosphere like i witness on a daily basis in djj detention... ask yourself this schembri, you great wise one, why are you losing staff so rapidly? if you ever really want to improve djj get rid of the managers you got... ~Anonymous
i see anthony schembri has made a statement "we have employees that are spending more time keeping their jobs rather than doing their jobs" what a asshole statement for this idiot to make. some leader. he creates this type of enviroment were the common staff is scared shitless of losing his/her job in a seriously unstable economy then wants to punish them(the workers) for his (schembris) mistakes. I have never,ever, worked in a hostile, un-pleasent, un-caring and a loss of all hope atmosphere like i witness on a daily basis in djj detention.and why do i stay,at this point i dont really know, but appearently alot(and i mean alot) of other officers just cant take it anymore and quit. ask yourself this schembri, you great wise one, why are you losing staff so rapidly? if you ever really want to improve djj get rid of the managers you got. obviously its not working,duh!!! ~Anonymous
10/28/05 DJJ/Shawn Smith: to shawns mother: u r welcome for the kind words about shawn. im sure he was a great young man and im sure he had the ability to do so many great things! every feb. 16 is 1 more year added on to the anniversery since my best friends death. he was not killed in a juvenile detention center but in a car accident. he was like my little brother and i will remember shawn as well now on every halloween... im sry 4 ur loss! as much as it hurt me when my best friend passed away from that car accident in 2002, i couldnt imagine how it was 4 u to loose ur wonderful son shawn smith...i would like to say that i personally think that shawn is and was a very cute young man! my deepest reguard ~cheyanne
to shawns mother: u r welcome for the kind words about shawn. im sure he was a great young man and im sure he had the ability to do so many great things! every feb. 16 is 1 more year added on to the anniversery since my best friends death. he was not killed in a juvenile detention center but in a car accident. he was like my little brother and i will remember shawn as well now on every halloween and every anniversery since he died. im sry 4 ur loss! as much as it hurt me when my best friend passed away from that car accident in 2002, i couldnt imagine how it was 4 u to loose ur wonderful son shawn smith. i thank u for ur return message i must go now but before i do go i would like to say that i personally think that shawn is and was a very cute young man! my deepest reguard ~cheyanne.
[Re. 10/20/05 Shawn Smith. j4k]
10/28/05 DJJ / Vigil: Dear Judy: My family can not thank you enough for including Daniel. We wish we could be there ,but we have no transportation. We will all be there in heart and spirt with you and your family for Shawn , Danny and Omar. Again thank you so much for thinking of Danny.God Bless you All . Forever in tears Diana and Family ~Diana Matthews
10/27/05 Osceola JDC: Mr Raggett, Osceola jdc superintendent is the one that in a supervisors meeting, it was brought to his attention that a lot of officers were resigning, and his most professional answer was, " that all those who want to leave I will give them My farewell,A pat on the Back and Walmart is always hiring"... A man that at an open forum threaten and intimidates his staff? Mr. Lowry understand that morale and values are not learned in school, and Professionalism goes beyond the way you look in your professionally dry cleaned uniform. ~Anonymous
Mr Raggett Osceola jdc superintendent is the one that in a supervisors meeting, it was brought to his attention that a lot of officers were resigning, and his most professional answer was, " that all those who want to leave I will give them My farewell,A pat on the Back and Walmart is always hiring". Wow this is the type of Professionalism that you expect from your Superintendents? A man that at an open forum threaten and intimidates his staff? Mr. Lowry understand that morale and values are not learned in school, and Professionalism goes beyond the way you look in your professionally dry cleaned uniform. ~Anonymous
10/27/05 Osceola JDC: Mr. Raggett, AS you well know Osceola Regional Juvenile Detention Center has been a deemed status facility for the las 2 years. Approx,(6) months ago you assigned a new superintedent to oscrjdc,... 16 officers have resigned over a 6 month period from a deemed status facility. We're not talking about 2 officers we're talking about 16 officers. This superintendent says he has an open door policy, but this is the same super who does not even have the courtesy to say {" good morning") or address his staff, or even thank his staff for a job well done... ~Anonymous
Mr. Raggett AS you well know Osceola Regional Juvenile Detention Center has been a deemed status facility for the las 2 years. Approx,(6) months ago you assigned a new superintedent to oscrjdc, which it was exected that he would have the professionalism required by his position. But the point being is that 16 officers have resigned over a 6 month period from a deemed status facility. We're not talking about 2 officers we're talking about 16 officers. This superintendent says he has an open door policy, but this is the same super who does not even have the courtesy to say {" good morning") or address his staff, or even thank his staff for a job well done, unless yout a female staff. ~Anonymous
10/27/05 DJJ: Re posting reply on 10/26/05: ...when I was working as a JDO at Seminole JDC I found it possible to deal with the juveniles despite the "cursing, spitting, banging on doors, and open defiance to the simplest of instructions." I found it impossible to deal with the mismanagement and lack of concern by DJJ managers who are responsible for not only the welfare of the juveniles but also for the welfare of their employees. Consequently a paradox has developed... The reason DJJ employees complain on this site is because they have no where else to turn and cannot trust ANYONE within the system to work with them in making the working environment better... ~Anonymous
Regarding the posting reply on 10/26/05: I agree with your comments on this. However when I was working as a JDO at Seminole JDC I found it possible to deal with the juveniles despite the "cursing, spitting, banging on doors, and open defiance to the simplest of instructions." I found it impossible to deal with the mismanagement and lack of concern by DJJ managers who are responsible for not only the welfare of the juveniles but also for the welfare of their employees. Consequently a paradox has developed where DJJ employees are "complaiing on this site and among themselves in the facility parking lots that they do not have any time left to search their own self out and see what they can change on their owno for the employees." Again, this is what I found working as a JDO: Blaming the problems on the workers (JDO, SJDO's) instead of placing the blame on the managers and supervisors). The reason DJJ employees complain on this site is because they have no where else to turn and cannot trust ANYONE within the system to work with them in making the working environment better. To do this you need not only the cooperation of the JDO's but also of the managers and supervisors. ~Anonymous
10/27/05 Hillsborough West JDC: I have seen a lot of negative remarks on this website about the officers at the West. ...it is very hard for us to maintain good work ethics with all the petty things that we have to endure... Also it wouldn't hurt if Needs, Burch, Kaylor and the supervisors would pick up some of the slack by covering a shift or two... NEEDS IF YOUR OFFICERS ARE NOT HAPPY THEN THERE WILL BE NO HARMONY AT YOUR CENTER... ~A CONCERNED OFFICER
I have seen a lot of negative remarks on this website about the officers at the West. MOST officers at the West are good officer with good work habit and they do follow policy and procedure. But it is very hard for us to maintain good work ethics with all the petty things that we have to endure from administration and a couple of the supervisors here. We all know that changes needed and we are willing to accept these changes providing that they are to better the Center and not done just to spite certian officers. Also it wouldn't hurt if Needs, Burch, Kaylor and the supervisors would pick up some of the slack by covering a shift or two, so that officers won't have to holdover 2 and 3 times a week. NEEDS IF YOUR OFFICERS ARE NOT HAPPY THEN THERE WILL BE NO HARMONY AT YOUR CENTER AND THIS IS THE GOAL THAT WE ARE ALL AIMING FOR. ~A CONCERNED OFFICER
10/27/05 DJJ/Vigil Dearest
Judy Kay, I thank you for the invitation to the vigil [10/26/05
Vigil]. I wish I could be there, but being so very far away, its almost
impossible for me to be. Please carry an extra candle for me in memory of Shawn,
as I will be there with you in heart. My heart cries for your family and all the
injustice of this system towards all of our children out there. God Bless you
all.
~Dawn Chase 850-983-6777
10/26/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Re 10/25/05: I hate when employees criticize publicly, especially when the statements are false. Needs and Burch are new to the facility and need your support. Kaylor is much more of a stand up guy then you'll ever know. He is not a drinker (not that there's anything wrong with a responsible drinker). If someone saw alcohol in his trunk, he should come forward. My personal policy is don't repeat something negative unless you witnessed it yourself. If Kaylor's personal life is of interest to you, ask him about it. Please try to become more professional. ~Anonymous
Re; Hills. West 10/25/05 I hate when employees criticize publicly, especially when the statements are false. If you really want things to improve at the facility, stop painting the place in the worst possible light. Needs and Burch are new to the facility and need your support. Kaylor is much more of a stand up guy then you'll ever know. He has let poor performers go on occassion when counseling did not work, but he treated them respectfully in the process. (discussed it with the individual behind closed doors, and not posted it on a public website) That is why I admire him, and why I have no respect for the gossiper who wrote the false statements. He is not a drinker (not that there's anything wrong with a responsible drinker). This is a mean rumor. If someone saw alcohol in his trunk, he should come forward. This will never happen because it is not true. My personal policy is don't repeat something negative unless you witnessed it yourself. If Kaylor's personal life is of interest to you, ask him about it. I know that he excelled in a long career in DJJ where he started in an entry level position and worked his way up, compiling a great personnel file. He is a father who raised two children and put them both through college. He has a successful marriage and assists in the care of his elderly mother. As for as critisizing Mr. Bryant. Do you not see that you are doing the same thing. Please try to become more professional. ~Anonymous
10/26/05 Osceola JDC:
Re: 10/25/05 Osceola
JDC: - Please know that there is one teacher at Osceola who is pro-student
and can recognize an intelligent student when she sees one. Ms. Z will take good
care of your young friend's education while he is at Osceola JDC. ...he is a
thoughtful and intelligent young man. ~Anonymous
GOD BLESS YOU MS. Z!!! :)
10/26/05 DJJ: Concerning the post by the individual who quoted some verses from the Bible: I agree with and have seen first hand the verses you mentioned play out in my own life. However, if you pay attention to many of the posts and the language that they contain and the way most of them drip with hate it is troubling. I would be surprised if many of them understood what God's word is saying . . . we need to refocus on our mission and if we do not support it then do everyone a favor; exit stage left. The Youth and the facilities will be better of when we are staffed with true professionals that feel a calling to be working where they are. ~Anonymous
Concerning the post by the individual who quoted some verses from the Bible [10/26/05 Oh My God]: I agree with and have seen first hand the verses you mentioned play out in my own life. However, if you pay attention to many of the posts and the language that they contain and the way most of them drip with hate it is troubling. I would be surprised if many of them understood what God's word is saying because I do not believe they have God in their life. While I do not agree with all the policies and procedures put in place, I do feel that there are many good people in place across the state in both the Administrations and the floor staff. We are called on to do a job that is growing more and more difficult. The kids are more and more aggressive towards staff,their own families and communities. In and among this we are suppose to keep them secure, safe, and provide a clean environemnt for them to live in. During this we are suppose to ignore the cursing, spitting, banging on doors, open defiance to the simplest of instructions, and keep a positive attitude. Instead we have people who are so busy complaiing on this site and among themselves in the facility parking lots that they do not have any time left to search their own self out and see what they can change on their own. In the mean time the Youth, staff, and Administrations suffer as we take turns shooting each other in the foot. We certainly need the prayers of everyone,then we need to refocus on our mission and if we do not support it then do everyone a favor; exit stage left. The Youth and the facilities will be better of when we are staffed with true professionals that feel a calling to be working where they are. ~Anonymous
10/26/05 DJJ: Halloween was always
Shawn's favorite time of year (other than Christmas of course). It has been very
difficult to "get into the holiday" because of the sadness that surrounds this
time of year for me. Please come to the vigil this Saturday night and show your
support for our children who are still in the system and to let DJJ know that we
are watching, that we want to help and that we care. Please come to the vigil to
show your respect for the boys who have died and for their families. Please come
to the vigil. ~JudyKay
Leece Grandmother to Shawn Smith (11/03/89 - 10/29/01)
[Vigil: Saturday October
29, 2005 at 7:00 PM Volusia County Regional Juvenile Detention Center 3840
Old Deland Road Daytona Beach, FL 32124. j4k]
10/26/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Oh my God! This is my first visit ever to this site and I am applaud. I'm writing the state of Florida... This is totally ridiculous... I sympathize with all the workers that are affected by this site. Remember my sisters and brothers: Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;... Deuteronomy 32:35 - To me belongeth vengeance and recompence;... ~Anonymous
Oh my God! This is my first visit ever to this site and I am applaud. I'm writing the state of Florida regarding this site. This is totally ridiculous what is going on! I sympathize with all the workers that are affected by this site. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Remember my sisters and brothers: Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Also be still and patient because: Deuteronomy 32:35 - To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. You all need prayer, especially management to allow this to occur! ~Anonymous
10/25/05 Hillsborough East JDC: Re posting on 10/14/05..... I for one can attest to the behavior of Ofc. Keifner. I worked with him a couple of times in C-mod... Although I have never heard him call any of the youths racist names, I can say that he does have the tendacy to get into their face and yell at them. That's probably the main reason why he got punched in the face when he first started on the floor. After that situation with him, I requested not to be in the mod with him. To all my former co-workers that are still there...."Hello and stay strong a change is coming". ~Shannon Jackson
Re: Hills East posting on 10/14/05..... I for one can attest to the behavior of Ofc. Keifner. I worked with him a couple of times in C-mod,when he has held over on the midnight shift. Which is where the younger boys are, and everyone knows(including the Supervisors) that this is the mod that is the most uncontrollable. It takes a lot of work to keep them under control. Even the supervisors have to come down there several times during the shift. Although I have never heard him call any of the youths racist names, I can say that he does have the tendacy to get into their face and yell at them. That's probably the main reason why he got punched in the face when he first started on the floor. I had spoke with Shift Commander Foster about the situation and he was suppose to speak with him about it, if he did I don't know. But what I should have done was put in a grievance against him so that it could be on paper....my mistake. I don't know about you...but I am a single mother of four children that depend on me and I don't plan on going home or being out of work due to being hurt because of someone else's inappropriate behavior. After that situation with him, whenever he held over on the midnight shift,I requested not to be in the mod with him.
To all my former co-workers that are still there...."Hello and stay strong a change is coming". ~Shannon Jackson
10/25/05 Hillsborough West JDC: It is ashamed that people have to write messages on this web site in order to let Tallahassee and Q.A. know what is going on... Mr. Needs is reading thses messages and he is going to make an example out of someone... They moved Mr. Bryant back to the floor...he stairs at the boys when they are in the restroom and some of the youth have wrote grievances on him and his sexual advances towards them... Maybe we need to place a job position opening for Superintendent(Needs), asst. superintendent(Burch), and asst. superintendent (Kaylor aka drunk.)and then we might be able to get Dean status like the East. ~staff need assistants
It is ashamed that people have to write messages on this web site in order to let Tallahassee and Q.A. know what is going on at the west, because they are affraid of being fired. Administration has a open door policy, but their mouth opens and tells what was discussed in their office. Mr. Needs is reading thses messages and he is going to make an example out of someone to prove that he is making changes. The only thing that he is being a real ass about is that we can't have our lunch stored in a frig at work. You have to leave it in your car. That is crazy, you already don't receive a lunch break, yet you have to go to your car to eat it. If you are going to come in and try to change things, make sure that it is reasonable. As long as we don't have food on the floor, then having a frig in a clean break room should not be a problem. It is going to be winter soon and who wants to eat outside. Every job is suppose to have a break room. The only reason why your son was treated like shit is because he was a poor ass staff, and that reflects off of you, maybe you should have taught him how to work professionally. He used to steal time and take vacations all the time and we all know that he did not have that much time. Mr. Kaylor is drunk have of the time and does not know what is going on in the facility. He keeps his alcohol in the trunk of his car, knowing that it is not supposed to be on state property. He needs to take some time off to attend his AA meetings(it's not a secret anymore). He has been the reason for a lot of good people to resign or get fired. Mr. Needs and Mr. Kaylor do not care about anyone in this facility, because the whiter it is the better it is. They moved Mr. Bryant back to the floor and all he does is complain and talk about how he makes more money building things and that Mr. Kaylor and Needs are two assholes who need to retire. He wants Mr. Kaylor's job when he retires, but he knows that another uncle tom will get the job. He can't deny this statement because everyone knows how is is pissed off about being on the floor, but next time he needs to complain to someone who really likes him. He thinks that he is better than everyone. When he trained me to work the floor, I was not trained the right way because I have been counseled on my performance. He is scared of the kids and he never stays in the dorm with the other staff. It is amazing how he walks around all damn day. He is going to cause someone to get hurt. I have a problem working with him because he stairs at the boys when they are in the restroom and some of the youth have wrote grievances on him and his sexual advances towards them and he never turns them in. I found out today that there were grievances on him and I want to tell but I know that the youth will be scared to tell the truth because they know that he will put them in confinement or take their level and I don't want to tell anyone and it seems that I am lying on another officer. If the truth comes out and I get in trouble for not telling, then I will resign. That is the biggest problem at the west, kids are affraid to tell when an officer is bothering them, and as a officer I know that I am suppose to report all situations, but I am affraid of loosing my job. That is maybe one of the reasons to many people resign, because you will lose your job if you are not in a click or kiss someone ass. I have been at the west for a couple of years now and it is time for me to start looking for another job. Thw west is getting really messy. I hope things will change for the good, but right now the west needs to be closed for reconstruction with the staff and administartion. Changing peoples shift is not going to resolve things, that is just going to make them upset, but Needs does not care, but he will if someone let something bad happen because they are pissed off and know that Needs will get held responsible because he is head of the facility. Prince, Woods, and Perez quit, who's next. Kaylor can't help you filter the place out because he is just as bad as the staff. Why do you think he got suspended, he fucks up too, but he likes to talk about other people and how they make mistakes or just failed to follow policy. He is just there to pay for his bad drinking habits. Mr. Burch is supposed to be over the floor staff, and he is not doing a good job. Adminstration always says that they can replace you, but they can't seem to keep people interested after they walk through the facility or even after the academy. Maybe we need to place a job position opening for Superintendent(Needs), asst. superintendent(Burch), and asst. superintendent (Kaylor aka drunk.)and then we might be able to get Dean status like the East. ~staff need assistants
10/25/05 Osceola JDC: [Re. 10/18/05 Ms. West and XC]- Please know that there is one teacher at Osceola who is pro-student and can recognize an intelligent student when she sees one. Ms. Z will take good care of your young friend's education while he is at Osceola JDC. ...he is a thoughtful and intelligent young man. ~Anonymous
Going back a few days [Re. 10/18/05 Ms. West and XC]- to the comment about Ms. West and XC- Please know that there is one teacher at Osceola who is pro-student and can recognize an intelligent student when she sees one. Ms. Z will take good care of your young friend's education while he is at Osceola JDC.
I am sorry that he is in this alone as you say. I have met him and he is a thoughtful and intelligent young man. Hopefully this experience will make him stronger and he will fulfill his dreams. ~Anonymous
10/24/05 DJJ: My son...sentenced...to 7 days in a duval county detention center at the age of 9 years old. ...he was abused at the center while he was suposedly housed alone.He is now sentecned by same Judge who went above the prbation departents recommonedatin and will now serve at a level ten program. The same program where a 17 year old died of so called natural causes. The prolblem is that there will be no more admissions until [the investigation is complete]...the time waiting does not count as time served for juvenilles. ...what I CAN do to change this unfair practice. ~celeste blount
My son has beeen abused by the systemas a over zeoulous Judge by the name of SOUD sentenced him to 7 days in a duval county detention center at the age of 9 years old. I had an attoerney who seemed intimatdated by judge and allowed this to happen in violation of the law I found later.My son has not beenthe same since.I enently found he was abused at the center while he was suposedly housed alone. In fact, he was not protected by older inmates, or juvenille offenders while he was there for seven nights.He is now sentecned by same Judge who went above the prbation departents recommonedatin and will now serve at a level ten program. The same program where a 17 year old died of so called natural causes. The prolblem is that there will be no more admissions until this is solved while my son waits p;acement at this program . As we know, the time waiting does not count as time served for juvenilles. I want to know what I CAN do to change this unfair practice. Please let me know. ~celeste blount
10/24/05 DJJ: who wrote that last letter [Re: 10/23/05 Cathy Corry]? maybe that idiot schembri? Ms. correy is not responsible for what goes on in detention centers. that sole responsibility belongs to the asswipes who run the system. in the central that would be ragget and chinault. in my 7 yrs....i have never seen a place fall apart as much as this. people quit djj faster then any other job i have witnessed or heard of. the morale is in the garbage and just about everyone i know is so bitter and...its simply a job. nothing more... ~ a real floor staff who sees it like it is.
who wrote that last letter [Re: 10/23/05 Cathy Corry]? maybe that idiot schembri? Ms. correy is not responsible for what goes on in detention centers. that sole responsibility belongs to the asswipes who run the system. in the central that would be ragget and chinault. in my 7 yrs. of service as a floor staff i have never seen a place fall apart as much as this. people quit djj faster then any other job i have witnessed or heard of. the morale is in the garbage and just about everyone i know is so bitter and could care less about the place. its simply a job. nothing more. it will remain that way until it changes and they give employees a reason to feel good about it. you obviously are not a floor staff and if you are you probably dont have much time in to get the full djj expierence, and in case you do have some time then you are a incredible kiss ass suck up who,s looking for something at others expense. signed ~a real floor staff who sees it like it is.
10/24/05 DJJ: RE 10/23/05 DJJ: "Ms. Corry, you are responsible... - Don't blame Cathy Corry for "diminishing the performance" of many DJJ personnel... I used to be a DJJ employee last year but resigned because 1) I didn't enjoy my job and 2) was not willing to work the unnecessary long hours... These postings...are all anonymous because of the pervasive, vindictive, hostile work environment within DJJ that does not allow for ANY constructive criticism... I was told prior to my resignation by DJJ management that if I ever let my criticisms of DJJ to go public that I would be terminated... ~Anonymous
RE: 10/23/05 DJJ: "Ms. Corry, you are responsible..."
Don't blame Cathy Corry for "diminishing the performance" of many DJJ personnel. You go on to state that many juvenile justice staff were willing to work long hours for megar pay because they enjoyed their job. But you have either personally critisized employees or got some of these easily lead readers to do your dirty workmance". You are wrong about this. I used to be a DJJ employee last year but resigned because 1) I didn't enjoy my job and 2) was not willing to work the unnecessary long hours among other reasons. These postings you speak of on her website from DJJ personnel are all anonymous because of the pervasive, vindictive, hostile work environment within DJJ that does not allow for ANY constructive criticism of the organization by its employees. I was told prior to my resignation by DJJ management that if I ever let my criticisms of DJJ to go public that I would be terminated (and a reason would not be needed because I was a probationary employee with less than 12 months on the job). DJJ has an attitude toward their employees that they have an unlimited manpower pool to utilize in that for every employee they terminate or force to resign another 10 individuals are willing to be hired. ~Anonymous
10/23/05 Hillsborough West JDC: RE POSTING 10/22/2005 - babineaux is a very hard supervisor to work under. Most officers are afraid to speak up to her because we are in fear of losing our jobs.babinuaex it is clear to most at the center that you are a part of the problem and not the solution and the sooner needs realizes this the better. Babineaux how do you sleep at night knowing all the awful things that you have done to Others. ~Anonymous
Re posting 10/22/2005 babineaux is a very hard supervisor to work under. She expects all the respect in the world, but is not willing to earn respect or give any unless you are one of the few whom she considers her friends. Most officers are afraid to speak up to her because we are in fear of losing our jobs. She's been known to say "don't challenge me cause you won't win". For spite she recently had one officer's shift changed from the morning shift to the the midnight shift, which is medically impossible for this officer to work. She has also stated that another officer who works on the day shift better watch herself, because she is next. Babinuaex it is clear to most at the center that you are a part of the problem and not the solution and the sooner needs realizes this the better. Babineaux how do you sleep at night knowing all the awful things that you have done to others. No, don't answer that save it for the one who really counts!!!!!! ~Anonymous
10/23/05 DJJ: Ms. Corry, you are responsible for diminishing the performance of the facilities. You have created an envoirnment which allows anyone to critize anyone else; truth is not required... Whether it was your intention to create such an unsafe enviornment or not, today the facilities are worse, and you played a role... ~Anonymous
How many deaths occurred in DJJ before this web site was created and how many after. Ms. Corry, you are responsible for diminishing the performance of the facilities. You have created an envoirnment which allows anyone to critize anyone else; truth is not required. I guess the disclaimer that you provide, {"statements made have not been investigated to determine fact or truth."} eases your concience. Many juvenile justice staff were willing to work long hours for megar pay because they enjoyed their job. But you have either personally critisized employees or got some of these easily lead readers to do your dirty work. Because of your smear campaign, there is no pride in the workplace. Therefore people quit at a much faster rate today than they did before this site was created. If you really want to help youth, start working with the department to create an atmosphere where staff want to come to work. Whether it was your intention to create such an unsafe enviornment or not, today the facilities are worse, and you played a role. Either turn this gossip colunm into into something legitimant or close it down. Kids lives depend on your action, or inaction. ~Anonymous
10/23/05 Hillsborough West JDC: Let me first say that Badineaux has a problem with everyone and she keep problems going. I try to come in and do what I have to do. yes I have heard how she treated J.Needs when he was on night shift and now she kissing his father ass. What badineaux needs to worry about is a mint for that shit hole thats called a mouth and something for her BO it is very bad. ~Anonymous
10/22/05 Hillsborough West JDC: ...I have got to finally say something about the sorry place we call the "Dirty West". I can not believe that they are still allowing a racist like Babineaux to run that place into the ground, ... Mr. Needs don't you remember how she picked on your son? Can you be so blind to believe that she won't turn you in if she had the chance? ~Anonymous
After reading this website for several months I have got to finally say something about the sorry place we call the "Dirty West". I can not believe that they are still allowing a racist like Babineaux to run that place into the ground, not only does she have her nose so far into Needs butt she can't even run her own life so I guess that is why she is trying to run everyone elses. Mr. Needs don't you remember how she picked on your son? Can you be so blind to believe that she won't turn you in if she had the chance? The only thing that makes me smile about the whole situation is that Karma is a bitch and its about to meet the biggest bitch at the West. ~Anonymous
10/21/05 DJJ: [Re
10/20/05 Shawn Smith] Cheyanne, Thank you so much for your kind words about
my Son. It means alot to my family and I. We miss him greatly, and I agree with
you, He had a smile that could light up a room! Thank you.
~Terri Mestre
- Shawn's Mom
10/21/05 DJJ Facility: Manatee Adolescent Treatment Facility 1324 37th ave east Bradenton, FL 34208 No staff control of residents in this facility, students very violent, staff passive, residents do not feel safe, no uniforms, explosive. Staff not trained to handle youth, serious problems just around the corner. ~Anonymous
10/21/05 DJJ: DJJ they done
it again! Damit now tell me were this child had a chance in this system. My
GOD HE IS AUTISTIC SCHEMBRI. this is an autistic child that can not speak for
himself. I will speak for him. From the judge down in this state. THEY SHOULD
ALL BE CHARGED NOT JUST FIRED. Everyone read this artical [Detained
Teen Charged with Rape of Boy, 15. Tampa Tribune 10/21/05] that came out
today and see how much this state cares for our children.
~Diana Matthews
DJJ they done it again! Damit now tell me were this child had a chance in this system. My GOD HE IS AUTISTIC SCHEMBRI. Were are you protecting the children ? In one breath you say heads will roll in the next it may not be true . Why because this is an autistic child that can not speak for himself. I will speak for him. From the judge down in this state. THEY SHOULD ALL BE CHARGED NOT JUST FIRED.Everyone read this artical that came out today and see how much this state cares for our children .Not only did a judge put a child with the IQ of 35 in jail but to make things worse guards had another teen care for his needs with sex charges that in turn seems to have raped the 15 years old autistic child. [Detained Teen Charged with Rape of Boy, 15. Tampa Tribune 10/21/05] Forever in tears Diana Matthews My heart goes out to the autistic child and family I just spoke of . I am Diana Matthews mother of Daniel Jack Matthews 2-14-1986 to 5-31-05 died in PCDJJ.If you would like to talk e-mail me you are not alone. ~Diana Matthews
10/20/05 DJJ: [Re] Shawn Smith: hi there. im cheyanne a 14 year old grl in washington state. i would like to comment on the "story" of shawn smith. to his mother: my deepest regaurds to u 4 the loss of your son shawn with such a bright smile! my heart goes out to you and your family! with love ~cheyanne s.
[To read about Shaw Smith, click here. j4k]