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Bulletin Board Messages
2008

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March 2008

	03/31/08 Gus Barreiro: J4K - How do you keep that quote from Gus Barriero from 9/14/06? He is now one of them! He is now one of the problem, don't you see? He has no power if he is not at the top. He is just sucking off the State like the rest. You may not belive me now, but I worked there for many years to know when those ex-legislators come on the payroll there is not a lot to expect. They need their retirement bucket continued to fill and collect a check... ~Glad to be gone
	03/28/08 Escambia JDC: Secretary Peterman; how is it feasible for staff to work double shift,2 and 3 times per week and still operate like they should,this is putting the youths at risk,Superintendent Napier and Assist. Supt.J. Lee knows all about this,and they do not care as long as somebody come to work and they don't have to work,not getting proper rest,2 to 3 hours of sleep and back at work again is a security risk. Please send this message to Secretary Peterman… ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Message sent to Peterman.]
	03/27/08 Other: To all nurses who work in djj facilities: I have worked in a facility for several lyears that is shutting down. Yu nurses need to realize that you have been dumped with another load of responsibility by having the officers who give meds etc in your absence as "unlicensed assistive personnel." Check it out in the florida administrative code. You will see how much responsibility to you have individually to look at each officers skills, education, competence... ~A Nurse Who Survived DJJ
	03/27/08 Gus Barreiro: What is Gus Barreiro's new job anyway? It is at HQ? Is he positioned to really make a difference, or just able to get a check? -Curious
	03/27/08 Okaloosa JDC: I want to know does the state have some kind of "CID"? For instance does the state have an undercover employee that would work in a facility for a certain amount of time in order to observe how corrupt or mismanaged the facility really is. When enough information is gathered it is sent back to headquarters... ~ninja
	03/26/08 Volusia JDC: There is a male officer on 3-11 that shoved a youth (P/O) in a room and beat him up and was placed on NCC it seems he is still there and has a job, but is out on military leave, this is ridiculous!! Thats the favortism from ADMINISTRATION! You have a female officer that was fired after the DCF investigation came out non-founded, and an officer that quit because she stated that she lied in that investigation... ~Anonymous
	03/26/08 Volusia JDC: This facility is a BIG JOKE!!! As in previous comments the term "in" the click even goes in as far as Administration. You have to be in the "click" to basically be saved from unfair treatment. You have supervisors such as Parris and Skinner that can take all the time off they want and nothing is done, and you have ligit people calling in and if there not "in" you better expect a write up. The overtime is ridiculous, you get written up for too much overtime... ~Anonymous
	03/26/08 Arthur G Dozier School for Boys: the boys in Aurthur g dozier. school for boys in marrianna fl ...are on lock down..due to the fact there was a "life knife" missing from one of the cottages. and it seems the look of the month there are black eyes...my son wearing one himself ~Anonymous
	03/26/08 Thompson Academy: Per the Miami Herald the superintendent of Thompson Academy Duane Evans was arrested in Feb for DUI. Great person to be an example - 2008-03-02, Page 1BR, The Miami Herald: Duane L. Evans, administrator of the Thompson Academy, was charged by the Broward Sheriff's Office Feb. 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, speeding, and fleeing the scene of an accident. He was released on bail. ~Anonymous
	03/25/08 Orange JDC: Nice to have a politician as our Director they are the ones responsible for the problems we have now. You put in a guy who only has exp. with childern in Church groups we have already found some of the changes from the Policy makers and everyone of them are exactly what we figured they have no clue as to what goes on. they are going to force these youth to go to school, read, be accountable. these people have no clue as said we are told... ~LATER
	03/25/08 Orange JDC: they give us threats every day the NO SHOW ADS"S Nichols only shows up for free food or to aid in firing someone gets out of his mercedes bops in signs books leaves nice job, Buler comes rags us on our shift hides in office great help he is. they can't keep people to work so they go about firing people, Management is hopeless they preach and preach and do nothing for you Blue dots going out of control they don't care if you call in sick... ~MORE TO COME
	03/25/08 AFSCME: ATTENTION ALL AFSCME MEMBERS STATE WIDE!! We are conducting a survey. If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then please fill out the personal information below and send it to the AFSCME Office. Because, your rights may have been violated and you may have money coming back to you... ~Larry Johnson Johnson@afscmefl.org 800-277-1467
	03/25/08 AFSCME: Here is letter that went out to members of AFSCME local 3041 in Palm Beach county and they stood up and won!!!!!! So come on JDO and SJDO contact your U S labor department and your local AFSCME representative and stand up and be heard. Protect your rights as employees, and citizens of the United States of America… ~Larry Johnson Johnson@afscmefl.org 800-277-1467
	03/25/08 AFSCME: If you are not relieved for break meal or 15 minute break make sure you track it, because they (DJJ) has to pay you overtime for it. If you are on call and expected to respond to emergency while on break they have to pay you for your break. If they are not doing this then contact the United States department of Labor. ~Larry Johnson Johnson@afscmefl.org 800-277-1467
	03/25/08 AFSCME: Thanks to all that have contacted my office my hat goes out to you. Please do not use the state computers to contact our office they do not need to be in your business. when you e mail me i will send you the United State Labor Department in your area and copy of the Palm Beach Post Article for the child abuse investigators in Palm Beach. KEEP THE INQUIRES COMING.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Larry Johnson Johnson@afscmefl.org 800-277-1467
	03/24/08 Volusia JDC: Hi VRJDC JDO's that are still around! I heard about the postings and decided to come on here and read it. I see the same 'ol stuff is going on. Parris will make anyone quit. That's why I'm not there and haven't been for a while. I stopped having head aches, night sweats, and all the other things that were bothering me. I feel much better!! Akins is ok, but when she gets with Parris she changes. You can't hold it against her though she is most likely feeling like all of us that post on here. ~Anonymous
	03/24/08 Gus Barreiro: So DJJ MADE A JOB for Gus Barrero and he's going to make $72,000 a year. And according to the Miami Herald he's going to travel around the state looking at residential programs and making recommendations for change. Isn't there a travel ban at DJJ and how is he supposed to make recommendations when he has no idea what is supposed to happen in a residential program. Ask AMI how good he was at what he did in their program. That was a REAL job. Didn't last... ~Anonymous
	03/24/08 Other: Dishonorable Behavior (#s 10,11)-- 10)Lazy,incompetent,non-productive,high-level DJJ officials that have drawn big salaries for years then collected DROP money for five years in addition to an inflated salary and have now been permitted to extend DROP for additional years of huge state pay at the expense of at-risk kids and public saftey. These worthless parasites have sopped up millions in tax-payer dollars. 11) Politicians that accept contributions from big-time DJJ for-profit contractors. ~And More
	03/23/08 Other: I was one of those employees who was involved in the overtime drama. It was NOT because the district made us flex out overtime. It was because we were working hours that was not on our timesheet. The US Dept of Labor does not get in to flexing of work hours. ~Anonymous
	03/23/08 Other: I feel very sorry for the front-line staff in detention--they deserve more respect and their issues need to be addressed. You cannot focus or performa normal working tasks if you are exhausted and have to be back to work after maybe 4 hours of sleep. If it is any comfort to the detention employees, they need to know that the culture and atmosphere at the DJJ headquarters is no better. Of course the youth are not present, but the headquarters has a very suppresive and oppressive atmosphere. People are afraid to speak--if they do, they will be fired... ~Anonymous
	03/23/08 Other: To Secretary Peterman: This is just the first of a heads-up for you. First, the agency has never been this disorganized (following the ineptitude of the prior management). The youth have never been more at risk of safety issues and health issues. Your Assistant for Residential Services is a power-monger--he wants to run the department (and essentially did under one administration). He brought back Richard Kline who is post DROP. And he has his faithful regional directors, etc. This makes for a very powerful coalition. Uberman literally had to leave town... ~Anonymous
	03/23/08 Other: Regarding the DJJ "doctor that was applauded by "Frank" in a recent posting, let's just hope that "Frank" is not the departments new Secretary. The posting had several characteristics that make me to believe she even wrote her own honorable mention. Turner is anything but honorable. She is impervious and has demonstrated an inability to produce, despite a bureau that is fast becoming one of the largest in the department... ~Anonymous
	03/23/08 Other: To the individual ("Frank") who posted what can best be desribed as lame support for Dr. Turner and included the fact that she had made youth in the custody of the department "a little safer." The operative word here is "little." She has been at the dept for three years. Three youth have died while she was perhaps distracted by personal matters... an extremely overly paid administrative doctor who has never praticed... ~Anonymous
	03/22/08 Orange JDC: all staff lets put our best foot forward so we can work both our BLUE DOT DAYS and be flexed out because yall no the goon squad is not having that overtimeon them !with the facility being down 14 positions somebody must get paid for the overtime.So stupivisors chillout with this flexing.EVERYONE HAS BEEN DOING A GREAT JOB SO LETS KEEP MAKING MAJOR LONTON LOOK GOOD. ~CONCERNED JJDOII
	03/22/08 Other: Just read the message about Dr. Turner's "honorable behavior"...I almost threw-up on my computer. "Frank" really needs to do a reality check. Two things Turner definetely is not are #1) caring physician, and #2) honorable. Two things she definetly is #1) arrogant,and #2)political. ~DJJ Staffer
	03/21/08 DJJ Policy: To the "Concerned DJJ Saff Member", I am one of the angry folks you mentioned in your recent posting that has made use of J4K in an attempt to expose the dirt that occurs behind the scenes daily . I work at a DJJ facility everyday and have been associated with DJJ-type facilities for over four years. If you were really a person "concerened" about the kids you would not be defending the worst of the profit-greedy contractors... ~A Real Concerned DJJ Staff
	03/21/08 Thompson Academy: What about the recent Sun-Sentinal article about Thompson Academy run by YSI? I have not seen anything on the website about this. ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Please provide internet link to news article. All workers at Justice4Kids are unpaid volunteers who do not have time to search for news articles.]
	03/21/08 Volusia JDC: TO JDO FROM ANOTHER SORRY FACILITY: Someone did die there about 4 years ago. So, I don't think even death will change anything. From what I've been told Peterman will send his goons in, but very little changes. If what the JDO posted about volusia is true then they need to get rid of the supervisor or supervisors that are causing so many people to quit. Its called sacrificing one to save many. I'm sure that military people know about that... ~JDO IN FLORIDA
	03/21/08 Gus Barreiro: Gus, Please stay clean and do not cozy up to the big-time,heavilly lobbied contractors like CSC,YSI,Securicor/G4S,Premier/Gulfcoast,etc. These outfits have been poisonous to ethical operations of youth programs in our state. So many DJJ oficials have been corrupted by the in-town/in-house political network that the kids and the tax-payers have been screwed for years... ~DJJ Worker Bee
	03/21/08 Gus Barreiro: Does Barreiro answer to Rex? Hopefully Gus will answer directly to Peterman. If he is not restricted by the historic DJJ secrecy and cover-up tactics,Gus may do some good work. We can hope. ~Dade
	03/21/08 Leon JDC: isn't it ironic that in a current state budget crisis of 3 Bil, DJJ hiring freeze, and spending cutbacks, that the new boss can create a new position, and pay his ol buddy Gus $72,000 for a new office gig....painfully predictable when politicians are given retirement jobs in State Gov, which has become the employment agency for past legislators....a sad commentary to say the least.... ~Anonymous
	03/20/08 Orange JDC: So finally, John Huffer got the boot fm Park Place after they decided not to try to continue with Orange and Polk DJJ contracts. It seems he made things more complicated they should be, and it wasn't profitable (??). Didn't they know that before they "bid" tow years before? Or John gave P. Place the wrong pictue??? - Dizney made sure that Inez was kicked out, and gave made sure that John got the bid... ~DJJ officer
	03/20/08 DJJ Policy: I have confirmed the troubling information recently shared on J4K related to the composition of the leadership of the influential lobby group FJJA. How can our elected leaders take at face value any input from a group composed of slimey profit-greedy hustlers? If more tax-payers were aware of the character and the history of these individuals,perhaps we would see more outrage at the conditions that DJJ allows to exist... ~Sleuth
	03/20/08 Other: AFSCME: Attention all JDO and SJDO I come to you as a former JDO and retired correctional sgt. Contact our office if you are being made to flex out, it is illegal. Child abuse investigator were awarded over $166,000.oo dollar after filing a complaint with the United States Department of Labor for being forced and bullied to flex out. You can find the story in the Palm Beach Post,or our office can send or e mail you a copy…contact us…at toll free number [800-277-1467]... ~Larry Johnson Staff Rep AFSCME Email: JOHNSON@AFSCMEFL.ORG Tel: 800-277-1467
	03/19/08 Honorable Behavior: Dr. Turner, Your tireless hours are a tribute to your dedication and I hope you will stay on with the Department through Secretary Peterman's term. Please know, you are appreciated and the youth in DJJ's custody are a little bit safer with you at the helm of the Medical Director's office. ~Frank
	03/19/08 Orange JDC: Remember when Williams knocked-up his secretary? Well get ready for another little, job-related, bundle of joy at good old Orange JDC. See who can guess which ho gonna be showin and growin pretty soon and guess who da daddy is. Mo later ~JDO in da Know
	03/19/08 Other: Dishonorable Behaviors (#s 7,8,9)--- 7.) Use of state vehicles by DJJ officials for personal use (grocery shopping,sports events,etc.),8.)Regional officials contracting for state services with personal financial associates,friends,family,etc), 9.)Use of state funded travel and per diem for personal purposes. There are sooo many bennies to a career as a DJJ official. Those taxpayers are real suckers!!! ~Me Again
	03/18/08 DJJ Policy: I'm sad to say that the Department of Juvenile Justice will not be getting better in the future! It's like we take one step forward and then two steps back! The retention of our top leaders has nothing to do with their performance, rather than who they know! Notice how all of these Lazy Dead-Beats who have been replaced due to their incompetence just seem to find their way back to these top positions??? Until we stop putting people in these positions because we know them and not because they can do the job. This agency will continue taking one step forward and two steps back!!! ~"FDLE"
	03/18/08 St. Johns JDC: DJJ is really a joke. We're officers, not youth so why can't we bring a bottle of water on the floor? We can't get any time off because the center is never staffed. And we can't keep any overtime we make. When will this change? We are the front line staff, the ones that take care of the kids, yet on one wants to take care of us. I'm sick of this... ~Just another JDO
	03/17/08 Orange JDC: I commend Sistah Consetta Green for steppin up. It certainly takes nerve for her to expose her poor literacy skills and stupidity to the world on the net when she knows she has a very work record . She is another great example of the caliber of staff at Orange JDC,lazy,undisciplined and with a poor attitude. ~Orange
	03/17/08 Other: Ok I have sat here and watched all the negitive comments about your facilities and what goes on there. Complaints about who gets away with this or that! Let me tell you this! The kids are the most important thing here and they need you to show them the way. You spending all your energy on negitive instead of positive is not helping the situation. My Motto is "Lead By Example" and there are plenty of officers that will say I did just that... ~"Anonymous Outsider"
	03/17/08 Other: There are some really angry people out there. You're angry at the Governor, DJJ, FJJA, Supervisors in programs, Gus Barrero. You're slandering people and companies. These big companies you are slamming are trying to take care of kids who would otherwise be on the street only to end up in adult prisons. Maybe your son or daughter spent time in one. Maybe you worked in one and left under less than favorable circumstances. You really need to get control of yourself... ~From A Concerned DJJ Staff Member!
	03/17/08 Manatee JDC: Sec.Peterman staff at Manatee are tired of only being allowed to take one week of vacation at a time. Please help with stopping this practice at Manatee. We are the only facility that are not allowed to take two weeks. Also Gargett has a rule only one staff per shift can take off at a time this is to include supervisors. We are barely able to get vacation time. New staff come in and allowed to take time off... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Pifer & Peterman.]
	03/16/08 Manatee JDC: There are unfair working conditions at Manatee Detention. I turned in my resigantion with an exit date, but was fired due to calling in sick. I was told to just turn in my uniforms and do not worry about finishing up my duties. Gargett is also refusing to pay me. Lisa has told me that Gargett can not do this and he must have lost his mind because he is only asking for a lawsuit. I have told Gargett along with Kelly concerns of unethical behavior before coming to the decision to resign... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Pifer & Peterman.]
	03/16/08 Cypress Creek: I think the "honorable behavior" message was intended for Pete Seeger the folk singer not Pete Zeeger of the Shady Securicor/G4S profit-hungry corporate organization . There is little in the infamous international Securicor/G4S organization that could ever be described as "honorable". Pete Seeger the musician ,on the other hand, is considered by many to be an icon of American culture. The mix-up could be an honest mistake(based on similarity of the names) or it could be another Securicor self-promotional spin. ~Anonymous
	03/14/08 Other: Dishonorable Behaviors (#s 4,5,6)... 4.) DJJ officials taking Consultant pay and other gratuities (drinks,meals,tickets,dates,etc.) from the contracted providers they monitor, 5.)DJJ officials in the state and regional offices that frequently falsify work rosters and fail to submit appropriate leave forms for time away from work, 6) So-called monitors that allow abusive treatment,dirty conditions and lax adherance to policy to exist in DJJ residential facilities. ~Anonymous
	03/14/08 DJJ Policy: What's the deal on Rexy? Have they fired his crooked butt yet? By accepting a pay-off consultant gig from Nedlekoff ;he once again he has shown himself to be an unscrupulous,self-serving,parasite. Hopefully he and his kind will soon be flushed as new leadership takes hold at DJJ. How many other DJJ officials have accepteed side jobs,consultant fees or other potential bribes from contractors that do business with the state? I have heard rumors that the practice isn't that unusual. I am still hopeful that Governor Crist and the new secretary will flush the DJJ toilet and sanitize the Department. ~Tax Payer
	03/13/08 Other DJJ facility: used to work for djj, dont anymore, thank god, free at last and it feels soooo wonderful. I do miss my fellow officers. despite how this website portrays them the floor staff of djj are good people. Others im not so sure about. mostly career politicians who give staff a bad name, and a headache. this is my last posting ever on this site due to being paroled by djj(ha-ha). ~Anonymous
	03/13/08 Pasco JDC: Problems at Volusia will be corrected as soon as someone dies there. Until then Pifer and his chosen crew will simply ignore and cover-up problems as always. Only tragedy or serious media attention ever stimulates DJJ to positive action. Abuse,inappropriate relationships and infractions are not limited to Volusia and Dade. From what I hear the problems are at nearly every JDC. Has anyone contacte the Abuse Line yet? That would be a good move. ~JDO from Another Sorry Facility
	03/12/08 Other: Pete Zeeger is actually an ok guy but I could never consider any G4S adminsitrator or mafia mamber to be an appropriate nominee for "honorable behavior" . Individuals are known by their chosen associations. Sadly, Pete has linked himself with unsavory and dishonest elements (Securicor/G4S) and that certainly isn't honorable behavior. ~Former Securicor-Current State Employee
	03/12/08 Hillsborough West JDC: ms. allen doesnt protect darlene bab.she is just like her. two faced and coniving. thats why they both have such bad personal lives. burch is the one that protects them because hes just like them, he lies and backstabs. be careful ladies he has several sexual harrasment accusations from before and got away with them, see how similar bab is to him, remember when she accussed pitts, like someone really wants to touch her. their time will come, hang in there good people that have to deal with them!! ~Anonymous
	03/12/08 Orange JDC: This is got to be a joke, you staff don't have anything to do better with your time, but be in other staff bussiness we all get the same pay, you jumping on Justice 4 Kids to air out staff bussiness is sooo 2nd grade. You need to be asking for a raise, or not taking so much money out of our bonus in Nov.,or high risk pay, can we hire more then enough staff so when staff call out you don't have to stay… ~Anonymous
	03/12/08 Gus Barreiro: Alright Gus, It's time for you to "man up" and demonstrate your true concern for at-risk youth. Will you use the influence of your new office to promote reform at DJJ or will you be absorbed into the corruption and deceit that has permeated this department for so long? Both you and Peterman are question marks at this time. You both have given past indications of decency and dedication but you are both unproven... ~Insider
	03/11/08 Charlie Crist: GovernorCrist/Secretary Peterman, It has been over a month since the exposure of the Nedlkoff-Uberman consultant scam. Why have we not heard from our state leaders about this obvious lapse in fiducuary responsibility on the part of top DJJ officials? Even some Texas legislators smelled the stink of Nedlekoff hiring as consultants in a Texas deal the very Florida state officials he does business with in our state. There should have been public outrage by now! How can we ever trust... ~Tax Payer
	03/11/08 Other: For another indication of a reason for the pervasive corruption at DJJ just take a look at the list of officers associated with the all-too-influential lobby group FJJA. This organization exists only to benefit groups and individuals seeking personal gain or profit from youth programs in Florida. Officers include such known whealer-dealers as Jeff Kaplan(Ramsy,Premier,Gulfcoast,etc.),Gail Browne (Securicor,G4S,perhaps other foreign interests), Jim "Beachhouse" Hill (Sunshine(boy's) youth services,etc.,)Big city Slum-Lord Jim Slattery... ~Tax Payer
	03/11/08 Palm Beach Juvenile Correction Facility: My son is at the Palm Beach County Juvenile Correction Facility. how come they are only letting one or two kids go per week and only on Monday. My sons leave date is pushed back cause of this. ~Anonymous
	03/10/08 Escambia JDC: There is so much unfair treatment and favortism at this facility,everybody is talking about it,if you are in one of the cliques with the assist. Superintendent of training then you are ok,people just come in and get a job because they know the secretary,the assist. Superintendent of training or the superintendent,cannot do the job,then they quit,they hire another friend,they cannot do the job,they quit. How many times do you have to repeat this process before you get the message. ~Anonymous
	03/10/08 Escambia JDC: All of the staff on probation is having a good time,they come in when they get ready and nothing is done about it. The superintendent calling the staff stupid,how can this be tolerated,superintendent of training going on vacation and everybody cannot,refer this to the secretary;Mr. Peterman. When the secretary of the facility stop hiring and selecting her buddies,then someone will stay at the facility and not leave. ~Anonymous
	03/10/08 Hillsborough West JDC: I saw "Barkin Babs" recent SELF-WRITTEN posting telling what a good job she does. Really Babbo, that was pathetic. ~Anonymous
	03/10/08 Orange JDC: To whom it may concern, whom ever has an issue with my calling in's or tardiness can be real and step to me like an adult because really it's non of your concern what my supervisor does with me. As far as other staff on 10-6 that was metioned is non of your business as well. That's whtat's wrong with those orange detention staff(that know who they are) and can't tend to there's and all ways in somebody else business, got nothing better else to do but to write comments about people on justice for kids… ~Consetta Green
	03/10/08 Orange JDC: Ms.Hodge dont have a call in problem just because you dont see me doesn't mean I'm not @ work but I'm glad you took the time to think about me and my family but every week I get 40 hour and I'm not using up my time and plus I don't even COUNT, So when you feel I'm not here just call 168 or 169 and say hello before you go putting my name on the call in list. ~Anonymous
	03/09/08 Gus Barreiro: Guess who starts work at DJJ on Monday March 10 Gus Barriero as assistant secretary to prevention. Cassandra's out of a job. He's needs a really good assistant cause he don't be a very smart man and can't do much for hisself. ~Anonymous
	03/09/08 Avon Park: The plaudet for Pete Zeegers(an employee of big-time profit-greedy contractor Securicor/G4S)was most touching. I wonder which in-house DJJ staffer or G4S spinner was the anonymous source of this "heartfelt" testamonial or if old Pete clicked it in himself. Knowing Pete, I suspect he is probably not impressed by this contrived tribute. He really is a pretty regular guy. I would say the author is most likely a Securicor/G4S hustler . . . If Pete were really such a good guy he would not be associated with G4S. ~Anonymous
	03/08/08 Other: Dishonorable Behavior (#s 1-3) 1)DJJ female career officials that use sexual relationships with superiors for career advancement purposes(like Charlie's Angels Terri and Mary). 2) DJJ insiders ( like Anonymous 3/3) that use this website to compliment themselves and/or their buds. Constant DJJ PR spin and lie activities (like the Blueprint farce, sanitized media releases and/or in-house data collections). ~Anonymous
	03/08/08 Gus Barreiro: Cathy, Is it true that Gus Barreiro will become the new Deputy Secretary? If so, when does he start? ~employee
	03/07/08 Charlie Crist: Governor, If the state is really in such a terrible financial delimma; the first area scrutinized for potential cuts should be the extremely expensive, superfulous, often redundant,political postions that have been created at DJJ. The individuals that hold most of these slots spend more time justifying their meaningless roles than they do performing any authenic service to the public. Career DJJ bureaucrats have flourished by double-dipping,influence peddling... keep their snouts in the state trough and wallow in the DJJ filth. ~Disgusted Worker Bee
	03/05/08 St. Johns JDC: To St. Johns JDO, If you want to know one reason decent raises don't reach the JDO level,just take a look at the salaries that the DJJ biggies have arranged for themselves. Even do-nothings like Davis,Eggers and (worst of all) Turner pull down huge bucks for little performance. When extended DROP cash is added to already bloated salaries(Criswell) the sums become astonishing. Work-place romance,consultant fees and use of state travel,"work" time and vehicles only sweeten the pot... ~Inside DJJ Waiting to Retire
	03/05/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: Ms. Cathy correct me if I'm wrong wasn't the new Secretary Frank Peterman was on the Juvenile Justice House Committee along with Gus that investigated the famous basketball game game that occurred in May of 2005 and when Officers testified in Nov 17, 2005. Wasn't he the one that stated' I certainly hope we get to the bottom of this" and "This is discouraging...very, very disturbing." ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: I remember similar comments. ~Cathy]
	03/04/08 St. Johns JDC: To the JDO at St Johns who asked when you are getting raise. I agree with you all DJJ front line staff need raises. But the sad part for you is that you should be polishing up your resume is that St John's is one of the two detention centers on the chopping block because of the financial cutbacks. If anyone is interested in the list go to the DJJ website and click on legislative affairs and look at the topic of budget reductions... ~A friend
	03/04/08 Pinellas JDC: Was good to see that Deputy Secretary "Little Ricky" is gone from DJJ. Unfortunatly unless he gets his head out of his and others ass he will now be helping to screw up the DOC. Thank you to all the great people still on the front lines working with these offenders everyday. Stay tuned. ~Big John
	03/04/08 Volusia JDC: Why hasn't the abuse and officers on No Client Contact (at Volusia) been made public... hitting a kid, NOT using PAR, but beating up on kids, or even giving youth in state custody their personal phone numbers, cigaretts, candy from staff snack machines, drugs, or money. A few weeks ago during a search by supervisors they found $30.00 in a boys room... Contraband searchs are done everyday, but no one EVER found it until then... One staff admitted to giving a female youth his # and kissing another... ~JJDO
	03/04/08 Wilson youth academy: I think this facility in every aspect, is in poor condition. The inside of the building is run down and smells of mold, the kids are always sick. The supervision is not very good. I worry about the girls safety. Girls are often threatened and harrassed by other girls with no intervention from staff. I feel the are not being feed enough nutritious food, mostly fillers, heavy carbs, pastas and breads. Someone should interview all the kids in that facility... ~Anonymous
	03/03/08 Volusia JDC: In the past 5 months at least 6 people have quit due to unfair treatment. The JDOS's basically do whatever they want to employees and nothing is done about it. When Mr. Rick Bedson came last month and gave out surveys to employees the supevisor gave them to her friends. Which meant that he (bedson) didn't know how staff was being treated. They don't give breaks, have staff that should... and could be in the mod, but instead are hanging out with the JDOS. Staff are quiting... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Peterman and Pifer]
	03/03/08 Honorable Behavior: Pete Zeegers - Avon Park Youth Academy: Your hard work and dedication are appreciated by all of those around you. ~Anonymous
	03/03/08 Volusia JDC: At this facility there is a lot of special treatment if you are "in" with the suprvisors. This is the case on both the 7-3 and 3-11 shifts. On 7-3 the employees that are not friends with JDOS Parris and Akins are left on the floor with out breaks to eat or use the rest room. This is known by all staff, but everyone is afraid of being treated even worse for speaking out. The staff are told relieve each other for breaks after the kids are down for their naps. To do this would leave one staff to watch... ~Anonymous [NOTE FROM J4K: Message forwarded to Peterman and Pifer]
	03/02/08 Hillsborough West JDC: I can't help but respond to the words that are being spoken about Mrs. Bab. No she is not perfect but you are not perfect yourself because a perfect people would not put their problems on Justice 4 KIDS but they would speak to Mrs. BAB DIRECTLY. I worked with and for her about three years ago and she will hold you accountable for not doing your job. Is this the problem? I had my problems with her but if you do what you are suppose to do you want have a problem with her. SHE WILL HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE SO JUST DO YOU JOB. ~Anonymous
	03/02/08 DJJ Policy: A DJJ employee recently questioned why there aren't more postiive suggestions for change rather than so much "bashing" posted on J4K. I have observed many suggestions for positive change on this site. 1) Initiation of indepth outside review of DJJ fiscal,and operational functions, 2)Outside investigation of corrupt practices like the practice of screwing for promotions or using leadership job to secure sexual favors , accepting "consultant" fees from contractors,misusing work time... ~Tax Payer
	03/01/08 DJJ Policy: Response to the Appologist Stooge "DJJ Employee"of 2/25, Most of the critical postings on this board come from DJJ employees,like me, nauseated by what we see daily and/or from families that have dealt with insensitive and deceitful DJJ officials. Other postings come from people that are sickened by the inefficiency,whoring and corruption that occurs at the expense of tax payers. Your posting seems to ignore or deny the wide scale of corruption that exists... ~DJJ Employee
	03/01/08 Hillsborough West JDC: I just want to say hello to all at hrjdc-w. I really miss you, I loved working with you all. You are all a dedicated and caring group. You have a difficult job and are very much under appreciated, but I appreciated every day I spent with you. Bless you all! You are the best bunch of people I ever worked with. ~Laura

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February 2008

	02/29/08 St. Johns JDC: When will get a raise??? Us JDOI and II's do all the work and get nothing for it. ~JDOI
	02/29/08 Orange JDC: Attention all supervisors: 10-6 supervisors please read carefully.For some strange reason you guys don't see the problem with the calling outs,tardiness and just dont give a damn attitude of your staff.I understand that we all have some problems in our families but some people are getting away with murder… OFC's with attendance problems: Hodge,Goodwin,Allen, Terry, Moore, Green,King… ~Anonymous
	02/28/08 Hillsborough West JDC: Just one more person complaining about Darlene........ As they say you can take the bitch out of the ghetto, but you can"t take the ghetto out of the bitch. Don't waste your time with this snake in uniform, she has been this way for many years. As long as Ms. Allen Lewis is protecting her, she will continue to do these things. ~Anonymous
	02/26/08 Honorable Behavior: I'd like to thank all of the hardworking front-line staff across the state. You know who you are; you've got a friend in Headquarters who will fight for you. ~Anonymous
	02/26/08 Other: I agree with recent messages regarding the blatant malfeasance of DJJ big-shots such as Rex Uberman, John Criswell, and Shari Turner. Nothing can justify their extravagant salaries. None of them have anything to show for their time at DJJ. Criswell, like Richard Kline is in the post DROP stage--and maybe a consulting job with his buddy in Texas? Wow, what a sweet deal Criswell's pal Eleese Davis arranged for him after his retirement. Maybe she is "consulting" in Texas too? Rex is just no good and arrogant... ~Anonymous
	02/26/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: Secretary Peterman, The investigation of Miles,Criswell and Uberman's alledged influence trading should include an indepth examination of all dealing's with Nedlkoff in recent years.I think you will agree that, there is absolutly no way anyone would hire a doofus like Criswell as a consultant unless something was dirty in the deal. Goodtime Charlie's (Tallassee not Tampa) Angel, Little Ms.Mary M held a significant role in the awarding of contracts (from which Nedelkoff's group generally benefitted)... ~Insider
	02/25/08 Other: This website is unbelievable. It's just a bunch of DJJ bashing. Why don't you suggest positive solutions instead of just pointing fingers and trying to slash someone's throat. For every negative thing you point out, these people have contributed 100 positive things to the system. Many of the things you are griping about don't exist....never did and never will. Anywhere you work.... private or govenment, there are going to be some people who give the organization a bad name... ~DJJ Employee
	02/25/08 Hillsborough West JDC: With reference to "Barking Babs" at Hillsborough West: The word for a "barking" female mutt is Bit-h. Seems appropriate in this case. This Ghetto-acting barker keeps everyone upset kids and staff alike. She barks at the little folk and licks the hands of the big shots. Someone should give her a flea bath and send her to the pound. ~Anonymous
	02/25/08 Orange JDC: A staff on 10-6shift is very disrespectful one staff comes to mind when I say that s.Terry she really need some home training.I understand she is from the ghetto but she can leave that at in the parking lot.She comes to work late almost every nite.Bring her cell phone and food on the floor dont get me to talk about the sleeping.Someone really need to speak with her in regards too the attitude towards her supervisor Mr.Harmon...~JJDOII
	02/24/08 Fmr. Secretary McNeil: To Dunedin's post from 2/20/08. Little Ricky was not fired, He followed McNeil and is now the Deputy Secretary for Corrections, probably making more money ~Anonymous
	02/24/08 Charlie Crist: Hopefully John McCain will not select Charlie Crist as his running mate. As one who regrets voting for Crist, I encourage others to avoid the same mistake. Under Crist DJJ has gone from bad to worse. Crist appears to be more concerned with so-called "diversity" and PC posturing than with cleaning up a corrupt department. I don't want to see the McCain campaign saddled with any association with the embarrassment of corruption in Florida's state government. DJJ continues to reek with deceit and secrecy. Gov.Crist has let us down and we won't forget. ~DJJ Republican
	02/23/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: To Frank Peterman, Check out the salaries,the job descriptions and the ACTUAL work produced by the staff in the top DJJ offices. If the state must undergo financial cut-backs it should begin with grossly over-paid do-nothings like Turner,Eggers,Davis, and so many others. Just take a long serious look at inefficeiency,misuse/dishonest use of time and old-fashioned laziness. You will see I'm right. I see it everyday. ~Insider
	02/22/08 Other: It's this simple,If Uberman stays at DJJ...DJJ is no damn good. The man is a well-known lying cheat. Our elected leaders should protect the interests of the public from dishonest elements like those so prevalent in DJJ. If Texas wants these "consultants" send them all on a one way trip to El Paso. ~Anon
	02/22/08 Hillsborough West JDC: babinaux stop barking at the staff!! we dont have any hearing problems!!!you are embarrasing and unprofesional!! everyone who visits talks about how loud and rude you are. you think that makes you a good supervisor but all it does is make you look stupid and ghetto!! the staff that act like they like you fake it to make their day easier, but noone can stand you!! superintendents dont trust her she always talks about you and doesnt have your best interest. she backstabs... ~Anonymous
	02/21/08 DJJ Policy: To J4K, The people have a right to know what is being done about Uberman's double dipping and probable influence selling to contracted providers. Can J4K direct an inquiry to the appropriate state agency or official? It will be a travesty if this potential crime is investigated only by DJJ in-house stooges as is usually the case when DJJ is exposed to any degree. Such investigations are merely a component of official spin and cover-ups... ~Tax Payer [Note from J4K: We're all volunteers; not enough hours to inquire about ALL problems. Others need to initiate inquiries.]
	02/21/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: FRANK PETERMAN!!?? Good grief!! Governor, is that the best you can do??? Your DJJ related decisions effect our safety,our tax dollars and our kids. How about a little less politics and PC grandstanding and a lot more serious reform action at DJJ? ~St. Pete DJJ
	02/20/08 Okaloosa JDC: How can Okaloosa have husband and wife working on the same shift,in the same department,they have things hidden under the rug. ~Anonymous
	02/20/08 Escambia JDC: How can the superintendent of Escambia let trainees have keys and they are not certified,how can they check off on the youths and not be certified,the same way trainee brown was doing. Background check should be done… everybody knows that assistant superintendent lee had her record espunged… there is a lot of racial tension at Escambia and it begins to show… please send this to the Secretary Peterman. ~Anonymous
	02/20/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: Is it really true that "Rick the Pr--k" has been (or is being) fired? If true,this would be a very positive action toward reform at DJJ. Little Ricky has never been trust-worthy. He has been considered to be an arrogant,self-serving, back-stabber by those that know him both inside and outside of the Department. If this is an example of Frank Peterman's administration,we may yet see an effective DJJ. ~Dunedin
	02/20/08 Other: I think "another worker bee" had a good point with the suggestion that DJJ be abolished entirely, and it's current role be reassigned to DOC. I would ,however, suggest that those components of DJJ's current role that deal with diversion,prevention and intervention be assined to DCF under Secretary Butterworth. The residential and detention components assigned to DOC ( only after the McNeil is replaced with a capable leader). Possibly the local sheriff's offices... ~Tax Payer
	02/20/08 DJJ Policy: Did anyone check out Peterman's college diploma? I certainly hope we haven't hired another "diploma mill" token. Governor Crist has definetly not provided decent leadership in the area of juvenile crime/justice. As a Crist supporter, I have been terribly disappointed in this area of his performance so far. DJJ desperately needs a total makeover and the infusion of new and honest and capable officials. Not more career hacks and bureaucratic leechs... ~Capital Watch
	02/19/08 Orange JDC: God help our kids!!!!! Williams and Dizney underhandedly & dirtyly took the contract away from Lakeside to bring in Humper for Dizney's sake, they sucked, and now we are going to get the mediocre Intervention Services. Has anyone considdered apologizing to Lakeside and asking them to come back and give the kids the mental heath services tthey so need and deserve and they were given before then under dealings of Willaims, and his posse Disney and Humper? Somebody please do something for our kids sake and not their own for once! ~Concerned JDO
	02/18/08 Miami-Dade JDC: Well, well, well, I'M BACK. I was gone for a minute to take care of some personal issues, but it seems to me that nothing has chnaged on the bullentin board. I just want to say to all of my Detention workers to keep your head up a changed is on the way. So if ANYONE needs help with a problem, (please your facts)email me and I will investigate what has been brought to the table. In closing keep your head up and God Bless you all. ~Deidre Zackery
	02/18/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: The Uberman,Mills,Criswell "consultancy/bribery" caper apparently evolved under the watch of McNeil and Davison. The corruption,so pervasive,at DJJ could not exist under honest,capable leadership. It won't take long for Frank Peterman to indicate if his leadership will be a catalyst for reform or just another enabler of continued fraudulent practices. ~Tax Payer
	02/18/08 Other DJJ facility: Wilson Youth Academy? Have we heard anything about this program. ~Anonymous
	02/17/08 DJJ Policy: In a recent posting a DJJ insider questioned whether anyone had contacted the "whistle blowers hotline" about the influence selling and bribery going on at the highest levels of DJJ. That would be kind of like contacting the weather bureau in the middle of a hurricaine. What's obvious is obvious if anyone really cares. The corruption at DJJ smells like an open septic tank. It would be impossibe to miss it. Greg Chinault for years was well-known for his dealing... ~Insider
	02/17/08 DJJ Policy: To Anonymous 2/13, Who is "investigating" the latest DJJ corruption scandal...Eubanks!? She is in the same dirty club. An in-house DJJ investigation is nothing but a cover-up every time. At most a scapegoat is thrown to the wolves occasionally (only if the media is too hot); and the culture of deception and corruption continues unabated. Anyone with eyes to see already knows the character of Uberman,Criswell and (Charlie's "Angel") Terri B. Nothing new here. ~Tax Payer
	02/16/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: You Frank Peterman boosters may be in for a surprise. Frank is just another self-promoting career "activist" politician that will play the race card on every hand. Don't expect anything from this dude but PC rhetoric and political posturing. ~Pinellas DJJ
	02/16/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: I am disappointed with Crist's appointment of Peterman, who has a mediocre track record and no experience running an agency like DJJ. Florida's universities advertise vacant positions, appoint search committees and spend big $$ and many months to attract high quality faculty, dept. heads, deans, etc. After rigorous screening of qualifications and experience they narrow the list to two or three names and take input from those who will be working with the new person. Crist should've conducted a similarly professional search... ~Fed Up
	02/15/08 Orange JDC: Dig it. Intervention Services will be the Designated Mental Health Authority at Orange. This means trouble, as they do not have their act together and never have. ~Anonymous
	02/15/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: Why bother questioning the integrity of the Asst Secretary Uberman after he was previously removed from his position years ago? That is crazy! He has reinstated foolishness & lack of integrity for the Department & compromised the integrity of the taxpayers. For instance, he has brought in his cronies & allowed privileges in the south region to include a lazy, regional manager who never works as he delegates. He physically works about 10hours each week as he sleeps at the office, delegates to a hi-salaried SMA II (L Salton), has rehired useless... ~Anonymous
	02/15/08 DJJ Secretary Peterman: Frank Peterman, Perhaps Rexy's latest ethical lapse is not technically illegal but it certainly is another indication of the man's lousy character. The close personal,financial and political associations of DJJ officials with contractors has long been an area of corruption. Most of the big-time for-profit players have found ways to smooth their path into the state coffers. Only honest outside oversight of DJJ and significant house-cleaning of the old-line administration will rid our department of this disgraceful reality. ~Insider
	02/15/08 Charlie Crist: Mr. Crist if you want to save money. Get rid of Djj altogether. These programs do not work for these youths.They become repeat offenders. Because, they go back home into that same enviroment again. These young men and women are future inmates for Department of Corrections. After several times these youth get rearrested and get sent back home and come back to the state on murder charges. Then, that's when someone wake up and send them to prison. Do it early... ~another worker bee
	02/13/08 Other: I am aware it now very well known, but is it under investigation? Has anyone with the information actually called the Whistle blowers hotline to report the Uberman, Mills, Criswell double dipping while on the DJJ payroll? ~Anonymous
	02/13/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, If you allow the corruption and influence selling to continue at DJJ you should be impeached. The latest exposure of blatant bribery in the form of "consultant fees",leaves no doubt in the eyes of the public that DJJ must be sanitized before any real reform or progress can occur. Someone should also review the many buddy-buddy contracts that routinely occur at the regional and local level. Old-line DJJ bureaucrats at the regional level have been infamous for moving state dollars... ~Tax Payer
	02/12/08 Other: Check out the "consultant" fees,lobbyist expenses and other gratuities dished out by Securicor and CSC/YSI over the years. Uberman isn't the only DJJ official to accept benefits from entities that do business with state or seek favors from his underlings. He is,however, one of the most despicable. ~Insider
	02/11/07 DJJ Policy: Don't think for a moment that Eckerd is the only DJJ contractor to provide sweetheart consultant deals,promises of future employment, employment for family members and friends, meals,drinks,use of condos,tickets to sporting events, hanky panky and gifts to DJJ officials. This is Just more business as usual. Due to his arrogance and greed, Rexy is just more blatant in his greed. Chervanik was the true master at this game. Why would anyone would hire a lazy,whining, dullard like Criswell... ~Insider
	02/10/08 Orange JDC: Where in the world isw Elsabeth Disney?!?!?!?!?!? Besides cozying up with Hoffner? ~Orange JDO
	02/10/08 Charlie Crist: I find it ironic the Dept. can contract with another state for advice on the handling of juveniles when the Dept. handling of youth is certainly questionable. Thousands of dollars have been spent on the “What Works” initiative and has brought zero results. If the Dept. cannot figure this out how to put all this research into place, what makes them think they can advise another state? How pompous! Perhaps they can spend some of this money to pay the numerous JPO’s who work overtime week after week... ~Anonymous
	02/10/08 St. Johns JDC: So when are we (JJDO's)going to get a raise? ~JDOI
	02/09/08 Charlie Crist: There should be an immediate review of all financial transactions between DJJ and Nedelkoff,particularly those that envolved Uberman,Criswell and Mills. Think about it. Rex headed up Residential services, Mary handled contracts and Criswell was supposed to provide quaility assurance evaluations. Could it be that this is another example of a DJJ contractor(Nedelkoff) buying special treatment from DJJ insiders... ~Capital Watch
	02/09/08 Charlie Crist: Governor, Please,Fire Rex Uberman now! He is an immoral liar, a sell-out and a cheat. We can't afford to have his sort so close to the state till. Get rid of him before he rips off more. ~One Who Knows
	02/09/08 Other: To "Dr" Turner, Unpack! Looks like your planned move to the top office won't happen. What a waste of all that brown-nosing and back-stabbing. I guess you just kissed the wrong butts. Look at the bright side: you are still pulling in big bucks for nothing. Not bad for a wash-out that couldn't maintain a private practice. ~Anon
	02/09/08 Other: To Anonymous "personnal and vicious", Unfortunetely most of the "personal and vicious" comments you describe are ,indeed, "the facts". If you are employed in the DJJ state or regional offices (as I think you are), you already know about all the dirt that takes place. Many of the trashiest perpetrators hold top positions. This forum is the only safe place to inform the public just how seedy their paid servants at DJJ really are. ~Insider II
	02/08/08 Charlie Crist: Even though Gov. Crist made an obvious political ,rather than practical, decision in appointing Frank Peterman as the new Secretary at DJJ; he did appoint a good man this time. Peterman unlike Walt Mcneil is not an "empty suit" or a fraud. Peterman,unlike Schembri is not an arrogant,thief. Peterman unlike Bankhead is not a self-serving political hack. Frank is a decent guy with a record of action in behalf of at-risk kids. Having been acquainted with Frank and his wife some years back,I feel certain he will be an improvement... ~Tax-Payer
	02/08/08 Charlie Crist: Who is going to reform DJJ? Aside from the horrendous record of injury and murder of the children, DJJ is hostile toward many of its workers. There are people like Shairi Turner drawing huge salaries for doing nothing while other employees have not had a raise in years. Managers are free to carry out personal vendettas against the people they oversee and some even participate in personal relationships with the providers... We need an ombudsman who can force these unethical activities out into the open and hold the guilty accountable. ~Anonymous
	02/07/08 Gus Barreiro: Would someone please look into the consultant money that DJJ managers are collecting from their affiliation with EYA...i guess Buckley has met her ultimate goal 90K + consultant $$$$ from EYA= 100K plus salary. Mary Mill 90K + consultant $$$ from EYA = 100k plus salary. John Criswell 90 K + consultant contract with EYA = 100K = and the head of the gang, Rex uberman 130k + consultant fees + 150K plus and then some.....yet all these folks have oversight, review of services, make contract recommendations in favor of EYA and yet they are still working for DJJ... ~Anon
	02/07/08 Other: and the greed continues...please look into these allegations I am sure they don't stop with those named in the artcicle..please, please,.please someone investigate BUCKLEY, MILLS, LEONARD, KLINE, UBERMAN, CHRISLEY, MCCAFFREY....it seem that the only loyalties they have is to BEN FRANKLIN.....it's sad and disheartening that it's all about the benjamins and not at all about the kids in our system......there needs to be a re-vamping of DJJ MGMT!!!!! ~Anon
	02/07/08 Other: So Sexy Rexy has a state job in Fla and a state job in Texas. Wonder how much of his time here is Florida is spent working on his Texas job. Course he's not the only one, there's Mary Mills and John Criswell too. DJJ says they are short handed and yet top management is being loaned out to Texas to work with the man who is the finance officer for Eckerd and who has the big dog job in Texas (but still works for Eckerd here in Florida).And these Fl DJJ people all oversee Eckerd -- here in Fl. Sound confusing? How about dishonet. ~just wonderin'
	02/07/08 DJJ Policy: Don't hold your breath for the appointmnt of an honest and capable secretary at DJJ. The last thing the governor and the big-time GOP politicos wants now ,at the highth of the political season, is any news or scandal to hit the media. Honest leadership at DJJ would open too many closet doors and expose too many corrupt skeletons. Look for another "safe" public parasite like "Dr" Turner. Someone who will collect a nice salary and not make waves or show any sincere concern... ~Capital Watch
	02/06/08 Other: WOW!!! the comments on this board are becoming very personal and vicious. This Board has brought to light many issues that needed to be aired to protect public safety. ..... let's get back on track. Stick to the facts and state what you know to be true. ~Anonymous
	02/06/08 Escambia JDC: It is a shame the way promotions are handed out like candy. Half the people getting the promotions can barely read. It is my understanding that to be promoted you must be proficient in all aspects of the job. All of the shifts here have cliques and if you are not part of it you do not get treated the same. People will say it is not like that but it is and you are fooling yourself if you say any different. Instead of worrying about stupid s--t the supervisory staff should be worried... ~Anonymous
	02/06/08 Other: seems the DJJ Hierarchy has so much free time on their hands they can afford to have side jobs at taxpayer expense....can you say kickbacks for contracts Rex?!?!.... [Link to article below.} TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION contracting to bring in Rex Uberman, and TYC is negotiating consulting contracts with John Criswell and Mary Mills. ~Anonymous
	02/06/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: What diploma mill sold "Dr" Turner her medical degree? Is she a classmate of her promoter "Diploma Mill McNeil"? That may be why is is pushing her to take over his DJJ job. ~Anonymous
	02/06/08 DJJ Policy: Wow!...did everyone catch the scintillating and "innovative" recommendations from the illustrious and expensive "Bluerint Commission"? These recommendations came directly from the desk of DJJ insiders and representatives of profit-seeking entities like FJJA.Few could argue with the simple and obvious observations the commission. There was nothing new in the commission report;just more of the same obvious,cliche blatherings we have heard before... ~Tax Payer
	02/05/08 Other: Word around town is that Turner has the inside track to replace McNeil. If this is true another opportunity at reform will have been lost at DJJ. Our department is starving for honest,and skilled leardership. The years under political hacks and self-serving liars has compromised the organization at every level. Only a strong and dedicated leader from outside the corrupted DJJ establishment will have a chance of setting DJJ on a course of effective service and decency... ~Capital Watch
	02/05/08 Gus Barreiro: It's funny that years have gone by and the same ignorant people who have no lives are always writing emails full of such negativity, rage, hate and so forth. It just shows you one that your just a bunch of people who have low self-esteem, lack professionalism, have too much time on your hands and need lives. Before you bash and discredit someone research your facts so when it is time to write, you have something to back it up with. The ex-employees who came forward... ~Lisa Smith
	02/04/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Isn't it a bit ironic that a man that scammed his way into high state office with a fake resume and phoney diploma from a mail-order "college", is now in charge of penal programs which house other cons and cheats that committed other fraudulent acts with less success. I guess it's really more a matter of style than substance. One fraud gets you big state pay check while another fraud might put you behind bars. Go figure. ~Anonymous
	02/04/08 Other: Who knows Bonnie Rogers? She's the newest pretty girl at DJJ who was moved into a major management position after serving as the administrative assistant to the former Lt. Governor during the Blueprint Commission. And boy was the planning for that group a messed up hornet's nest. ~Anonymous
	02/03/08 Other: Yes, I agree with whoever posted Terri Buckley's climb to the top....i can actually recall how jealous she was when Charlie brought his wife to one of the residential conferences....she was so jealous!!! she actually threatened to bring her husband ( poor guy, he has no idea nor do her children) to make him jealous....funny thing how that liquid courage loosens the lips.....So I guess the target is now REX, well I guess some people will do whomever they need to. I think that is called prostitution!!! Maybe the is a new calling for Buckley....it has worked for her so far. ~Anon
	02/03/08 Other: Is it true that Shairi Turner is being considered for Secretary at DJJ? She can't even handle the job she has now and has not yet produced any genuine work product improving healthcare for the kids. Can anybody out there name anything she has accomplished for the approximately half a million dollars the Fla taxpayers have paid her? Apparently she spends most of her time hiring more underlings to grow her bureaucracy and currying favor with the Secretary (and with Crist?). This doctor seems... ~Anonymous
	02/01/08 Other: Based on the volume of conversation and private communication between Turner and McNeil in recent weeks ,it appears that the fix is in for our in-house quack to assume the top job. I hope I'm wrong but Dr. Turner has spent most of her time and energy at DJJ politickin and schmoozin. She has been an arrogant,selfish bit-- in her interaction with lower ranking staff (like me). She may well become our new top boss but she will never be respected. I'm still hoping... ~Worker Bee
	02/01/08 DJJ Policy: I'm told that a single lap dance of one tune at a girly bar costs about $25 these days. When you think in those terms a 90K salary for an ambitious DJJ "friendly female" isn't so bad. Problem with this deal is that only certain DJJ officials and career oriented "gal pals" seem to benifit from the "friendliness" associated with the expenditure of these state resources. Inappropriate relationships among DJJ administrator's should be prohibited and stopped now. This dirty culture... ~DJJ Lady
	02/01/08 DJJ Policy: Let's hope the so-called "Blurprint Commission" will leave DJJ along with Walt McNeil. This promotion was never more than a smokescreen to divert attention fron DJJ incompetence and corruption. The activity also acts as a marketing stunt for the PACE Ladies Sales Department (kind of like a Mary Kay sing-along). It soon became clear that the "Blueprint Dog and Pony show" would be guided by lobby groups,profit seekers and DJJ officials... ~Tax Payer

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January 2008

01/31/08 Gus Barreiro: Someone recently criticized Gus Barreiro for not having a degree from a college. So what? There is no statute that says a Secretary of DJJ can't be a poorly educated dumb-ass. Based on recent history,it would appear that "smarts" are not on the list of requirements for the top positions in the Department. Schembri held several prestigeous degrees. I don't think anyone wants that lying slob back. Give Gus a shot. He may not be well educated but he seems to be honest and gutsy. ~Anonymous