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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
	01/31/08 Gus Barreiro: Question: Are there any fake college degrees available on ebay or craig's list? Some of us would like to chip in and buy a diploma for Gus so that he will have a resume that is equal to Walt McNeil's. McNeil has gone far in high-paid publicly funded jobs with a bogus resume. Perhaps Gus can do the same. As for "Dr" Turner,I don't think you can buy competence or credibility. I hear the selection of a successor for the Secretary slot is between is between Gus B or Shari Turner ; Barreiro is the obvious best choice here... ~Close Observer
	01/31/08 Other: Responding to "anonymous" who posted on 1/26/08 and is "just curious" about the "DJJ gal with the recent felony arrest" who is "still on the job," I think I know who you are gossiping about. You should get your facts straight. This woman has done her job ethically, refusing to "look the other way" when children were injured/killed at DJJ facilities. She's hated by some DJJ higher-ups for her refusal to be a "team player" and compromise the health and safety of the kids. Because she adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional ethics she has incurred the unrelenting wrath... ~Anonymous
	01/31/08 DJJ Policy: To The Posting that Questioned " What did Terri Buckley do to Earn her 90k Job?", I've heard that the old saying,"It's not who you know it's who you ----" explains the situation pretty well. Folks say that Terri was very chummy with Chervanik and other biggies. Word is that this used to make Mary Mills jealous. Seems like both babes came out better than poor old "Goodtime Charlie". Wonder how Sexy Rexy is "MAKING OUT" these days... ~Annonymous
	01/30/08 Other: Rumor has it that Walt is pushing Turner as his replacement and that she is a actually finalist in the consideration! Can this be true? Pardon me while I puke! Turner should have been sent packing two years ago. We may as well have that sniveling little manakin Davison calling the shots. ~Anonymous
	01/30/08 Other: I will always appreciate Gus Barrieros for exposing the lies of Schembri. It was Gus that brought the terrible conditions at Dade to the attention of the legislature even though little was really done to correct the problems. I don't care whether Gus went to college or not. No degree at all is better than a fake degree from a mail-order diploma mill in Louisana. At least Gus didn't try to fool anyone with false credentials. Barrieros would certainly be the best Secretary ever... ~Cutler Ridge
	01/30/08 Orange JDC: One positive element of the high-level sexual high-jinx that take place among the upper-echelon personnel at DJJ is that they do not seem to produce the number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies that result so frequently from the immoral conduct that regularly occurs at DJJ facilities. Those of us that have observed DJJ from inside know of dozens of work-related births from both residential and JDC facilities. Apparently directors and above practice safe sex... ~Former JJDO-Orange
	01/30/08 Other: I can't believe that Shairi Turner could be a serious possibility for the top spot in the Department. She has been unimpressive as our medical officer and her people skills are limited to sycophantic butt-kissing toward superiors or political insiders and arrogant ,conceited dismisal to those under her control or staffers unable to advance her aspirations. ~Insider
	01/30/08 Other: Governor Crist, Would Bob Martinez consider taking on the mess at DJJ for a while? We need someone smart and tough. Don't even consider any of the in-house losers. They are the very people that created most of the problems and enabled corruption to flourish for so long. Is former Sheriff Rice from Pinellas available. Please go out of the political box when you fill this position. We have had too many years of lousy leadership at DJJ. By the way Charlie, you blew it big time at DOC. Thanks for the tax cut,Governor, and for backing my man McCain. I'm still with you ,in spite of the McNeil blunder. ~Crist Fan at DJJ
	01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Recent years have seen DJJ operated as #1) a pipeline for state dollars into the coffers of greedy ,for-profit,out-of-state hustlers and conected financial interests, #2) a dating service for top DJJ officials (usually married) and ambitious career DJJ "friendly females", #3) a place for political appointees to collect fat salaries with little accountbility, #4)a stage for the presentation of manufactured and/or manipulated data and "Blueprint-type" staged promotions,#5 a refuge for incompetent career parasites and... ~Tax-Payer
	01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, How about Fat Freddy Rhoden or John Criswell as a replacements for Walter McNeil? It's hard to imagine better examples of historic DJJ leadership... There is Sexy Rexy, No Clue Davison, No Real Work Eggers...the Department literally "wreaks" with candidates to carry on the tainted legacy of Bankhead,Schembri and good old Diploma-Mill McNeil. Please Governor, find us a leader from outside the squalid DJJ swamp. Far outside...beyond the stench. ~Frustrated DJJ Employee
	01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, Please consider appointing a very strong interim Czar at DJJ with instructions to root out the inefficiency,corruption,secrecy,sexual shenanigans and pervasive political posturing and deal-making. The administrative structure and roster at DJJ is hopefully compromised. Florida's citizens and youth deserve far better. An honest,no-nonsense leader is desperately needed. Would McDonogh consider serving his state for one more year or two? ~DJJ Insider
	01/29/08 Gus Barreiro: To Gus B, Gus you should immediately purchase a college degree from McNeil's alma mater in Louisiana. Smilin Walt has crafted quite a successful career at the public trough with his store-bought credentials. I hear he isn't the only member of his family to land lucrative state jobs with questionable credentials. You could enhance your own lame credentials a bit with a fancy fake diploma. Even a fraudulent degree appears to carry more weight in Tallahassee than no degree at all. Contact Walter McNeil for further information and for the PO # of the diploma mill. ~Just Watchin the Circus
	01/29/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Governor,I was shocked to see "Dr" Turner's name mentioned for a possible appointmnet to the DJJ Secretary's role. This person has been a dismal failure at correcting defiencies in the medical area at DJJ. She has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of integrity or any serious effort to clean up the medical practices at the DJJ managed facilities. She has been up to her politically motivated butt in the cover-ups of faulty record keeping/transfers, psycholical and physical abuse, mold contamination,and ,most noteably the death in Bay County. Turner should be fired not promoted... ~Insider
	01/28/08 Other: There are big changes coming! Who will our new secretary be? How much butt kissing, brown nosing will have to be done and how is it that only those like Terry Buckley manage to make a 90k salary for what she does!?!?!? What does she do??? It's such a joke! She thinks she's innovative, the only strategic planning she does is contemplating her next move by using those who paved the way for her by the hard working that is done by individuals that she never seems to give credit too. Is she really the future of this agency... ~Anon
	01/28/08 DJJ Policy: Our new Secretary should begin with an analysis of the workload (or lack of it) among the top echelon staff in the Tallahassee and the regional offices. Some positions appear to be nothing but political creations with little or no obvious necessary function . Many top staff would be hard-pressed to justify their salaries with any plausible,documentable facts (not spin) related to tangible service to the public or to at-risk kids. The abuse of time,travel and resources by DJJ officials... ~Capital Watch
	01/27/08 Gus Barreiro: I have been with the department now going on nine years, and I can tell you things have become better over the years. I have to thank Barreiro, if it was not for him and the other members of House of Representatives nothing would have changed. I for one would welcome him to the department if he gets the chance. Dr. Turner would be the worst choice, she does not understand how to lead people; she would last a very short time. We need someone with a strong commitment to kids and to this department. ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Clear the slates at DJJ and start over. Get rid of Rick, Shairi, and Rex -- as a start. And Gus B. never attended college and doesnt have the credentials to be the secretary. Everybody knows this, we hope you do too. ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 To Goveror Crist: APPOINT GUS BARRERIO!!! How far does the political machinery run the wheels of DJJ? Employees, parents, even the usually disinterested citizen is fed up with DJJ appointments that are based on race, sweet-heart deals among highly paid bureaucrats, phony diplomas, inflated salaries, violations of sexual harrassment policies among executive management at DJJ....How about a change? What about a person who has spoken truthfully and courageously... It is time to give long-time Floridian Gus Barrerio the job opportunity ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 DJJ Employees:... email or call Governor Crist regarding the appointment of the new Secretary. Do you really want to be governed by yet another incompetent bureacrat whose only qualification is fitting the image of liberalism run wild? Are you aware that candidates are being considered who have no experience running an agency, much less a juvenile justice agency. Are you aware that candidates are being considered who failed to recognize... Yes, the potential "leader" of DJJ is none other than Dr. Shairi Turner... Take action now and email the Governor. ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 DJJ Policy: Just curious,Is the Tallahassee DJJ gal with the recent felony arrest one of the "friendly female" buddies of Rexy, the Goodtime Boy or other past or present DJJ biggies? That could explain why she is still on the job. Sometimes it's not just who you know but what you know about who you know. What goes in the DJJ is intended to stay in DJJ. Yes...In other environments it's called hanky panky; at DJJ it's called confidential in-house communication and getting ahead in he system. ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 Other: Governor Crist: There is a disturbing rumor circulating DJJ. That is that Dr. Shairi Turner has essentially applied for the position of Secretry of DJJ. Dr. Turner is not qualified to run this agency. Her scope of practice is medicine. Still, she has barely demonstrated an ability to make any substantive changes in the health status of youth in the custody of DJJ, despite three years. She does not understand the needs of Florida... ~DJJ Employee
	01/26/08 DJJ Policy: Questions: Anyone wonder why Shari Turner dosen't have a medical practice outside of her DJJ cover? What attributes in her background qualify her to oversee the medical welfare of incarcerated youth? Why did she allow the high risk (red flag) alerts associatesd with the medical condition of inmate Martin Anderson to be withheld from the line staff at the Bay County Boot Camp? What action was taken to invetigate her negligence after the death... Why are the complete medical records of all inmate youth still not available... ~Anonymous
	01/26/08 Gus Barreiro: I expect we will see more postings from lazy DJJ incompetents attacking Gus Barriero. These entrenched sponges are afraid that ,as Secretary, Gus would expose their sweet deal and actually serve the people and the at-risk youth of our state instead of the bureaucratic leechs and political/financial insiders. They fear Gus, because Gus has their number. That is why Governor Crist should appoint Gus as the new Secretary at DJJ. ~Cutler Ridge
	01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Charlie, Are you the governor of Florida or the governor of the NAACP? You simply have to know that McNeil is an empty suit. You can not have missed noticing all of the short-comings beneath the guise of religiosity, phoney degrees, coiffed image and racial posturing. DOC needs a strong leader like the departing McDonough who did so much in a short time. It is the competence that is important not the color. . . Florida needs truly color-blind leadership. Most good folk could care less about the race... ~DOC
	01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Did you catch the comment in the anonymous email of 1/22 to this board stating that Barriero "embarrassed his own party"? As an honest Republican, I think that Jeb should have been embarrassed for allowing DJJ to funnel millions into the coffers of greedy and corrupt out-of-state profit seekers like Securicor,CSC,Ramsy/Premier and other sleazy contractors... I am one Fl Republican that would like to see Gus have a shot a cleaning up DJJ. ~Republican for Gus
	01/26/08 Gus Barreiro: I must disagree with one point that was included in a recent posting attacking Gus Barriero. I agree that Gus is not the man for the top DJJ office. Like McNeil he lacks the necessary academic credentials,competence and authentic leadership background. To call the legislative committee that exposed the corrupt slob Schembri and other DJJ abuses a "sham" ,however, indicates that this poster is probably a department lackey. One thing Gus definetely got right was that Schembri was an arrogant, disgusting liar... ~Tax Payer
	01/25/08 DJJ Policy: Barreiro?..No way! DJJ desperately needs a leader with guts,brains and integrity,not another third string, knee-jerk politician or under-credentialed fluffer looking for a state pay check. Even an interim leader with a strong will and hand could initiate reform. What is Pete Peterson doing these days? What about Norman Swartzkauf? Former governor Martinez? Desperate times call for extreme measures. DJJ is a freakin mess! Give us serious leadership... ~Capital Watch
	01/25/08 DJJ Policy: To Goodtime Charley, You must be pretty sad to see your old DJJ friendly females hangin with Sexy Rexy and other department big boys these days . Sorry Charly...but an ambitious gal at DJJ has to do what she has to do (even if she has to hold her nose). Those promotions don't come easy. M.M and T.B can tell ya all about it. Ah the life of a DJJ state beureaucrat can be sweet indeed. Cheer up Charly..You had a damn good run while it lasted. Now Rexy has returned... ~Old-time DJJ Insider
	01/23/08 DJJ Policy: The recent posting got it so right about Sexy Rexy and Shari Turner. Neither of these political whores give a damn for the welfare of at-risk kids. Both have enriched themselves at the expense of the public and both have been part of numerous cover-ups and deceptions. Rex even used his DJJ office to get some action from female staff. I also agree that these two, along with Good Time Charley and others, have favored the interests of lobbyists ,deep pocket... ~Insider
	01/23/08 Charlie Crist: Let me get this straight. A proven leader with demonstrated honesty,expertise and competence is being replaced at DOC with a documented liar,fraud and do-nothing,yes boss, political lackey (McDonough for the diploma mill man)... I'm disapointed in you Governor. At least now DJJ may have a chance at a serious leader. Please Charlie...not Davison or any of the corrupt old-line scum bags that inhabit most of the top DJJ offices. Give us a McDonough type leader. ~Tax Payer
	01/22/08 Orange JDC: John Huffer's reputation in the community sucks so I don't uinderstand why he is still overseeing any programs in any DJJ setting other than favoritism and it needs to be investigated! ~DJJ Insider
	01/22/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Who is the idiot campaigning for Barreiro?!?! Guess he does not know him at all....If He/She did, they would know that Gus is not qualified to do anything related to Juveniles....He was a group home counselor for a few years, was a de facto member for the AMI Board for another few, and was busted for not paying his child support for his own kids....On top of that, he embarassed his own party by creating a sham committee on DJJ abuses... ~Anonymous
	01/21/08 Gus Barreiro: Gus Barreiro doesn't care about the kids in the department. He only wants power. Where has he been since he wasn't appointed as Secretary? Now he wants to come back out of the woodwork or shall I see back from the contracted providers who he strongly opposed! ~Anonymous
	01/21/08 Other: To Tax Payer, Your recommendation that the next Secretary at DJJ come from "the ranks of our county sheriffs" sounds good to me. Perhaps a "real" law man will seek some indictments for the long-time fraud and theft at DJJ. I,however,would prefer to see the next "honcho" come from the ranks of our garbage men. A good garbage man might be well suited to rid the Department of all high-paid refuse that has accumulated in the administrative slots at DJJ... ~Tax-Payer II
	01/20/08 Other DJJ facility: PACE programs do a pretty good job at most of their centers. The program,however, is very selective in the girls they serve. There can be no valid comparisons between most of the troubled girls served by PACE and the much tougher girls incarcerated in residential programs. PACE rarely accepts the really violent,gang-bangin street girls. Most of the so-called data PACE routinely dispenses to the legislature and the public is skewed beyond any degree of validity... ~Former PACE Worker
	01/20/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, What the hell are you thinking? Are you bucking for an endorsement from Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al? You have to know that Walt McNeil is nothing but an expensive political prop. DOC is far too critical to our state for a political role-player or a PC manikin. DJJ also needs strong,honest leadership. Davison would be a terrible mistake;please don't go that route. Come on Charlie...get in he game. Put some serious,capable folk in these important positions. We've had far too many self-serving parasites. ~Capital Watch
	01/20/08 Other: What is the deal with the arrest of [employee] in the Tallahassee office? Why is it that she can commit a FELONY!!! and still be allowed to work. Why is it that she like others who commit crimes that would end up in jail for kids never have to face the circumstances. Staff at Miami Dade detention were fired over Omar Paisley. Other detention staff at other centers have been fired as well. What makes [employee] so special? ~Anonymous [Note from J4K: Please provide arrest detail so that name, crime, arrest date/location can be posted.]
	01/20/08 Other: Governor Crist and Whoever is running DJJ: Well, its no surprise that Walt McNeil is leaving. There is nothing to show for this soft-spoken man's short tenure at DJJ. Wish him well. A few others that he needs to take with him: Rick Davison, a youngster who lacks virtually all basic skills for any employment. Sexy Rexy Uberman, a man who used his political position to not only have a personal relationship with at least one female employee at DJJ... ~Anonymous
	01/20/08 Other: To Governor Crist: You, as the peoples' governor, have demonstrated an earnest desire to make change. It is a difficult job. One way that you can rest assured that change will finally be made at the Department of Juvenile Justice is to please appoint Gus Barrerio as the new Secretary. He has demonstrated over and over again his commitment, even to his own political costs. He can bridge the diversities that have so fragmented the agency... ~Anonymous
	01/19/08 DJJ Policy: I'd like to see the next DJJ honcho come from the ranks of our current or past Florida county Sheriffs. Generally these men have been tested under the fire of public service. They have faced voters and community activists as well as families and victims. Most importantly they have dealt with both the criminal element and the general public. Such men would be better prepared to protect the interests of both at-risk kids and to protect the public... ~Tax Payer
	01/19/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: If Crist actually thinks "Diploma Mill" McNeil is the best man for DOC; he would probably love to appoint "the Reverend" Al Sharpton to the vacant DJJ slot. Sometimes diversity-based political power brokers simply ask too much. Surely Crist could have appointed an African American with authentic credentials, proven intellect, and unquestioned integrity. Based on his performance as a police chief,DJJ Secretary and graduate student,Walt McNeil has proven himself unworthy... ~Anonymous
	01/19/08 Escambia JDC: At Escambia there are staff still on probation and they are getting promoted and going to school to become PAR instructors,they cannot do their jobs as SJDO's ask MrsLee,she is the one thats sending them because she cannot do her job,just getting paid. ~Anonymous
	01/19/08 Okaloosa JDC: How can Okaloosa have husband and wife working in the same department? ~Anonymous
	01/19/08 Escambia JDC: It is so sad that all the unfairness and prejudice at Escambia detention,does the state knows that trainee Brown there and he is not state certified,ask Supt. Lee and Napier they knows all about it(sendthis to the secretary)of the state. ~Anonymous
	01/19/08 Other: The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking it's 5th Secretary in six years. I think it is time for the governor to make an appointment that is not political in nature and make an appointment that is best for the department and the juveniles in the state of Florida who find themselves in the system. Governor Crist, I would like for you to consider my boss, Michael Cantrell who is a Regional Director with the Department. Mr. Cantrell is truly an advocate for children, yet he believes... ~Anonymous
	01/18/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Hear that swooshing sound? That's the sound of credibility and the newly established competence at DOC going down the Tallahassee political drain. Unless he has keepers close at hand "professor" McNeil will screw up and sell out the advances achieved by McDonough. It was interesting to note in the local news that our chief leaders at DJJ and DOC are not even required to have a graduate degree. Thank goodness we have higher standards for school principals,psychologists and... ~State Worker Bee
	01/17/08 Other: I see on a 12/11 post where Juvenile Probation Officers are being considered for high risk retirement payments: Question - what about Detention officers that are front line? As a former( forced out due to on the job injury) JDO's are not at high risk ? Lets be real about this. I did my job for 10 years, took the good with the bad, AFSCME should focus on the whole scheme, not just one, JDO contact with detainees is one of the most focused jobs one can take on, . . . Hey to PRJDC, miss you all ~walter grau
	01/17/08 Orange JDC: T th 01/0/08 wter: Yes, Park Plae (Hfr) and Dizneyy Wlliams knew beforehand that they were going to take the contacaway from Lakeside Aletnaives. It was all a set up so tha Williams and Dizney could ha etheir pretty boy at Orange as well. It did not matte that Lakeside had the highest QA score in the entire facility that year and their score was even higher than Park Place's this year. Dizney and Hufer do not truloy care about the well being of the kids and it shows... ~SJDO
	01/17/08 Charlie Crist: So ... the reason Crist keeps movin' Walt McNeil on up is that he has an "affinity" for the guy. That explains a lot. For example, it explains why he rejected the imminently qualified and dedicated Gus Barreiro for the DJJ job in favor of McNeil last year. His feelings. All together now: "Atta girl, Crist!" After all it's all about feeling good, huh? We all want to feel good -- about our leaders and especially about the people who have charge of incarcerated children... ~Anonymous
	01/16/08 Charlie Crist: Good Grief,Charlie Crist! Do you actually think you can fill the shoes of the capable Jim McDonough as our prison chief with a political token,front man like "Diploma Mill" McNeil. Ain't gonna happen! Just check out McNeil's performance at DJJ. Let's just hope you don't plan on putting Davison into the DJJ spot. Some say that was always the your real plan. DJJ needs a McDonough or a Butterworth not another political whore,sleazy NYC crook or empty suit, organ grinder's monkey with a fake diploma. Come on Charley Crist...Get real! ~Tax Payer
	01/15/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: I guess you found out how commited Walt McNeil is to the children of Florida. The man is a phoney through and through! Someone name 3 things he acoomplished to better DJJ that were not in place before he got here. ~Real Tally Cop
	01/15/08 Other DJJ facility: My child was in a fight the 3rd day in this particular YDC due to someone trying to take his food and make him out of a "junior". When my family and I went to visit him the day after the fight he was brought into the visitation hall with blood on his jumpsuit from him and the other child. To make matters worse he was brought into visitation with NO undergarments, socks or anything underneath his jumpsuit, temperatures were below freezing and he was shivering. I asked how long he had been in those conditions and his responded "for about 2 days"!!!!!!! ~Anonymous
	01/12/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, Give us a Secretary that didn't falsify his academic credentials with fake, mail-order diplomas. We went from an arrogant and corrupt cast-off slob from NYC that was a documented thief, to a smiling empty suit front man from Tallahassee. DJJ desperately needs quaility,intelligent,diligent, and dedicated leadership with true professional ethics and integrity. Please try again! ~Parent
	01/10/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: How is it when there is such a deficit & youth are suffering that DJJ administrators are still stealing from the taxpayers? The state is closing facilities, kids needs are not being met, & incompetent, thieving staff continue to steal? How can the Secretary explain how the high paid South Regional Director who was pastured back to the south comes in at whatever time, 9-10AM to take naps (yes he sleeps in the office all the time) & watch his 45-inch newly purchased plasma TV... ~A Taxpayer advocating for our youth
	01/08/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: How is it that Sexy Rexy's gal pals (Mills 80k plus Buckely 90K plus Leonard 80K plus )are pulling in these PHAT paychecks!!!!!I guess it's not what you know it's whose butt you kiss!!!! No wonder our budgets are so screwed up........ ~Underpaid
	01/08/08 DJJ Policy: This webpage is nothing but a cesspoole for losers and retired or forced retired staff who obviously have nothing better to do with their time than to post malicious comments. It's funny how some of those that are posting comments on this webpage are also some of those who stole time from the state, used and abused the sick and leave hours that they were fortunate to get as state employees! YOU JUST DIDN'T GET CAUGHT...BUT you choose to use this as a forum for your nastiness!!!!SHAME ON YOU... ~Anonymous
	01/08/08 Volusia JDC: TRIBUTE To Shawn Smith and his family: I knew Shawn Smith only for a moment. He died alone in a stinking cell at the Volusia detention center 6 years ago. I was 17 at the time. They kept in locked up most of the time but one time he gave me his mothers' phone#. I tried to call but the thugs that run the place stopped me. He suffered too much torment for his young soul to stand. To his family, I am sorry... I am going to law school because of Shawn... ~Alex [NOTE FROM J4K: DJJ killers not arrested; family settled with DJJ; other abusers on trial.]
	01/07/08 DJJ Policy: This is just great! Now I hear the Blueprint group will be recommending even more "diversion" and "counselling" for youthful criminals. Tough street kids are already laughing at the lax,incompetent and weak consequences for car theft,burglaries and vandalism. Now DJJ will be an even bigger laugh. Good,consistent, "tough love" approachs can be both easily understood and effective with most (not all) kids. Most of the so-called diversion programs... ~Parent
	01/06/08 Other: I have followed the recommendations of the "Blueprint Commission" as the pre-packaged public show hearings have been staged. So far the input from the PACE lobby has emerged ,as predicted. Anyone familiar with PACE is aware of the difference in the level of violence and criminality between the average PACE (prevention) client and the average incarcerated female in DJJ custody. The much-presented PACE "comparative" data is deceitful and... ~Tax Payer
	01/06/08 Boot Camps: The best move that could be made to improve the status of services for youthful offenders in Florida would be a return to and an expansion of our boot camps. While certainly not appropriate for all kids;the boot camps were ideal for the reform and support of many out-of-control youth that are now being sacraficed to the PC,self-acclaimed "experts", profit seeking hustlers and career bureaucratic leechs. It was DJJ incompetence and corruption that led to the death of Martin Anderson...not the boot camp model. ~Still a Boot Camper
	01/05/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Answer to "Insider", I still think Secretary McNeil will make some progress at DJJ.I know him to be a good man. You must note that long-time crooks like Floyd and Chervanik have been sent packing.Hopefully he will soon deal with remaining sponges like Turner,Eubanks,Criswell,Davis and all the others that have failed to protect the interests of the public or the safety of adjudicated youth. It appears that the established DJJ bureauracy throughout the state is well connected... ~Tallahassee Cop
	01/04/08 Orange JDC: If it is true to Park Place (meaning J. Hoffer) knew that they were going to win the bidding for ORANGE facility and other DJJ facilities before the biding, and that John was telling staff at Park Place and at Osceola DJJ that is a breach of TRUST in the system. Was he really telling his staff at Osceola and people at Park Place that William and Dizney wanted Lakeside Alternatives out of Orange, and the other agencies out of the facilities they were running? IF so, this should be investigated... ~DJJ POLICY
	01/04/08 Other: To J4K, Isn't it about time to drop the Gus Barriero blurb on the board? I hear Gus is living happily ever after in the employ of one of the DJJ contractors (AMI I think). Gus did some good when he was in the legislature but he was dead wrong about the boot camps. The sheriff's did a much better job managing programs than DJJ or most of the for-profit providers. I wish Barriero and the other politicians would have spared the boot camps... ~Capital Insider
	01/01/08 DJJ Policy: To tax-Payer, I also caught the duplication of the orchestrated DJJ letter from different DJJ stooges in at least two different newspapers. What a pathetic effort to give the impression of openness. I am a member of one of the so-calleed "councils" due to my job with a community agency. You are right about DJJ. Nearly every decision is made behind closed doors for political reasons;everything else is spin,cover-up and lies. ~Must Remain Anonymous for Job

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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

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. They should have made him Cheif of Prevention if they really wanted to make a statement. Or Probation and made Olsen Deputy Secretary where he belongs. He is the only one with a clue and morals to do the right thing. ~Glad to be gone

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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.]

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; the Superintendent Napier holds a staff meeting and calls the staff that work in the facility stupid. The staff is working doubles more than 2 times per week and they cannot not function on 2 and 3 hours of sleep,this is a security risk to the staff and youths that they are working with,Superintendent Napier and Assist.Superintendent Lee does not care as long as they do not have to get involved,and Assist. Lee can go to lunch and the other staff cannot get a lunch break. How can assist. Superintendent Lee seal her record and still work at detention,other staff cannot do this,why not? Please send this to the secretary.

There are certain staff on prbation that does not come to work,nothing done about it because they are friends to the superintendent,that make other staff double on. ~Anonymous

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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

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....with this comes liability even if you were not present when a mistkae is made. its not just a matter of giving them a little course on medication administration. This should not be placed on our backs when we are already pushed to the max. ~A Nurse Who Survived DJJ

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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

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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

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 for review and then a full scale house cleaning is done! That’s what needs to be done at this facility because administration and their cohorts are doing real shady things up here and it needs to be addressed! ~ninja

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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

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 and a brand new officer that didnt really know what was going on involved. Admin apparently wanted this female fired because the only thing they could come up with that her probationary period was unsuccessful. But this male officer is getting away with beating up a youth. VRJDC needs some kind of JUSTICE!!!! ~Anonymous

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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

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 then get written up if you cant stay, so where is the middle? 11-7 has there favorites also!!! 11-7 officers show up when they want to and take 4 hr breaks and when 3-11 have to stay for coverage they are the ones after working an 8 hr shift have to do all there work, 11-7 supervisor show up when they want and when 11-7 officers call in its not recorded in the m/c book due to the favortism!!People that call in, EARN there time (sick,annual,special comp) but cant use it because there considered short when taking time off. If you werent expected to do a double after taking a day you would have more people not calling in for the whole week!! VRJDC needs more people to come in and monitor the other shifts besides 3-11 it seems 3-11 gets hit for everything and takes the blame for 7-3 and 11-7. We need better supervisors, we need people that care about there workers instead of themselves!!! No breaks, No respect, UNFAIR treatment, We need less of that! VRJDC doesnt care about the people that actaully work, they are the ones that get reprimanded!! It needs to stop. PLEASE HELP VRJDC!!!!!! ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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 more than 3 times a day I don't go school on outside why am I going to go now they have appeased these youth to such a point that it will take years to straighten out and then it may never ORJDC needs to be torn down,Management changed we were hoping for a miricle and go under Corrections but I'm sure there were power struggles and it will not happen ORJDC is the PITS you wonder why noone wants to work here ~LATER

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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

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 to give yourself rest you lose the blue dot overtime they comp us out every chance they get they spent a million dollars on an old builing to fix a/c it doesn't work right yet. th whole of ORJDC needs to be cleaned out Good Old Boy System still in effect here they pick who they want not caring about time or qualifications for positions. Management need to go. ~MORE TO COME

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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

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. SEND THIS FORM TO THE ATTENTION OF: YOUR LOCAL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OR Larry Johnson, Ed Moore and John Maresca-Ansaldi in the Miami office!
(All information is confidential)
PLEASE FAX IF YOU CAN, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
1) Do you now or ever worked for a State of Florida Agency within the last three years? _______
2) Have you ever worked more than forty (40) hours a week in the last 3 years and not been paid for your overtime? ________
3) Have you ever worked overtime in the last 3 years? _____
4) Have you ever been directed to flex out during the pay period which you worked overtime? _____
5) Has a supervisor ever told you to flex out in the pay period which you worked overtime? _____
6) Has a supervisor ever told you that you cannot place the overtime which you worked during the pay period in your compensatory bank? _______
7) Have you been denied 30 minute meal break away from your work site? ______
8) Have you been denied two 15 minute breaks during your 8 hours of work? ______
9) If you have been denied your 15 or 30 minute breaks were you paid for it in your pay check? ________
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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

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.

August 4, 2006

Dear Member

If you are an Child Protection Investigator that is being denied overtime, forced to flex out prior to being paid for the overtime, denied meal break or 15 minute break and not being paid for it , intimidated from putting in for overtime, or just being denied pay or compensation for overtime.

Then please contact:
Mr. Ronald Meece Investigator for the United States Department of Labor in writing at the following location at 1818 Australian Avenue, Suite 251, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, or call his office at 561-640-0585 so that you can inform him of your problems with over time.

Please pass this information on to your co-workers.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

Larry Johnson, Staff Representative
Josephine LeBeau, Regional Director

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 very long. Just another legislator who couldn't get a legitimate job so the state comes to his rescue. ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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. You feel like you have to bow before the obviously executive management team. Secretary Peterman hopefully will make real and sustaining changes for all of us. I, for one, am sick of ice cream socials, hot dog barbecues, slogans, new rhetoric (rehashed, not relly new), inflated salaries, and allowing the practice of the detention administration to not work directly with the youth--these are called "the white shirt" by some detention staff), Tt gets to a point that the agency is well, juvenile in the way it approaches both adult employees and the youth. The bottom line? Get rid of the post DROP employees. Get rid of the Uberman "kingdom." Ask the Assistant Secretary for Detention what changes he has made. As for Turner, well, hopefully you have the gift of discernent and will terminate her, even though you have a past and maybe present relationship. ~Anonymous

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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

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 because of some unsavory personal practices with his staff. Both he and Kline need to go if you have any intention of turning this department around. Uberman will look you straight in the eye and lie--and then go on sabotage you. And, regarding all of the post DROP people like Kline, that were brougth back, that needs to be looked at.Its just a load of fat that the agency does not need. There are other ways that you can costs and demonstrate to others that you are fair and impartial. Dr. Turner's salary should be reduced to the boadband salary. Dt. Turner's office needs to start writing and creating their own material for workshops and presentations (as opposed to hiring someone to do this). Turner needs to utilize email to provide new information or changes in policy--as opposed to endless, expensive statewide meetings. Also, was she hired to be the doctor at DJJ to provide clinical services to staff at the DJJ, or was she hired to facilitate the safety of DJJ youth? Employees at DJJ are aware that Turner served with you on a 19 member commission and will be closley watching what you do with Turner's incompetence, etc. And given her known reputation regarding her "extracurrical" activities, it seems that the wisest thing for you to do is not put your self in the postion of employees thinking you have a "special" relationship with Turner. Just Telling It Like It IS ~Anonymous

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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

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. Secrerary Peterman needs to take a hard look at Turner's accomplishments and ask himself, what are the substantive accomplishments made by Turner in the past 3 years? And, ask why/how it was that, despite her multiple staff, requests for health-related waivers went sometimes as long as a year. Also, why is it that Turner could not produce the new health services manual an its forms? Ditto for the Medical rule. Compare her salsry with comparable positions. Alo, check out those credentials that Turner mumurs and quickly switches to another topic. Please know that when Turner was receiving yet another free ride when she was given her MPH, she produced one publication. This is not what is typically expected. Even graduate students are required to submit more publications than this. Also, Turner said under oath in the Martin Anderson trial that she was board-certified in internal medicine. If that is accurate, she needs to update her profile at DOH. ~Anonymous

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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

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. You are addressing an extremely overly paid administrative doctor who has never praticed (sorry, those few hours in the walk-in clinic for rashes and kids with sore throats don't count.) Turner has demonstrated a lack of basic medical expertisee and the inability to "administer"from the first day Scembri brought her in as one his "girls." She was unable to correctly record phone comments relative to the Martin Anderson death. When Good Tiem Charlie was around, he "protected" Turner--and in the age-old way (Yep, there are some emai trails that can be very damming). No doubt she will now assume her usual position at the left hand of the new Secretary, as she typically does when there is a new administration. ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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 that have been mentioned on this site(I hear that some are ok) and the immoral,deceitful,self-serving career DJJ bureaucrats that have collected big salaries while kids have been neglected,abused and forced to live in dirty conditions. It is you that has failed to do your research or you are simply another DJJ professional liar. ~A Real Concerned DJJ Staff

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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.]

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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

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! DJJ spends tons of money to send JDOs to the academy, so why do they tolerate such high turn over due to one or two people? ~JDO IN FLORIDA

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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

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. Never forget that scumballs like Pifer,Chervanik and his successor Uberman, Miles,and all the regional piggies have enabled the corruption to florish at DJJ for such a long time. Frank and you have an uphill fight if you try to reform DJJ. Please stay clean as you enter a dirty world. Good Luck. ~DJJ Worker Bee

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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

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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

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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

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. Now John, who is building a bad reputation in his field, is out of a job (again)... Dizney and John got rid of people that really cared for our kids... John got what he deserves, and now he can spend more time with his interns... ~DJJ officer

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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

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. Most of this group has had associations with conditions of contamination,abuse,dishonest billing,and death. check out the records of Securicor, of Slumlord Slattery and his career or Slickster Kaplan. An association with FJJA should be a brand of disgrace. ~Sleuth

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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

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. Our office spearhead that effort. For additional information on what you need to do to obtain money due you contact us ASAP!!!!!! At toll free number. If you are not a union member you need to join and be active. I left Broward DJJ and came to work for AFSCME so I could help others in the system. Hope to hear from all JDO and SJDO soon. Additional information, once you have filed your complaint with the United States Labor Department you are protected from retaliation. The labor department will go back 3 year. So if you are not keeping track of your forced flex out, start doing so, so that you can get paid. If you are in the southern district of Florida and do not get a response from the Department of Labor contact our office so that we can assist you in the process. We have open communication for assistance since the child abuse investigator case in Palm Beach. We are here to help AFSCME members. We will be your shield we just need for you to stand up and fight back we will stand beside you and next to you. ~Larry Johnson Staff Rep AFSCME Email: JOHNSON@AFSCMEFL.ORG Tel: 800-277-1467

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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"

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. and If you raise your example so others can see the outstanding job you are doing all the bad apples will leave your facility trust me I been their and been through that. So roll your sleeve's up and start helping the children because they need a leader If you are that unhappy then leave.The Children Need your un-divided attention so they can learn from you and grow. ~"Anonymous Outsider"

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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!

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, this much anger and hate must make you feel terrible all day long. Before you launch another attach why don't you do some research on the person or company you plan to slander. You might find out that person or company is trying to do good for the sake of children. Before you explode in someone else's face, count to 10, say a prayer, take a walk. Do something constructive. ~From A Concerned DJJ Staff Member!

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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.]

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 without a problem or they are allowed to call in without a problem. Old satff get harrassed by Gargett if they are sick and call in. Sec.Peterman please help with correcting this problem in Manatee ~Anonymous

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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.]

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. (1) The use of profanity by staff towards youth (2)The use of profanity staff to staff (3) Phone calls taken by staff on mods from released youth (4) Staff calling to speak with youth om mods after shift (5) Personal business discussed in front of youths (6) Unprofessional relationships with youth that are covered up (7) Favoritism by supervisors with certain satff (8) Nothing said or done to certain staff with attendance or tardy issues (9) Nothing done to certain staff that miss ten minute checks (10) Certain staff allowed unlimited breaks(11) Husband and ex-wife allowed to work on same shift. Wife only assigned to master control, never placed on floor even when a female holdover is needed(Peterson-Shannon) Could it be because they still have young kids together or are they still together? These are only a few things that happens at Manatee. I am sure not one thing will be done. I am sure a memo will be posted on the muster board but all that is stated is true------Correct Gargett ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 soooooooooooooooooooooooo 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(but you where told about blue-dots when you was hire or do ads.(eason)need to get on there jobs because some staff don't think they need to stay do to being in staff bussiness) we do they sick-leave, special comp., personal holiday,and staff do get comp out. So everybody don't call in just because you don't see us. And ask your self, self do I come to work 5 days a week for 52 weeks in the year. Self do I stay all of my blue-dots days(2 each week).Please grow-up and be the men/women the you say you are. If you think this is a problem getting on justice4kids is not going to fix the call-in because you don't know what is going on in people life.

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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

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. Are you politicians first and foremost or are you going to be catalysts for reform and change at the DJJ cess-pool? ~Insider

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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

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 the scum-bags at DJJ to represent state interests when they are receiving pay-off consultant fees from state contractors? Governor Crist...forget about hustling for a VP slot and do your damn job. Fire some crooked asses at DJJ! Do it now!!! ~Tax Payer

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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

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 (CSC,YSI,God only knows what other sleazy associations). Our legislators and state officials are being influenced by this type of sordid financial interests. Does that not explain the conditions at DJJ ( like Rexy's graft)? To a great extent, it does. ~Tax Payer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(get a life)focus on your damn job!!!!!!! Baby this is not anonymous!!!!! ~Consetta Green

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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

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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

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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

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 trying to pump up one of their contracted operations. If Pete were really such a good guy he would not be associated with G4S. ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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,misuse of travel/time/subordinate staff/state property, extended DROP largesse,spin/cover-ups, and out-right theft. Only the youth and the Department worker bees ever suffer from cut backs. The DJJ biggie-piggies director level and up just keep their snouts in the state trough and wallow in the DJJ filth. ~Disgusted Worker Bee

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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

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 for the in-house bigs. JDOs ,like the youth ,are only necessary to keep the dirty scam going. I thought things would improve after Bush , Schembri and Chervanik left town. The situation is now even more corrupt than before. ~Inside DJJ Waiting to Retire

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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]

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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

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. It's from Aug of 2007 but it does give a good reflection of what will probably be cut from the Dept and the priorities. It does list 70 million which is 10% of DJJ's budget. I hope no-one loses their job but just wanted to let you know ~A friend

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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

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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

Why hasn't the abuse and officers on No Client Contact (at Volusia) been made public? It seems like every week there is someone 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. The youth told the superintendant to ask staff why he had it. he stated that staff told him to get it from his family during visitation and they would buy him things with it. Contraband searchs are done everyday, but no one EVER found it until then. Candy from staff snack machines have been found on the male youth. One staff admitted to giving a female youth his # and kissing another while alone with her at a hospital. He was fired, but it was kept quiet. Now there is one female staff that is known by evryone to b aggressive to children and staff on NCC. She beat on a youth over some tooth paste that the youth would not clean up. She is still there and they have her working in master control. Several staff have written statements and complained about her aggressiveness towards them and children. She should not have been there to hit this girl! ~JJDO

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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

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 saftey. 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. I think they would be surprised at what they find. ~Anonymous

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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]

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 (they are on the schedule for an assigned duty, but never come in the mod) and could be in the mod, but instead are hanging out with the JDOS. Staff are quiting because its over whelming to have 30 kids by yourself, or a large group of girls by yourself for 9-10 hours without help or a break. Its unfair to the children and staff. I hope that Mr. Paul Finn (VRJDC director) sees this or that someone lets Rick Bedson know. If they ask any employee on 7-3 they will find out the truth. ~Anonymous

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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

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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]

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 the procautionary observation youth and do door checks (10 mins) on youth that are napping. That is unsafe and leaves staff with no choice, but to not take a break. The JDOS friends are eating on the floor, taking breaks WITH the JDOS, using the 3-11 office to make calls on their cell phones and leaving their posts ALL DAY w/o permission. ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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 and travel for personal benefit 3)Reduction in number of political do-nothing positions and the inflated salaries associated with questionable appointees, 4) Immediate end of routine secretive/cover-up/spin/deception procedures that have long marked all areas of DJJ operations,5) Reduction in the influence of lobbyists and profit seekers. There have been many positive recommendations but none have been implemented. Too bad!!! ~Tax Payer

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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

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 in our illustrious department. I agree that there are a lot of really good and caring staff but few of these hold high positions. This fish has rotted from the head. If you are honest you will acknowledge that I am right. ~DJJ Employee

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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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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

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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

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.The rules and regulations don't apply to your staff.OFC's with attendance problems: Hodge,Goodwin,Allen, Terry, Moore,Green,King.Just wanted to bring this to your attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Major Lonton,ADS Faulk please check on this problem also...... ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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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

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. He needs to be driven out of town again. Turner, well everyone pretty much has her number...she couldnt practice medicine, she was a lousy witness for the prosecution in the Martin Lee Anderson case and she can't produce even low-level work products. She just coasts on her "appeal." Yeah, it is well known that she served on yet another "commission" with Peterman. No doubt she will just switch her affections from Chervanick to mcNeil to Peterman. Maybe if she actually attended to her $160,000 a year job instead of doing the political blitz she might have something to show the taxpayers of Florida. Hopefully, the first order of business for Peterman will be to really clean house. ~Anonymous

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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

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). Rexy's poor character and his self-promotional wheeling and dealing is a well-known phenomemna in the Department and beyond. A thorough, honest investigation of these suspects should prove enlightening. ~Insider

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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

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, and some of their actions are significantly misinterpreted. On the other hand, there are many more "others" who sacrifice day in and day out to help target the DJJ Mission. If you don't like something...get with the program...change it. Putting people on the chopping block will not get rid of it. There are many volunteer agencies that can help you feel a part of helping the kids and the community if you need a positive outreach. Let's be a little bit constructive here or we'll never be able to work together... ~DJJ Employee

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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

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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

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.No matter how anyone looks at the situation he is her supervisor and she must do as he say if he is not asking her to hurt,harm,or kill a staff member or a youth.And she walk around the facility thinking that the s*** is cool and she is only looking like an a**. ~JJDOII

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 the people closest to her so what can you expect her to do to you. babinaux needs to go back to night shift all she does is sit in allenlewis office and talk smack about everybody, the other supervisors dont like her either. being nasty to everyone only brings you bad luck. ~Anonymous

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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.]

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. Millions of state dollars have been wasted at DJJ via corruption,iefficiency and out-right theft. It's far past time for serious outside investigations and prosecutions. ~Tax Payer

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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

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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

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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

[Note from J4K: Messages forwarded to Peterman.]

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,if this is happening,people in administration would not be working there,as everybody knows that assistant superintendent lee had her record espunged,so can everyone else,come and get you a job. There are trainees working at Escambia and they are not certified,but they have keys!!!!,send this to Secretary Peterman DJJ. There is a lot of racial tension at Escambia and it begins to show,you cannot hide it any longer,ask administration,stop hiring your friends,relatives,start hiring quality people to do the job,can"t you see you are failing,people are needed of true intregity,not because its your friend,if assist. Lee can sit up there,do nothing,get paid,let everybody else do the same and be equal,please send this to the Secretary Peterman.

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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

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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

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 could take a part in providing community-based youth facilities much like our much-missed boot camps. Service to both the public and to youth would be not only more efficient but far more effective. ~Tax Payer

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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

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 and gratuitious thro-outs to the NAACP power-brokers and race hustlers. Without reform DJJ will remain a giant rancid pustule drawing it's existence from the taxes of the people and producing naught but corruption. ~Capital Watch

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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

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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

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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

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02/18/08 Other DJJ facility: Wilson Youth Academy? Have we heard anything about this program. ~Anonymous

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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

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 with personal and financial associates on the state dime; So was Chervanik,Floyd ,Gandy and others. Uberman and his motley crew are just the latest to get public attention. It would take an investigation to find many honest DJJ officials at the director level or above. ~Insider

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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

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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

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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

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 to attract experienced candidates to the top job. At least he didn't stick us with Turner... yet. Might she still replace Little Ricky, one do-nothing for another? Oh, wait. She'd have to take a pay cut wouldn't she? ~Fed Up

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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

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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

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 individuals (Erna Fouchee) who had single handedly compromised the safety and integrity of FIG, and his favorite secretary (he hired her back after she retired for no need as there eare 3 other administrative assistants who can do J Fernanders job with with their eye's closed & then some) When is someone going to manage Residential Services???? What a loss of money to the taxpayers! No performance goals to work towards, simply a paycheck on a silver platter to those who do NOTHINING! ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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 and you will see a diffrence. Also put the rest of the state money in D.O.C., those youths end up there any way. All these employees that are complaining, you can transfer to D.O.C and get your raise. This way, it is all one organization and saving tax payers money. Both DJJ and DOC are always hiring. I wish both organizations, best of luck. I do not work for neither one anymore. Changing jobs is sometimes good for your safety and health. I'm retired from the state . Please save the state some money and you will have more officers if you combine the two oraganizations together. One budget. ~another worker bee

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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

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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

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 in the direction of friends,and personnal business and social associations, for services ranging from medical consultation to facility repairs and maintainence. Lack of acountability and oversight has enabled a cult of corruption to flourish. Uberman is just one example of a massive problem.

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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

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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

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 if there wasn't something shady going on? At least Terri B. has demonstrated skills in certain areas but I don't think it's called consulting. ~Insider

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02/10/08 Orange JDC: Where in the world isw Elsabeth Disney?!?!?!?!?!? Besides cozying up with Hoffner? ~Orange JDO

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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

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 just in order to meet their obligations , their supervisors are aware of this practice, and they are told to not put the time on their time sheets as overtime will not be paid. Perhaps this should be reported to Fair Labor!! ~Anonymous

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02/10/08 St. Johns JDC: So when are we (JJDO's)going to get a raise? ~JDOI

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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

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? Does anyone really think the consultation of Criswell and Mills would be worth paying for if there weren't something smelly going on? I don't think so. Contracts and softball evaluations,however, would definetly be worth a little quid pro quo. ~Capital Watch

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 over all we have seen in recent years. Whether,Peterman will have the courage and the clout to deal with the entrenched corruption at DJJ will be known in time. Hopfully he will begin with Rexy ;a bigger scum-bg would be hard to find.

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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

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 they are supposed to monitor instead of maintaining arm's length dealings. Sleazy sexual liasons create an ugly atmosphere and warp the operation of the hierarchy. And there is no respect for the taxpayers. We need an ombudsman who can force these unethical activities out into the open and hold the guilty accountable. ~Anonymous

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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

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. If this isn't a cover-up and gross misconduct on behalf of this agency I don't know what is.......if they are suppose to lead by example then i guess I need to put my application in to a provider and become a consultant.....there should be no problem since we allow Regional Directors, Assistant Secretary's and QA Bureau Chiefs and the new and esteem title of Director of Program Development to do so............at least we know that if you are in the right company, you will be taken care of!!! As for the rest of us PIONS.....keep up the faith! ~Anon

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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

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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'

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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

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 for at-risk youth or public saftey or rampant corruption. We will also soon be presented with the product of the "Traveling Blueprint Medicine Show". I can't wait for that expensive extravganza to be unveiled. I hope that my cynisism and concern is misplaced. we'll soon see. ~Capital Watch

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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

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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

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 about the safety and security of the staff. We are working short and if not short we are working with officers that are hurting and overworked. White shirts dont care because when there day is done so are they. They kiss up and make the money. They put rules on staff and expect one or two officers to handle 28-30 violent youth. It is time to stand up and fight for our rights not just the kids. ~Anonymous

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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

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?!?!.... TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION

Legislators cast wary eye on TYC consulting deals New conservator defends deals with Florida officials. By Mike Ward

AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

One — and perhaps three — Florida officials being brought in at taxpayer expense to assist with reforms at the troubled Texas Youth Commission have work-related connections to a company headed by the Texas commission's new conservator, officials said Tuesday.

News of the consulting deals — one of which has been signed, while two others are pending — drew surprise and questions from legislative leaders who expressed concerns about a possible conflict of interest at an agency that has been plagued by problems in the past year.

Richard Nedelkoff Conservator over TYC.

Richard Nedelkoff is continuing in his job as chief operating officer of Florida-based Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. while he serves as the $160,000-a-year Texas Youth Commission conservator. On its Web site, Eckerd promotes itself as "a leading provider of day treatment and residential therapeutic programs for delinquent youth" for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

Nedelkoff said he sees no conflict of interest in contracting to bring in Rex Uberman, the Florida agency's deputy secretary for residential services, as an outside expert to "evaluate different aspects of TYC's operations." Uberman, the former head of the Crime Victims Services Division at the Texas attorney general's office, could not be reached for comment.

According to the contract, Texas is paying Uberman's travel and living expenses while consulting. He is to work 15-30 hours a week. The contract, signed by officials at TYC and the Florida agency, runs through August.

A Youth Commission spreadsheet shows that TYC is negotiating consulting contracts with at least two other officials at the Florida agency: John Criswell, a top quality assurance official who monitors the agency's residential and detention contracts, and Mary Mills, a regional director who oversees an Eckerd Youth Alternatives program.

State Rep. Jerry Madden, the House Corrections Committee chairman, learned Tuesday about the consulting deals. The Richardson Republican said the contracts "need some explaining. There's a valid question here that needs to be answered."

State Sen. John Whitmire — who is Criminal Justice Committee chairman and heads a special legislative committee with Madden overseeing TYC reforms — said the Florida consultants "raise serious concerns." Whitmire, D-Houston, said, "It looks like (Nedelkoff is) bringing in people who use his business."

Nedelkoff said contracts have not been signed with several people on the list, and may not be. "We're still talking ... I don't know whether they're coming or not," he said.

"As I said earlier, I'm going to be bringing in people who I think have the expertise we need," Nedelkoff said. "They have resources we need ... I can't understand the concern about bringing these people in."

Kevin Cate, a spokesman for the Florida agency, said he was not familiar with details of the Texas contracts and could not immediately comment on whether the arrangement might pose a conflict of interest. But, he said, "I can tell you, Rex is fantastic. He's the best in the business."

Here's the link for your own reading pleasure:

http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/02/06/0206tyc.html ~Anonymous

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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

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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

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. There is a need for increased services for females.Really!!!?? That sounds familiar. Yes;there is a disproportionate minority representation in criminal justice areas at all levels. This phenomena exists world-wide in every place the statistics are studied. Duh,,Anyone think the problem just might well exist in the culture of the so-called "over-represented" group? Everyone knows that community-based service is best. The problem is finding quality programs and holding them strictly accountable. That is where DJJ sucks. All in all the Blueprint scam was just a tremendous waste of money that is only parroting back the obvious. I will take honest new leadership at DJJ state-wide to bring any of these recommedations to pass. ~Tax Payer

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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

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. Turner,like Rexy and Davison, is part and parcel of the existing secretive DJJ enterprise of deceit,immoral conduct and thievery. She should have been prosecuted or ,at least, fired for her negligence that enabled the death of Martin Anderson and the subsequent cover-up efforts. ~Capital Watch

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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

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 to discuss the real issues talked the talk and walked the walk. As for those that are writing here with no facts, anonymously just lets everyone know that n matter who they put in, no matter what they do, YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY BECAUSE DEEP DOWN IN SIDE NONE OF YOU WANT CHANGE AND ARE AFRIAD OF IT! Real people who want change for yourselves and the children would not be discussing irrelevant things. You would be using this board for the issues at hand. As for Gus Barreiro, he does have a DEGREE!!! He just doesn't have a Masters!! SO as I stated before take all of your dead time and research before you flap those gums!!! ~Lisa Smith

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 to be all form and no substance, like the docs on TV. One inevitably must conjecture about how she really made it to where she is, and about the real reason she was hired. Would be great to take a peek at her resume, and those of the applicants who were rejected, and at her licensing history. Was she ever licensed in another state? Did she take the Fla. exam or was she just given a pass on that too? Whoever gets the top job, it needs to be someone of proven integrity and competency, someone with some energy and enthusiasm and who knows how to actually work. That does not describe the Shairi Turner we have come to know. ~Anonymous

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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

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 that the new Secretary will be an honest,intelligent and dedicated leader. That definetely isn't Dr. turner. ~Worker Bee

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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

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 has gone on too long in this department. We serious professional, less "friendly" females and our ethical male co-workers at DJJ deserve promotions based on merit not "friendliness" with big shots.

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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

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. After that it was just another obvious liar's forum. There should be no more credibility attached to the report from this "commission" than there is to McNeil's phoney diplomas. ~Tax Payer

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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

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01/31/08 Gus Barreiro: Question: Are there any fake college degrees available on ebay or craig's list? Some of us would like to chip in and buy a diploma for Gus so that he will have a resume that is equal to Walt McNeil's. McNeil has gone far in high-paid publicly funded jobs with a bogus resume. Perhaps Gus can do the same. As for "Dr" Turner,I don't think you can buy competence or credibility. I hear the selection of a successor for the Secretary slot is between is between Gus B or Shari Turner ; Barreiro is the obvious best choice here... ~Close Observer

Question: Are there any fake college degrees available on ebay or craig's list? Some of us would like to chip in and buy a diploma for Gus so that he will have a resume that is equal to Walt McNeil's. McNeil has gone far in high-paid publicly funded jobs with a bogus resume. Perhaps Gus can do the same. As for "Dr" Turner,I don't think you can buy competence or credibility. I hear the selection of a successor for the Secretary slot is between is between Gus B or Shari Turner ; Barreiro is the obvious best choice here. Gus has demonstrated a willingness to stand up against the establishment for the welfare of at-risk kids. Shari has shown herself to be a self-serving,brown-nosing, sell-out and a participant in the cover-ups associated with abuse,corruption and death in the DJJ apparatus. ~Close Observer

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01/31/08 Other: Responding to "anonymous" who posted on 1/26/08 and is "just curious" about the "DJJ gal with the recent felony arrest" who is "still on the job," I think I know who you are gossiping about. You should get your facts straight. This woman has done her job ethically, refusing to "look the other way" when children were injured/killed at DJJ facilities. She's hated by some DJJ higher-ups for her refusal to be a "team player" and compromise the health and safety of the kids. Because she adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional ethics she has incurred the unrelenting wrath... ~Anonymous

Responding to "anonymous" who posted on 1/26/08 and is "just curious" about the "DJJ gal with the recent felony arrest" who is "still on the job," I think I know who you are gossiping about. You should get your facts straight. This woman has done her job ethically, refusing to "look the other way" when children were injured/killed at DJJ facilities. She's hated by some DJJ higher-ups for her refusal to be a "team player" and compromise the health and safety of the kids. Because she adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional ethics she has incurred the unrelenting wrath of insiders who give first priority to private interests over the needs of the kids. Without her vigilance more kids may have died in detention while some of the more powerful people in DJJ protected their own personal and political fortunes, refusing to say anything against the providers lest they endanger future income opportunities. This woman has stood firm against these mealy-mouthed political kiss-ass do-nothings at great personal expense. Retaliations against her have been severe and unrelenting, seemingly aimed at destroying her, not just firing her, and are ongoing. The rumor of her arrest is a consequence of the latest retaliation. There was NO ARREST, felony or otherwise, ever, of this woman. Nor was there any investigation of her or attempt to arrest her. She did not commit a crime, misdemeanor or even an ethical violation. But by speaking out she pissed off a lot of people who want to avoid public scrutiny of their activities and loyalties. The recent attack against her, which resulted in her on-going public ridicule, was engineered by higher-ups within DJJ while McNeil was in charge; presumably people who need to discredit her. If McNeil were the man of God he claims to be he would've disciplined the people involved and made a public apology to this woman. Because he lacked the necessary character to do so people like you can get off on perpetuating the lies about her and further injure her. What a grea ~Anonymous

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01/31/08 DJJ Policy: To The Posting that Questioned " What did Terri Buckley do to Earn her 90k Job?", I've heard that the old saying,"It's not who you know it's who you ----" explains the situation pretty well. Folks say that Terri was very chummy with Chervanik and other biggies. Word is that this used to make Mary Mills jealous. Seems like both babes came out better than poor old "Goodtime Charlie". Wonder how Sexy Rexy is "MAKING OUT" these days... ~Annonymous

To The Posting that Questioned " What did Terri Buckley do to Earn her 90k Job?", I've heard that the old saying,"It's not who you know it's who you ----" explains the situation pretty well. Folks say that Terri was very chummy with Chervanik and other biggies. Word is that this used to make Mary Mills jealous. Seems like both babes came out better than poor old "Goodtime Charlie". Wonder how Sexy Rexy is "MAKING OUT" these days,with Chervanik out of the picture. It must seem like old times to him. AHHH DJJ....How sweet it is. ~Annonymous

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01/30/08 Other: Rumor has it that Walt is pushing Turner as his replacement and that she is a actually finalist in the consideration! Can this be true? Pardon me while I puke! Turner should have been sent packing two years ago. We may as well have that sniveling little manakin Davison calling the shots. ~Anonymous

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01/30/08 Other: I will always appreciate Gus Barrieros for exposing the lies of Schembri. It was Gus that brought the terrible conditions at Dade to the attention of the legislature even though little was really done to correct the problems. I don't care whether Gus went to college or not. No degree at all is better than a fake degree from a mail-order diploma mill in Louisana. At least Gus didn't try to fool anyone with false credentials. Barrieros would certainly be the best Secretary ever... ~Cutler Ridge

I will always appreciate Gus Barrieros for exposing the lies of Schembri. It was Gus that brought the terrible conditions at Dade to the attention of the legislature even though little was really done to correct the problems. I don't care whether Gus went to college or not. No degree at all is better than a fake degree from a mail-order diploma mill in Louisana. At least Gus didn't try to fool anyone with false credentials. Barrieros would certainly be the best Secretary ever to lead DJJ up to the present, unfortunetly that really isn't saying too much. Gus would be a much more kid/family-oriented leader than Turner or any of the insider sponges. I wish the Guv would give him a chance. ~Cutler Ridge

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01/30/08 Orange JDC: One positive element of the high-level sexual high-jinx that take place among the upper-echelon personnel at DJJ is that they do not seem to produce the number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies that result so frequently from the immoral conduct that regularly occurs at DJJ facilities. Those of us that have observed DJJ from inside know of dozens of work-related births from both residential and JDC facilities. Apparently directors and above practice safe sex... ~Former JJDO-Orange

One positive element of the high-level sexual high-jinx that take place among the upper-echelon personnel at DJJ is that they do not seem to produce the number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies that result so frequently from the immoral conduct that regularly occurs at DJJ facilities. Those of us that have observed DJJ from inside know of dozens of work-related births from both residential and JDC facilities. Apparently directors and above practice safe sex unlike some of our supervisors and line-staff. I have even heard of numerous instances of sexual relationships between staff and youth at residential sites. DJJ will never be clean as long as promotions and sexual relationships are linked even at the director level. DJJ will never be clean as long as overt immorality is an accepted element of the culture. ~Former JJDO-Orange

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01/30/08 Other: I can't believe that Shairi Turner could be a serious possibility for the top spot in the Department. She has been unimpressive as our medical officer and her people skills are limited to sycophantic butt-kissing toward superiors or political insiders and arrogant ,conceited dismisal to those under her control or staffers unable to advance her aspirations. ~Insider

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01/30/08 Other: Governor Crist, Would Bob Martinez consider taking on the mess at DJJ for a while? We need someone smart and tough. Don't even consider any of the in-house losers. They are the very people that created most of the problems and enabled corruption to flourish for so long. Is former Sheriff Rice from Pinellas available. Please go out of the political box when you fill this position. We have had too many years of lousy leadership at DJJ. By the way Charlie, you blew it big time at DOC. Thanks for the tax cut,Governor, and for backing my man McCain. I'm still with you ,in spite of the McNeil blunder. ~Crist Fan at DJJ

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01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Recent years have seen DJJ operated as #1) a pipeline for state dollars into the coffers of greedy ,for-profit,out-of-state hustlers and conected financial interests, #2) a dating service for top DJJ officials (usually married) and ambitious career DJJ "friendly females", #3) a place for political appointees to collect fat salaries with little accountbility, #4)a stage for the presentation of manufactured and/or manipulated data and "Blueprint-type" staged promotions,#5 a refuge for incompetent career parasites and... ~Tax-Payer

Recent years have seen DJJ operated as #1) a pipeline for state dollars into the coffers of greedy ,for-profit,out-of-state hustlers and conected financial interests, #2) a dating service for top DJJ officials (usually married) and ambitious career DJJ "friendly females", #3) a place for political appointees to collect fat salaries with little accountbility, #4)a stage for the presentation of manufactured and/or manipulated data and "Blueprint-type" staged promotions,#5 a refuge for incompetent career parasites and # 6) a playground for insiders. DJJ has not operated as an #1 ) effective vehicle for the provision of public saftey from youth crime, #2) an advocate for at-risk youth and families, or #3) an honest,trust-worthy steward of public resources. It's time for some new numbers. Governor Crist, We are looking to you. ~Tax-Payer

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01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, How about Fat Freddy Rhoden or John Criswell as a replacements for Walter McNeil? It's hard to imagine better examples of historic DJJ leadership... There is Sexy Rexy, No Clue Davison, No Real Work Eggers...the Department literally "wreaks" with candidates to carry on the tainted legacy of Bankhead,Schembri and good old Diploma-Mill McNeil. Please Governor, find us a leader from outside the squalid DJJ swamp. Far outside...beyond the stench. ~Frustrated DJJ Employee

Governor Crist, How about Fat Freddy Rhoden or John Criswell as a replacements for Walter McNeil? It's hard to imagine better examples of historic DJJ leadership. Freddy possesses most of the characteristics we have come to expect from DJJ officials (laziness,incompetence,brown-nosing). Fred would be a perfect choice to maintain DJJ on it's present unseemly course. Criswell is totally unencumbered by any trace of ethics or credibility (only self-serving posturing). Ferret Face "Pifer the cipher" is another sterling specimen of DJJ leadership just check out his handiwork at Dade,Orange and Osceola JDCs. Dr. Turner is far from the only candidate that could be chosen from within the curent DJJ fold though she is another perfect example arrogance and personal ambition . There is Sexy Rexy, No Clue Davison, No Real Work Eggers...the Department literally "wreaks" with candidates to carry on the tainted legacy of Bankhead,Schembri and good old Diploma-Mill McNeil. Please Governor, find us a leader from outside the squalid DJJ swamp. Far outside...beyond the stench. ~Frustrated DJJ Employee

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01/29/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, Please consider appointing a very strong interim Czar at DJJ with instructions to root out the inefficiency,corruption,secrecy,sexual shenanigans and pervasive political posturing and deal-making. The administrative structure and roster at DJJ is hopefully compromised. Florida's citizens and youth deserve far better. An honest,no-nonsense leader is desperately needed. Would McDonogh consider serving his state for one more year or two? ~DJJ Insider

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01/29/08 Gus Barreiro: To Gus B, Gus you should immediately purchase a college degree from McNeil's alma mater in Louisiana. Smilin Walt has crafted quite a successful career at the public trough with his store-bought credentials. I hear he isn't the only member of his family to land lucrative state jobs with questionable credentials. You could enhance your own lame credentials a bit with a fancy fake diploma. Even a fraudulent degree appears to carry more weight in Tallahassee than no degree at all. Contact Walter McNeil for further information and for the PO # of the diploma mill. ~Just Watchin the Circus

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01/29/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Governor,I was shocked to see "Dr" Turner's name mentioned for a possible appointmnet to the DJJ Secretary's role. This person has been a dismal failure at correcting defiencies in the medical area at DJJ. She has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of integrity or any serious effort to clean up the medical practices at the DJJ managed facilities. She has been up to her politically motivated butt in the cover-ups of faulty record keeping/transfers, psycholical and physical abuse, mold contamination,and ,most noteably the death in Bay County. Turner should be fired not promoted... ~Insider

Governor,I was shocked to see "Dr" Turner's name mentioned for a possible appointmnet to the DJJ Secretary's role. This person has been a dismal failure at correcting defiencies in the medical area at DJJ. She has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of integrity or any serious effort to clean up the medical practices at the DJJ managed facilities. She has been up to her politically motivated butt in the cover-ups of faulty record keeping/transfers, psycholical and physical abuse, mold contamination,and ,most noteably the death in Bay County. Turner should be fired not promoted. I agree that Gus Barriero is also not qualified for this role but he would certainly be preferrable to Turner. At least he hasn't participated in negligence that led to the death of at least one kid and in the resulting cover-ups. ~Insider

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01/28/08 Other: There are big changes coming! Who will our new secretary be? How much butt kissing, brown nosing will have to be done and how is it that only those like Terry Buckley manage to make a 90k salary for what she does!?!?!? What does she do??? It's such a joke! She thinks she's innovative, the only strategic planning she does is contemplating her next move by using those who paved the way for her by the hard working that is done by individuals that she never seems to give credit too. Is she really the future of this agency... ~Anon

There are big changes coming! Who will our new secretary be? How much butt kissing, brown nosing will have to be done and how is it that only those like Terry Buckley manage to make a 90k salary for what she does!?!?!? What does she do??? It's such a joke! She thinks she's innovative, the only strategic planning she does is contemplating her next move by using those who paved the way for her by the hard working that is done by individuals that she never seems to give credit too. Is she really the future of this agency?!?!? It seems that she is so far up REXY's A-- that she can't see all of those hard working people that she has managed to step on her way up to her position of Director of Program Developmentt??!? Give me a freakin break!! She is the epitomy of FAKE IT TO MAKE and sucks on the blood of whoever she can to get there to include her embarassing display of FEMININITY...to lure and conquer mindless and gutless men of power!!!!! er goal in life is to be like her twin sister and make a six figure salary....ask her she will tell you!!!!!!!!!! She's a moving on up! ~Anon

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01/28/08 DJJ Policy: Our new Secretary should begin with an analysis of the workload (or lack of it) among the top echelon staff in the Tallahassee and the regional offices. Some positions appear to be nothing but political creations with little or no obvious necessary function . Many top staff would be hard-pressed to justify their salaries with any plausible,documentable facts (not spin) related to tangible service to the public or to at-risk kids. The abuse of time,travel and resources by DJJ officials... ~Capital Watch

Our new Secretary should begin with an analysis of the workload (or lack of it) among the top echelon staff in the Tallahassee and the regional offices. Some positions appear to be nothing but political creations with little or no obvious necessary function . Many top staff would be hard-pressed to justify their salaries with any plausible,documentable facts (not spin) related to tangible service to the public or to at-risk kids. The abuse of time,travel and resources by DJJ officials is well known around the capital. Belly time at hotel bars with for-profit contractors,lobbyists and insiders is also a well-known DJJ activity. A new DJJ leader could truly set a dynamic new direction at the Department by simply putting an end to the environment of feather-bedding and parasitic spin and cover activities. I could name specific individual do-nothings, time cheats and BS artists; but I'm sure most are already pretty obvious to anyone who cares to investigate the sorry state of affairs among the DJJ "key staff". ~Capital Watch

01/27/08 Gus Barreiro: I have been with the department now going on nine years, and I can tell you things have become better over the years. I have to thank Barreiro, if it was not for him and the other members of House of Representatives nothing would have changed. I for one would welcome him to the department if he gets the chance. Dr. Turner would be the worst choice, she does not understand how to lead people; she would last a very short time. We need someone with a strong commitment to kids and to this department. ~Anonymous

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01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Clear the slates at DJJ and start over. Get rid of Rick, Shairi, and Rex -- as a start. And Gus B. never attended college and doesnt have the credentials to be the secretary. Everybody knows this, we hope you do too. ~Anonymous

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01/26/08 To Goveror Crist: APPOINT GUS BARRERIO!!! How far does the political machinery run the wheels of DJJ? Employees, parents, even the usually disinterested citizen is fed up with DJJ appointments that are based on race, sweet-heart deals among highly paid bureaucrats, phony diplomas, inflated salaries, violations of sexual harrassment policies among executive management at DJJ....How about a change? What about a person who has spoken truthfully and courageously... It is time to give long-time Floridian Gus Barrerio the job opportunity ~Anonymous

To Goveror Crist: APPOINT GUS BARRERIO!!! How far does the political machinery run the wheels of DJJ? Employees, parents, even the usually disinterested citizen is fed up with DJJ appointments that are based on race, sweet-heart deals among highly paid bureaucrats, phony diplomas, inflated salaries, violations of sexual harrassment policies among executive management at DJJ....How about a change? What about a person who has spoken truthfully and courageously and was passed over for the DJJ appointment as punishment for his attempts to make DJJ operations transparent? Who cares if Gus Barrerio has ties to private providers? Name one of the "executive management" team at DJJ who does not? And dont belittle Mr. Barrerio's experience in running a group home. We need that kind of experience. DJJ does not need another cop as its Secretary. It does not need another bombastic lawyer. It does not need a doctor who lacks maturity and has never run an agency of this sort and is an excellent role model if one wants to teach learned helplessness. It is time to give long-time Floridian Gus Barrerio the job opportunity ~Anonymous

01/26/08 DJJ Employees:... email or call Governor Crist regarding the appointment of the new Secretary. Do you really want to be governed by yet another incompetent bureacrat whose only qualification is fitting the image of liberalism run wild? Are you aware that candidates are being considered who have no experience running an agency, much less a juvenile justice agency. Are you aware that candidates are being considered who failed to recognize... Yes, the potential "leader" of DJJ is none other than Dr. Shairi Turner... Take action now and email the Governor. ~Anonymous

DJJ Employees: Take a few moments and email or call Governor Crist regarding the appointment of the new Secretary. Do you really want to be governed by yet another incompetent bureacrat whose only qualification is fitting the image of liberalism run wild? Are you aware that candidates are being considered who have no experience running an agency, much less a juvenile justice agency. Are you aware that candidates are being considered who failed to recognize the need to visit one of the highest risk types of programs such as boot camps? Yes, the potential "leader" of DJJ is none other than Dr. Shairi Turner. One wonders just how long she has been selling herself. Maybe this is why she repeatedly suppresses information about medical neglect of youth. Maybe this is why she has failed to take a stong stand about basic constitutional right of youth. Don't be fooled. Take action now and email the Governor. ~Anonymous

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01/26/08 DJJ Policy: Just curious,Is the Tallahassee DJJ gal with the recent felony arrest one of the "friendly female" buddies of Rexy, the Goodtime Boy or other past or present DJJ biggies? That could explain why she is still on the job. Sometimes it's not just who you know but what you know about who you know. What goes in the DJJ is intended to stay in DJJ. Yes...In other environments it's called hanky panky; at DJJ it's called confidential in-house communication and getting ahead in he system. ~Anonymous

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01/26/08 Other: Governor Crist: There is a disturbing rumor circulating DJJ. That is that Dr. Shairi Turner has essentially applied for the position of Secretry of DJJ. Dr. Turner is not qualified to run this agency. Her scope of practice is medicine. Still, she has barely demonstrated an ability to make any substantive changes in the health status of youth in the custody of DJJ, despite three years. She does not understand the needs of Florida... ~DJJ Employee

Governor Crist: There is a disturbing rumor circulating DJJ. That is that Dr. Shairi Turner has essentially applied for the position of Secretry of DJJ. Dr. Turner is not qualified to run this agency. Her scope of practice is medicine. Still, she has barely demonstrated an ability to make any substantive changes in the health status of youth in the custody of DJJ, despite three years. She does not understand the needs of Florida. She demands an exorbitantly high salary and an ever-increasing number of staff because she is as she puts it frequently, "overwhelmed" with her job. Yes, on paper, she appears to have participated on various task forces on juvenile justice, etc. However, she lacks the maturity, confidence, and knowledge that DJJ needs. If she is appointed, the results will be catastrophic. ~DJJ Employee

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01/26/08 DJJ Policy: Questions: Anyone wonder why Shari Turner dosen't have a medical practice outside of her DJJ cover? What attributes in her background qualify her to oversee the medical welfare of incarcerated youth? Why did she allow the high risk (red flag) alerts associatesd with the medical condition of inmate Martin Anderson to be withheld from the line staff at the Bay County Boot Camp? What action was taken to invetigate her negligence after the death... Why are the complete medical records of all inmate youth still not available... ~Anonymous

Questions: Anyone wonder why Shari Turner dosen't have a medical practice outside of her DJJ cover? What attributes in her background qualify her to oversee the medical welfare of incarcerated youth? Why did she allow the high risk (red flag) alerts associatesd with the medical condition of inmate Martin Anderson to be withheld from the line staff at the Bay County Boot Camp? What action was taken to invetigate her negligence after the death of the youth (during a rigerous excercise activity)? Why are the complete medical records of all inmate youth still not available to the appropriate staff at all residential sites? Why hasn't this woman been FIRED? ~Anonymous

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01/26/08 Gus Barreiro: I expect we will see more postings from lazy DJJ incompetents attacking Gus Barriero. These entrenched sponges are afraid that ,as Secretary, Gus would expose their sweet deal and actually serve the people and the at-risk youth of our state instead of the bureaucratic leechs and political/financial insiders. They fear Gus, because Gus has their number. That is why Governor Crist should appoint Gus as the new Secretary at DJJ. ~Cutler Ridge

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01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Charlie, Are you the governor of Florida or the governor of the NAACP? You simply have to know that McNeil is an empty suit. You can not have missed noticing all of the short-comings beneath the guise of religiosity, phoney degrees, coiffed image and racial posturing. DOC needs a strong leader like the departing McDonough who did so much in a short time. It is the competence that is important not the color. . . Florida needs truly color-blind leadership. Most good folk could care less about the race... ~DOC

Charlie, Are you the governor of Florida or the governor of the NAACP? You simply have to know that McNeil is an empty suit. You can not have missed noticing all of the short-comings beneath the guise of religiosity, phoney degrees, coiffed image and racial posturing. DOC needs a strong leader like the departing McDonough who did so much in a short time. It is the competence that is important not the color. McNeil did nothing of value at DJJ. Why would you expect more at DOC? Please stop listening to the racial agitators and PC promoters. Florida needs truly color-blind leadership. Most good folk could care less about the race of an official. We just want the best person for the position. You know damn well that ain't the "diploma mill" man. ~DOC

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01/26/08 Charlie Crist: Did you catch the comment in the anonymous email of 1/22 to this board stating that Barriero "embarrassed his own party"? As an honest Republican, I think that Jeb should have been embarrassed for allowing DJJ to funnel millions into the coffers of greedy and corrupt out-of-state profit seekers like Securicor,CSC,Ramsy/Premier and other sleazy contractors... I am one Fl Republican that would like to see Gus have a shot a cleaning up DJJ. ~Republican for Gus

Did you catch the comment in the anonymous email of 1/22 to this board stating that Barriero "embarrassed his own party"? As an honest Republican, I think that Jeb should have been embarrassed for allowing DJJ to funnel millions into the coffers of greedy and corrupt out-of-state profit seekers like Securicor,CSC,Ramsy/Premier and other sleazy contractors (with strong lobby efforts and campaign contributions). It was also Bush and the GOP that gave us the blow-hard,NYC crook Big Tony "the Knishe" Schembri. That was certainly nothing for our party to be proud of. I am one Fl Republican that would like to see Gus have a shot a cleaning up DJJ.

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01/26/08 Gus Barreiro: I must disagree with one point that was included in a recent posting attacking Gus Barriero. I agree that Gus is not the man for the top DJJ office. Like McNeil he lacks the necessary academic credentials,competence and authentic leadership background. To call the legislative committee that exposed the corrupt slob Schembri and other DJJ abuses a "sham" ,however, indicates that this poster is probably a department lackey. One thing Gus definetely got right was that Schembri was an arrogant, disgusting liar... ~Tax Payer

I must disagree with one point that was included in a recent posting attacking Gus Barriero. I agree that Gus is not the man for the top DJJ office. Like McNeil he lacks the necessary academic credentials,competence and authentic leadership background. To call the legislative committee that exposed the corrupt slob Schembri and other DJJ abuses a "sham" ,however, indicates that this poster is probably a department lackey. One thing Gus definetely got right was that Schembri was an arrogant, disgusting liar and that DJJ desperately needed reform. It still does. Little hs really changed. ~Tax Payer

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01/25/08 DJJ Policy: Barreiro?..No way! DJJ desperately needs a leader with guts,brains and integrity,not another third string, knee-jerk politician or under-credentialed fluffer looking for a state pay check. Even an interim leader with a strong will and hand could initiate reform. What is Pete Peterson doing these days? What about Norman Swartzkauf? Former governor Martinez? Desperate times call for extreme measures. DJJ is a freakin mess! Give us serious leadership... ~Capital Watch

Barreiro?..No way! DJJ desperately needs a leader with guts,brains and integrity,not another third string, knee-jerk politician or under-credentialed fluffer looking for a state pay check. Even an interim leader with a strong will and hand could initiate reform. What is Pete Peterson doing these days? What about Norman Swartzkauf? Former governor Martinez? Desperate times call for extreme measures. DJJ is a freakin mess! Give us serious leadership. The "Blueprint Commission" is nothing but a smokescreen and a political marketing ploy for more of the same old crap. We need drastic reform,personnel change and direction at DJJ. ~Capital Watch

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01/25/08 DJJ Policy: To Goodtime Charley, You must be pretty sad to see your old DJJ friendly females hangin with Sexy Rexy and other department big boys these days . Sorry Charly...but an ambitious gal at DJJ has to do what she has to do (even if she has to hold her nose). Those promotions don't come easy. M.M and T.B can tell ya all about it. Ah the life of a DJJ state beureaucrat can be sweet indeed. Cheer up Charly..You had a damn good run while it lasted. Now Rexy has returned... ~Old-time DJJ Insider

To Goodtime Charley, You must be pretty sad to see your old DJJ friendly females hangin with Sexy Rexy and other department big boys these days . Sorry Charly...but an ambitious gal at DJJ has to do what she has to do (even if she has to hold her nose). Those promotions don't come easy. M.M and T.B can tell ya all about it. Ah the life of a DJJ state beureaucrat can be sweet indeed. Cheer up Charly..You had a damn good run while it lasted. Now Rexy has returned for some more DJJ action. It must be just like old times for Rex the lech back in the land of milk and honey (and tax-payer money). ~Old-time DJJ Insider

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01/23/08 DJJ Policy: The recent posting got it so right about Sexy Rexy and Shari Turner. Neither of these political whores give a damn for the welfare of at-risk kids. Both have enriched themselves at the expense of the public and both have been part of numerous cover-ups and deceptions. Rex even used his DJJ office to get some action from female staff. I also agree that these two, along with Good Time Charley and others, have favored the interests of lobbyists ,deep pocket... ~Insider

The recent posting got it so right about Sexy Rexy and Shari Turner. Neither of these political whores give a damn for the welfare of at-risk kids. Both have enriched themselves at the expense of the public and both have been part of numerous cover-ups and deceptions. Rex even used his DJJ office to get some action from female staff. I also agree that these two, along with Good Time Charley and others, have favored the interests of lobbyists ,deep pocket contracted providers and corrupt established DJJ practices over the interests of the public or the kids. Some of the abuse and deaths that have occurred within the DJJ apparatus may well have been avoided if honest DJJ officials had simply done their job. ~Insider

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01/23/08 Charlie Crist: Let me get this straight. A proven leader with demonstrated honesty,expertise and competence is being replaced at DOC with a documented liar,fraud and do-nothing,yes boss, political lackey (McDonough for the diploma mill man)... I'm disapointed in you Governor. At least now DJJ may have a chance at a serious leader. Please Charlie...not Davison or any of the corrupt old-line scum bags that inhabit most of the top DJJ offices. Give us a McDonough type leader. ~Tax Payer

Let me get this straight. A proven leader with demonstrated honesty,expertise and competence is being replaced at DOC with a documented liar,fraud and do-nothing,yes boss, political lackey (McDonough for the diploma mill man). Looks like Tallahassee is getting back to business as usual. I'm disapointed in you Governor. At least now DJJ may have a chance at a serious leader. Please Charlie...not Davison or any of the corrupt old-line scum bags that inhabit most of the top DJJ offices. Give us a McDonough type leader. ~Tax Payer

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01/22/08 Orange JDC: John Huffer's reputation in the community sucks so I don't uinderstand why he is still overseeing any programs in any DJJ setting other than favoritism and it needs to be investigated! ~DJJ Insider

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01/22/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Who is the idiot campaigning for Barreiro?!?! Guess he does not know him at all....If He/She did, they would know that Gus is not qualified to do anything related to Juveniles....He was a group home counselor for a few years, was a de facto member for the AMI Board for another few, and was busted for not paying his child support for his own kids....On top of that, he embarassed his own party by creating a sham committee on DJJ abuses... ~Anonymous

Who is the idiot campaigning for Barreiro?!?! Guess he does not know him at all....If He/She did, they would know that Gus is not qualified to do anything related to Juveniles....He was a group home counselor for a few years, was a de facto member for the AMI Board for another few, and was busted for not paying his child support for his own kids....On top of that, he embarassed his own party by creating a sham committee on DJJ abuses chocked full on Dems in hopes of exposing Schembri, so he could get the job after he was term limited....Why would anyone want someone to take care of the state's toughest kids, that cannot, or will not even take care of his own....Where's Gus been since he didn't get the job?!?! surprisingly silent....or for those who know, not much of a surprise at all.... ~Anonymous

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01/21/08 Gus Barreiro: Gus Barreiro doesn't care about the kids in the department. He only wants power. Where has he been since he wasn't appointed as Secretary? Now he wants to come back out of the woodwork or shall I see back from the contracted providers who he strongly opposed! ~Anonymous

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01/21/08 Other: To Tax Payer, Your recommendation that the next Secretary at DJJ come from "the ranks of our county sheriffs" sounds good to me. Perhaps a "real" law man will seek some indictments for the long-time fraud and theft at DJJ. I,however,would prefer to see the next "honcho" come from the ranks of our garbage men. A good garbage man might be well suited to rid the Department of all high-paid refuse that has accumulated in the administrative slots at DJJ... ~Tax-Payer II

To Tax Payer, Your recommendation that the next Secretary at DJJ come from "the ranks of our county sheriffs" sounds good to me. Perhaps a "real" law man will seek some indictments for the long-time fraud and theft at DJJ. I,however,would prefer to see the next "honcho" come from the ranks of our garbage men. A good garbage man might be well suited to rid the Department of all high-paid refuse that has accumulated in the administrative slots at DJJ. An exterminator and a fumigation specialist might also come in handy; but please not another political stooge. ~Tax-Payer II

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01/20/08 Other DJJ facility: PACE programs do a pretty good job at most of their centers. The program,however, is very selective in the girls they serve. There can be no valid comparisons between most of the troubled girls served by PACE and the much tougher girls incarcerated in residential programs. PACE rarely accepts the really violent,gang-bangin street girls. Most of the so-called data PACE routinely dispenses to the legislature and the public is skewed beyond any degree of validity... ~Former PACE Worker

PACE programs do a pretty good job at most of their centers. The program,however, is very selective in the girls they serve. There can be no valid comparisons between most of the troubled girls served by PACE and the much tougher girls incarcerated in residential programs. PACE rarely accepts the really violent,gang-bangin street girls. Most of the so-called data PACE routinely dispenses to the legislature and the public is skewed beyond any degree of validity. PACE is a good program for mildly envolved at-risk kids but generally not effective with really difficult cases. This fact should be considered before any increase in funding for the PACE programs. ~Former PACE Worker

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01/20/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, What the hell are you thinking? Are you bucking for an endorsement from Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al? You have to know that Walt McNeil is nothing but an expensive political prop. DOC is far too critical to our state for a political role-player or a PC manikin. DJJ also needs strong,honest leadership. Davison would be a terrible mistake;please don't go that route. Come on Charlie...get in he game. Put some serious,capable folk in these important positions. We've had far too many self-serving parasites. ~Capital Watch

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01/20/08 Other: What is the deal with the arrest of [employee] in the Tallahassee office? Why is it that she can commit a FELONY!!! and still be allowed to work. Why is it that she like others who commit crimes that would end up in jail for kids never have to face the circumstances. Staff at Miami Dade detention were fired over Omar Paisley. Other detention staff at other centers have been fired as well. What makes [employee] so special? ~Anonymous

[Note from J4K: Please provide arrest detail so that name, crime, arrest date/location can be posted.]

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01/20/08 Other: Governor Crist and Whoever is running DJJ: Well, its no surprise that Walt McNeil is leaving. There is nothing to show for this soft-spoken man's short tenure at DJJ. Wish him well. A few others that he needs to take with him: Rick Davison, a youngster who lacks virtually all basic skills for any employment. Sexy Rexy Uberman, a man who used his political position to not only have a personal relationship with at least one female employee at DJJ... ~Anonymous

Governor Crist and Whoever is running DJJ: Well, its no surprise that Walt McNeil is leaving. There is nothing to show for this soft-spoken man's short tenure at DJJ. Wish him well. A few others that he needs to take with him: Rick Davison, a youngster who lacks virtually all basic skills for any employment. Sexy Rexy Uberman, a man who used his political position to not only have a personal relationship with at least one female employee at DJJ but footed the bill (per the taxpayers) for her to go to graduate school and gave her big fat jobs for which she was unqualified--seems history is repeating itself in his office at DJJ. Also Uberman and his sidekick Rickard Kline are the very people who created the problems that DJJ are now facing--they conducted business out of the Florida sunshine and had personal relationships with providers. They also ignored for years the reports of abuse at boot camps. Judy Haynes, another of uberman's buddies, was "in charge" of the boot camps and could be seen on many occasions bellying up to the bar with them after meetings. Same with Good Time Charlie Chervanik who bowed before boot camps and providers alike. Ms. Turner needs to go as well. One of Schembri's "girls" she has demonstrated no leadership ability and has no history of establishing herseslf in a medical practice. She did not even know how to read back names when interviewing people on the phone after Martin Lee Anderson murder. Wonder how she got that $150,000.00 salary--probably more by now. Perhaps the reason that she never stepped foot in a bootcamp,one of the highest risk of physical harm to youth is that none of them were located in romantic enough locales as she "toured" programs with GT Charlie. Turner is a bureacrat who will speak the political rhetoric when instructed. It is easy to appear that you are a "advocate" for the children when the entire legislature, the NAACP, the Black Caucus and everyone else has already said it for you. Turner will never tell the truth about what is really goin ~Anonymous

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01/20/08 Other: To Governor Crist: You, as the peoples' governor, have demonstrated an earnest desire to make change. It is a difficult job. One way that you can rest assured that change will finally be made at the Department of Juvenile Justice is to please appoint Gus Barrerio as the new Secretary. He has demonstrated over and over again his commitment, even to his own political costs. He can bridge the diversities that have so fragmented the agency... ~Anonymous

To Governor Crist: You, as the peoples' governor, have demonstrated an earnest desire to make change. It is a difficult job. One way that you can rest assured that change will finally be made at the Department of Juvenile Justice is to please appoint Gus Barrerio as the new Secretary. He has demonstrated over and over again his commitment, even to his own political costs. He can bridge the diversities that have so fragmented the agency. He also is the only candidate--or head of the agency to date, that has run a juvenile program--for almost 10 years. He also has studied the system for years--the Blueprint Commission really just covered old ground. Please, members of the agency, parents, youth, and the State of Florida citizenry urge you to appoint a man of heart, wisdom, the ability to compromise when necessary, and a man of faith. That man is Gus Barrerio. He will serve you well. ~Anonymous

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01/19/08 DJJ Policy: I'd like to see the next DJJ honcho come from the ranks of our current or past Florida county Sheriffs. Generally these men have been tested under the fire of public service. They have faced voters and community activists as well as families and victims. Most importantly they have dealt with both the criminal element and the general public. Such men would be better prepared to protect the interests of both at-risk kids and to protect the public... ~Tax Payer

I'd like to see the next DJJ honcho come from the ranks of our current or past Florida county Sheriffs. Generally these men have been tested under the fire of public service. They have faced voters and community activists as well as families and victims. Most importantly they have dealt with both the criminal element and the general public. Such men would be better prepared to protect the interests of both at-risk kids and to protect the public from the influence of gangs,drugs and youth crime. We do not need another slimy career bureaucrat or political figurehead. ~Tax Payer

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01/19/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: If Crist actually thinks "Diploma Mill" McNeil is the best man for DOC; he would probably love to appoint "the Reverend" Al Sharpton to the vacant DJJ slot. Sometimes diversity-based political power brokers simply ask too much. Surely Crist could have appointed an African American with authentic credentials, proven intellect, and unquestioned integrity. Based on his performance as a police chief,DJJ Secretary and graduate student,Walt McNeil has proven himself unworthy... ~Anonymous

If Crist actually thinks "Diploma Mill" McNeil is the best man for DOC; he would probably love to appoint "the Reverend" Al Sharpton to the vacant DJJ slot. Sometimes diversity-based political power brokers simply ask too much. Surely Crist could have appointed an African American with authentic credentials, proven intellect, and unquestioned integrity. Based on his performance as a police chief,DJJ Secretary and graduate student,Walt McNeil has proven himself unworthy of a high-level state leadership position and the high-level salary that accompanies such a role. The race of a man should not matter...the character of a man should absolutely matter. It appears that the governor doesn't understand that point. ~Anonymous

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01/19/08 Escambia JDC: At Escambia there are staff still on probation and they are getting promoted and going to school to become PAR instructors,they cannot do their jobs as SJDO's ask MrsLee,she is the one thats sending them because she cannot do her job,just getting paid. ~Anonymous

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01/19/08 Okaloosa JDC: How can Okaloosa have husband and wife working in the same department? ~Anonymous

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01/19/08 Escambia JDC: It is so sad that all the unfairness and prejudice at Escambia detention,does the state knows that trainee Brown there and he is not state certified,ask Supt. Lee and Napier they knows all about it(sendthis to the secretary)of the state. ~Anonymous

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01/19/08 Other: The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking it's 5th Secretary in six years. I think it is time for the governor to make an appointment that is not political in nature and make an appointment that is best for the department and the juveniles in the state of Florida who find themselves in the system. Governor Crist, I would like for you to consider my boss, Michael Cantrell who is a Regional Director with the Department. Mr. Cantrell is truly an advocate for children, yet he believes... ~Anonymous

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking it's 5th Secretary in six years. I think it is time for the governor to make an appointment that is not political in nature and make an appointment that is best for the department and the juveniles in the state of Florida who find themselves in the system. Governor Crist, I would like for you to consider my boss, Michael Cantrell who is a Regional Director with the Department. Mr. Cantrell is truly an advocate for children, yet he believes very strongly that juveniles who break the law should be held accountable for their actions. Mr. Cantrell believes in allowing his employees to do their jobs and sets the highest expectations for himself and all those who work for him. I know Mr. cantrell has worked in other state systems and would bring a wealth of knowledge and a breath of fresh air to the Secretary position. He truly has no agenda other than doing what is right for juveniles. I have worked for and with Mr. Cantrell for nearly two years and I have no doubt he is the right person to be the Secretary for many years to come. ~Anonymous

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01/18/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Hear that swooshing sound? That's the sound of credibility and the newly established competence at DOC going down the Tallahassee political drain. Unless he has keepers close at hand "professor" McNeil will screw up and sell out the advances achieved by McDonough. It was interesting to note in the local news that our chief leaders at DJJ and DOC are not even required to have a graduate degree. Thank goodness we have higher standards for school principals,psychologists and... ~State Worker Bee

Hear that swooshing sound? That's the sound of credibility and the newly established competence at DOC going down the Tallahassee political drain. Unless he has keepers close at hand "professor" McNeil will screw up and sell out the advances achieved by McDonough. It was interesting to note in the local news that our chief leaders at DJJ and DOC are not even required to have a graduate degree. Thank goodness we have higher standards for school principals,psychologists and directors of city refuse departments and most other significant professional roles. At least McNeil's fraudulent graduate degree will continue to be a non-issue as far as job requirements for this highly responsible and highly paid position...but what about his intellect and his integrity. Apparently these are also not requirements for the positions... Just fit the part for the political role you are cast to play and don't make waves. Wonder who the next political hump to assume DJJ leadership will be. Most folks think it will be Davison. HMMMM ~State Worker Bee

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01/17/08 Other: I see on a 12/11 post where Juvenile Probation Officers are being considered for high risk retirement payments: Question - what about Detention officers that are front line? As a former( forced out due to on the job injury) JDO's are not at high risk ? Lets be real about this. I did my job for 10 years, took the good with the bad, AFSCME should focus on the whole scheme, not just one, JDO contact with detainees is one of the most focused jobs one can take on, . . . Hey to PRJDC, miss you all ~walter grau

I see on a 12/11 post where Juvenile Probation Officers are being considered for high risk retirement payments: Question - what about Detention officers that are front line? As a former( forced out due to on the job injury) JDO's are not at high risk ? Lets be real about this. I did my job for 10 years, took the good with the bad, AFSCME should focus on the whole scheme, not just one, JDO contact with detainees is one of the most focused jobs one can take on, if you do it well, it is as high risk as corrections, which I have done in Georgia, my father, a federal employee used to say that AFSCME was the street sweepers union, prove us wrong. Hey to PRJDC, miss you all ~walter grau

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01/17/08 Orange JDC: T th 01/0/08 wter: Yes, Park Plae (Hfr) and Dizneyy Wlliams knew beforehand that they were going to take the contacaway from Lakeside Aletnaives. It was all a set up so tha Williams and Dizney could ha etheir pretty boy at Orange as well. It did not matte that Lakeside had the highest QA score in the entire facility that year and their score was even higher than Park Place's this year. Dizney and Hufer do not truloy care about the well being of the kids and it shows... ~SJDO

T th 01/0/08 wter: Yes, Park Plae (Hfr) and Dizneyy Wlliams knew beforehand that they were going to take the contacaway from Lakeside Aletnaives. It was all a set up so tha Williams and Dizney could ha etheir pretty boy at Orange as well. It did not matte that Lakeside had the highest QA score in the entire facility that year and their score was even higher than Park Place's this year. Dizney and Hufer do not truloy care about the well being of the kids and it shows in the poor mental health services our kids get. Inez truly cared and it showed but now the kids get substandard services and no one even dares to investigate the underhanded way the contract was given to Park Place - there was no bidding at all and our kids pay the price. Dr. Turner is not the only one that needs to answer siome tough questions. Dr. Dizney does too, too bad no one is asking them! ~SJDO

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01/17/08 Charlie Crist: So ... the reason Crist keeps movin' Walt McNeil on up is that he has an "affinity" for the guy. That explains a lot. For example, it explains why he rejected the imminently qualified and dedicated Gus Barreiro for the DJJ job in favor of McNeil last year. His feelings. All together now: "Atta girl, Crist!" After all it's all about feeling good, huh? We all want to feel good -- about our leaders and especially about the people who have charge of incarcerated children... ~Anonymous

So ... the reason Crist keeps movin' Walt McNeil on up is that he has an "affinity" for the guy. That explains a lot. For example, it explains why he rejected the imminently qualified and dedicated Gus Barreiro for the DJJ job in favor of McNeil last year. His feelings. All together now: "Atta girl, Crist!" After all it's all about feeling good, huh? We all want to feel good -- about our leaders and especially about the people who have charge of incarcerated children. Personally, I feel great to see the back of Walt McNeil, relieved that he'll be making Crist feel good from on high at DOC, because he was an abyssmal failure at DJJ. I'm glad to see him pack up his tent and his worn out "poor-boy-from-the-ghetto-man-of-God" act and toddle on over to DOC to enjoy his raise and praise, secure in his friendship with our governor, who owes DJJ personnel and the incarcerated children of this state an apology for McNeil's reign of "do-nothingness." Might as well go ahead and apologize to DOC personnel too, in advance. McNeil is just another mediocre bureaucrat lacking education, intellect, imagination, interest, vision, leadership/management skills, integrity, committment, plain old gumption and an inquiring mind. And if he couldn't cut it at DJJ he will fail at DOC too. I am not reassured to learn that my Governor is so easily taken in by such a person, and I tremble to think who he might choose as Walt's replacement. It's time Crist acknowledged Gus Barreiro's abilities, integrity and committment. Barreiro has all the personal and professional qualities necessary to lead DJJ out of the mediocrity and corruption that flourished under McNeil and Co., Schembri, etc. So, Gov. Crist, you have an opportunity to show that you care about these kids and to redeem yourself. This time put the safety and welfare of the kids above your feelings. Take the high road and appoint Barreiro. No doubt you'll learn to feel good about him when you see the results he'll get. And now if we could just dislodge Ms. Turner from he ~Anonymous

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01/16/08 Charlie Crist: Good Grief,Charlie Crist! Do you actually think you can fill the shoes of the capable Jim McDonough as our prison chief with a political token,front man like "Diploma Mill" McNeil. Ain't gonna happen! Just check out McNeil's performance at DJJ. Let's just hope you don't plan on putting Davison into the DJJ spot. Some say that was always the your real plan. DJJ needs a McDonough or a Butterworth not another political whore,sleazy NYC crook or empty suit, organ grinder's monkey with a fake diploma. Come on Charley Crist...Get real! ~Tax Payer

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01/15/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: I guess you found out how commited Walt McNeil is to the children of Florida. The man is a phoney through and through! Someone name 3 things he acoomplished to better DJJ that were not in place before he got here. ~Real Tally Cop

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01/15/08 Other DJJ facility: My child was in a fight the 3rd day in this particular YDC due to someone trying to take his food and make him out of a "junior". When my family and I went to visit him the day after the fight he was brought into the visitation hall with blood on his jumpsuit from him and the other child. To make matters worse he was brought into visitation with NO undergarments, socks or anything underneath his jumpsuit, temperatures were below freezing and he was shivering. I asked how long he had been in those conditions and his responded "for about 2 days"!!!!!!! ~Anonymous

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01/12/08 Charlie Crist: Governor Crist, Give us a Secretary that didn't falsify his academic credentials with fake, mail-order diplomas. We went from an arrogant and corrupt cast-off slob from NYC that was a documented thief, to a smiling empty suit front man from Tallahassee. DJJ desperately needs quaility,intelligent,diligent, and dedicated leadership with true professional ethics and integrity. Please try again! ~Parent

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01/10/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: How is it when there is such a deficit & youth are suffering that DJJ administrators are still stealing from the taxpayers? The state is closing facilities, kids needs are not being met, & incompetent, thieving staff continue to steal? How can the Secretary explain how the high paid South Regional Director who was pastured back to the south comes in at whatever time, 9-10AM to take naps (yes he sleeps in the office all the time) & watch his 45-inch newly purchased plasma TV... ~A Taxpayer advocating for our youth

How is it when there is such a deficit & youth are suffering that DJJ administrators are still stealing from the taxpayers? The state is closing facilities, kids needs are not being met, & incompetent, thieving staff continue to steal? How can the Secretary explain how the high paid South Regional Director who was pastured back to the south comes in at whatever time, 9-10AM to take naps (yes he sleeps in the office all the time) & watch his 45-inch newly purchased plasma TV now strategically placed in his office????? Who in their right mind would have authorized that purchase paid for by the taxpayers? He has also hired back his cronies including one in which DJJ finally got rid of after the FIG fiasco, an assistant paid much $$$ who does his job for him, and a clueless secretary to cover for him that had retired but is now reaping the salary compliments of yes, us, the taxpayers. Why does this tiny region even need 4 secretaries????? To do what????? This is sick! Who is monitoring this budget or productivity? Yea that's right, an Asst Secretary that DJJ got rid of years ago, unethical and corrupt as the next. ~A Taxpayer advocating for our youth

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01/08/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: How is it that Sexy Rexy's gal pals (Mills 80k plus Buckely 90K plus Leonard 80K plus )are pulling in these PHAT paychecks!!!!!I guess it's not what you know it's whose butt you kiss!!!! No wonder our budgets are so screwed up........ ~Underpaid

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01/08/08 DJJ Policy: This webpage is nothing but a cesspoole for losers and retired or forced retired staff who obviously have nothing better to do with their time than to post malicious comments. It's funny how some of those that are posting comments on this webpage are also some of those who stole time from the state, used and abused the sick and leave hours that they were fortunate to get as state employees! YOU JUST DIDN'T GET CAUGHT...BUT you choose to use this as a forum for your nastiness!!!!SHAME ON YOU... ~Anonymous

This webpage is nothing but a cesspoole for losers and retired or forced retired staff who obviously have nothing better to do with their time than to post malicious comments. It's funny how some of those that are posting comments on this webpage are also some of those who stole time from the state, used and abused the sick and leave hours that they were fortunate to get as state employees! YOU JUST DIDN'T GET CAUGHT...BUT you choose to use this as a forum for your nastiness!!!!SHAME ON YOU FOR ACTING LIKE YOU HAVE ETHICS, WHEN YOU DID THE SAME THING...YOU JUST DIDN'T GET CAUGHT.!!!!!! You all know who you are and the only reason you are still posting this on the website is to fullfill the emptiness you have in your soul. You abused the system BUT the only difference is you had other's to cover your actions. If the system is ever going to be fixed, then you need to take a look at those people who approved car logs, reviewed gas receipts and mileage logs for I guarantee they knew about the abuse and misuse and DID NOTHING so that they could continue to protect their bosses and co-workers. The culture in this system is so dysfunctional and it just keeps on going. SOME PEOPLE REALLY KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME....YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS THAT ARE STILL EMPLOYED KNOW WHO YOU ARE! YOU ARE A BUNCH OF COWARDS, SPINELESS HUMAN THINGS!!!!!! ~Anonymous

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01/08/08 Volusia JDC: TRIBUTE To Shawn Smith and his family: I knew Shawn Smith only for a moment. He died alone in a stinking cell at the Volusia detention center 6 years ago. I was 17 at the time. They kept in locked up most of the time but one time he gave me his mothers' phone#. I tried to call but the thugs that run the place stopped me. He suffered too much torment for his young soul to stand. To his family, I am sorry... I am going to law school because of Shawn... ~Alex

[NOTE FROM J4K: DJJ killers not arrested; family settled with DJJ; other abusers on trial.]

TRIBUTE To Shawn Smith and his family: I knew Shawn Smith only for a moment. He died alone in a stinking cell at the Volusia detention center 6 years ago. I was 17 at the time. They kept in locked up most of the time but one time he gave me his mothers' phone#. I tried to call but the thugs that run the place stopped me. He suffered too much torment for his young soul to stand. To his family, I am sorry. I still get sick everytime I go home and hear anyone mention it. I can't stand to drive on that forelone road even. I am going to law school because of Shawn. I never forgot him. I hope his family will see how he touched others and his spirit will live on in the good we accomplish. Alex

note to justice kids, do you know what happened? were the DJJ people who killed Shawn ever arrested even? If you know anything could you incdlude it here?

01/07/08 DJJ Policy: This is just great! Now I hear the Blueprint group will be recommending even more "diversion" and "counselling" for youthful criminals. Tough street kids are already laughing at the lax,incompetent and weak consequences for car theft,burglaries and vandalism. Now DJJ will be an even bigger laugh. Good,consistent, "tough love" approachs can be both easily understood and effective with most (not all) kids. Most of the so-called diversion programs... ~Parent

This is just great! Now I hear the Blueprint group will be recommending even more "diversion" and "counselling" for youthful criminals. Tough street kids are already laughing at the lax,incompetent and weak consequences for car theft,burglaries and vandalism. Now DJJ will be an even bigger laugh. Good,consistent, "tough love" approachs can be both easily understood and effective with most (not all) kids. Most of the so-called diversion programs have been nothing but a cop-out for DJJ do-nothings. Frustrated parents and gang/delingquency plagued communities are begging for help and all we get is big talk and mushy PC cop-outs. ~Parent

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01/06/08 Other: I have followed the recommendations of the "Blueprint Commission" as the pre-packaged public show hearings have been staged. So far the input from the PACE lobby has emerged ,as predicted. Anyone familiar with PACE is aware of the difference in the level of violence and criminality between the average PACE (prevention) client and the average incarcerated female in DJJ custody. The much-presented PACE "comparative" data is deceitful and... ~Tax Payer

I have followed the recommendations of the "Blueprint Commission" as the pre-packaged public show hearings have been staged. So far the input from the PACE lobby has emerged ,as predicted. Anyone familiar with PACE is aware of the difference in the level of violence and criminality between the average PACE (prevention) client and the average incarcerated female in DJJ custody. The much-presented PACE "comparative" data is deceitful and worthless but has been swallowed by the "Commission". Another predicted recommendaion has come to pass. The so-called "disproportionate minority representation" in committment programs is ,in truth, reflective of the factual data found in essentially every state and community where such data is collected. Political correctness and diversity sweet talk will not change the sad state of a population where 70% of the kids are born of rampant street immorality,hip-hop and rap music are the cultural highlights and "Mutha F-ck--" is the most common term for any occasion. These kids need greater nurturance, support and systematic intervention ,not phoney bleeding heart BS. The "Commission" is just another DJJ fraud. ~Tax Payer

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01/06/08 Boot Camps: The best move that could be made to improve the status of services for youthful offenders in Florida would be a return to and an expansion of our boot camps. While certainly not appropriate for all kids;the boot camps were ideal for the reform and support of many out-of-control youth that are now being sacraficed to the PC,self-acclaimed "experts", profit seeking hustlers and career bureaucratic leechs. It was DJJ incompetence and corruption that led to the death of Martin Anderson...not the boot camp model. ~Still a Boot Camper

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01/05/08 DJJ Secretary McNeil: Answer to "Insider", I still think Secretary McNeil will make some progress at DJJ.I know him to be a good man. You must note that long-time crooks like Floyd and Chervanik have been sent packing.Hopefully he will soon deal with remaining sponges like Turner,Eubanks,Criswell,Davis and all the others that have failed to protect the interests of the public or the safety of adjudicated youth. It appears that the established DJJ bureauracy throughout the state is well connected... ~Tallahassee Cop

Answer to "Insider", I still think Secretary McNeil will make some progress at DJJ.I know him to be a good man. You must note that long-time crooks like Floyd and Chervanik have been sent packing.Hopefully he will soon deal with remaining sponges like Turner,Eubanks,Criswell,Davis and all the others that have failed to protect the interests of the public or the safety of adjudicated youth. It appears that the established DJJ bureauracy throughout the state is well connected. I am hopeful that Walter McNeil may yet make a stand for integrity and accountability at DJJ. It will not be easy.

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01/04/08 Orange JDC: If it is true to Park Place (meaning J. Hoffer) knew that they were going to win the bidding for ORANGE facility and other DJJ facilities before the biding, and that John was telling staff at Park Place and at Osceola DJJ that is a breach of TRUST in the system. Was he really telling his staff at Osceola and people at Park Place that William and Dizney wanted Lakeside Alternatives out of Orange, and the other agencies out of the facilities they were running? IF so, this should be investigated... ~DJJ POLICY

If it is true to Park Place (meaning J. Hoffer) knew that they were going to win the bidding for ORANGE facility and other DJJ facilities before the biding, and that John was telling staff at Park Place and at Osceola DJJ that is a breach of TRUST in the system. Was he really telling his staff at Osceola and people at Park Place that William and Dizney wanted Lakeside Alternatives out of Orange, and the other agencies out of the facilities they were running? IF so, this should be investigated by Tallahassee, and even better someone should contact the local newspapers and start an investigation on how the biding process really works. Lakeside was doing a GREAT job at Orange, and got the highest QA, and still lost the biding to Park Place. That does not sound right! Park Place puts inexperienced interns, and some females with inappropriate dress code, to watch our kids. John is almost never around, and when he is, he locks himself with his female interns. When is someone take a look at this? Someone should tell Lakeside to look really investigate why they were replaced by Park Place that is now in troubles with Medicare!!! ~DJJ POLICY

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01/04/08 Other: To J4K, Isn't it about time to drop the Gus Barriero blurb on the board? I hear Gus is living happily ever after in the employ of one of the DJJ contractors (AMI I think). Gus did some good when he was in the legislature but he was dead wrong about the boot camps. The sheriff's did a much better job managing programs than DJJ or most of the for-profit providers. I wish Barriero and the other politicians would have spared the boot camps... ~Capital Insider

To J4K, Isn't it about time to drop the Gus Barriero blurb on the board? I hear Gus is living happily ever after in the employ of one of the DJJ contractors (AMI I think). Gus did some good when he was in the legislature but he was dead wrong about the boot camps. The sheriff's did a much better job managing programs than DJJ or most of the for-profit providers. I wish Barriero and the other politicians would have spared the boot camps in the frenzy after the Anderson death. That tragic death like all the other DJJ tragedies was primarily the fault of poor DJJ oversight; yet DJJ continues to prosper,while the boot camps were lost.

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01/01/08 DJJ Policy: To tax-Payer, I also caught the duplication of the orchestrated DJJ letter from different DJJ stooges in at least two different newspapers. What a pathetic effort to give the impression of openness. I am a member of one of the so-calleed "councils" due to my job with a community agency. You are right about DJJ. Nearly every decision is made behind closed doors for political reasons;everything else is spin,cover-up and lies. ~Must Remain Anonymous for Job

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