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Category: Florida
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Julie Jones appointed as Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections
Governor Rick Scott Announces the Appointment of Julie Jones as DOC Secretary On December 10, 2014, in News Releases, by Governor’s Press Office Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Julie Jones as Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, effective January 5th, 2015. Governor Rick Scott said, “Julie Jones has had a distinguished career […]
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THE INFAMOUS BLACK BOX
The Black Box is a a handcuff cover which protects the key hole and prevents the offender from picking or tampering with any parts of the lock. This protective device is made from high-strength, high-impact ABS plastic and, according to the manufacturer, the security clip is the same strength as steel. The Black Box is […]
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PRISON, PATERNITY, PARENTAL RIGHTS
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY? • Why is paternity important? • What if paternity is contested? Can I get a DNA test? • What if I think I have a child and want to be sure my rights are not terminated? Establishing paternity means legally determining the father of a child. If a […]
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PENNSYLVANIA’S INSIDIOUS PLOT TO SILENCE INMATES
THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION: The Pennsylvania Senate will vote this week on House bill HB2533 and Senate bill SB508. Governor Corbett has pledged to sign it.. This bill will make it illegal for prisoners to speak publicly AND allow the Attorney General or District Attorney to sue prisoners and the folks that […]
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Whistleblowers Risk Retaliation as Part of Prison ‘Culture’
By DARA KAM OF THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Whistleblowers at a North Florida prison were punished by their bosses after exposing abuse of inmates, including an instance where one guard sprayed noxious chemicals into a prisoner’s mouth, according to an investigation by the state’s Commission on Human Relations. The Wakulla Correctional Institution case reveals […]
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PRIVATE PRISON CONTRACT CANCELLED
Printed Courtesy of ‘Color of Change’ October 2, 2014 Reports reveal FL guards slapping and choking kids and fracturing their bones. One child held in a Youth Services International (YSI) for-profit prison described it as being “kept like rats in a trap, in a maze.” (1) After 15,000 ColorOfChange members took action demanding an end […]
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JOURNEY INTO FLORIDA WOMEN’S RECEPTION CENTER
John Gray, author of best seller ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, identified fundamental psychological differences between the male and female genders. Likewise, there are notable distinctions between the culture at the Florida Women’s Reception Center (FWRC) and its male counterparts. FWRC, located in Ocala, Florida, sits within walking distance of its sister […]
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – THE BIG GUNS HAVE RELOADED!
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2014 CONTACT: Florida Department of Corrections Communications Office: (850) 488-0420 First Coast News Interview/Forgotten Majority http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/2014/09/12/doc-cracking-down-on-employee-misconduct/15551245/ DOC strictly enforcing zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate and criminal behavior by staff Tallahassee, Fla — Today the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) announced that in addition to the six members of its staff that were […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 6 FIRED FOR INMATE ABUSE
September 11, 2014 CONTACT: Florida Department of Corrections Communications Office: (850) 488-0420 Mr. Michael Crews, Mr. Timothy Cannon, Secretary Deputy DOC strictly enforcing zero-tolerance policy for criminal behavior by staff SIX DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS STAFF ARRESTED; TERMINATED […]
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SECRETARY CRACKS DOWN HARD ON INMATE ABUSE
Secretary Michael Crews at the Site Visit, Lowell Correctional Institution He said what he meant and he meant what he said! Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) Secretary, Michael Crews, made it perfectly clear – ZERO tolerance for inmate abuse. He is traveling to every prison in the state communicating the message that […]