tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post3056299400619090555..comments2024-03-15T05:45:01.402-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Historian: Merger of juvenile agencies risks repeating old mistakesGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-35899436170742569532011-07-15T11:16:05.195-05:002011-07-15T11:16:05.195-05:00I agree, the new agency should stay away from all ...I agree, the new agency should stay away from all administrative staff members and hire fresh new vibrant employees who have no prior history with tyc. To much corruption has grown throughout these facilities and needs to be stopped right at the roots!<br /><br />Use wisdom and take the better route even if it may cost more and take a longer period of time. This will prevent the demise of the new agency and its eventual collapse as tyc has experienced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-55528194680809708372011-06-29T22:31:25.964-05:002011-06-29T22:31:25.964-05:00It's so sad to see that the past and present T...It's so sad to see that the past and present TYC employees and administrators have brought this once graceful youth agency to its present disgraceful situation. Even without counting how bad youth have been treated, just look at the employees that have been thrown to the streets and treated like trash by management; after years of devoted service to TYC. Any remaining administrators that have over five years with TYC should be eliminated and given walking papers. These people, not youth or employees, have been the failure of TYC. None of the administrators should be moved into the new agency. If so, you only poison the new agency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-4752229147046647532011-06-29T21:17:56.450-05:002011-06-29T21:17:56.450-05:00The mistakes are already repeating. Institution po...The mistakes are already repeating. Institution population at those facilities that are not being closed is risings. Already staff shortages at these facilities. The way these reforms happens makes no sense. The kids think they run the show. We will have yet another batch of kids tossed to TDCJ due to ineffective programming during transition. It just goes on and on. Invest in prevention, invest in intensive treatment in institutions raise credential requirements for future staff...Oh yeah. Texas. sorry, in the bottom 10 percent of every category, except killing peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-74441712161170517792011-06-29T12:16:56.048-05:002011-06-29T12:16:56.048-05:00Al Price Superintendent rocked! He was well aware ...Al Price Superintendent rocked! He was well aware of our carniverous HRA and knew how to keep her under foot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8595830539882257102011-06-28T09:01:01.726-05:002011-06-28T09:01:01.726-05:00I think this merger is the greatest opportunity th...I think this merger is the greatest opportunity that the youth in tyc's care has had. I know at Al Price there is so much garbage that has went on for the past 3 years that I have worked there, that it needed to be closed down. I also know that none of the administrative staff cared anything about the care or safety of the youth on our campus.<br /><br />Administrative staff members had private luncheons, dinners, and "affairs" for themselves only, which I am sure the state paid for.<br /><br />I hope this merger is successful and the new agency keeps out Al Price admin staff members so that the agency gets a fresh start. <br /><br />Other than the assistant superintendent, no one is ever seen around campus, only hanging out in the superintendents office and admin building.<br /><br />Our Superintendent spent all of his time with the HRA at our facility before his abrupt departure, for sure.<br /><br />Good luck to all of those who support this merger. I think it is a great opportunity to work for a more professional agency. I believe staff will be thankful once they see that facilities don't have to engage in all of the underplay that goes on. I feel that both the youth and staff members have been victims of abusive and agressive administrative staff members.<br /><br />I am excited about looking for a new job. Keep your heads up and everything will go well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-38119570730694977832011-06-27T16:37:32.733-05:002011-06-27T16:37:32.733-05:00I know I'm naive, but I just can't figure ...I know I'm naive, but I just can't figure out how something done cheaper will prove to be better. I know that the only reason there can be money saved is because juvenile crime has dropped, and I really don't believe that was the result of juvenile justice reform. I don't think juvenile crime will ever go away. It may hit a low, but it is bound to start climbing again with all the cuts in education and juvenile justice. The pendulum always swings back, and thirty years from now they'll be housing young offenders in tents in Jeff Davis County.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8985090372788765572011-06-27T08:48:49.935-05:002011-06-27T08:48:49.935-05:00TYC is institutionally corrupt. With the HR depart...TYC is institutionally corrupt. With the HR departments controlled by the corrupt superintendents, only those who close their eyes and support the culture have a chance for a promotion, for a raise or for anything that would advance their careers. Its been that way for over 20 years. Through this system, only the most corrupt had a chance to advance so these individuals now occupy all the top positions and lord it over the rest of us. As one example, look at who occupies state housing and benefits from this perk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-43991754778101975632011-06-26T12:17:27.630-05:002011-06-26T12:17:27.630-05:00Everything, everyplace and everyone pales in compa...Everything, everyplace and everyone pales in comparison to Evins. It's THE worst and the the HRA can give lessons in being the most corrupt and CONniving while being inept (code for lazy) at the same time.<br /><br />To this post I can only reply, you haven't had to experience the HRA at Al Price, she tops Evins HRA off the charts, I am sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-92073146341100413282011-06-26T12:13:46.746-05:002011-06-26T12:13:46.746-05:00I am definitely not an "ex" tyc staff me...I am definitely not an "ex" tyc staff member, and still know that the HRA is the dirtiest and most manipulating individual at our facility. I am happy that she will lose her job, and sorry that those of us who didn't bend over had to lose our jobs to get rid of her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52908484585451590902011-06-26T10:24:49.509-05:002011-06-26T10:24:49.509-05:00Ranty can't look at himeself! He might see som...Ranty can't look at himeself! He might see some truth if he ever did!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-40716707128595774682011-06-26T01:50:02.765-05:002011-06-26T01:50:02.765-05:00Actually no I did not bend over for anyone, but if...Actually no I did not bend over for anyone, but if you are going to trash people on here, you might look ar yourselves first and then at least trash the people who deserved to be trashed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26408695056125825032011-06-25T20:04:32.842-05:002011-06-25T20:04:32.842-05:00You sound like one of the employees that bend over...You sound like one of the employees that bend over for supervisors pleasure, then get a promotion. Another TYC reason to trash the entire agency top to bottom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-64243349019446053832011-06-25T19:49:33.804-05:002011-06-25T19:49:33.804-05:00its interesting that all these people continue to ...its interesting that all these people continue to post about the HR and HRA departments so I figure, they are probably already ex-tyc employees. <br /><br /><br />This post was set up to discuss the merger so get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-32202209315074241992011-06-25T17:14:41.689-05:002011-06-25T17:14:41.689-05:00Everything, everyplace and everyone pales in compa...Everything, everyplace and everyone pales in comparison to Evins. It's THE worst and the the HRA can give lessons in being the most corrupt and CONniving while being inept (code for lazy) at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-3717046714483292602011-06-25T14:37:27.330-05:002011-06-25T14:37:27.330-05:00PS...
Including the corrupt unprofessional HR staf...PS...<br />Including the corrupt unprofessional HR staff, and HRAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-37248335210865236142011-06-25T14:31:13.395-05:002011-06-25T14:31:13.395-05:00Please,abollish tyc facilities forever! These post...Please,abollish tyc facilities forever! These posts show no positive aspects of any of these facilities. <br /><br />I think Al Price was the most corrupt work place and am thrilled that it was chosen to be closed down! Be wise and hire back none of these corrupt abusive employees into the new agency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62075414454386801782011-06-25T12:42:45.072-05:002011-06-25T12:42:45.072-05:00Some inane derogatory blaming statement. Hate TYC,...Some inane derogatory blaming statement. Hate TYC, Love TYC...disgruntled... More nonsensical self aggrandizing BS!!!!!<br /><br />LOL <br /><br />One Maudlin IndividualAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-78033709448771502142011-06-24T14:15:24.739-05:002011-06-24T14:15:24.739-05:00Sheldon seems to be more stable than some of the T...Sheldon seems to be more stable than some of the TYC posters comments make them. Maybe these posters need mental health help more than he does. No one here seems to want their own boat rocked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-38795511750340113652011-06-24T12:55:56.235-05:002011-06-24T12:55:56.235-05:00Re: Sheldon posts...
Stop acknowledging his posts...Re: Sheldon posts...<br /><br />Stop acknowledging his posts and maybe he will stay on a constructive criticism note or quit posting altogether.<br /><br />Every now and then in his post he will cite something that points to a problem that needs fixing and then gets off track and distracted with all the other garbage and personal responses.<br /><br />Too bad the guy can't see that he is contributing very little by redirecting every post regarding TYC to his own personal need for attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-76097371884180507312011-06-24T11:36:21.910-05:002011-06-24T11:36:21.910-05:00As everyone can see Sheldon never talks about his ...As everyone can see Sheldon never talks about his original family only his TYC family.I wonder what part does his mother and father play in his messed up teenage life. Why would he keep leaveing the life with his family to continuosly going back to the hell hole in Gatesville.Could it be that that he felt that this was the only place he felt recognized and cared for. He talks about how the African American matron Ms.Ruby Brown showed love for him.Maybe she was the loving mother figure he had longed for all of his life.What about his father.Was he a supportive father or just a dead beat dad?Sheldon needs a lot of professional health.He needs to learn to accept some of the blame for his messed up life.He needs to discuss his original family not his adoptive family,TYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-35544146905465778532011-06-23T22:38:49.085-05:002011-06-23T22:38:49.085-05:00Sheldon, your comments are close to the TYC commen...Sheldon, your comments are close to the TYC comments. BOTH of you are so connected and alike that it just goes on and on. Sheldon-YOU are TYC...past but also the present...both are so lost and pitiful and abusive to the public. BOTH please go away and find confort in your violent and disruptive pasts. TYC is now for the forward looking and good employees. A joke. Both are so lost and will never understand the reality of nowdays help for idiot youth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-46394505867434841552011-06-23T22:19:01.270-05:002011-06-23T22:19:01.270-05:00Intersting postings and thoughts about tyc. Hopefu...Intersting postings and thoughts about tyc. Hopefully the merger will eliminate all of the racism and cultural biases out of the system, but doesn't sound so likely.<br /><br />It sounds like the atypical thing for superintendants to hook up with their facilities HRA's, discusting really. <br /><br />I thought it was only the nice sweet ones proclaiming christianity who participated in extracurriculum activities with the superintendants, surprisingly enough, it sounds like more have done the same. Why not? Employee of the year, in charge of all campus activity (though never interacting with any of the youths?), your owned labeled parking spot, and choosing who gets what position or promotion, and the superintendant carrying all of your weight and protectively guarding you?<br /><br />What a job that must have been. In the end, God put a stop to it. I think it is funny! Yes, you know who I am talking too, and I hope your husband does soon find out. Keep up the calls and letters and he will know soon enough. Take care manipulative little one, what comes around goes around and it will all come back upon you. Every minute you spent in another woman's husbands arm. Guaranteed!<br /><br />And by the way, you weren't the first one, there were many others before you! (just in case you thought you were special)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-9351566396848710712011-06-23T21:45:15.109-05:002011-06-23T21:45:15.109-05:00Anonymous pusillanimous 6/21/2011 9:20PM I was hop...Anonymous pusillanimous 6/21/2011 9:20PM I was hoping you would ask. The first few days I was there a couple of colored boys thought they would have sex with me. I was able to make a weapon in shop and agreed to meet them in the bathroom. When the lights went out I commenced to cutting. The colored boys left me alone after that. Not too long ago I saw one of the schvartzes mug shots in a tdc death row list. He still had the scar down his face. I found it comical. The sexual deviancy was pretty much confined to the black culture when I was at Gatesville. It’s just how it was, the hillbillies treated it as common place, it’s just how they acted they would say. There was only one pedophile that we all knew about, that was the black protestant preacher, but out of respect for his place he kept it amongst his own kind.<br />A racist, well I suppose I was around racism. I spent a lot of time hanging out with the maid’s kids in the projects as a child. Very racist people there in the Hatcher street and BunTon areas of the 214 in the early 60’s. Then in Gatesville having to live at a predominately black school in a compound run by a bunch of hillbillies, I was immersed in racism there, I suppose some of it rubbed off. I’m scared to death of white people, especially those that live in the country. In my opinion I think blacks are racist out of hatred while the rednecks out of ignorance. I find racism in today’s America comical especially when a black person accuses someone of racism. There’s the pot calling the kettle black, sort of speak. <br />The answer to your question Anonymous 6/21/2011 9:20PM is 0. I’m so weird about that I haven’t had a colonoscopy and have lost girlfriends who wanted to stimulate me there. I may die of colon cancer because of the wacko side effects of living in that culture of protecting your manhood at all cost.<br />HR is the root of all evil in any business. It’s usually populated by people with hall monitor syndrome who are predominately members of some legislated protective class. They use policy’s to manipulate their way and state run agency’s will never be immune of these types of issue many of you blog about. Racism is alive and well in the protected classes of Americas HR departments. Anyone want to post the racial makeup of tyc’s HR department. I bet I could guess within 10%<br />Anonymous 6/21/2011 8:38pm Over a 5 year floating window tyc produces an 87% recidivism rate from the last 30 years of data. So there are 13% who are doing well. I have had a very successful life, but that’s how it was supposed to be, my getting caught up in Gatesville was very atypical, what statisticians call an outlier. The throw away kids of Texas are nothing but pray to these monsters who seek and maintain employment in our states job corps tyc where the primary benefit is the widespread practice of state sponsored pedophilia. What happened in tyc over the last 30 years is just like the hillbillies predicted over 40 years ago when the government passed legislation inadvertently putting the Live Oak bunch in a position to take over tyc.<br />Anyone interested in reading any poor pitiful me stories from the 70’s, 60’s, and I think even the 50’s about tyc legacy here is a link http://gatesville.blogspot.com/2009/12/trip-to-gatesville.htmlSheldon tyc#47333https://www.blogger.com/profile/17236854879241753231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-25777373425042523902011-06-23T20:58:03.037-05:002011-06-23T20:58:03.037-05:00Yes, that is what I was going to say, I bet the re...Yes, that is what I was going to say, I bet the real superintendant or HRA wrote Stan.<br /><br />They know who they are, rumor has it that they did get caught together. They just don't want her husband to find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-71956640381852778822011-06-23T20:44:19.331-05:002011-06-23T20:44:19.331-05:00Hint:Stan?
I think the real Superintendant wrote ...Hint:Stan?<br /><br />I think the real Superintendant wrote that one. <br /><br />One clue, his name wasn't Stan, and they got caught together. Guess again. Everyone at the facility knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com