tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post5882467315401556307..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Graff writer beaten by inmates at TYC's Evins Unit: Chooses isolationGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-53798649730325322082011-04-07T13:13:52.396-05:002011-04-07T13:13:52.396-05:00Listen, if u are sent to Evins, it clearly isn'...Listen, if u are sent to Evins, it clearly isn't for being a good boy. Some of u guys complain about how these kids are being sent to prison with other violent offenders. U fail to realize that these kids are mostly repeat offenders and most understand their crimes and the consequences of their crimes. Most of them have the mindset that the only thing they are sorry for is the fact that they got caught again. Most of these kids are not 1st time offenders. They have been in and out of the system for years now. People, this is a prison. Incidents do happen and will continue to happen as they do in other prisons. Ultimately it is time that the hammer gets laid down on these kids and allow them to understand that if they don't fix their behaviors right now as youths, then this is just the peak of the iceberg of what is to come for them in the future at TDCJ. Like it, hate it, The truth may not always be the popular choice or politically the correct one, but it is the plain old truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-22240246195397326412010-06-15T12:25:34.694-05:002010-06-15T12:25:34.694-05:00We used to live in Illinois and they provided the ...We used to live in Illinois and they provided the right mental health care for Brandon but when we moved to Texas we did not now anywhere that provided what we needed cause Bradnon is very special in ways. So this is the outcome of not having proper Mental Health Care facilities.Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23958181094232134292010-06-15T12:20:30.221-05:002010-06-15T12:20:30.221-05:00Hi my name is Jake and i am Brandon Rogers cousin,...Hi my name is Jake and i am Brandon Rogers cousin, i live with him and was with my family through everything that happened to him while incarcerated at TYC. I just wanted to add one thing that when the kids did beat him they were never charged with anything because TYCs staff claims that when inmates fight its declared as "horseplay" and nothing further is investigated.<br /><br />Brandon Rogers has a history of mental illness and this was not the right conviction for him if any conviction at all. Brandon neeeded mental health care and this is what the state told us was best to do for him. <br /><br />Now Brandon has been released but suffers more mental damage from being in a 8' by 6'(not brandon is 6'2") cell the whole incarceration and being physically and mentally abused by staff and youth. Brandon was suppose to be sentenced for approximately 6-9 months depending on behavior of course. Brandon ended up in there for 10.5 months and could not be released because they claimed the he was not working his stages but he could not work his stages being in Solitare Confinment, but as the article states Brandon chose to be in solitare because he was being forced to become part of gangs, which is something Brandon would never be a part of(i grew up with him his whole life) but also the main reasons for his decision was because he was being beaten by the other youth, and staff wasnt doing anything to help or protect him. In certain instances they participated or provided assistance to the youth.<br /><br />All i know is Brandon was not the kid for TYC and its a very very relieving feeling to hear that so many people are behind this family and support us. <br /><br />Thank you all for your kind and heartfelt words.Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-21926796489863744162010-06-05T19:13:18.947-05:002010-06-05T19:13:18.947-05:00Poor Evins, a prisoner of it's cultural milieu...Poor Evins, a prisoner of it's cultural milieu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-17545435094567927492010-06-04T22:53:57.591-05:002010-06-04T22:53:57.591-05:00Evins is back to another Anglo. How long will this...Evins is back to another Anglo. How long will this one last? Why can't Chuy get a Mexican from the RGV to run that place? Oh that's right, they tried that already. It was good while it lasted two weeks. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-88903884213240371702010-06-02T20:52:59.449-05:002010-06-02T20:52:59.449-05:00RAS - either you are brainwashed by TYC or so igno...RAS - either you are brainwashed by TYC or so ignorant that you should do on welfare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-42405764611794173152010-05-27T16:24:58.901-05:002010-05-27T16:24:58.901-05:00One thing to add, I don't see anything wrong w...One thing to add, I don't see anything wrong with doing a shock probation like they do in the adult system. Some kids respond real quick when they see what they're about to spend the next year in. Send them out in a few months, get their attention and then, all the sudden send them back home without notice. That will work with a few of them, maybe like this kid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-68686548718652294742010-05-27T16:15:59.570-05:002010-05-27T16:15:59.570-05:00More often than not, even in smaller counties, the...More often than not, even in smaller counties, these kids get sent to anger management courses, out patient drug treatment,etc. in their communities while on probation. When they refuse to go, remain truant at school, miss curfew, test positive, commit new crimes, they are given greater sanctions, and some find themselves in community based residential treatment centers, and many counties take in other kids from other counties. When they fail those placements, they get sent to us. I'm not saying that's what happened with this case, but in general, those communities are really, really trying all they can before they send them to TYC. I give them credit for their efforts. That's one reason why our population has dropped so dramatically. The multiple treatment failures are coming our way these days, not the kids who refuse to pee in the cup or just don't do community service work. I really think probation departments are doing what they said they'd do three years ago, and not just pulling the trigger and sending everyone. Almost all the kids on my case load have been in residential treatment before they were sent. All have had progressive sanctions. So... maybe you should ask for the data on this subject, then you'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26256602991365360672010-05-27T16:04:56.006-05:002010-05-27T16:04:56.006-05:00TDC had to take over the old Gatesville unit to pr...TDC had to take over the old Gatesville unit to prevent developers from uncovering all the unmarked graves from TYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-53258653261615649672010-05-27T15:27:32.302-05:002010-05-27T15:27:32.302-05:0012:09 In 10 years I've never heard of a kid at...12:09 In 10 years I've never heard of a kid at my facility staying in sec. for 7 months(a week or two a few times but not much more). I apologize for my lack of knowledge. How many deaths is TYC responsible for?RASnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-79340838949261010682010-05-27T10:24:53.004-05:002010-05-27T10:24:53.004-05:0010:11 - Even the rap sheet I deleted at TYC's ...10:11 - Even the rap sheet I deleted at TYC's request didn't tell what sanctions were given. Do you know? The truth is that in too many cases probation is about nothing more than paying fees and peeing in a cup. That's changing in some jurisdictions (we don't know where this kid is from) but is frequently still the case - whether or not that truth corresponds to your prejudices is another matter.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34272938307076418452010-05-27T10:11:45.883-05:002010-05-27T10:11:45.883-05:00"there's no evidence what those interim s..."there's no evidence what those interim sanctions were...." God forbid they get posted here....didn't you advise it's is confidential information? God forbid you or the media tell the WHOLE story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-73401540415750141132010-05-27T00:09:56.848-05:002010-05-27T00:09:56.848-05:00Yeah RAS, TYC is going to straighten him out? Like...Yeah RAS, TYC is going to straighten him out? Like straight dead. Do you even know how many deaths TYC has created? Probably not. You speak with lack of knowledge and gullible trust of leadership. How do you think the families feel that have lost their children while under TYC care. Research what you speak of before flapping or return to your corner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-28278728049153109112010-05-26T22:37:48.238-05:002010-05-26T22:37:48.238-05:00Tip of the hat to you grits. TYC will go down in f...Tip of the hat to you grits. TYC will go down in flames before it admits how unless it is to troubled youth. If they deny their faults enought they think the public will accept their ineptness. Their lack of helping youth or the public and massive waste of funds has pointed them to their proper goal.....dissolvement. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52789304063800941842010-05-26T18:11:26.928-05:002010-05-26T18:11:26.928-05:00RAS, look at how he was treated at TYC - does it s...RAS, look at how he was treated at TYC - does it sound like THEY are equipped to handle this type of low-risk offender? This guy was a frequent flyer but his offenses were small-time and we have no information what sanctions he received for recidivating - you say "progressively stronger probation didn't get his attention" but there's no evidence what those interim sanctions were. There are clearly other options to punish him for graffiti (cleanup, in particular) and if TYC were so great at dealing with him he wouldn't be cowering in isolation. Do you honestly think what happened to him will "straighten him out"? Or will it make him more damaged, resentful, angry and rebellious?<br /><br />5:53, I've discussed at length how i think graffiti crimes should be handled (see e.g. <a href="http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2007/08/graffiti-solutions-cost-benefit.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2009/03/kids-do-less-art-in-school-more-in.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>), and it's not "anarchy," but nor is it wise to waste lots of money (in this case $98K per year) on tactics that don't benefit property owners.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-6724109669819274892010-05-26T17:53:49.183-05:002010-05-26T17:53:49.183-05:00Sometimes I wonder if he promotes anarchy..... a c...Sometimes I wonder if he promotes anarchy..... a completely lawless society. Total chaos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-56751897906717384312010-05-26T16:53:55.819-05:002010-05-26T16:53:55.819-05:00heakyleGrits, someone said this kid had 16 arrests...heakyleGrits, someone said this kid had 16 arrests; that his criminal behavior was escalating, progressively stronger probation didn't get his attention. The temporary lockups might have worked on him, but it sounds like he was pushing for someone to straighten him out or help him learn to deal with something, TYC has the people and programs to do that, do the county lockups?RASnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-45094551097416508922010-05-25T20:24:13.530-05:002010-05-25T20:24:13.530-05:0008:59 The Al Price story reveals a lot. One of t...08:59 The Al Price story reveals a lot. One of the scariest aspects of the "go along" policy in TYC is that they can have you physically harmed if you don't toe the line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-16034453049983403292010-05-25T16:41:52.949-05:002010-05-25T16:41:52.949-05:00Central Office isn't and won't do anything...Central Office isn't and won't do anything--go visit CO and go visit Al Price- then you'll understand why- i've heard similar stories about Vernon as well- TYC is a disgrace to the tax payers of Texas and needs to be shut down- the youth aren't learning anything- look at the recidivism rateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-78590141317285931822010-05-25T15:38:21.459-05:002010-05-25T15:38:21.459-05:0008:59
Your report about some JCOs at Al Price is ...08:59<br /><br />Your report about some JCOs at Al Price is disturbing. What is Central Office doing about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23667054435337000802010-05-25T07:45:57.817-05:002010-05-25T07:45:57.817-05:0010:25 - don't like it? Go away. Don't come...10:25 - don't like it? Go away. Don't come back. Seriously.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-45337379534168308252010-05-25T01:39:56.838-05:002010-05-25T01:39:56.838-05:00Hey ANONYMOUS POSTER @ 5/23/2010 06:02:00 PM --- Y...Hey ANONYMOUS POSTER @ 5/23/2010 06:02:00 PM --- YOU stated:"What did YOU do to keep your kid out of TYC/ Thats the biggest problem. Parents that don't care."---<br /><br />Although I don't usually entertain idiotic remarks, I will make an "exception" and answer yours---How dare you ASSUME I just stood by and allowed my kid get into trouble and that as a parent, "I don't care." TELL ME, WHAT exactly do I need to do to show that "I care"?<br /><br />As I stated: "Things happen in this life that sometimes are out of our control"...That is what LIFE is all about...If we could control EVERYTHING we would be God.<br /><br />As for "WHAT I DID"--- I did what EVERY parent sets out to do; I taught my son right-from-wrong, gave him boundaries, taught him morals, did the BEST job I could to raise him...LIFE happens..All we can do is LEARN from our "mistakes" and try to do better the next time! {THAT is truely what mistakes are for--NOT as fodder for jugmental backlash!}<br /><br />Now, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Have YOU gone out and MENTORED single-parent children? Have you reached out as an advocate and TRY to help some youths out? Or are you just too busy sitting in "the seat of JUDGMENT" to bother with the NEEDS of anyone?<br /><br />(Before you go off on "another judgmental rant" about single-parent children, my son was adopted. I MADE THIS CHOICE...)<br /><br />WHAT choices have you made, besides being JUDGMENTAL?<br /><br />Hopefully, there aren't any "little-judgmental-anonymous-jr." kids running around! We don't need any more of those types of people in this world!! <br /><br />This is all I am going to say on this....<br /><br />Oh by the way,as GRITS FOR BREAKFAST stated: "Don't ever think that surface-level anonymity will protect you...the PoPo have ways to identify anonymous commenter’s."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-33488381993288706582010-05-24T23:21:46.944-05:002010-05-24T23:21:46.944-05:00If you recommend Mohammed or his other wierdos you...If you recommend Mohammed or his other wierdos you need to leave America and and praise stupid women with masks to hide from freakish husbands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23340586064445955262010-05-24T23:21:40.091-05:002010-05-24T23:21:40.091-05:00There is no such thing as free speech on anther pe...There is no such thing as free speech on anther persons blog! Is that so damn hard to comprehend you do not have aright to use another persons blog or internet forum to say anything you damn well please . <br /><br />Grits gets to decide what is and is not posted on his blog . if you do not like it go set up your own blog or forum and you can say what ever you wish as long as you do not violate the law. Mr Henson did the right thing by taking down a juveniles record . Who ever posted it is hopefully in for a world of shit and finds him her self in TDCJ as that might well be a felony . If that person was employee of TYC he/she just made that juvenile very wealthy . And cost the taxpayers (all of us ) a good chunk of change . That could have been better spent on lost of other things. <br /><br /><br />Some people believe that they are above the law and in there fanaticism and delusional belief cross lots of lines that was a few . I think one of our trolls is about to learn all about TDCJ in a more. I hope that this very distributed person learns some valuable lessons . I bet they never thought it would be them looks like it could be .A investigation will show that the person who posted the juveniles record is anon 10 :25 and anon troll on many pots here and not so anonymous else where . by the sound of it . No you don't have aright to post a juveniles record . . But post away please . <br /><br />There are ways to trace that message and yes Google does cooperate. Business routinely use this software to deal with employees abusing their internet privileges .TDCJ EXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26113592724355317692010-05-24T22:25:41.874-05:002010-05-24T22:25:41.874-05:00Draw Mohammad: Grits is Weak. Censorship is alive ...Draw Mohammad: Grits is Weak. Censorship is alive and well on Gritsforbreakfast.org.<br /><br />If it goes against the grain of the left, omit, and don't dare draw Mohammad.<br /> <br />F- free speech huh grits.<br /><br />F-that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com