Category Archives: September 2010

Should probation and pre-trial services be privatized?

I read a great article in the Florida Today about two companies being the finalist for privatizing the probation department.  Brevard County studies privatizing pretrial, probation services the article sounded like it was a done deal.  Here is my issue.  I think an oversight commission should be in place.  That would protect society and also [...] Read the Rest…

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Scared Straight Program – vs – Reality Check Program

This question is asked the most.  “Is the Reality Check Program a Scared Straight Program?”  A definite NO is the answer.  Although I talk about prison, I never yell or try to scare a kid.  In fact, I gain their trust and open their minds to accepting the teaching material I teach.  It is about [...] Read the Rest…

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Second chances do work

As of Augut 24, 2010 I was officially a free man.  I had a lot of time to reflect these past three years while on probation.  I travel all over the country and am very grateful and happy to see all the support I get with regards to what I do and who I am.  The Reality Check [...] Read the Rest…

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