I’m obsessed with these juvenile lock up documentaries. Why? I am raising a young man who was on a life path leading to lock-up. He came to my home at age 10 looking for food & place to stay (with internet for gaming)!!! He knew more about life on the street, hustling for food, and doing what he needed to do for survival than I have experienced in my 60 years of life. I took him in, got FULL custody, and have loved him unconditionally. It hasn’t been easy, and sometimes I want to give up, but I haven’t. I want him to know his life can, and will, have meaning. I want him to know he has choices and opportunities. I am proud of him!! When I got custody, the first thing we were faced with was juvenile court for B& E, Criminal Mischief, Trespassing, and Destruction of Property. He said he knew it was wrong and he didn’t know why they did it except “it was funny”. He was facing juvenile lock -up. I’m glad that didn’t happen. That was our ONLY trip to court. He is now 16, and still faces a lot of teenage “stuff”, but he has made me proud! The best thing the juvenile system did for him was remove any rights his parents had. These kids need someone that cares about them to give them guidance, someone who can hug them and tell them it will be ok……not a system that thinks they need rehabilitation and sent back to crappy parents. Watching these kids in lock-up makes my heart cry.
I worked at this facility and in a different unit in E complex for about 6 months as a counselor and I cannot tell you how many times I heard some of the most heartbreaking stories from these young men. I cannot agree more when the officer said it was a job where you really cannot tell how your day is going to go. This job taught me so much about myself.
Yes, what Dick said. Could you share one or two of the worst with us? That is, if its not breaching ethics or counselor/patient confidentiality. We don't want their names or anything like that.
I can tell you some of the worst stories I ever experienced as an inmate there. One time in the status room( a room exclusively for kids with higher levels from good behavior) a group of guys caught wind that one guy was a snitching. So they waited till a guard wasn’t looking in the room all while dancing around jumping they used that as a disguise. They mobbed towards him dancing while one of them signaled for me to scoot back from the table. I did and as soon as I moved back they mauled him..like 12 fist at least….they beat him into the corner out of view of the window to the day room and got about 6 seconds undisturbed while one of the other kids looked out. The damage that was done was unreal. The only reason they were caught was later that day in the dinner line some of the higher ranking COs noticed his bruises and launched an investigation. They were all sent to SEG for weeks. That’s just 1 story on 1 day I was there for almost 2 years n I was 17 when I left.
@@2ucebetta Sounds like any typical high school to ME there dude. LOL But honestly, WAS he a snitch? I'm not saying that what they did was right because its not. But no one likes a snitch. Even in school or the workplace. When the OP said 'heartbreaking stories' I automatically thought like sexual stuff or kids who were minding their own business who got hurt or perhaps stories from violent homes which got them landed in prison when it really wasn't their fault. Do you have any of the above you can tell us?
@@retroguy9494 well it wasn’t a school it was a juvenile correctional facility. But to answer your question he was a snitch. There was also a 12 year old kid in there who was tough as nails…his story was sad because he shot his step father protecting his mom…and they locked him up…he was 12 and would stay there till he’s 18 after he would go to prison to do the rest of his time. That was very sad..also a lot of guys in there didn’t get visits or mail or money on their commissary….easily one of if not the loneliest periods of my life and I got visits and mail by the boat load. I can only imagine watching kids line up every week for visits and never getting one….or watching kids line up for mail EVERY NIGHT and never receiving a letter. That’s heart breaking.
It was a bit different at the place I was at like 20 yrs ago and half the ppl in the place weren't criminals just had behavioral issues like not going to school and not listen to parents so their families just didn't want them and this is where a lot of those ppl end up in
I appreciate this channel so much for bringing youth detention life to light. Most of us understand how these kids end up here. Very few people have empathy for adult criminals, but many have empathy for these kids who grow up in chaos and/or loveless homes.
@Violet Joy - Thanks so much! As we often say, you can’t address America’s adult criminal justice system without first addressing the feeder system. That feeder system is the juvenile system. We’re honored to do this work and greatly appreciate viewers like you who take the time to watch and comment. Thank you!! ❤️
@@CalamariProductions I'm one of the few who have empathy for most criminals. I can't help it because I'm an empath. I can see how most of the adult criminals got their start. Seeing the kids breaks my heart!!! I wish all kids had any equal chance in life, but they just don't. 💔
@M LW - most research proves that incarcerating kids is counter productive. It’s a complicated system and one worth our time to pay attention too. Appreciate you commenting and taking the time to watch .
@@CalamariProductions when I came out after 32 months. It was really hard to adjust to society. You’re used to living in a predatory environment with other delinquents who act out in extreme ways. Just talking to a 14 or 15 year murderer is insane. Once I got out, I was court ordered to drop out of school and get my GED. I do feel robbed of my teen years though. 12 to 16 is a very important part of a persons life where you grow physically and mentally.
@@DonnySimpanero Honestly, we’re continually amazed that any kid can successful adapt after going through something like you went through. I’m sure the scars are deep. Far too many kids are robbed of their childhoods due to any number of factors. The resiliency of those of you who go on to overcome so much is inspiring.
@@CalamariProductions I don't like to throw my creditials around, but I'm well aware. Phd Harvard grad. But I focus on overweight individuals. But you are 100% correct!
They're not locked up to be "helped". They're there to be punished. Most of these kids are criminal thugs and will end up in prison anyway. What should really be happening is their useless single breeder-mothers should be spayed..... they're the ones having herds of illegitimate kids, then not bothering to raise them. No woman on welfare should be allowed any custody at all...... they've already proved that they can't even support themselves.
The kid in the orange shorts (Kevin if I recall) that was brought out of his cell looks far beyond depressed...the constant let downs he's had without being able to call his mom, who obviously doesn't give a damn about him, but he keeps hoping. Even the crap I put my mom through she was always there for me. He's in there for a reason, but dang, a lot of these kids completely lack the support from their families which probably is what led to many of them being locked up in the first place. Jamie, and that teen have been in several videos, Jamie does a great job working with these kids.
I wonder what ever happened with that kid.I felt bad for him.He had a shitty home life.I hope someone can help him one day and he’s not lost in the system because the system sucks.
I remember calling my mom when I did time in cya she stopped talking to me for good reason I got the house raided my lil cousin had cops out guns to thier head as they searched the house for my gun and she watched them do this too so she hated me for it I was on the news and people at work asked her if she was okay they knew I was her son she was ashamed to know me I was looking like that too tryna call my family and even more depressed tryna call my homies cuz my brother died when I was locked up and my girl committed suicide while I was in jail I was her support and I lost any chance to be thier for any of them doing what I did kids feeling what it’s like to deal with a real consequence of his actions only kids who do have violent charges start to see what it’s like while they watch other kids playing fuckin games getting out like every other month and come back like it’s vacation some of us doing real time and shit and ready for prison
Spent 6 months in juvenile detention two separate times 12 and 16 and later 2 years prison at 21. Been to jail twice for 3 months at a time between 23 and 25 and have not been back to prison yet at 36 now. Not a lot of time compared to others, but man it feels like prison is always around the corner.
Out of the 32 months I served from age 12 to 16. A lot of my time was spent in the segregation unit. My longest time in seg was 376 days. I was self harming a lot. 5 hospital trips for stitches/staples in a single week. The CO who was doing his rounds saw me bleeding profusely and didn’t alert anyone and just laughed. Told me to “die faster” and some other things like that. I was ghost white from blood loss and there were 3 puddles of blood. A 5 foot puddle, 3 foot puddle, and about a 1 1/2 foot puddle. My breathing was very labored and I struggled to stay awake. The only thing that saved me was the on duty supervisor happened to come by and see me. Then kicked it into high gear to get me to the hospital. That CO was fired from that incident. Ugh those are some bad memories. These CO’s need better vetting before they’re hired. Find people who aren’t sadistic maniacs who enjoy pummeling and yelling at children.
@Shippy so Drippy - Ugh. What an absolutely AWFUL time for you. We are so sorry to hear what you went through. Your story reflects so much of what we've seen over the years. On the one hand, there are people who have absolutely no business working in these arenas or with kids in general. And then there are other people who are truly made for this line of work, understanding that children--no matter what brings them to a place like this--deserve love and attention. We greatly appreciate you telling your story. It's so important for people to see and hear these personal experiences. We hope all is much better for you today. Please take care.
@@joycewright5386 obvi im not them so idk the real answer but it could be because they’re a danger to themselves they could’ve been seen as a danger to other ppl as well? idk
I love helping and working with kids, but due to a felony grand theft charge a few years ago, put an end to being able to do anything in the way of working with kids...can't even be a foster parent or adopt a child....people really don't think about the consequences before acting, and you pay the price for it the rest of your life.
Please upload more female juvenile detention documentaries, I was 13 locked up, 16 and pregnant, and now 22 and healthy with 2 boys.. We really are the only ones in control of our life. Thank you for all you do!❤️
Happy for you surviving through that! Youee a resilient and I'm sure your children love you for it. Definitely would appreciate some documentaries/videos on female juveniles. Maybr on the upcoming project Calamari is working on these days
I went to a juvenile program in melbourne florida when I was 16 for 8 months I constantly violated my probation for a burglary charge, that scared me straight. Never committed a crime again.
Watching this bought back bad memories of being in juvie and boy school. I spent over 3/4th of my teenage years behind bars for all different charges from the age of 12 to 17. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. I still remember my doc number too cuz it's carved into my mind cuz that was my name while locked up. Over half of the time locked up I was on suicide watch or in segregation for fighting and not being able to see my family messed me up bad. It's hard going so long with out seeing or hearing your loved ones it will mess your mind up so much. Especially when u don't see your family for almost a year cuz of fighting. These places are like a training ground to become a criminal if you let it. Luckily after my last time getting sent away for almost a year at 16 I saw everything I missed out on as a kid and changed my life completely around . Now all these years later with two kids I'm happy I changed my ways and path in life around.
@Ben S - yes, prison and detention can be extremely depressing. It's why telling these stories and showing life on the inside is so important. Thankfully, many kids make it through (miraculously) and go on to live productive lives. We always hope for those kinds of outcomes. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@seanmckenna8807 A lot of the kids we’ve filmed over the years are/were in detention and juvenile prison for “victimless” crimes - drug use, family turmoil, runaway, etc. But yes, in other cases there have been victims, and we never discount that. We’ve worked with many victims family members over the years and we’ve learned a great deal from them about how they handle issues regarding crime and punishment. We hope to upload some of their interviews in the very near future.
I went to juvenile detention when I was 14 for disordaly conduct but soon after I was released I really turned my life around I'm 22 now and doing great have a good job a house a wife and a kid on the way I hope the best to theas kids
@owenhalverson9119 - we always love hearing from people like you. You help prove that mistakes early in life don't have to mean a lifetime of trouble. We're happy to hear your one experience with detention was enough for you and that you're doing great now. Thank you for sharing that story and giving inspiration to others!
I just feel bad for these kids,at any age-it’s not just one reason why they commit crimes,home life,parents,support systems,friends,pressure so many more reasons-and their are the ones that have everything and still get into trouble💔
OH WOW!!!!! Not proud lol but I was here, I was in E-15 the military unit. 0:18 Dude on the right is Patterson he was cool af and JT on the left that was also cool. The memories struck watching this video WOWZERS
I work with troubled youth and it is heart breaking some of these kids stories. No love, no family, no support. They upset you but at the end of the day you have to realize everyone is a product of there environment. You put negative in you'll get negative back. I was troubled but pulled myself out of it. I'm lucky. Low percentage of them make it. Hopefully meant to be there to help a few.
Sad these troubled kids have had no love role model no guidence no parents the street is where they were accepted so they come into the juvenile system angry drugs and the guards the social workers and staff work so hard to get them into programs scbool praying that the hard work they do will sink in but lots of times they ar let out on parole and back in the system they come sometimes prison is the only home they knew calamari u have done an amazing job these youths are lost and lack the every day advatage of living a life of love guidece and role models to help guide them to a better nourshing life
After the kid in the room says to the staff member turning on the water, "Please, don't let them see me," the camera man pokes his camera right into the kids window at 9:15 . You let your crew get away with that? 😂
@Eric S - Funny you say that. A lot of times before kids know exactly why we're inside filming, they assume we're a local news channel doing a story on their "crimes." Once we tell them who we are, what we're doing and ask if they'd like to participate, that "don't let them see me" almost always becomes, "I want to be on camera!" :)
I spent 1 year and about 6 months here when I was 16 and 17 years old. Got my GED there…got out and never went back. The walk patrol was still the same guys. One of them is named GUY and I can’t remember the other ones name. I worked most of my time in dining hall and to most of anyone I ever knew there they told me I was the first black sanitation worked Cora ever hired. I met a lot of young men here that didn’t have strong family support. I did. I also learned how to rap here and used the other life skills till this day. I hated being locked up but I def miss some of those guys. I’m 35 years old. And this place still has an influence over how I move today.
@Damon Franklin - wow, thanks for sharing your story. We always like to hear from people who spent time in the places we've filmed, and find out how things are going for them today. So glad to hear you never went back, and that you made the most out of what you learned inside. Greatly appreciate you sharing your story. Wishing you all the best!
Ppl think incarcerating juveniles is gonna change there behavior it’s gonna make it worse what do you think putting 15+ kids with the same mind set in the same environment for a long period is gonna do😂y’all don’t realize y’all fucking us up by putting us back there cause I guarantee you this once you go once there’s a 90% chance your gonna go back in the future and I’m just. Speaking from experience no matter how hard we try to change are ways the system will always make it worse
I did a skid bid once. Year and eight months. I'm going to say,90 percent of them learn nothing. And will violate and go back. For most there is no correction in corrections. The only way to never go back is to hate it enough to never want to return. A lot of these guys are completely at home.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
Unless you can pay to get your freedom back. Also this statement ignores trauma, abu se, neglect and economic, psychological and generational issues. That all plays into why our prison system is over capacity. People don't happily choose to be this way. Studying criminal justice has taught me a lot about the human condition, we are complex and learn to survive in different ways
Sad, my freind broke windows of abandoned windows while I was on vacation and when I came back I saw a letter that said he was put in juvenile prison for 4 years
I worked as a coach counselor and instructor at several facilities. It was stressful at times but was the most rewarding job I ever had. One day while visiting each building I started crying and thinking of a lost generation of young men. The girls were a whole nether level of security issues of self harm. Treatment has to start in early childhood through the educational system. I explain it better in my video. Micro Consciousness and Healthcare.
@tammybrown1668 - Thanks for sharing your own experiences working in facilities. We know it can be a thankless job, but as you say, so rewarding when you realize how much you can help kids who need it most. Thanks for being with us here on our channel, and explaining the emotions that can come with an important job like this.
I don’t think that’s legal to have the water completely shut off even in lockdown, the only time their supposed to turn the water off is for shakedown. This young fellas can’t even drink water at their own will..
It’s legal. Usually places will turn the toilet water off, but keep the sink water on so they are able to get a drink. It may seem a little overboard until you have to shop vac an entire wing because a kid got pissed and decided to flood.
@SimplyDejella_Lovesjesus - we see so much depression inside these places. There is often a lot of trauma for these kids long before they ever land in prison. They are sad places to be in for all sorts of reasons. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video.
I was a GAL for over 15 years until the local DSS seemed hell bent on sending a kid to one of these types of facilities out of state who was doing great in a normal placement (I believe) just because they got Medicaid approval for the placement and got me kicked off the case the same day I raised hell in court about it. A DSS supervisor ratted me out to the GAL director (same day) for buying him some school clothes to start school in a month earlier. I told them I couldn't be a party any longer to a system that could commit institutional child abuse just to get a kid off their books or a program that talked about protecting the best interests of a child and then not going to the mat for them. I'm afraid the watchdogs have become a little too friendly with the wolves.
@MYCROFTSBRO - We are sure you saw a LOT as a GAL for so many years. We worked with many GAL's and CASA's while covering cases in juvenile court. Such important work. It's almost impossible not to want to help these kids once you learn their stories and know even the smallest of things can make a huge difference. Appreciate you watching our videos and taking the time to comment. It's always good to see and hear from people who work on the front lines.
Had so much potential. Your equipment is cheap as hell though. You need mics that actually work on the C.O's. And a boom mic over that C.O to hear what hes telling the youth. Need more men to walk around with foam mats to minimize the echo. Its a correctional facility. The acoustics are no Bueno. Please re-do
@Adrian Q. SOTX Grappler - Thanks for commenting. Some of the videos we upload--including this one--are what we call raw, unedited footage from our archive. Our crews are all seasoned professionals and the equipment used on our documentary shoots is top of the line. We have boom mics and lavs, etc. The footage that makes it on TV is professionally edited and must meet network sound and film requirements before it can hit the air. But we also think there's merit in showing our TH-cam audience the "raw" stuff. It might not always look and sound perfect, but we still think it's worth showing people what things are like behind the scenes. Appreciate you taking the time to bring this up, though, so we can explain how we do what we do. Thanks!
Find it very disturbing that juvenile offenders get life without parole in the United States.I accept it’s a contentious subject I just believe after 20 years of incarceration some offenders should be given the opportunity of parole under strict conditions.Ultimately though it is at the discretion of American authorities.
@@summerdodson5493 oh crap. Intentionally? Either way I hope you don’t get sent to juvenile. Stay safe, and stay in school man, it *will* pay off in the end. I’ll remember to pray for you tonight. 👍
@Cory Holthusen - the videos we post on our channel are comprised of professionally edited shows as well as "raw" footage that simply let's our viewers see how things actually happen when we're filming. We keep cameras rolling even when we're walking, running, randomly moving from place to place, etc. Hope this helps explain what you see from time to time.
Wow they doing real jail time. In Australia YO is like a boys camp PlayStation and all of your good only. And dosent feel like a prison it's more open like dorms etc...
I studied criminal justice lol don't know what the fuck am I doing lol but this is the job most people get with a criminal justice degree I might be a youth correctional officer
I’m obsessed with these juvenile lock up documentaries. Why? I am raising a young man who was on a life path leading to lock-up. He came to my home at age 10 looking for food & place to stay (with internet for gaming)!!! He knew more about life on the street, hustling for food, and doing what he needed to do for survival than I have experienced in my 60 years of life. I took him in, got FULL custody, and have loved him unconditionally.
It hasn’t been easy, and sometimes I want to give up, but I haven’t. I want him to know his life can, and will, have meaning. I want him to know he has choices and opportunities. I am proud of him!!
When I got custody, the first thing we were faced with was juvenile court for B& E, Criminal Mischief, Trespassing, and Destruction of Property. He said he knew it was wrong and he didn’t know why they did it except “it was funny”. He was facing juvenile lock -up. I’m glad that didn’t happen. That was our ONLY trip to court.
He is now 16, and still faces a lot of teenage “stuff”, but he has made me proud! The best thing the juvenile system did for him was remove any rights his parents had. These kids need someone that cares about them to give them guidance, someone who can hug them and tell them it will be ok……not a system that thinks they need rehabilitation and sent back to crappy parents.
Watching these kids in lock-up makes my heart cry.
11:45 Holding him and comforting him was incredibly gentle.
I worked at this facility and in a different unit in E complex for about 6 months as a counselor and I cannot tell you how many times I heard some of the most heartbreaking stories from these young men. I cannot agree more when the officer said it was a job where you really cannot tell how your day is going to go. This job taught me so much about myself.
Yes, what Dick said. Could you share one or two of the worst with us? That is, if its not breaching ethics or counselor/patient confidentiality. We don't want their names or anything like that.
I can tell you some of the worst stories I ever experienced as an inmate there. One time in the status room( a room exclusively for kids with higher levels from good behavior) a group of guys caught wind that one guy was a snitching. So they waited till a guard wasn’t looking in the room all while dancing around jumping they used that as a disguise. They mobbed towards him dancing while one of them signaled for me to scoot back from the table. I did and as soon as I moved back they mauled him..like 12 fist at least….they beat him into the corner out of view of the window to the day room and got about 6 seconds undisturbed while one of the other kids looked out. The damage that was done was unreal. The only reason they were caught was later that day in the dinner line some of the higher ranking COs noticed his bruises and launched an investigation. They were all sent to SEG for weeks. That’s just 1 story on 1 day I was there for almost 2 years n I was 17 when I left.
@@2ucebetta Sounds like any typical high school to ME there dude. LOL
But honestly, WAS he a snitch? I'm not saying that what they did was right because its not. But no one likes a snitch. Even in school or the workplace.
When the OP said 'heartbreaking stories' I automatically thought like sexual stuff or kids who were minding their own business who got hurt or perhaps stories from violent homes which got them landed in prison when it really wasn't their fault. Do you have any of the above you can tell us?
@@retroguy9494 well it wasn’t a school it was a juvenile correctional facility. But to answer your question he was a snitch. There was also a 12 year old kid in there who was tough as nails…his story was sad because he shot his step father protecting his mom…and they locked him up…he was 12 and would stay there till he’s 18 after he would go to prison to do the rest of his time. That was very sad..also a lot of guys in there didn’t get visits or mail or money on their commissary….easily one of if not the loneliest periods of my life and I got visits and mail by the boat load. I can only imagine watching kids line up every week for visits and never getting one….or watching kids line up for mail EVERY NIGHT and never receiving a letter. That’s heart breaking.
It was a bit different at the place I was at like 20 yrs ago and half the ppl in the place weren't criminals just had behavioral issues like not going to school and not listen to parents so their families just didn't want them and this is where a lot of those ppl end up in
I appreciate this channel so much for bringing youth detention life to light. Most of us understand how these kids end up here. Very few people have empathy for adult criminals, but many have empathy for these kids who grow up in chaos and/or loveless homes.
@Violet Joy - Thanks so much! As we often say, you can’t address America’s adult criminal justice system without first addressing the feeder system. That feeder system is the juvenile system. We’re honored to do this work and greatly appreciate viewers like you who take the time to watch and comment. Thank you!! ❤️
@@CalamariProductions I'm one of the few who have empathy for most criminals. I can't help it because I'm an empath. I can see how most of the adult criminals got their start. Seeing the kids breaks my heart!!! I wish all kids had any equal chance in life, but they just don't. 💔
@@CalamariProductions that bad
Yes
This is SAD. I don't think this will help them. Just exasperate their already issues they have.
@M LW - most research proves that incarcerating kids is counter productive. It’s a complicated system and one worth our time to pay attention too. Appreciate you commenting and taking the time to watch .
@@CalamariProductions when I came out after 32 months. It was really hard to adjust to society. You’re used to living in a predatory environment with other delinquents who act out in extreme ways. Just talking to a 14 or 15 year murderer is insane. Once I got out, I was court ordered to drop out of school and get my GED. I do feel robbed of my teen years though. 12 to 16 is a very important part of a persons life where you grow physically and mentally.
@@DonnySimpanero Honestly, we’re continually amazed that any kid can successful adapt after going through something like you went through. I’m sure the scars are deep. Far too many kids are robbed of their childhoods due to any number of factors. The resiliency of those of you who go on to overcome so much is inspiring.
@@CalamariProductions I don't like to throw my creditials around, but I'm well aware. Phd Harvard grad. But I focus on overweight individuals. But you are 100% correct!
They're not locked up to be "helped". They're there to be punished. Most of these kids are criminal thugs and will end up in prison anyway. What should really be happening is their useless single breeder-mothers should be spayed..... they're the ones having herds of illegitimate kids, then not bothering to raise them. No woman on welfare should be allowed any custody at all...... they've already proved that they can't even support themselves.
The kid in the orange shorts (Kevin if I recall) that was brought out of his cell looks far beyond depressed...the constant let downs he's had without being able to call his mom, who obviously doesn't give a damn about him, but he keeps hoping. Even the crap I put my mom through she was always there for me. He's in there for a reason, but dang, a lot of these kids completely lack the support from their families which probably is what led to many of them being locked up in the first place.
Jamie, and that teen have been in several videos, Jamie does a great job working with these kids.
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I wonder what ever happened with that kid.I felt bad for him.He had a shitty home life.I hope someone can help him one day and he’s not lost in the system because the system sucks.
My name is Jamie (I’m 13)
I remember calling my mom when I did time in cya she stopped talking to me for good reason I got the house raided my lil cousin had cops out guns to thier head as they searched the house for my gun and she watched them do this too so she hated me for it I was on the news and people at work asked her if she was okay they knew I was her son she was ashamed to know me I was looking like that too tryna call my family and even more depressed tryna call my homies cuz my brother died when I was locked up and my girl committed suicide while I was in jail I was her support and I lost any chance to be thier for any of them doing what I did kids feeling what it’s like to deal with a real consequence of his actions only kids who do have violent charges start to see what it’s like while they watch other kids playing fuckin games getting out like every other month and come back like it’s vacation some of us doing real time and shit and ready for prison
Don't believe what's in these videos. you don't know close to half of it
Spent 6 months in juvenile detention two separate times 12 and 16 and later 2 years prison at 21. Been to jail twice for 3 months at a time between 23 and 25 and have not been back to prison yet at 36 now. Not a lot of time compared to others, but man it feels like prison is always around the corner.
Stay strong bro
@@MattyRox 🙏
Can i know what you did
@@Kellz_edit_666 born poor in an abusive home.
Give it time, you’ll surely end up back in prison for something or another. 😁 it’s only a matter of time for ppl like you
Out of the 32 months I served from age 12 to 16. A lot of my time was spent in the segregation unit. My longest time in seg was 376 days. I was self harming a lot. 5 hospital trips for stitches/staples in a single week. The CO who was doing his rounds saw me bleeding profusely and didn’t alert anyone and just laughed. Told me to “die faster” and some other things like that. I was ghost white from blood loss and there were 3 puddles of blood. A 5 foot puddle, 3 foot puddle, and about a 1 1/2 foot puddle. My breathing was very labored and I struggled to stay awake. The only thing that saved me was the on duty supervisor happened to come by and see me. Then kicked it into high gear to get me to the hospital. That CO was fired from that incident. Ugh those are some bad memories. These CO’s need better vetting before they’re hired. Find people who aren’t sadistic maniacs who enjoy pummeling and yelling at children.
@Shippy so Drippy - Ugh. What an absolutely AWFUL time for you. We are so sorry to hear what you went through. Your story reflects so much of what we've seen over the years. On the one hand, there are people who have absolutely no business working in these arenas or with kids in general. And then there are other people who are truly made for this line of work, understanding that children--no matter what brings them to a place like this--deserve love and attention. We greatly appreciate you telling your story. It's so important for people to see and hear these personal experiences. We hope all is much better for you today. Please take care.
What did you do to get 376 days in isolation?
@@joycewright5386 obvi im not them so idk the real answer but it could be because they’re a danger to themselves they could’ve been seen as a danger to other ppl as well? idk
I love helping and working with kids, but due to a felony grand theft charge a few years ago, put an end to being able to do anything in the way of working with kids...can't even be a foster parent or adopt a child....people really don't think about the consequences before acting, and you pay the price for it the rest of your life.
You are right with that one
I was a troubled youth once.I didn't know it at the time but I had a wounded spirit and was a sinner.Jesus saved me from my sins and healed my heart.
Please upload more female juvenile detention documentaries, I was 13 locked up, 16 and pregnant, and now 22 and healthy with 2 boys..
We really are the only ones in control of our life. Thank you for all you do!❤️
Happy for you surviving through that! Youee a resilient and I'm sure your children love you for it.
Definitely would appreciate some documentaries/videos on female juveniles. Maybr on the upcoming project Calamari is working on these days
U should be very proud of u
@bbygirlmua It's sad how people with autism think that they're normal...when ever they have to copy people (in public)
Damn. You’re only 22 and have been through more than I have in 48 years
I truly feel bad about those kids may God Bless Them
I went to a juvenile program in melbourne florida when I was 16 for 8 months I constantly violated my probation for a burglary charge, that scared me straight. Never committed a crime again.
@NASSEM - glad to hear you figured things out. Other kids need to hear things like that. Thanks for watching!
Watching this bought back bad memories of being in juvie and boy school. I spent over 3/4th of my teenage years behind bars for all different charges from the age of 12 to 17. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. I still remember my doc number too cuz it's carved into my mind cuz that was my name while locked up. Over half of the time locked up I was on suicide watch or in segregation for fighting and not being able to see my family messed me up bad. It's hard going so long with out seeing or hearing your loved ones it will mess your mind up so much. Especially when u don't see your family for almost a year cuz of fighting. These places are like a training ground to become a criminal if you let it. Luckily after my last time getting sent away for almost a year at 16 I saw everything I missed out on as a kid and changed my life completely around . Now all these years later with two kids I'm happy I changed my ways and path in life around.
3months the out of a 9month sentence feels so good to be out and glad to hear this story❤. Gives me hop I didn’t have behind bars
This seems like such a depressing place, my heart goes out to these kids
@Ben S - yes, prison and detention can be extremely depressing. It's why telling these stories and showing life on the inside is so important. Thankfully, many kids make it through (miraculously) and go on to live productive lives. We always hope for those kinds of outcomes. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Does your heart go out to their victims also?
@@seanmckenna8807 A lot of the kids we’ve filmed over the years are/were in detention and juvenile prison for “victimless” crimes - drug use, family turmoil, runaway, etc. But yes, in other cases there have been victims, and we never discount that. We’ve worked with many victims family members over the years and we’ve learned a great deal from them about how they handle issues regarding crime and punishment. We hope to upload some of their interviews in the very near future.
F these kids. Lock em up!
@@CalamariProductions they are still criminals.
I went to juvenile detention when I was 14 for disordaly conduct but soon after I was released I really turned my life around I'm 22 now and doing great have a good job a house a wife and a kid on the way I hope the best to theas kids
@owenhalverson9119 - we always love hearing from people like you. You help prove that mistakes early in life don't have to mean a lifetime of trouble. We're happy to hear your one experience with detention was enough for you and that you're doing great now. Thank you for sharing that story and giving inspiration to others!
I lived this life from age 11 to 20😢
How did it feel
@@Starrixpiaztf u think?
I just feel bad for these kids,at any age-it’s not just one reason why they commit crimes,home life,parents,support systems,friends,pressure so many more reasons-and their are the ones that have everything and still get into trouble💔
OH WOW!!!!! Not proud lol but I was here, I was in E-15 the military unit. 0:18 Dude on the right is Patterson he was cool af and JT on the left that was also cool. The memories struck watching this video WOWZERS
I work with troubled youth and it is heart breaking some of these kids stories. No love, no family, no support.
They upset you but at the end of the day you have to realize everyone is a product of there environment. You put negative in you'll get negative back.
I was troubled but pulled myself out of it. I'm lucky. Low percentage of them make it. Hopefully meant to be there to help a few.
Sad these troubled kids have had no love role model no guidence no parents the street is where they were accepted so they come into the juvenile system angry drugs and the guards the social workers and staff work so hard to get them into programs scbool praying that the hard work they do will sink in but lots of times they ar let out on parole and back in the system they come sometimes prison is the only home they knew calamari u have done an amazing job these youths are lost and lack the every day advatage of living a life of love guidece and role models to help guide them to a better nourshing life
After the kid in the room says to the staff member turning on the water, "Please, don't let them see me," the camera man pokes his camera right into the kids window at 9:15 . You let your crew get away with that? 😂
@Eric S - Funny you say that. A lot of times before kids know exactly why we're inside filming, they assume we're a local news channel doing a story on their "crimes." Once we tell them who we are, what we're doing and ask if they'd like to participate, that "don't let them see me" almost always becomes, "I want to be on camera!" :)
@@CalamariProductions that’s not true
@@CalamariProductions Yea right
@@CalamariProductions Yea right, totally disrespecting someone who said he did not want to be seen. The camera person should be fired for this.
@@CalamariProductions that’s fucking lying .
Y’all lame asf DISLIKE
This brings back hella memories 🤣😂
Ong
@@bigduke8388 folkkz who you telling 🤣🤣💯
No shii 😂
I did 3 years in this system 20 years ago… the guards were no where near this nice back then. It was a living hell everyday.
@aj-ce3pj - Sadly, we've heard this all too often. Even after 20 years we're sure you've never forgotten what you went through.
Yo I was in E-13 in 2005 and Homie who is the thumbnail for this video was my guy Cody Pakar
I spent 1 year and about 6 months here when I was 16 and 17 years old. Got my GED there…got out and never went back. The walk patrol was still the same guys. One of them is named GUY and I can’t remember the other ones name. I worked most of my time in dining hall and to most of anyone I ever knew there they told me I was the first black sanitation worked Cora ever hired. I met a lot of young men here that didn’t have strong family support. I did. I also learned how to rap here and used the other life skills till this day. I hated being locked up but I def miss some of those guys. I’m 35 years old. And this place still has an influence over how I move today.
@Damon Franklin - wow, thanks for sharing your story. We always like to hear from people who spent time in the places we've filmed, and find out how things are going for them today. So glad to hear you never went back, and that you made the most out of what you learned inside. Greatly appreciate you sharing your story. Wishing you all the best!
As someone that did a week in juvenile jail this is sad to see I never been in seg but I've heard a few stories
Ofc tho I was in quarantine when I was 17 doing time
Bro don't go in seg it's hell I was in seg for 1 day and I almost went insane
All the kids arguing in the background is crazy 💀
Why do the guards have heavy jackets on and the boys have nothing for that long walk?
Uniforms.
The guards are not serving time the inmates are. They will rethink their lives being punished. Trust me I know been there done that
@@dooordie800 Plus, the inmates are only moving from one building to the next, while guards are likely walking all over the campus.
My thoughts exactly
Juvenile better than adult jail and prison
Ppl think incarcerating juveniles is gonna change there behavior it’s gonna make it worse what do you think putting 15+ kids with the same mind set in the same environment for a long period is gonna do😂y’all don’t realize y’all fucking us up by putting us back there cause I guarantee you this once you go once there’s a 90% chance your gonna go back in the future and I’m just. Speaking from experience no matter how hard we try to change are ways the system will always make it worse
So what works for you then?
@Lester Holt oh hush is Lester I see your new too TH-cam I guarantee your just as much of and animal as anyone else with that attitude get it together
So if a 15 y/o kills 3 ppl? No remorse in sight? What do u suggest we do? Pat him on the back?
@@Rania-vh7wgthose need life in a adult prison. Not juvie
I did a skid bid once. Year and eight months. I'm going to say,90 percent of them learn nothing. And will violate and go back. For most there is no correction in corrections. The only way to never go back is to hate it enough to never want to return. A lot of these guys are completely at home.
Thanks for working with the kids.
Note to parents keep your children under control.😮😮😮
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
At 11:22 you can literally see the kid think “I’m really in here?”
His mom’s voicemail is off. He’s depressed cause she dont answer. Probably a crackhead, got ahold of the wrong stuff
These kids need more help
All the kids in these jails need help not just THESE kids!!
So so sad. Pray that god forgives them and that they find him. I was a crazy SOAB until i got locked up for the first time in JDC Recently.
Would the first segment of this video (Battery in E Complex) be connected to the video you uploaded on Saturday, June 25 2022)
My friends brother he about to come out jail 23 feb next week..he was sentenced 18 yrs for gang rape at the age of 13 yrs that time
Gang rape. He should have gotten more time.
Gang rape he should’ve never been released 😡
@@GabrielGarcia-zw6vf he got hit but survived..
@@shaimbayise3245 that's a bummer he did
That's disgusting he should have got life. I'd rather have a murderer out over a gang raper. Wtf
11:56 Ayo is that speed?
Back in 08" i did time in dention center but a 2 years DT sentence that's
what made me learn. #179022
Anybody notice when he walked in he whispered to the other COs “ get yo ass in your unit”
Yeah he said it twice lol
It's sad if you break the law. The only thing that I can say is stay out of trouble."
Wait it’s the same place that they videotaped at before just different detainees same lady officer talking
This all starts from childhood mental issues, emotional neglect, trauma, parents who ignore and didn’t protect their children!
stay outa troble enjoy your freedom
Unless you can pay to get your freedom back. Also this statement ignores trauma, abu se, neglect and economic, psychological and generational issues. That all plays into why our prison system is over capacity. People don't happily choose to be this way. Studying criminal justice has taught me a lot about the human condition, we are complex and learn to survive in different ways
y r those grows takin them 2 seg?
Sad, my freind broke windows of abandoned windows while I was on vacation and when I came back I saw a letter that said he was put in juvenile prison for 4 years
@jackii - wow, that's harsh.
Bullshit
thats such cap💀💀
Update: he was taken out after 3 months when the owner said that he gave him permission
Then need to put these kids in work programs
Oh my goodness those are some Young children 😳😬
These young scumbags turn into the adult scumbags I have dealt with for 21 years in big boy jail. No good.
I see a lot of comments saying they feel bad about these kids! I just hope the empathy goes across the board! Particularly with black and brown kids!!
I worked as a coach counselor and instructor at several facilities. It was stressful at times but was the most rewarding job I ever had. One day while visiting each building I started crying and thinking of a lost generation of young men. The girls were a whole nether level of security issues of self harm.
Treatment has to start in early childhood through the educational system. I explain it better in my video. Micro Consciousness and Healthcare.
@tammybrown1668 - Thanks for sharing your own experiences working in facilities. We know it can be a thankless job, but as you say, so rewarding when you realize how much you can help kids who need it most. Thanks for being with us here on our channel, and explaining the emotions that can come with an important job like this.
I have no idea what is happening
I don’t think that’s legal to have the water completely shut off even in lockdown, the only time their supposed to turn the water off is for shakedown. This young fellas can’t even drink water at their own will..
It’s legal. Usually places will turn the toilet water off, but keep the sink water on so they are able to get a drink. It may seem a little overboard until you have to shop vac an entire wing because a kid got pissed and decided to flood.
@@derekmcgowen4358 Say it for the people that aren’t juvenile officers 😂
Man they don't give a fuck! Had us in that bitch dehydrated smellin shit for hours on end
Pwn them kids, they don't wanna learn. Teach em before they decide to go Cornhole someone!
180 days turned into 38 months for fighting with a guard and resisting... Goofs
don't do the crime if you can't do the time
it's more complex than that
the rooms and day room are scarly smilular to that of a phyc ward
What jail is this
im surprised that they allow the one officer at the end to wear earrings on the job
Camera man was giving me a heads ache
Dang- you see the look on the boy's face on the end, he looks depressed
@SimplyDejella_Lovesjesus - we see so much depression inside these places. There is often a lot of trauma for these kids long before they ever land in prison. They are sad places to be in for all sorts of reasons. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video.
This prison reminds me of public school.......
Prisons and public schools are literally designed very similar.That Is why they call them institutions
I was a GAL for over 15 years until the local DSS seemed hell bent on sending a kid to one of these types of facilities out of state who was doing great in a normal placement (I believe) just because they got Medicaid approval for the placement and got me kicked off the case the same day I raised hell in court about it. A DSS supervisor ratted me out to the GAL director (same day) for buying him some school clothes to start school in a month earlier. I told them I couldn't be a party any longer to a system that could commit institutional child abuse just to get a kid off their books or a program that talked about protecting the best interests of a child and then not going to the mat for them. I'm afraid the watchdogs have become a little too friendly with the wolves.
@MYCROFTSBRO - We are sure you saw a LOT as a GAL for so many years. We worked with many GAL's and CASA's while covering cases in juvenile court. Such important work. It's almost impossible not to want to help these kids once you learn their stories and know even the smallest of things can make a huge difference. Appreciate you watching our videos and taking the time to comment. It's always good to see and hear from people who work on the front lines.
Had so much potential. Your equipment is cheap as hell though. You need mics that actually work on the C.O's. And a boom mic over that C.O to hear what hes telling the youth. Need more men to walk around with foam mats to minimize the echo. Its a correctional facility. The acoustics are no Bueno. Please re-do
@Adrian Q. SOTX Grappler - Thanks for commenting. Some of the videos we upload--including this one--are what we call raw, unedited footage from our archive. Our crews are all seasoned professionals and the equipment used on our documentary shoots is top of the line. We have boom mics and lavs, etc. The footage that makes it on TV is professionally edited and must meet network sound and film requirements before it can hit the air. But we also think there's merit in showing our TH-cam audience the "raw" stuff. It might not always look and sound perfect, but we still think it's worth showing people what things are like behind the scenes. Appreciate you taking the time to bring this up, though, so we can explain how we do what we do. Thanks!
Find it very disturbing that juvenile offenders get life without parole in the United States.I accept it’s a contentious subject I just believe after 20 years of incarceration some offenders should be given the opportunity of parole under strict conditions.Ultimately though it is at the discretion of American authorities.
You have to wonder how society is creating the world to be so evil progressively. People are not born evil or think of dark notions
My sister told me I'm going to juvenile for like 5 years pray for me😭
Wait hold up what’s going on??
@@mrpineapple3942 I MISSED SCHOOL NOW THEY TRYNA SEND ME TO THAT PLACE BRO
@@summerdodson5493 oh crap. Intentionally? Either way I hope you don’t get sent to juvenile. Stay safe, and stay in school man, it *will* pay off in the end. I’ll remember to pray for you tonight. 👍
@@mrpineapple3942 ya I was losing motivation for everything
My sister said its bc i skipped in middle school too
I aint did shit. That's story and I am sticking to it.
Sad to watch but unfortunately real!
Imagine this happening to you
I remember this in barker shoes
Poor babies ❤️
Basically a prison but for kids...
Why are we watching this person run across a basketball court for one shot that wasn’t even that’s good? Lack of editing?
@Cory Holthusen - the videos we post on our channel are comprised of professionally edited shows as well as "raw" footage that simply let's our viewers see how things actually happen when we're filming. We keep cameras rolling even when we're walking, running, randomly moving from place to place, etc. Hope this helps explain what you see from time to time.
@@CalamariProductions I appreciate seeing even mundane parts of detention life - like walking from point A to point B.
I love law enforcement. I want to be a police officer FBI agent U.S Marshal or a correctional officer. Maybe even a State trooper
And they thought they hated high school.
@11:39 that's a bit weird to me
Yeah…
Maybe some go there and have the incentive to do their time and get released where as some go there and cause trouble to themselves and other inmates.
It’s a lot worse then they show some of these wards are targeted by staff & allowing inmates to pressure them. dehumanizing at its finest.
I hate jail I'm 18 and been in there 2 times sad
Pozdrawiam. Serdecznie. Bart. Tomasz. Bonifrat. Z. Wrocławia.
Animals…
Its lame when one screw can bring two cons to the hole
These orange or beige jumpsuits are part of the punishment for wearing items in prison, just a t-shirt or shorts in prison colors
Wow they doing real jail time. In Australia YO is like a boys camp PlayStation and all of your good only. And dosent feel like a prison it's more open like dorms etc...
Creating future criminals for the privatized joints… Or can even juve units be privatized in certain US states?
Life would be very boring staying in jail all day
why they have the freshest cicks
They sent 2 officers for 3 kids? TF??
Watch Dhar Mann fire alarm video for Juvenile part
Pendleton Indiana first part
Hi
Just got busted
I hated them damn boats
Get yo in yo unit lol am I right he only person who heard that
I studied criminal justice lol don't know what the fuck am I doing lol but this is the job most people get with a criminal justice degree I might be a youth correctional officer
2:31
Dat shit look good 😂
Don't feel sorry for them. They got themselves there