Juvenile Prison Documentary: Prison Orphan
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How does a 14-year old boy with an IQ of 40 and no family, no guardian and no legal counsel end up in a maximum-security juvenile prison for a crime he didn't commit? This documentary film follows the 7-year journey of Justin, a little boy with no voice and seemingly no future, until those who "found" him never stopped fighting for his freedom.
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HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY TO JUSTIN TODAY!! Since the time we met him so long ago his life has changed SO much! He's doing great today, has a wonderful dad and reunited with two brothers he never thought he'd see again. We are SO HAPPY for him! Stay tuned for so much more ahead. We can't wait to bring audiences his FULL story in the very near future!
Yes an update would be awesome
Justin really touched me, my heart! I definitely want to see what life brings him💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🫡
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Happy birthday I hope his doing well. I wished him the best
The saddest part is that Justin knows his mom doesn’t want him and he still misses her 😔
Yes so sade 😥😭 he is so Smart 🥰🤗 i love it 🤗
Justin story is so sad. How irresponsible his parents are. The staff was so great with and have done so GREAT. God bless gim
True but Justin has many parents helping him move forward without ignoring his needs.
Its gut wrenching
That breaks my heart.
He misses his Mom even after she abandoned him. This is just breaking my heart. When he read the card at his 18th Birthday it made me so happy.
I feel so sorry for Justin knowing neither of his parents wanted him, all I can say is you've both missed out on having such a wonderful son and he is such a fantastic young man. I'm so happy that he finally has a home and is loved it's what he deserves. I wish him all the best and I hope he has such an amazing life.
That woman is an angel. You can tell she honestly cares about her job and the kids she helps.
A 10 year old with an IQ of 40 gets no lawyer at trial. How does a judge allow this. The judge should be disbarred
I totally agree! He had no business having that kind of position. In his own words he makes the rulings and then forgets what he has done so that he can sleep at night. As far as I'm concerned judges like him are snakes feeding off the backs of the defendants that they pronounce verdicts on!
Definitely a Lawsuit I'd think🤔🤔🤔And Fuck that Judge! What a Dirtbag he is
Its horrible to understand that if Justin wasn't in prison his life would probably be worse. How lucky he met people who actually cared about him
i dont understand the situation sooo
They just said its state law
As a mother with an autistic child, my heart truly hurts for Justin. I'm my son's biggest advocate and can't imagine my son being in Justin's shoes. Thank goodness for the Mike Dempsey's and the Damar's and the group homes out there to take these children in. I wish all the best for Justin in his life journey.
Same boat. My wife is the biggest advocate for her, but I am a good sidekick. That video was really moving. I’m glad he finally got a family, really puts things in perspective.
As a father of an Autistic child I can’t imagine what it is like for Justin. My son and I are best friends and have such a deep love for each other. How a parent can just abandon their child or worse have that child cut up sucked through a tube out of the womb. God bless all the people that were involved with getting Justin in a better place and kids like him.
aquele que disse que esqueceu dessas crianças pra poder dormir a noite é um cretino..no dia que um neto dele vamos vê se vai dormir bem, gente assim deveria ter como reus só traficantes...assassinos e nunca ser juiz da infância...
As an autistic adult I’m filled with rage at how the system treats autistic people. Adults and children alike.
i lost it when Justin started talking about his mom and said he missed her… but i am so happy they made the decision to send him somewhere that could actually help him because he deserved a chance. the progress he made was unbelievable. i really hope he is still surrounded by people who love and care about him today.
Justin's story should become a national movement, to pass legislation in every state, to ensure that kid's like Justin don't ever slip through the cracks again!
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Absolutely! What can we all do to make that happen? I'd love to be a part of that, even if just a small part, I can't financially unfortunately, but this story touched my heart so deeply, theres so many other Justin's out there, we as a community of humanbeings need to take care of these childern when no one else does. All involved with Justin, other than the original Judge "atleast HE sleeps at night with no night terrors"😒...but yeah all others were angels sent from heaven. I will pray for that amazing young man every single day.🙏❤❤
@@deek64dk Point is that they don't care without getting money out of it
He should just forget about her because she forgot about him.
Amén 🙏🏼
How about let’s just not let children fall through the cracks. Period
Seeing Justin in shackles and handcuffs broke my heart. He's special and did not deserve that. Thank you for looking after him.
I just dont understand why any kid needs to be in cuffs and shackles, let alone prison... its something that doesnt happen in my country the Netherlands. And the prison suits?? really?? We dont have prisons for kids but rehabilitation centres where they get therapy and all sorts.
@@nadiasven4771 that seems like it would work better
He never should of been there in the first place! Never mind the thank you! Why the hell was he there?!!!
@@traceyparish7403 god bless this kid hope he out plz tell me he out
So now everyone is okay with people committing one if the most disturbing crimes? Just because his iq is low??
I love how he has dreams he wants to accomplish despite the trauma and abandonment he’s been through, everyone that works with him shows that he is being guided in the right direction to make sure he forgets the past and lives a more greater future for his self .
This made me teary. Great job to all the staff that helped kids like Justin.
thats me right now
I was good until he read his birthday card!
@@thabangmashike5279 wdm
It's really stupid every five minites they call him retarded do you realize that they have to make his seem as dumb as dirt to get funding it's unbelievable.....system is a failure ..
Hi Everyone -- thanks for all the comments on our film with Justin. He's such a wonderful young man, and we're happy to report that Justin is doing GREAT. We'll have more news to report about Justin's life today, coming in 2021, including some incredible twists and turns in his story since we last left him in this film. Stay tuned for this and so much more on this channel. And THANKS SO MUCH for your support of our work. Means a lot to us!!
If you'd like to see more of Justin's journey, watch here:
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No..thank you.. I was a product of the juvenile justice system here in NJ and you’ve told the stories way more realistically than I’ve seen anywhere else. I’m 35 now with a family, home and business. However I was happy to stumble across your channel a few weeks back because it reminds me of where I have came from and puts a little extra pride in myself for accomplishing what a lot of other “State Babies” couldn’t..✊🏽✊🏽
That was a great video definitely brought tears to my eyes.
I can’t wait to see the next video on Justin and how he’s doing now.. 👍🏻
Thank you! And plz plz keep us updated
This documentary brought back memories of my life between 14-18 but I luckily have a family who didn't abandon me. It didn't stop the juvenile justice system from taking me from my parents and putting me in group homes and juvenile hall. Justin is obviously an outstanding young man. Thank you for all your hard work on this documentary.
@@seancov3441 Wow, your comment brings us to tears. What a testament you are for hope and resilliance. After 22 years of following kids like Justin and so many others that you see on our TH-cam channel, we often return home despondent wondering how children can survive so much trauma. Yet here you are, telling your story so eloquently and proving that there is always, always hope. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and odd as this sounds coming from complete strangers, we're so proud of the person you've obviously become. Having witnessed even a tiny bit of what you went through after our years filming inside these systems, you MORE than deserve all the credit in the world. Thanks for being on this TH-cam ride with us. We hope we'll continue to be true to the kids we film and continue to tell the stories in the most real way we can. All the best to you!
It's very sad that the boys family just abandoned him. He just wants to be loved.
Everyone justs wants love ❤️
"Lucky don't you mean".... I am under the impression it was a 'male family member' who was sexually assaulting him @ 5yrs old. They did this boy a huge favour leaving him alone!
Everyone needs love for sure💕💔
@@missyemerald lol yes Ageed
I know what kinda people dump this poor kid
Mike seems like a great guy that's doing everything in his power to make positive changes. He seems like he got into that work because he really cares and wants to help.
Thank you for making this wonderful documentary about Justin.
As a grown man I'm not ashamed to say I cried more then once watching this. One can only imagine what he's gone through in his life.
A huge thank you to all the staff at the juvenile prison and Damar. You're all such wonderful people, the amount of love and care you've given Justin cannot be put into words.
What a wonderful young man Justin has grown up to become. This is testament to all of those who have stepped up and guided this young man. Most of all its a testament to Justin for overcoming his learning disabilities and realising that he is important and that there are those in the world that do love and care about him.
Man, I had tears running down my eyes.
That was beautifully written OP 💜
I also cried for the youngster.
No shame😊you are a legitimate decent human being😊 That crying was cleansing your soul💜☮️ You learned something about life.
And you grew in a way you never knew you would.🎶
I can't imagine my parents not wanting me even after all the stupid shit I did in my life. I can't imagine it, I know this is about Justin and the staff and Katie the one who truly took Justin under her wing she's feeling what he's feeling she helped him to get over his fears and cussing and his everyday to keep him out of trouble at Pendleton and helped get him in Damar that was excellent from the whole staff. I thought the year and a half reunion was going to be more happy but Justin has been neglected by his own family so much that he doesn't have any trust of love left because in his heart he knows love doesn't last or come home or calll or really love him but he still misses his mama. That's so sad to me
Hang in there Justin life is good God is good ❤️💜❤️💜
I’m glad Justin has some people that love him ❤️
When I was a teenager, I was removed from my parent’s custody due to neglect and abuse. Since there wasn’t a foster home available immediately, I was placed in juvenile detention for a month - until one could be found.
I understand that it’s the only option in some areas, but it was worse than the home I was removed from.
I was transferred to a foster home after 30 days, and was eventually adopted by a distant family member. I remember actually feeling loved/wanted for the first time when I was adopted, and Justin deserves that too.
He seems like a great kid. I wish someone intervened earlier, but am grateful a few people stepped up to give him a voice.
@Josh I'm glad it worked out for you, I thought you were going to tell some horror story ,so
that was a pleasant surprise that it worked out well.. ❤ Hopefully Justin is going to be safe and loved.
omg! that's awful im sorry you had go through that. there's no words. I'm glad things worked out for you though xo
Am so glad things worked out for keep shining ♥️♥️
I work with kids in juvenile justice system, and we actually have a kid facing this very issue right now. Locking up a child because their parents failed them should NEVER be the answer! I'm sorry you had to go through this, and I hate that our kiddo has to go through this also, but I am so thankful for the counselor he is working with who stands by his side. Wish there were more people who understood...
I am so sorry. This hurts my heart. I am so happy you found your place.
Those workers who spent the time with Justin. Deserve a massive award, it's people like them that are greet support to children in this situation. Well done to them!
They were amaaaazing!! We were honored to film it all, and are still honored to be following Justin's story today. Much more ahead. We hope you'll stay tuned!!
I’m sure Justin brought warmth to their heart. ❤️
Hope everything goes well for Justin, and he has a happy life.
Why they treat him like a imbicial?
I keep coming back to this kid, and I’m so grateful for all the updates you have done on him. So many people failed him, but Kate, Fred, Mel, the administrators, and Calamari Productions really did so much when the people that should have stuck by him didn’t, and it made all the difference for that kid. Incredible people stepped up, saved him, and changed his life. Everyone worked so hard to give him the best outcome possible.
@JadeMack7 - We are so grateful for your nice words. Thank you for that, and for caring about Justin! We couldn't be happier that he now has a happy, love filled life. No one more deserving! Again, thank you for watching his story and posting such kind words. People like Kate, Mike Dempsey and others are heroes!
This is an award winning documentary! Had me crying. Thank God Justin had good people to look out for him. Thank you for covering his story.. This needs to be turned into a movie. Wow!
Kate recognized Justin, she saw him. Kate is the hero in Justin’s story! I can’t wait for the up-date on Justin coming in 2021!
Who don't sound like they don't want to help
you'll be happy to see this little update from 1 month ago
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We need more people like Kate. She has a good hart in the right place.
His outlook isn't great. Unless someone like Kate adopts him, he'll just work his way through the system til adulthood at which point he'll likely end up on the street at some point.
Apparently he is doing well and he just celebrated his 18th birthday and is about to graduate
To Mike Dempsey and all who helped this kid, you are TRUE 👍 heroes,they recognised this kid had no buissness being in jail 👏
Yes, they are!! Had it not been for Mike and the people who refused to let Justin become just another number, we can't imagine where Justin would be right now. Kind people doing good. We need more of 'em in this world! Thanks for recognizing them ... and thanks for watching Justin's story. He's an amazing young man and we can't wait to bring everyone the update to his story in 2021!!
@@CalamariProductions, I am anxiously waiting for an update in the near future as it is now 2021. I was so happy to find your video. Thanks for all that you do!!🙏🙏🥀🥀🥀
Totally agree! It's good to know there are still great people like this in this world willing to do the right thing and not turn a blind eye.
@@CalamariProductions man , this story made me so emotional, I'm glad Justin made a friend, a good connection to Fred is what he really needed and the help he really needed was for sure the right thing to do
@@chinapat6708 yes, i wish people would be more thoughtful and more compassionate about are youth, i could of really used the help, maybe i could still, i dont know😐😐🤐
Mike Dempsey is the freaking man. I will remember his words and what he did. That man approved a $350 a DAY invoice knowing it would be a battle with the state. Plus can't forget Kate Frasier
I was thinking the same thing. God bless this man for caring for this boy.
Fun fact: One (in numbers: 1) M1 Abrams tank of the U.S. Army costs as much as 17,742 days at Damar.
That is more than 48 years.
He's an exceptional young man. I'm glad they stood up for a child that needed the help and actually got it. I hope too see more on this young guy and hope he accomplishes everything he wants out of life.
This is gonna sound bad but it really is a blessing that his family abandoned him and can't be found. Chances are If he had been sent back with his family he never would have met the great people at Damar and accomplished all the good things that he did there....
@Tyler Steedley Thanks for watching and commenting on Justin's story. Like you, we're happy he found so many people who love and care for him. Sad that he had to go through everything he's gone through though. No matter how bad things can be for some children, we've heard so many kids over the years tell us, "I just want to be back home with my mom and/or dad." The need for family is a universal pull. We're glad Justin finally found his, even if they're not his blood family.
Nope your right he’s better off without them. He’s come a long way without them with them he would never been able to grow into himself. Deep down he longs for his mother I can only hope one day he’ll find someone that will love him just as much as he love’s.
He may have been to a person that may have been living in poverty and she wasn’t prepared to take care of him. Don’t get me wrong, I am not defending either parents, I agree, it’s a good thing his parents can’t be found, I would want justicenfor Justin. May he be blessed for now on.
@@CalamariProductions thank you so very much for uploading all of these❤️
@@CalamariProductions sometimes blood is not thicker than water ...Justin was better off with people who cared for him.
His counselor from the jail is a lovely woman
She's AMAZING!! And she's like this with all the kids she works with.
The world needs a lot more Mike Dempseys, and other compassionate folks who took the time to care about this poor child.
Mike Dempsey is a God sent individual.
I didn’t catch the man’s name, but the guy running the prison I have so much respect for him that he stood up and did what he could to move this boy to the proper facility. I had someone that I really admire that made a big difference I wish I could think I’m in person.
@joeglennaz - his name is Mike Dempsey and you are so right! The lengths he went to make sure Justin got the help he needed was beyond anything we've ever seen in our 25 years covering these stories. He was definitely a hero, that's for sure!
@@CalamariProductionsthank you for these docs, exposing some of the worst system abuses to children. I especially want to thank you for remembering and following up with Justin's story! I just discovered your channel and am obsessed, but supremely sad, too.
@@CalamariProductionsMike Dempsey was a Godsend. Thank you for this documentary, also
Best juvenile prison staff I’ve seen.
When them cameras are on them
@@izakherrera352 actually nah bro. Some are definitely mean but others are really nice. I did 24 months as a youngster went in wen I was 16 got out at 18 from experience I can say some staff members are straight weirdos while some others are awesome
It was all for the camera's, don't fall for their foolery!!!
All for the cameras... you don't know endless you have been to one
@@AfG_313 you act like you been to that juvenile prison bro I doubt you have the place you probably went to was a daycare like people keep saying when the camera is on them they can look really nice until the cameras are off
The teacher in me was soooo proud of him for reading that birthday card at the end. He is such an adaptable and loving individual, and I'm so proud of him and the staff that have loved him so well.
We couldn't agree more!!
Same!
Just a little personal story. When I was a young teenager in the early 70’s I spent two weeks in a juvenile lock up. I came from a good middle class family. During my stay I found that many of the teenagers that were there with me could not read or write. I spent that 2 weeks helping them read and write letters home. What an eye opener. Something that I will never forget.
Not just his mom didn't want him, his dad didn't either.
I'm happy he's away better person than his parents will ever be.
Justin has gained a unlimited amount of mom's and dad's that stepped in an saved him.
"Everybody gets to go home, and I don't have anywhere to go." 😢 💔 😭
Why don't you have no were to go
Why haven’t u got a place to stay
😭😭😭
Swing by my place baby.
Oh for goodness sake, she was quoting something Justin said.
He’s a sweet kid this is so sad. The only people that really cared for him were his counsellor and the Juvenile jail warden.
So what happened to him 🥲🥲🥲🥲
💙💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It's heartbreaking..😭 Im so glad and happy that the most loving people were there to help him, thank you for this documentary.
This made me cry on 2 levels, 1st I was so upset about his situation then I cried because Justin was finally getting the help he needs. Great job on this documentary!
@Kimberly Binder - glad to hear your tears turned into happy ones. :). Thanks for watching Justin's story and being here with us on our channel. If you haven't checked out the Community tab on our Calamari Productions TH-cam home page, click on the tab and scroll down to see updated pictures of Justin. We think they'll make you smile, too! :).
at 48:26, when Justin said his mom had not visited and he said that he would tell her that he wanted to go home, that just killed me. After everything that she did to him and didn't do for him, he would want to still live with her just shows what an amazing person he really is. I hope you are proud of yourself Justin. I know most of America is!
Right. It broke my heart too
Some mothers don’t deserve the gift of children. Justin’s “mom” clearly doesn’t!
I agree whole heartedly
Totally agree!!
Justin's mom doesn't see him as a gift; if she did, she wouldn't have discarded him.
Every child deserves a mother but not all mothers deserve children.
same with dads.
I came across this randomly i decided to watch and my God was this a good doc. It's crazy how in a matter of 52:15 you can care for a random stranger so much. My heart breaks for him. He's grown so much by the end of it i was smiling ear to ear. ❤
the part of him where he just misses his Mom after all those years had passed and still wants to go home. that is so hard to watch but him being strong and being hopeful is just so powerful and blessed
TH-cam needs a, “Love” button. This whole documentary is amazing.
Awww, THANKS @Aaron Lord Music! Getting to know Justin over the years has been pure joy. Thanks for watching his story. He's just a gem of a young man!
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VERY amazing!! I got so emotional. Absolutely love this. Thank-you so much.
Hope he's doin well this story touched my heart, much love to u buddy
Poor kid.. what fucked up parents and family
The warden is such a good human being, I wish nothing but the best in his life endeavors
hearing him talk about his mom is very sad, but he has matured so much in just a few years. You can only imagine how he would be if his parents actually cared for him from the start of his life
I’m so happy for Justin. Thank you for sharing his story it really was amazing watching his progression from the time you first met him till the time you last filmed him. I hope he continues to come across wonderful and passionate people like you guys in his life.
"I can't remember that. I moved on so much...." My heaaaaart... It's almost like he's saying that he refuses to remember that time. These people are such a breath of fresh air.
Mike Dempsey... Man you're a saint my dude. Keep helping these kids. Regardless if they're in for murder, burglary or shitting at a park. Keep helping them please. Our nation's future is depending on guys like you to keep that heart.
This breaks my heart, God bless all those entrusted with the care of children. “It takes a village.”
What an amazing story. We need more funding to help those like him. Difficult to think this country sends billions in aid overseas yet can’t help its own. He’s an amazing kid and I hope the best for his future.
I was thinking the same thing. Instead of buying friendships' of other countries, why don't we spend that money on our youth that are severely struggling day to day. We have so many here in the US who don't have a home, don't have a family...we need to get them into forever homes with people who love them.
Or we spend billions in handouts to illegals and people on generational welfare, where those people take the food stamps and sell them. I know because I work in the inner city. I’ve been approached to buy food stamps
Breaks my heart! I am a special needs mom myself and couldn’t even imagine abandoning my child!
We agree. Wrenchingly sad. Justin is a wonderful, wonderful young man. He was also an adorable little boy when we met him. We're just thankful everything turned out okay in the end. He has a loving home and is happy and healthy! Thanks for watching anc commenting. We'd greatly appreciate you hitting the "subscribe" button on our channel if you haven't already. You'll then be updated when new stories and updates on stories like Justin are uploaded. Thanks!!
@@CalamariProductions please... an update on Justin... hope he’s okay 😇🙏🏼
@@CalamariProductions love the update u did on him its wonderful tha k u for keeping ur word on updates wish this channel or youtube in general had a love button..love u guys and the hard work dedicated ur are with ur job❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Same here Jamie. Sending you my love and respect.
People with addictions will give up their loved ones for their needs. Really sad.
So happy people stood up for Justin, he didn't belong in jail. Such a touching story ♡
Omg the tears are flowing for Justin tonight!! What an incredible group of people to go way beyond their “job” and show this sweet, gentle boy how loved he truely is! Justin you sir are a rockstar!!!
I have never cried so much… all he needs is love ❤️ My gratitude goes out to the staff who stood up and acted as his voice.
The boy said he misses his mother. 😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭
I hope she pays for this.
Me too 😢 😭 💔 How could someone not care about their own child 😔
Same. As a mother I can't imagine abandoning your son. I am going to go hug mine now.
I’ll be honest, I think she’s dangerous for him at this point. He and the services of Delmar and the group home have done all the work, she doesn’t get to enjoy him now, most likely to toss him to the side at any point, AGAIN!
She probably won't "pay for this".
ignorance
As a mother, my heart deeply aches for Justin... he was failed by so many to end up prison.
Thank you to the folks who stood up and walked by Justin’s side.
I don't know how anyone who considers themselves human could not cry watching this. Even as someone working with kids like Justin for over 20 years this story still broke my heart. All people really want and deserve, from kids to the elderly, is to be loved and accepted and have a home. Justin's story poignantly expresses the deep yearning we all have for love and family. And Justin is so fortunate to have so many people who love him and consider him family, even if his biological family never realized the gift they had been given in him. But because of this his light shines for all the world to see and illuminates the stories of so many others like him.
Mike Dempsey is fantastic. A really decent man. I salute you and those who support your work for these unfortunate kids. Pray that Justin and other kids like him are protected and given a great chance to have a normal life.
😭😭😭why is a 27 year old man crying. God bless all the angels that helped Justin and continue helping him.
38, and I am too brother. You said it right. These people are walking breathing angels.
Same homie I’m 27 and had some tears
100%NORMAL
Because men are allowed to cry at any age and for any reason. It shows you have empathy and compassion for others. There is nothing, NOTHING wrong with crying and feeling for this young man.
@Juan Cornoa Awww. We love this! Proves you have a big heart. That's what we love about everyone here on our channel. Kind hearts, kind souls. xxoo
Poor Justin. May God be with him on his journey. Watch over him Lord and hold him in your unchanging hand.
As someone who was incarcerated there. At doc in Pendleton Indiana. Ms fraiser was amazing. Im free today. I was there for two years around 2012.
@King Vicious OFFICIAL - appreciate you watching and telling us you own experience at Pendleton, especially about Ms. Frasier. Wish there were more people like her working with kids. She really IS an amazing person! Thanks for being here with us on our channel, and hope you're doing well now!
Yes I have done great since being released. I emailed your guys email. I don’t know how often it’s checked but I’d love to have a call with you guys and Kate. It would be an amazing opportunity to tell her how I’ve done
Heart wrenching and yet heartwarming story- thanks to the genuinely good caring people that took charge of his life. Justin himself I'm proud of he has stood up to be the good man they all knew he was. God bless them all if only all the children had people like these fighting for their lives.
Thank you so much for sharing my son’s story. I think your viewers will be quite happy to hear all of the positive changes in Justin‘s life as well as hearing heartbreaking information that has been discovered since the filming of your documentary.
I would like to thank the entire Calamari team as well as Damar Services for their continued support with Justin. Justin has been out of Damar services for five years now and it is so heartwarming to continue to receive services from Damar as well as having members of his treatment team from the DOC and previous Damar employees that has remained in contact to follow his progress. Everyone involved is a true blessing from God and we look forward to sharing his updated story with all.
Mel, you are the TRUE hero of this story, and we will be thrilled and honored when we finally tell your full story with Justin in 2021!! Much love to you and our boy "J." You are both angels. :)
I hope you have changed bro cause god can only inflict more pain than me . I hope you have reflected in your actions because every single person including that prison director went on a limb 127 k of his 600 k budget to help him
Im so sorry I should have known not biological dad sorry I was quick so say something mean I hope the best for you and your son
Thank you from an adoptee. Bless your heart for taking on such a huge role and giving Justin a loving home. ❤️
tyTYty for the update it warmed my soul.. as did Justin.. much luv n healin lite.. tlc
I'm very happy that people still care about this young man. Bless y'all
YESSSSSS
Wow this episode brought tears to my eyes. The floodgates really. Justin looks a little bit like my nephew. He’s 15 going on 16 next month. I can’t imagine him or any of my kids in my family being locked up. They’re kids and deserve love, lots of it. Just by watching this and Justin’s behavior, he reminds me of a kid who has autism. His stemming, fears of loud noises, random outbursts certainly are common signs. I wish I could just hug and adopt him. This poor boy deserves love. People have loved their dogs more than he has ever experienced. I’m so glad that staff and counselors loved and cared for him. This one seriously broke my heart more than any other video and they certainly were heartbreaking too.
This brought tears ,I'm so glad he is somewhere he can be happy,he deserves so much!
What an amazing documentary. As a mom to a 13 year old with autism, I would recommend this documentary throughout the juvenile justice system and education departments across Vermont. I’m thankful that Justin was lifted up through the cracks in Indiana’s JDOC and given the necessary treatment and stability he needed to grow and achieve beyond those walls.
Wow, thank you @Tracey Hayes! That means a lot to us. We always appreciate our viewers referring our videos to others, especially in the education field. So glad you found our channel and hope you'll stay tuned for more ahead!
If you don't know what you want to be when your older, be a Mike Dempsey.
Or a fred
Nice words my friend
There are not enough REAL humans on the earth
Kay Nz, So True, So True.. We all could have used a little Mike Dempsey growing up so we could be another Mike Dempsey. The world could use a million more Mike Dempsey's right now more than ever.
Facts
I'm so proud of his progress! It's absolutely wonderful 😊 I just wish the people that have grown so close/fond of him would tell him they love him he needs to hear it that's what he needs is love acceptance. God bless you Justin on your journey. Will be praying for you.
What an incredible documentary!! I really didn't want it to end!! I truly hope Justin is living the life he had stolen from him in his younger yrs..Would be super awesome to see where he is today!!
Wow Mike Dempsey is a hero in my eyes! We need more caring people like him working in our juvenile systems. I'm sure he had to make huge cuts to his budget in order to send Justin to the other facility but he listened to his heart and I'm so happy he did. Demar changed his life. Thank you to all of his counselors too because I'm sure they had their work cut out for them and they did a fabulous job in those first 2 years. My last thought on this is that Justin's parents should be ashamed of themselves!
I'm a youth care worker myself and seeing to many people that truly care about these children,restored my faith in humanity for a while
Me too. I was a child in this system New York State Division for Youth from 11-18. Same situation basically as Justin. I never came across people like in this video working there.
Then 18th Birthday just kicked me out on the Streets. Good Luck is all I got🤷🏻♂️.
Makes me wonder how many kids get done like this for not having parents or Family to hold them down🤔🤔🤔Sad
Their is a bad soul for every good soul
I applaud you for your work! I'm working on my psychology degree in hopes that I can also play a role in juvenile justice reformation.
@@rbmakegreenstoner6580 Really appreciate you sharing your story. You're right -- it's heartbreaking when kids have no family and no support. We have such enormous respect and heart for kids like you who lived through so much as children and now have so much compassion for others going through the same thing. Hope things turned out okay for you.
Love you
God bless this staff for acknowledgment of Justin’s special needs 💜👍🏼. They seem like such a caring and loving group advocating for OUR youth, I wish them straight and happiness to continue to continue supporting those whom have fallen threw the cracks. Thank you. No child left behind. Every child matters.
This is so heart touching. Im glad to know there is still good people out there.
Justin is a fine example of "I get by with a little help from my friends".
God speed Justin.
IDK if I would describe being a special needs kid in maximum security prison as "getting by". Humanity truly failed him.
“ take me for a ride “ literally something so damn simple is what he asked for on his birthday 😭😭😭
This is such a feel good story. 👍I'm a veteran and have been in the system . This helped restore my faith in humanity. God bless the people along Justin's path. Keep up the good work young man.
Thank you for doing this documentary!!! So tragic and yet so VERY heartwarming 💗💗💗
This is exactly how young people get lost in "the system" and never are able to get out of it. Justin was so very lucky that a few people took an interest in him and said "NO! This isn't ok" and then did something about it.
His basketball game is on point. Big up everybody who has helped this troubled young lad. Great to see he's doing well.
I’ve watched this 3 times some far and I’m moved more every time I watch it. I hope Justin is doing well and all the people involved as well❣️
Absolutely wonderful work and love by all the staff in the “system.” Simply heart wrenching video. Thank you!
This is absolutely heart breaking. I can't..he's still asking for a mother who chose to abandon him.
Take it easy its not the worst case, but yeah its sad
i love my job and feel honoured looking after some of these young men and having the chance to influence their negative thoughts into popular ones
Kudos to you, Stephen, for choosing this as your profession. Need more like you!!
Bless you
The world would be a tiny bit better with more people to support and look out for children like this
Thank you for this wonderful video.
Seeing this makes me really grateful that my dad saw I was going down the wrong path and isolated me from the wrong crowd and changed my life. If it wasn't for him I'll probably in jail today like my old friends.
You truly never know how lucky you are.
That was many years ago I'm 29 now he saved me when I was 16.
I will say when that superintendent of Pendleton talks I find myself listening the most
He's a really good guy. He's now moved on to be the head of a national organization working to improve juvenile systems around the country. He's the real deal. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you'll stay tuned for much more in 2021!
"Kate Frasier!!" - I cried.
Yes me too. I cried throughout the whole thing.
It was one of the BEST moments of our time filming with him! Kate and Justin are two of the kindest humans on the planet. :)
lol
I cried watching this. From 🇬🇧. Thanks for caring enough about Justin to make that difference. Well done to all involved and every positive and good vibe going to Justin. I’m rooting for you kiddo 👍🏻
@Ruth Caplan - we have an updated video of Justin today on our channel. Go to the home page of our channel (Calamari Productions) and scroll down to the section titled "Justin's Story." You will see all the videos containing our time with him, including a short video of him today with his adoptive dad. Thanks for watching!
I cried too. I was smiling so much when Justin was walking around his new home after being in prison. It was such a relief seeing them take the handcuffs off of him and him being able to run free. it’s such a sad story and it’s reality. So many thousands of children have been sent to prison that are mentally challenged, abused, and abandoned. This can’t happen anymore.
This kid made me cry. How can people be so cruel? God bless him always.
They want us to believe that his family don't want him but what if it's just aye lie, in the system when these kinds are in Institutions even when the family does want them they take that as a threat for their precious funding to be compromised so I don't buy it I think his family may actually want him back
The 18 month visit.
I'm sobbing.
Such a magnificent change!!
Kate Frasier, your AMAZING! She's so kind and understanding ❤️
@shita lukitanindyah She IS amazing!!! Every bit as nice and kind in person as she is in the film. Kids just love her. She is a gem!!
She would have been a great mom for Justin.
@@liztrainer895 i agree with you that he is doing well with his new family
So well done and reveling. Thank you for opening our eyes.
This is heartbreaking. Important work with this documentary, thank you.
I could never leave my children, I quit drinking and drugs at 18 as soon as I found out I was pregnant, and now my eldest of two is turning 18 himself in just 4 months, and I still have not touched a drop.... I just cannot risk something over the most beautiful things in my life, my children.
I don't know Justin, but I wish him nothing but the best in life, he has come so far, with the help of others, but he put in the hard work and did it himself!
I pray his mother finds herself, and then reaches out to Justin, he truly misses his momma, and although she is not there, she is proud of you Justin, everyone is.
I pray that all these kids out here, not just in the USA but everywhere, are raised by the village and not just the parents, we all need that helping hand now and again!
Blessings from the UK.
I’m a 40 y/o man and I legit cried. Cried about the system that put Justin in this prison, Cried about the people that fought on behalf of Justin and Cried at the progress and life Justin has been able to have because of people realizing he needed and deserved better. Thank you for this documentary and “Taking Us for a Ride”!
Yes...but this is just a drop in the bucket. Rather- how many other cases around the country are there that fit this mold?
Me too man
I seen the hurt in busting eyes as he get older he realize his famliy lefted him it hurts to see that
Such an awesome story and coverage. So proud of Justin.
This is so touching, amazing, sad,maddening ,and unbelievable... How could Any one family just leave their child ??? God bless every single one of the. Great people that obviously love and want the best for Justin and I'm sure all people. Thanks for this film😇
I’m a blubbery mess 😭 That reunion with Kate had tears streaming down my cheek. And then when he was taken in by his mentor? Ah warmed my heart.
Justin reminds me a lot of my son my heart ached for him. I can imagine if my son hadn’t had the therapy, medication and most important our families love and support what he would look like in life. My heart breaks when he talks about his mother I can’t imagine how she walked away for him. I watched this a few hours ago and just had to come back I wonder how this wonderful boy is today. I wonder if he has people that are his family. My son is 16 now and I remember his first school year sitting at a table with his teachers and they told me he couldn’t learn they kicked him out of the school that was head start. Then I was fought by the public school system when they told me they couldn’t handle his needs and I fought for him and got them to pay for a private school and my son thrived turns out he was teachable but in a different way he was smart and that early intervention was key and he’s highly intelligent but he struggles with social skills. These kids hold a special place in my heart. I am so glad that these people cared enough to make sure he wasn’t just given up on.
Your a great mother!
@TH-cam Girl What an amazing comment. Your son is so lucky to have such a loving mom -- something Justin longed for but never had. Thankfully, some very good people like Mike Dempsey, Kate Frazier and and wonderful people at Justin's eventual placement facility worked with him and loved him until he started to know what that felt like. He now has a loving home thanks to another wonderful person who adopted Justin after being his mentor. We'll be bringing everyone all new updates ahead, and hope you'll stay tuend for more. Thanks again for watching, commenting and telling us your amazing story. We appreciate it more than you know!!
This is an incredible story! Thank you for sharing it with us..
Such a heart warming end to Justin’s story what a fine young man he grew into with the right support around him ❤️😊