That man cares about those children and that is valued, greatly.

That guard that spoke to the kids looked really concerned for them. I know he has a job to do but damn he looked sad to see them there. It's like he knew who's going to make it & who isn't. What I mean by make it is that they will learn their life lesson & NEVER go back there.

"I have tattoo's all over my body." Kid has HF on his forearm and nothing else.

I wish more co’s were like this intake officer. Kind and patient.

that one kid is scared shitless. All his questions we about what happens if i get beat up

You know you hella young when you don’t even know what size clothes you got on 🤧

They still care about you at that age. Once you cross over to the adult side you’re just a number and they could care less.

Watching them eat made me really see them as children. Little boys. A little heartbreaking

That sergeant was polite, professional and patient

Those 2 female intake ladies wanted to roast that kid so bad😂😂

It's awesome to see the Sgt talking to this group and alleviating some of their fears. You never truly know the story behind what has led them there so it's nice to have a first hand encounter with someone who isn't judging or talking down to them🖤

It’s crazy, I was in the Juvenille facility where I live when my mom has cancer... I was allowed one phone call and a couple zooms a week cause of covid. Broke my fucking heart. That’s when I changed my life..

I went to juvinal at 14 I was so scared bro I got sencted for 3 counts of robbery I changed my life and now I make 21 dolliers a hour instead of 13

Why this got such a 1990 vibe lmao

Wonder if the intake officer ever realized that the “HF” tattoo was actually on the inmate’s left forearm, not his right.

I was 17 when I went to prison here in florida. This shit brought me right back. I can still smell the cleaners they used on the floors almost 13 years later.

It's soul crushing to see that these children have messed up so bad at such a young age, you can hear the fear in their questions

They was enjoying that food a lil too much, made me feel for them frfr

I hope these boys changed there lives around for the better. I remember being there in 06,07,08 an didn't learn my lesson next thing I knew I was an adult and serving time in IYC, Westville and branchville. Took me till I turned 26 to get my life in order and get out of the system and now living a good life I hope these kids end up having great lives and turn it around

arrested in a jacket that say public enemy 😂

These kids are very respectful once inside the prison. Would be interesting to see how they treated their teachers, their parents, and their victims.

the sergeant saying "There's not a lot of fights here" really struck me. It's like he saw that that one kid was especially vulnerable and a bit fearful of what was going to happen to him, and he was trying to shield him from the ugly truth of prison for as long as he could. As so many here have said, you can tell that he really cares about the kids and their wellbeing.

When I was in 6th grade, we went on a field trip to the local juvenile detention. It was sad.

“ you’ll be in a single cell room for about a week...which is cool”

I was in one of those places at 12 years old most of my childhood was on lockdown. I'm having Flashbacks, I hope they make it.

As a mother this breaks my heart. This could be any of our children.

The co is so nice. Talks calm and nice to them. So good to see.

Man I’d be begging them for a book to read. That’d be step 1 of me staying sane.

How the guard tells the kids if they have any problems to let him know and he will take care of it. That is when you are then labeled a "snitch" .

Arriving at prison either as a juvenile or as an adult must be a real wake-up call. I am supposing that many of them finally realize what a mess they have made of their lives.

My brother was in Juvie for 6 months. He said even THAT short period of time changed him. He is the main reason why I try to do right by the law...except for a speeding ticket here and there.

Spent november of 2019 to June 2020 in junivile dentition center. The discipline helped me turn my life around.

It is so sad to see kids screw up so early in life like this kids that should have a promising future and not being locked up

I like seeing how respectful the cos are being, it's cool how the male co asks each prisoner how they are ,what they think and feel ect. He's good at his job. I hope they are paid well for being professional like this.

This just breaks my heart. A young man who was 15 stole a car and hit be in 2019. Was drunk, underage and no license. I know he’s in juvenile lockup. I don’t even want to be mad at him. He’s now 16, he’s just a kid and all I can hope is being locked up makes him learn something.

I can't believe this man just said " usually, if they know you're snitching they won't mess with you..." lmao wtf?? WORST ADVICE EVER

Those boys are scared

As a mom it breaks my heart to see these kids in this kind of place. No child should know the words strip search, cuff up and so on. A child should be going to school, making great friends and just enjoying their childhood. Our system needs a huge re-do. Prison isn't the answer these young kids need. All this mess starts in the home, with patents given options to getting the correct help for the children BEFORE it becomes a legal issue. I don't have those answers but my hopes is one day, change to get those answers will be a thing.

What a nice man. Made them feel better for a little while at least.

This was the most exhausting irritating saddest part of my teens, I spent majority of it on lockdown and or in a group home man I pray these boys get through it, hey it sucks but experience is the best teacher

The Officer was very professional

man...that boy was so scared.. hopefully this taught him a lesson. they put me in an adult prison my first offence at 17. turned 18 in jail. then got shipped off. all the questions he's askin. is what i felt inside my chest. just couldn't say it lol. just hold it in. and fkn deal with it. when it comes time to fight. it's just that...time to fight

Boy I couldn’t imagine being in there. I can barely be at school 7:55 am - 4 pm

For those kids not to have any questions they sure had a lot of questions!

Just found your channel, and love it! I’ve been working at a maximum security prison (Gatesville Tx) for almost two years, and recently switched to a Juvenile detention center. I also coach inner city youth football, and felt like I’d be able to have a positive impact on these kids. All it takes is one positive person, to put in that time, and help pull that change out of them. It’s been a hard few weeks, but it’ll be worth it in the long run. If you’re reading this, know that I’m sending you positive thoughts and prayers 🙏

If I had a dollar for every time the guard said ok I’ll be rich

That first sergeant is the GOAT. Very helpful, definitely understands his job.

Pro tip for any kind of lock up situation. Unless you’re wanting “help” don’t admit to feeling suicidal or doing any kind of self mutilation

I wish more co’s were like this intake officer really kind and patient and just nice

My mom always told me this if those people who are trying to make you do bad things are not friends there gangs there devils I’m 13 in good in school and all I’m respectful to my parents and adults so pls don’t hang around people that make you so bad things

I’ve been locked up here as a teen a long time ago. I got into several fights my first few months. The staff here can be just as bad as some inmates..

I wonder how these places are dealing with Covid

I'm here after watching the documentary about that young man named Justin... It's interesting seeing the process, and it is a process, in reverse order. At the same facility where the first half of that one was filmed. Its both immensely sobering and eye opening all at once. I heard somewhere -- may be in a Jessica Kent video?!? -- one of the best quotes probably ever, something along the lines of, "They tried to bury me, but they didn't realize that I'm a seed." Maybe this makes me a bit of a... What would you call it? A hopeless romantic?!? Anyway, as I'm watching these documentaries, my heart aches for these young men -- and the men and women who are tasked with caring for them while they're staying there. I also remember in that other one I watched that it seemed like at least there are people trying to change the system, so to speak, with initiatives and programming that is somewhat (?) restorative based, ideas rather than just throwing money at something or basically ignoring it for political reasons. The introduction speeches by the counselors are something that will definitely stick out for me from this one. Also, at the end when you're interviewing the young man about his experience with orientation. I think it's already starting to sink in a little for him, and there's a long way to go. I don't know him of course, bit as I said earlier, my fingers and toes and eyebrow hairs are crossed that he will do some (some more?) -- hopefully positive -- maturing while he's there. So, I'll end it here with this: Thank you. Thank you, Calamari, for Going There in such a companionate, honest and revealing way... with all of your documentaries.

You can tell by the tone of his voice he cares about thoses kids

This Sargent is one good solid guy, you can tell in his voice he genuinely cares for these young kids, as you can see are most likely a little afraid.. he's a good guy.

Got any FL jit camp ones? These COs are wayyyyy to nice. Turn that camera off its a whole nother ball game I bet

That Officer is one hell of a professional and knows his job so well!! He took the time to explain whats expected and answered all the questions from these obviously very scared kids. I am upset kids get to be send to prison and I dont understand the need for cuffs or shackles.

The dude they processed don’t need to do no crime if he don’t know what size clothes he ware every answer was I don’t know or had I think at the end

guard is very nice and kind to kids, he knows there scared and nervous. very nice guy!!!!!!!!

I did 30 days for theft, plus work release...was at the county jail....no juvie....honestly it was a huge wake up call. Every week or so we'd get transferred to a different cell, depending on intake and such. The last cell I was in there were 3 teens in that cell, they were a bit noisy, rowdy, etc. Typical teen stuff. 3 teens and 4 of us that were twice their age or more. Most times when you get groups with huge age differences together like there there's trouble...apparently, guessing by how things were, they moved us into that same cell together for a reason. Looking back, us older guys I swear must have woke the kids up, after a week or so they had settled down a lot, everything was yes sir, no sir, yeah we had game nights pretty much every night, board games, card games, etc. started getting the teens involved, and letting them kind of call some of the shots including them, letting them feel welcomed, and involved, I think woke them up to the fact that not everyone is bad, and everyone isn't there to scare or hurt them...I swear the jail staff did this switch around of cell mates on purpose. I left about a week later, it was almost like leaving family. We somehow managed to become pretty tight in that cell and had a lot of conversations about life, love, hate, you name it....I think at least last I knew all 3 of those teens were out and doing great, and I hope they stay that way....I guess when they're thrown in a cell with older guys that some of which are in for a long time, many years, many decades some of them....they're just there waiting for sentencing, or waiting to be transferred to the state prison. I think it was a huge wakeup call for those boys...I know even for me at 39 it was a huge wakeup call...straighten your ass up or you are going right to that same state prison for 15-20 years....no thanks, learned my lesson, never again....Although because of my felony I cannot be a law enforcement officer, if I was ever given the chance to work in the juvenile system I'd love to...I enjoy working with kids, and would love to help any way I can to show them behind those bars, behind those walls, and behind those fences isn't the place you should be, or would want to be, and whatever put them there they need to do the time and never, ever do whatever it was they did ever again, and the resources and people out there that would help them if they ask....ASK, that's where I went wrong. I took money from my boss, yes it was wrong, if I would have just went and talked to him and told him what was going on, he would have given me the money without question...but I went about it all wrong, and could have done 15-20 years in prison for it. No matter how much you hate to ask for help (yep I'm one of them, I don't ask anyone to help me with anything, I feel bad asking for help), if you ask for help, talk to people, they'll get you to the right person, or group that'll help...all you have to do is ask. Running the streets trying to get into a gang, or already in a gang because your own family doesn't want you, you need to feel wanted, loved, liked, etc. go find someone to talk to and get out of that life, it ain't worth it, eventually you'll land in juvie or worse...worse being dead. We adults need to pay more attention to kids, of all ages, if you see them struggling, help them...be nice about it, don't belittle them, most important, STOP AND LISTEN...many times that's all a kid needs, someone to take the time to listen to them, and give them encouragement, advice, pat on the back when they do something good...we as adults might not think much of it, but a kid that's struggling already, its the little things that can make or break them. Make it positive, don't make it worse, make it better....if they need help make sure you help them, or get them to someone who can, don't just walk away from them...obviously that's what others have done to them already....your trip to the coffee shop, to work, etc. can wait....if a child, teen, etc. comes to you for help/guidance, at that point that is your job, that is your mission....obviously that person sees you as their shining beacon of hope at that moment, give them your attention and make sure they're taken care of. Be their guide, their positive role model, their savior, whatever you need to be to help them, do it...you really will feel better about yourself afterwards. We as members of our communities need to take time out and watch over everyone else's children as if they are our own....years ago adults used to do that, then the world turned weird, as if everyone is out to do harm to children phobias....we need to get back to a time where everyone in our communities just watched out for everyone rather than trying to stab them in the back and gossip about everything. A lot of these problems would be alleviated if we STOPPED with all the predator fears, and just started doing our jobs as citizens, taking care of each other, and watching out for the other's kids and being positive role models and influences on them....maybe their parents are failing at that, doesn't mean we should ignore the fact that we could potentially save a child from heading down a path of destruction, prison, or worse. These kids are our future, help them grow and keep them safe, and heading down the right path, if we don't they possibly could be pushing our wheelchair at the nursing home someday...don't let these kids fail...there's no excuse for it, all of the technology we have today, all the resources, friends, family, etc. There's no reason any child should be allowed to fail...pickup where their family dumped them off and help them.

I almost came here, i wrote this six months ago when i got out of placement and i’ve gotten locked up two more times in lcjc but now i’m off probation n have all As in school n really turned my life around

he is a wonderful intake officer. a great role model. a lot of boys don't have a good father figure.

The Sgt was wonderful with those kids. They were so scared and he was very kind and patient.

Growing up in Chicago all my life in and out of The Juvenile Detention Center AKA The (Audi) Home. And The Juvenile Department of Corrections AKA Illinois Youth Centers St Charles , IYC Watrenville, Harrisburg, Valley view are some of the Juvenile Prison's I basically grew up in from 1987 to 1992 From age 13 to 18

"fall and hit your head in the middle of the night".. LMAO. yeah.."fall"

It’s nice that they addressed them all as sir

How I pity and pray for these failed children that society has produced 🙏🏽 💔

So if you fx your hand on Saturday you don’t get an X-ray until Tuesday and the dr doesn’t review this X-ray until Friday then treated?

What she means is if you get beat up and think a bone is broke they will x Ray it but if you get jumped or fight breaks out no one will come,I hope these boys were scared straight/learned and never came back into the jail system or prison

Nice to see that there is so much professional help available to these boys. Too bad they didn't have access to or take advantage of help before they did the deed.

What is a debit dog?

The staff seem really nice here. Although I’m fully aware that might have been because they’re being filmed! 😬

I worked in a juvenile prison on the east coast in one of the worst cities in the country. We were promised a 27k salary and starting out im lucky I saw 1200$ every two weeks. The kids have no respect or regard for anyone. Some of them had diseases we had no idea about and would spit and wipe body fluids and snot all over the walls. The politics and racism that went on between staff was appalling in itself. The overnight shift would constantly call out, leaving the 3-11 shift I was on to do overnights. No holiday overtime pay either. Anyone looking to do it, I highly suggest you don’t. Your mental health will go down hill quick. It’s a depressing job as well

I was in and out of juvenile from 12 till a week before I turned 17..

Wonder what home like for them?

Kid in the glasses seemed scared asf all them questions 😂

You got your entire life ahead of you and this is how you want to start it. I’m just sad thinking about it.

You either did something fucked up and whatching this incase the worse happens or just interested

I just got out from doin 8 months hope dem boys doin right

Very educational

Wish this was everywhere but it's not sadly. Seems like they will be treated fairly and decently at this facility. All the while serving time away from friends and loved ones for punishment.

5:44. Umm its clearly his left forearm. Right? Am I wrong here?

I'll be 58 soon and I've never spent one day in prison....I feel like I've missed out on something.

indeed it's difficult to see them where they're at and hear the apprehension in number three's voice. But at the same time, you do the crime you do the time. Hopefully they ALL remember what they've experienced and never take that next step when they're older.

Damn, the part where the little boy is cataloguing his clothing really got to me, he probably doesn’t even know what size he wears, probably never shopped for himself and no he is getting thrown in the slammer. It shows me how young they really are, I don’t have kids myself but found this pretty sad . Ao much youth gone so fast.

Damn this shit hella sweet. Wasnt like this in St Charles IYC in Illinois back in 96-98. Shit was wild. Gladiator school frfr.

I wish I was liveing in that state man them are sum good officers

Well done, Calamari! 👍

Intake officers are kool I hope the prison guards are the same remember they are kids juvinals there jits take care of them gb

Sgt. Harris talking to the kids like a human! Good man!

I like the officer 👮‍♀️ he actually nice and shows this kids he cares great job

Thank you for posting all these documentaries!

This man here you should run everything !! His mindset is right

A lot of these kids in the juvenile system need mentors they don't have the kind of parents and love they need to direct them in the right direction no family values no kind of faith no nothing they need direction

That lady's hair looked like a Christmas present

Im never going to jail

Maybe I misunderstood, but at 6:08 the officers writes right forearm for the "HF" tattoo, wouldn't that be the kid's left forearm?

What exactly is a “debt dogs”?

Fact is most black c officers not all, are really sensitive and caring for the inmates young or old. Reason being it's a thin line in our community, to become the other side .

if you have medication can you still take it?