“The positive message of hope could be seen on the faces of the youth as they left the assembly room.”
Edwin S. Clarke, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Hillsborough Regional Juvenile D.C. Tampa, FL
“We were blown away.”
Adam Bazini, PhD, Director, Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility, Kissimmee, FL
Thanks for your visit to Broward Regional Juvenile Department of corrections. The presentation shared with the youth was terrific. All the kids eyes were really riveted on you and I do believe they came away with some thought provoking ideas, solutions and comments. I will be writing a brief article to be posted on the FDJJ Website. Thank you again. If you ever want to come back again, of course you are more than welcome. Thanks from BRJDC for a great inspirational visit.
Daryl Wolf, Superintendent, Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
We appreciate your visit to our program at the Palm Beach Juvenile Detention Correctional facility. I must say this was a powerful presentation. The youth listened intensely as you delivered a message of hope, love, choice and forgiveness. We have had many speakers come to this facility during my 28 years and this ranks as one of the top as one that leaves an everlasting memory. If I am not the first to ask, whenever you are back in the area, our door will be open to welcome you back. Again, thank you for including us for this presentation.
Anthony C. Flowers, Superintendent, Palm Beach Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have Upward Bound Outreach at the base to speak to the boys. It was definitely a message the boys benefited from. I think having a youth around their own age was a plus as well. It was good to hear positive messages for a change and having someone tell the boys they are loved and appreciated is not something they get to hear that often. We welcome you back anytime you are in the area. Thanks again. David Rodgers, Executive Director, Peace River Youth Academy
The visit today from Upward Bound Outreach was one of the most powerful programs that we have had in Detention. Mr. Jeff Moody was such a great speaker and I feel it really impacted the youth here. The story that Chris Keith shared about his life really made some of the youth think about their lives and how you shouldn't give up. I had several youth tell me after the presentation that this will really make you think hard about your life. It was truly a pleasure having them here at Polk RJDC. Thank You
Timothy Pemberton Assistant Superintendent II Polk Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Jeff, Thank You very much for everything that you do. The presentation was very powerful, and moving. the youth were really touched by both you and Chris. We look forward to seeing you again when you are in the area. Thanks, Frank. Frank Gargetta, Facility Supervisor Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center
