The DCF Plantation blog was contacted January 2, 2014 about Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy coming to speak at Connecticut Juvenile Training School. For many years Murphy championed the causes of common people and fought against gun violence in Hartford. In short, Senator Murphy is a good man. Staff writers for DCF Plantation blog wondered however if Murphy is aware of the racism, bias, vitriol and mis-management going on at CJTS. I am sure Murphy was sincere in giving a speech to residents at the school on CJTS grounds; wanting these kids to succeed as responsible citizens is a goal of Murphy's. Also, a round table discussion with various political dignitaries took place and looked at a state wide reduction in high risk youth returning to incarceration. A feel good scene at CJTS with all the fancy hoopla.
It must be noted however in the last five years CJTS has been rocked by a class action lawsuit, employee hunger strike, protests outside the CJTS facility, negative media coverage and a white female employee calling residents of color "porch monkeys." Ergo, it is safe to conclude the invitation for Senator Murphy to speak is nothing but a public relations moment.. but ignoring real issues. In examining the visit of Murphy it appears no Youth Service Officers were invited to the public relation event; take note other important administrators from the DCF /CJTS plantation attended. This method of not having front line staff at such events is by design, CJTS cannot afford to have anyone comment negatively with media present.
Such deceit is part of oppressors methods in hope of fooling the masses. Give the appearance of tranquility and happiness at CJTS, while underneath this facade, a cauldron of racial animus is threatening to boil over.
In closing let me point out that all is not well in Eden ( CJTS ).
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