Live Blog: Juvenile Justice Policy Forum @ JUPPI

[TheCat]

Shirk:

So, Shirk is talking and the whole time Corey is making faces.

[TheCat]

Q: Do get tough on crime policies work for juveniles?

Rutherford:

Enforcement is important, but prevention and intervention is not "soft on crime", it is being "smart on crime." I support all of these different programs that are having a tremendous impact on our community.

Corey:

Stands up. She recites a story about one young person with a repeated pattern of bad behavior. She seems to be leading us down the same road that makes us come up with extreme and expensive policies. She says that this one unique kid is indicative of all kids.

[TheCat]

Q: I missed it but the answer is....

Davis:

I don't encourage people to solve all of the world's problems. Just focus on one child and help them. If you know one of these kids, know that they need money. Don't pat them on their head and say "jesus loves you." I had one kid in my court arrested for stealing sanitary napkins. Now, what brought us to that point? You're going to have to go into neighborhoods you don't want to go into to?

[TheCat]

Corey, is a master of redirection and exaggeration. She seems overly offended by the public taking issues with her and her actions. "Know ALL of the laws before your protest...we can go like other states and try all 16 year olds as adults...so, becareful."

FYI, Shirk has won me over. He seems very very humble (maybe for good reason) and I think, based on these couple of hours that he has a deep sense of concern for Jacksonville's youth.

Corey, on the other hand is more like "WTF is wrong with you guys...these kids commit crimes. Know your shit before you open your mouth."

[TheCat]

Closing comments:

Rutherford talks about families and how much it matters, "take care of your own first, then reach out to others."


Corey:

"You don't know how often we waive the minimum mandatories."


That's all I got.

This was a good event. The questions were moderated, written on the cards and handed to Mullaney. It was more streamlined and effective than previous events. Although, hearing the passion from the audience is always fun; especially, when that passion is contentious.

[TheCat]

The audience rushes the stage. Corey is brought back to where I am sitting to talk with reporters from channel four.


She is asked about the FSU shooting. Corey " I feel terrible. It is where I went to school.

I don't think she was asked anything about juvenile justice.

Rutherford is going to come up next. He is bright red, man, Totally blushing and I don't know why. maybe the cute reporter.

He is also asked about the shooting. Rutherford is also an alumni. His daughter is at FSU. That's my first thought.