I saw the DVD in a preview. I thought it was very well done. Graphic and sometimes hard to watch the violence. I know it is even harder to live. The gentleman who spoke were great representatives and very articulate in talking about their reality and the realities of their community. What was missing for me was a race and class and global economic analysis. Their situation and the reality of their lives as victims of US capitalism and global economic decision making is structural and they have responded with some dysfunctional coping behaviors. If the people watching are not also invited to see what is behind this reality policies and practices that negatively impact these neighborhoods will continue. No matter how hard individuals work and focus towards self improvement the majority will not be able to realize their aspirations. So for me the Made in America ended up blaming the victim for their bad behavior and Black self hatred.

Dear Baron Davis:

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, I watched you on the Travis Smiley.

Despite numerous requests sent to Mr. Smiley, he has not invited me to be a guest on his show.

Mr. Davis, I am imploring you to convince Mr. Smiley to interview me on his talk show!!

I have enclosed information to use to persuade Mr. Smiley to have me as a guest on his talk show.

The incarcerated population of minors and adults in juvenile halls, probation camps, California Youth Authority, and in prison is over (90%) minority.

I need your assistance in publicizing my book because it addresses how to deal with ‘gangs’ and other issues of public safety.

Mr. Davis, a key component of my struggle with schools, police and probation departments, family/community organizations, churches, and public figures and public officials, is the sharing of my knowledge and information pertaining to the how both the Juvenile Justice and Criminal Justice Systems really work; emphases on probationers and their families; the ‘hazards’ of gang membership; identification of information-sharing needs; and coordination of resources.

I am a motivational speaker; a correctional teacher; and a seasoned prevention professional with over (twenty-two years) in educating at-risk, incarcerated, released youths and adults, and their families. (I possess over (39) years in the criminal justice field. No organization possesses an individual with my experience and expertise in the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems.)

The book is an educational law book that has been reviewed and approved by the California Department of Education, for ‘legal content’ and ‘social compliance’. It can be used as a ‘reference’ or ‘resource’ book in grades 4th through 12th. Also, the book meets and fulfills the California Department of Education’s State Standards in grades 4th and 12th (Standard 1.0 and 2.0: “Reading”) and (Standard 12.10: ‘Rules of Law”).

The book can be used for Prevention, Intervention or Rehabilitation by teaching our young people that for every action there is a repercussion, and ultimately, a consequence.

Mr. Davis, key component of my struggle with schools, police and probation departments, and family/community organizations is the sharing of my knowledge and information pertaining to the how both the Juvenile Justice and Criminal Justice Systems really work; emphases on probationers and their families; the ‘hazards’ of gang membership; identification of information-sharing needs; and coordination of resources.

According to the website of Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJPD), the LEAP© book meets and fulfills the requirements of an ‘evidence-based’ program.

My book title, “Legal Education Awareness Program (LEAP)”, has been changed to “How to Raise Your Children and How to Keep Them Out of Jail and Out of Gangs”.

The purpose of Juvenile Justice is for ‘rehabilitation’ not ‘punishment’.

The book is an educational law book that has been reviewed and approved by the California Department of Education, for ‘legal content’ and ‘social compliance’. It can be used as a ‘reference’ or ‘resource’ book in grades 4th through 12th. Also, the book meets and fulfills the California Department of Education’s State Standards in grades 4th and 12th (Standard 1.0 and 2.0: “Reading”) and (Standard 12.10: ‘Rules of Law”).Anticipating a positive response,

Frank D. Janowicz, M.S.
National Juvenile Justice Trainer of the Year, 2006
(Juvenile Justice Trainers Association)
Correctional Teacher (22) years,
Law Education Consultant (17) years
Child/Community Advocate (14) years
Law Education Coordinator, Central Juvenile Hall (13) years
Los Angles Policeman (16) years

Home: (562) 864-5434

Cell: (562) 533-6385 (Monday – Friday) (0900 am – 500 pm)

E-MAIL: frankjanowicz@yahoo.com