Life on Parole (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

[@No.Lola777]

There was a BLATANT difference between the 2 female correctional officers. One was genuinely helpful and wanting to improve lives, the other was there to just collect the check, hand out neck swings and attitude. Katherine is an Earth Angel! Praying for everyone out there fighting to do right, you can do it!

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

well one of them had a parolee who was willing to actually change. the other had an idiot.

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

@@iquitnow lol a probation officer isnt rich wtf.

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

@@iquitnow you got a time stamp on that? And no. It was his 4th time on parole. If it was his first then maybe you can argue she's a control freak but it was his FOURTH! he's the problem not her. Second, he agreed to the rules of parole. He knew the rules and chose to break them and not only break them but take pic of himself doing so. Her coming from money is irrelevant. Third, you dont kno what past experiences she's had with parolees tht might have made her cynical. Shes dealing with people who are not honest.

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

A lot could happen in under a year. Regardless of her background, he's still the one who has the power to succeed or fail and he chose to fail. He could either get with the program or serve out his sentence. You cant agree to rules and break them and cry its not fair when caught. It might not be easy but im sure it beats being locked up. Montoya had a woman who had goals and was willing to work with Montoya not against her. Thats why she succeeded. She chose to succeed.

[@rhaastaa]

@@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf Truth indeed. Had they switched officers they still would have failed.

[@sabrina.natalie]

You can tell that Katherine Montoya - the Latina parole officer - genuinely cares about her parolees, and you can tell that she truly wants them to succeed, be sober and healthy, and happy.

[@michaelmunoz2754]

See the difference with that Caucasian one?

[@hitzoneproductions7858]

@Sabrina Valenzuela I care enough about you to let you know that you should be a model if you are not one already.

[@sabrina.natalie]

@@hitzoneproductions7858 - That’s a sweet compliment. Thank you so much!

[@hitzoneproductions7858]

@@sabrina.natalie You're most welcome. Can you thank me by giving me the opportunity to get to know you?

[@musicalsofa4813]

@@hitzoneproductions7858 simp

[@MjoePta]

sooooo...your girlfriend puts you in jail...you get released..she convinces you to bring her to a meet and greet with your parole officer..gets you thrown in a halfway house..get released..hook back up with her... get in a fight..calls the cops on you again..back to jail..I'm not a gambling man..but odds are..she's bad luck for you guy

[@tundrawomansays5067]

This situation is not uncommon. I dunno anything about “luck” but some people just have really defective Pecker Pickers. If it wasn’t this girl it’d be another just like her, unfortunately. This kinda thing may well have it’s genesis in the Wayback Machine.

[@MjoePta]

@@tundrawomansays5067 what i don get is if the girl realy loves him why doesnt she just let him go and let him sort his self out. clearly the relationship was toxic....i mean how can the girl call cops on him twice..

[@jacqueline3782]

Uh, yeah wtf

[@tatianar7682]

If she really cared about him she would stay away. He should have been sent to rehab for 6months to a year. Why even give him the chance to mess up?

[@yettiluch1]

Yea, he needs to separate himself from her. She is a nice looking woman and I'm sure the kitty is fire, but don't sit in a cell for it.

[@busturwindows95]

The little girl telling her mom that that’s daddy. I got so emotional, because two years ago my dad passed away suddenly. I hope you love you dad forever and ever.

[@joeswanson8038]

🙏🏼❤️

[@sabrina.natalie]

This was originally aired in 2017. (Update on Jessica Proctor.) She continues to work full-time as a home healthcare aid and is in the process of petitioning the court for full custody of her son, Donte. She was scheduled to be on parole until November 2020, so I’m assuming she officially ended her parole a few months ago. Blessings to her and her family. I hope she’s doing well.

[@suzystone244]

Thank you for the update.

[@nancypiccirillo405]

I had the intuition jessica was going to make it. She didn't need parole. Although she had a violent crime, I felt she's not a repeat offender. Thank you for the update.

[@nancypiccirillo405]

Rob sullivan.. bet if you did an update on him, it wouldn't be successful. Hope I'm wrong, but he's had 10 years to strengthen up for his child. Wrong. He needs to strengthen up for himself, the rest will follow. He's in jail saying he's trying to make it up to her.... How? For spending year after year for ten years behind bars? Got to do it for yourself guy.. the rest will follow. Eventually she will get older and resent you, she's young right now, hope she doesn't act out in her teens, as I've seen that scenario far to many times. It will serve to give you an excuse to keep using and messing up, not that you need one. I say work on yourself so you can be there in person for her, she's going to need you in those teen years, they are brutal guy. I wish you only the best.

[@nancypiccirillo405]

Vaughn, doesn't matter what you grew up seeing, what matters is what life you choose for yourself. You know slot because you've seen it all. Make positive decisions for yourself, don't hang with the same crown, think about improving your education, it will help you in the future and occupy your time. Your parole is saying you have to keep a job. Failure right there. With a felony and no education you will be a repeat offender or I dishwasher. GO TO SCHOOL Get that education your going to need it. It may save your life. Best wishes.

[@jajanesaddictions]

I hope Anger Management was a mandatory part of her parole. She clearly has a lot of anger. She said "I didn't kill anyone", but she tried to. She violently slashed the face of another human being and 10 years later she is still justifying her behavior. I wouldn't want her caring for any of my loved ones, or me for that matter.

[@cbk666]

This narrator... One of the reasons why i watch these videos.

[@MZ_928]

Yes, I like his inflection.

[@TwinJalanugraha]

Me too

[@sabrina.natalie]

Samesies. The narrator can make or break a documentary, and if the narration is bad, it can make a program impossible to watch.

[@sidneysaint5806]

It's Will Lyman. Dude is famous for his voice.

[@CeCe-fs9ed]

Great voice

[@quinn9025]

If these documentaries weren’t created I probably wouldn’t know about all of these problems in detail. Thank you.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

I definitely wouldn’t know a lot about black tar heroin either

[@ZMAN_420]

I agree the U.S. has the most capita incarcerated. It's a shame!

[@gavinb907]

@@ZMAN_420 We have the most criminals, we are the biggest criminals and dont let people get away with crimes

[@ZMAN_420]

@@gavinb907 WE LET RICH INDIVIDUALS AND RICH COMPANYS GET AWAY WITH BREAKING ALOT OF LAWS. MONEY MATTERS IN COURT! IF YOUR RICH YOU CAN HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. BECAUSE YOU HAVE ALOT OF MONEY AND IN SOME CASES FAME. THEREFORE YOU CAN SPEND ALOT OF MONEY ON A DEFENSE ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS. THEN THERE IS PEOPLE IN JAIL OR PRISON, SOME FOR PROFIT PRISONS. OVER A NON VIOLENT SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA OR DRUGS? THATS EXTREMELY WRONG!!! MONEY SHOULD BE OUT IOF THE EQUATION!

[@theanimaster]

@@ZMAN_420 that’s a dream. Regular folks aren’t even free - depends how you look at it. We still live in a feudalist society where there are castes and nobility. We just dress it up better so people can’t tell the difference. Make a person happy enough, they just won’t know how much they’re being screwed.

[@N8turenut]

Jessica seems like a good person. I hope her life turns out great. God bless them all.

[@orawancarlile6192]

Officer Montoya is very commendable. She should train all those parole officers. Congrats to Jessica!

[@julianderosa7563]

She's being not commendable on purpose to test viewers. She's the worst.

[@KandiKlover]

@@julianderosa7563 you make zero sense. You should learn how to speak.

[@scottandrews947]

I thought the white guy PO was reasonable. He just wasn't as nicey nicey as Montoya.

[@oogaboogamaxine3689]

@@julianderosa7563 lol imagine thinking she cared what you thought some random nobody

[@addie_is_me]

@@julianderosa7563 Do you know her? I thought she was genuine.

[@Blys6]

Congratulations to Jessica on you accomplishments and your relationship with your son. I cried happy tears for her.

[@raineyj560]

💯

[@thedude3620]

@@raineyj560 HUNNED!!

[@DDR88767]

She will be a nurse within 5 years. Mark my words

[@DDR88767]

@ALA-FREAKING-BAMA! Really? That's sad. She was only 18 at the time. Maybe she will be the exception

[@Runysoho2222]

The way that Dad pushed his crying daughter's arms off of his waist reminds me so much of my dad. My dad was the same type of dude, in and out of my life due to heroin. The only time he would ever show me any type of affection was when he was high or wanted people to think that he had his life together. I remember going over to his house one weekend and he had moved in his girlfriend and her daughter. Her daughter had taken over my room that he had made for me. I had to sleep on the couch. I remember being so angry at 10 years old and sobbing. I threw my arms around him And he laughed like this piece of crap and said "why are you crying tough guy?" Scoffing at me like it was some kind of a joke. My dad passed away in May 2019 due to liver cancer caused by hepatitis C due to his heroin usage. I'm now 41 years old with children of my own. I can still remember to this day that moment, what I was wearing, what he was wearing, what the weather was like, where I was at. This memory will be burned into this little girl's mind for life. I absolutely hate and loathe deadbeat dads with everything in me.

[@glenndrexler1677]

CATHARINE IS A DOWNER 4 HER MAN ALREADY BROKE PAROL ON 1'ST DAY

[@glenndrexler1677]

KATHERINE MONTOYA NOW THAT'S A CLASS A" P.O,NEED MORE LIKE HER...

[@alistairhazell9877]

I am terribly sorry you had to experience such, as I too NEVER had my dad in my life or truly knew who he was until I met him at age 26, by then there was no connection, relation nothing. Nonetheless I don't hate him, no longer holds him accountable for anything. . I'm not sure if I forgive him or maybe I just don't care, or that it doesn't matter .. . .but sometimes ”WE” people like me and you just don't know or wouldn't understand THEIR circumstances unless we're actually placed in and have to walk in their shoes.

[@bitchyeyebrows]

Starla... you deserved better. I'm sorry.

[@AlphaMom55]

Oh, Starla. I'm so, so sorry you were hurt so deeply. I was hidden from my father as a child and had a difficult relationship with my stepdad. Thankfully, I found my daddy in my early 40s. However, my daddy issues have affected me all my life and I had to learn to look to the Lord for the love of a Father that I so desperately needed. I will pray for God to heal your heart and draw you close to Himself. Bendiciones. 💙🙏

[@ZachElamOfficial]

That girl at 13:43 “He missed my tenth birthday, but my eleventh is still important…all of my birthdays are important…” that child was trying so hard to give her dad grace. What a beautiful soul.

[@margaretpeabody243]

I felt so sorry for the little girl holding back tears when her dad took her to get birthday gifts knowing he'd be gone for Christmas.

[@MrKnoxguy101]

I had such high hopes for her daddy too, especially after seeing the first two and how they screwed up their parole. I think that sweet little girl deserved a lot more effort on the part of someone she obviously loves more than anything.

[@whalefuhk]

@@MrKnoxguy101 I agree. But I don’t think her dads a bad guy. He loves her to pieces but sometimes love just isn’t enough. It broke my heart to see his frustration with the halfway house. I kept thinking - please just deal with the BS for a few months and go home to your baby girl. Broke my heart to see him become a fugitive

[@yogaflirt7]

Why would Raylees mom think that everything will be so normal after her ex is let out of prison? You need to make a whole new life and establish MAJOR BOUNDARIES. GET REAL WOMAN.

[@TockaMea]

If those tears don't make you forget who you think you are - man, you're in some deep challenges

[@aliinwonderland656]

Mom needs to wisen up. The only thing this relationship is doing is teaching the daughter to love from trauma and fear. She is learning that it’s ok for a man to have no empathy for you and hurt you and you’re supposed to just love him any way. I hope the girl gets counseling so she has a fair chance at life later.

[@Gurl-5150]

The guy with the tear drops....his poor sweet little girl deserves SO MUCH MORE. When I heard him say that sometimes it's cheaper to buy a beer for 2$ and just forget his problems...I knew one thing. He's not ready. I wish he was but that is defeat before you've even started.

[@howtorawk]

He’s a clown

[@DaFamily2019]

Yes sad when they both know he's going back to jail he's buying her shoes and she starts crying he says 7to her what's wrong why you crying like he doesn't know why she's crying 😭 Sad I been on probation when I was younger and it is tuff if your not ready.

[@jillolds4162]

And people that dictate other's emotions are lousy people. Telling his daughter not to cry is BS...I hope his daughter finds a good man who his NOTHING like her father

[@terrondt]

Him and the other dude who just strolled in with his girlfriend who he was not supposed to be with and think its a ok. He had no sense enough to go in to see his parole officer himself. Your right these guys are not ready or gonna change

[@DamienDorsey1017]

I thought the same thing

[@mxdallasboy1]

That white lady parole officer made me so mad. He wasn't even given a chance, yet the other officers let the others go by with even larger violations. On top of that, her attitude was disgusting. I'm literally fuming. He read her at the end.

[@aconi9836]

Yes. I love how he ended it.

[@amberhollowell2957]

You'll be alright deal with it.

[@mxdallasboy1]

@@amberhollowell2957 Keyboard pu$$y. You'd never say that to my face.

[@deadlyoneable]

@@mxdallasboy1 you’ll be alright. Deal with it

[@palladium607]

@@deadlyoneable lmaooooooooooo

[@reginareaves1202]

I was crying seeing Jessica success. She worked really hard and she made really good grades. I hope she's doing well.

[@gaijinguineapig]

I root for those that make an effort, not excuses. Shoutout to Jessica for doing the hard-work and turning her life around!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Not committing crimes is hard work...then I've been working my ass off for 60 years!

[@joecarey4356]

Especially when you can't get a job.

[@veronicajohnson9995]

@@jonnieinbangkoki think going from a life of committing crimes & have that + other bad habits be a normal part of your life, then going to prison for 10 years unlearning those habits in a controlled setting & then being labeled a felon so that you have a tough road to acclimating back to the outside world and then not resorting back to your old habits to survive are the parts that are hard work. sorry for the run-on sentence, just my rambling thoughts haha

[@LittleHatori]

Exactly!!! The way that man used and manipulated his daughter into thinking he really loved her when all he had todo was go to work and go to the halfway house and chill. I was so DISGUSTED.

[@DrMAngelo]

The one Parole officer who actually cared about their parolee and wanted them to succeed is the only one who had a successful case. Wonder if that's a coincidence?

[@MrWarrenRB]

Maybe, but the parole officer job is to make sure the parolee is following the rules. The parolee can’t control what officer they get, but they can control following the rules

[@rhaastaa]

The key is being humble and smart enough to do what you have to do to get where you want. It is that simple. Saying you love your kid and then being unwilling to do what you need to do to get back to her is ridiculous. A parole officer isn't supposed to do things your way. Your way is what gave control of your life to others.

[@weatherwatchTX]

I see your point...But it is also only 1 case for each officer for the documentary out of the 50 - 60 -70 cases they have on-going. We also don't see what was edited.

[@kookadams85]

I had a great p.o.

[@shielahaberecht3417]

Mortomor So did you watch a different documentary? Because the one I saw was full of people that still refuse accountability, make excuses, lie, game the system, ignore the rules they find inconvenient, refuse to humble themselves and put their energies into swerving in and around the system with no real goals or plan to succeed. No one, even without the burden of monitored release, can succeed and excel with those attitudes. It's destined for failure... And you blame the parole officer. Unbelievable... I would suggest you do not have a clear vision on what it takes to overachieve. This is in their power... At least to get a better chance.

[@jko1854]

Frontline has the best documentaries !!

[@KandiKlover]

Panorama is better but you need a UK VPN to use the site and they only make it available for like a few months after it first airs on BBC.

[@charlesbanksbanks7532]

Absolutely

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

Good to fall asleep to as well!

[@maximasromulus6316]

Truth!

[@ModalGroove]

For a main stream media outlet they are pretty good. Main stream media is 100% propaganda and lies.. For the most part Frontline documentaries are straight foward and to the point. It's not often but sometimes they are guilty of belting out propaganda lies too.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Montoya and the bald officer are genuinely making a difference. To not throw the one guy back in jail when he walks up with his victim to his parole meeting…that took understanding and patience

[@fernemcallister6774]

That Lisa’s attitude is something else. She likes to show her power. Just a tad antagonistic.

[@joyaustin6581]

She’s trying to punish more than help

[@torreyharrison8710]

She is hate black people

[@real_lynnblades]

Those PO's are seriously part of the problem...not solution. But where do these people get off with face tattoos and "brang?" They need a LOT of help.

[@jamedlock83]

i agree. . I hate her. . .

[@fardowsaaa9266]

SHE IS JUST MAKING ME SO MAD LIKE HE IS HUMAN AND SHE ISNT TREATING HIM SOO SHE SHOULDNT HAVE THIS JOB JUST LIKE SHE HAS NO CHIN

[@baylez4533]

I felt so bad for Raylee. She seems like she holds a lot inside all because her dad doesn't want to be a man and deal with the consequences. He chose the easy way out over wanting to be a better person/father for her. That little girl deserves so much better.

[@davymac92]

Her "dad" is a shameless, selfish, pathetic little man.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

When he told her outside the store, "you can tell me anything." It was obvious that she hoped so hard and waited so long for him to come home and give her some semblance of dad who cares about her. Yet he couldn't see it. Hopefully, she will find her own positive way forward and not solace herself by ending up in a bad situation, pregnant at 15 by someone just like him.

[@recoveringbeautifully4920]

"Dads" like him are usually a girls first heartbreak

[@terri2190]

The way he complained about child support he owed and how it would be hard to find a job with his record...like all that was thru no fault of his own. I do feel bad for his daughter, she is in for a lifetime of disappointment coming from him.

[@CREOLEHEAT]

He's gonna be a disappointment for life. They almost never change completely. They either stop doing drugs as often or they stop for a short time. The second things get hard, they go right back. Just weak

[@sandracmyers]

Sometimes people just need to know that ONE person believes in them.... It's always been MY greatest motivator

[@topshotta2000]

Yes

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

And like I've always said, as long as there's a profit from incarcerating people, NOTHING will change. It's the modern day slave trade.

[@jimsmith7326]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 Lol, leftie. And what are we supposed to do with them? Send them to daycamp?

[@anassakadik4247]

@@jenniferlawrence9473 Criminals put themselves in that position by choosing to engage in actions that violate the rules of society.

[@olivegreen337]

You have to believe in yourself that is why Jessica made it!

[@jcneverquits]

"He wasn't there for my 10th, but my 11th is still important." Wow! That's about as forgiving as it gets! Should be the fathers alarm clock every morning!

[@jaynehinds3339]

Well done Jessica and her PO for giving her a break ,,a true social worker

[@lukecwolf]

Parole hits hard... You're free from prison but you don't get to enjoy the freedoms around life even when it's all around you. Good or bad, people who go through this brutal prison system are strong.

[@ghoststarstalk]

Only the strong survive.

[@monacoofthebluepacific2571]

They come out worse for the wear and never fully recover.

[@julzdixon63]

@@monacoofthebluepacific2571 I agree 100%

[@gavinb907]

@@monacoofthebluepacific2571 That's not true. There are many stories of successful people who came out of prison. The problem is when you know bad people and that's all you know you're going to go back to your former lifestyle.

[@user-sh2mk8ew4c]

Parole is F’d up and I ain’t ever been in trouble. I have an uncle on his 2nd time in the joint he told the DA or whoever to put his parole on his sentence.

[@AB-sy4gx]

When both of your parents went through the system and you were once these kids, it hits different. Respect to Frontline for this. 🙏🏽

[@kemitchell]

Stay strong. We need to see more how you see things.

[@CtrlAltPrint]

I’ve been on parole since 2010 and still have 3 more years to go…the simple fact is if you’re honest with your PO and not doing stuff to get in trouble you’re not going to get in trouble. Respect yourself and others and parole will be easy.

[@MH-en9qc]

Thank you and keep it up!!

[@bigtimetimmyjim6486]

Your attitude is inspiring and is one that others can aspire to learn from, great job!

[@Findpepperbridge]

My ex was on parole for two years. He got into trouble for not called the parole officer “officer -“ he just said her first name.

[@tigern_i_f_rimeri6069]

one being honest🎉🎉 love it...not playing victim

[@MrBobbo18]

Oh but that doesn’t fit the poor poor me victim mentality

[@CapitolYaSa]

Thank you FRONTLINE. Parole was presented as a lot more nuanced than I understood it to be.

[@mrgonzales5683]

Vaughn,his parole officer is a real witch!

[@howtorawk]

@@mrgonzales5683 he’s just a clown

[@mrgonzales5683]

@@howtorawk yeah, that too lol 😆

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

The guy who was robbing people said “Nobody got hurt” The people he arrived at gunpoint are scared from that traumatic event for the REST of their lives!!!!

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

Yes!!! I have been in an armed robbery (restaurant). It messed me up!

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Obviously the ex-con is not rehabilitated yet. It's not his fault, it is the other person's fault, of course.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

@@paulazemeckis7835 true

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

@@KimbradleyMasterGardener I can’t imagine! That’s crazy. Hope you’re ok. How long ago was it?

[@suzystone244]

Truth.

[@EpsiIonEagle]

That guy Erroll, his woman played a big part in his downfall. Probably should have left her alone years ago

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Very true...but addicts stay addicted to dysfunctional relationships. It takes intervention and therapy to understand you need to change the way you think.

[@wisconsinvoleyball]

For sure. He was making such good progress.

[@biglu323]

She probably hooks up with a different drug user boyfriend while Errol's locked up.

[@EpsiIonEagle]

@@biglu323 Of course she does

[@julzdixon63]

@@biglu323 Guarented

[@aimeereal5122]

What a difference between the two female correctional officers, one good, one with a bad attitude. Kudos to Jessica!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cornell833]

Not true at all 😞

[@CaptainRockoBD]

@@cornell833very true

[@ImionsaeXwb77]

No, it's called FAFO...

[@zandale7418]

That one lady is a control freak. She took some kind of perverse pleasure in sending that man back to jail.

[@Val-kp6fs]

Sadly that’s how a lot of POs are. If there were more like the Hispanic lady PO or that white dude PO I think it would be a lot different for a lot of ppl.

[@queenv3]

right and made sure he saw that gun sittin on her hip.

[@july9566]

My last week of an alcohol program , my first dwi, we got a new counselor , just like this one , I might actually say was a bit worse, I was so thankful I was done that week . Oh man she was bad.

[@KandiKlover]

Out of touch too. “Oh just stop breaking the rules it’s like so easy to stay out omg” yeah right it’s so easy that’s why you good job security like that smh

[@charlesgross3589]

I did not like her she is a control freak 😏

[@danajoyce6692]

These guys are in serious denial !!!! Ive never seen grown men blame every problem on everyone but themselves. Its unbelievable. But I am so happy for the girl who finished school. God Bless her !

[@yatesmsw]

Amen

[@c_alston1]

jessica's new found confidence💙 in the beginning her head was hanging low..her graduation, her head was high and she was like, look at me. So good

[@susancanter2909]

I wouldn’t want to be ill and vulnerable and have a slasher taking care of me.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Prayers for all the parole officers that deal with the daily life of the convicts

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Rules and regulations for these covicts they cant handle they go back into the system

[@renorado9868]

I absolutely, love watching Front Line. It's brings important issues into your home, and they make it easy to understand for adults, as well as young adults.

[@jaheemreal198]

Man as a father with kids. The hardest part is watching the little girl cry missing her father. That touched me

[@djsmigs]

Same

[@EastCoastReefer]

Yeah. Beta father.

[@howtorawk]

He’s a clown

[@82566]

His attitude was horrible, I really dont feel he realizes how much he's hurting his daughter 💔😔 by his words and behavior

[@russellknippel1877]

It's got to be so tough having such a POS for a father.

[@ssttaaccyy]

I was placed on probation at 45 y.o. for first time. It was no where near as restrictive as parole but nonetheless life changing. Having to answer to an authority that holds your well being, occupation, future, living arrangements, family along with all hopes and dreams in their grasp is a feeling beyond description. An officer similar to Montoya changed my perspective. We need more understanding and empathy like hers in this impossible system.

[@stephenmartinez1]

probation is nothing like parole. at least misdemeanor probation, which is the only one I've had experience with. Since I've seen plenty of therapists and counselors in my life for drug addiction, the 6 months with the probation officer for petty theft was pretty much just another person to talk to, because I don't really have any friends and my entire life I've had almost no one to talk to about my feelings and issues, so I did not mind the once a month session. but there was basically no rules or conditions for petty theft probation, I was even allowed to drink (not that I did, I've never been an alcohol drinker), I was free to travel, and do whatever. As long as I showed up and did not commit any more crimes there was nothing to worry about. He did want drug tests, but since I was already in an outpatient treatment center for addiction, I was allowed to just fax him the ones I already took there. Maybe a suspended sentence just requires court supervision, and to make sure I did the 32 hours of community service.

[@oldones59]

​​bation is through the courts. Parole is through a DOC.

[@ssttaaccyy]

@@oldones59 oh i understand that Sir. The meaning i meant to express with my comment was that it is difficult to be a human in a controlled situation. Bless thes Parolees. I just cant even imagine being incarcerated and THEN be restricted in every way upon release.

[@ssttaaccyy]

@@stephenmartinez1 I admitted to my crime. I am a Felon, 5 years highly supervised. highly regimented, a violation will get me incarcerated, that stress has been goin on like 4 years and Im just so damn tired I tell ya. My sons have grown into adults and dont hang around moms.... cant bring your six pack or joint into my backyard for an afternoon bbq.. never know if my Officer might just pop by unannounced. My friends n cousins dont stop by for horseshoes or to play a few hands of cards anymore. we are all left thinking if me going in for the 2 years would have been a better choice for the mental, physical of my and familial well being of our loved ones... so much that we were trying to keep the same has changed because of our choice... idk, you experienced differences ( i also expected to) but i got a lot of parole similarities. say a prayer for me and mine please as i will for you and yours. blessed by differences bringin us together, thank you and take care❤

[@robertclark9]

Some probations make parole look like a cake walk. It depends on the stipulations and provisions with probation. And often, they can be very confusing and inconsistent. Parole is more structured.

[@Proteinplunge]

I really hope everyone struggling with addiction right now can straighten out their life and be sober

[@jerraddennis2225]

i’ve been in and out of jail and prison for most of my adult life. Which hasn’t been extremely long, but still.. I had the same attitude for awhile UNTIL i realized it’s not about being an “adult” and i’m free i should be able to do what i want.. you committed a crime and it’s about seeing if you can resist the urge to do stupid small things and follow simple rules so when you’re REALLY on your own with no oversight you can exercise judgement to stay drug free and crime free and live a good life. There’s ALWAYS someone above you, there’s always rules.. We all want to be free from that, but it’s not realistic. Once i realized that i never went back. It’s been almost 7 years and i’ve been in rehab for 4 years, at my job for almost 3, have my own home. Me and my fiancé both have brand new cars, a 5 year old daughter and we are taking our 2nd vacation this year in a week to Gatlinburg. It’s extremely hard. Takes a lot of pride swallowing but it’s possible. And now i’m FREE.

[@thechronicplanner2284]

☝️☝️this 💯 ☝️☝️ these guys, they are not men, have not realized they need to grow up, stop behaving like victims, and own the consequences of their actions. If you don't want to be a functioning part of society, then go live on the outskirts of it. We all live by rules.

[@traceyklotz]

Proud of you!

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

Good work. Wish you all the best ~~

[@Findpepperbridge]

What job were you able to get with a record?

[@jerraddennis2225]

@@Findpepperbridge i had to wait 7 years after my conviction and got a lawyer and filed to seal my record. only place that can see it is if i file for a federal or state job.

[@rachellperry4463]

Soooo proud of Jessica!!! Keep up the good work girl!!!

[@elizabethshaw734]

Dad is everything to a little girl even to a grown woman. My dad was my hero and if he kept coming in and out of my life like this I would have broken in two.

[@howtorawk]

Yea he is a loser

[@chrissimpson1991]

Ive been through this and having a good parole officer makes all the difference. Props to officer montoya for being a commendable officer.

[@williamyoung9401]

The end is SO sad! Jesus, if they just would have let the guy stay with his girlfriend instead of dropping him off in a heroin park, he would have never been back!!! This System is so broken, but it's designed that way....it needs a complete overhaul, from the Top-down.

[@melaninpopping175]

@@williamyoung9401 no he went and found his own place n was free to go n come as he pleased. So that wasn’t the problem

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Videos are great this what happens on parole and when u break parole this is real all should watch and learn

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Some don't understand the rules of parole and end back in the system to me parole is a joke

[@cynthiadavid5282]

If the prisoners are on parole and go break the rules. They should not be allowed no more parole they should have one chance and one chance only and back to the slammer they go for life

[@waveali5620]

Officer Montoya and the Bald officer are making wonderful progress for their community. It's a thankless job but it's refreshing to see POs who actually care. It's very difficult for folks coming out of the system to make that change. I wish all the folks in this doc the very best. Frontline docs are so fantastic that I feel guilty that they are free so I try to donate to my local PBS when I can.

[@jasmineparker253]

Agreed they are both very very good parole officers. The Brayfield chick however, different story....

[@sitdowndogbreath]

Yeah her name is Lisa I dealt with somebody like her Believe me they're going to get dealt with down the road God help them if they're ever in a nursing home or a hospital and somebody recognizes them that Lisa girl she walks around like she's hot s*** with that gun it's very easy for someone to grab that gun and shove it up her ass And unfortunately a lot of white chicks are like that nowadays with everything not just being a PO officer but life in general They are soup Nazis You know the grammar Nazis that you see online. One day she's going to get that client that is going to say Oh you want to take me back okay b**** I'll give you a reason to take me back boom and then what. I don't think she's married and if she is it's probably on the decline.

[@SOS-ct9mv]

The dad at 32:00 is teaching his daughter to love a man that treats her like crap. And so the cycle of dysfunction begins.

[@mr.keptitreal]

That young man does NOT have 3 mom's!!!! Stop raising these young men in confusion! Just tell him the truth. He will learn to respect that. Also find him a male role model so he can become a Grown Man!!! Women need to stop this madness!!!

[@cedricliggins7528]

Well said

[@kimberlyrowden784]

I concur completely.

[@glow1815]

I agreed. The more they know the truth from the being the better they understand. It's important the kids know who their biological parents are.

[@KandiKlover]

Yeah he gonna end up becoming a repeat offender just like them for sure.

[@bhrbehavioralhealthracing30]

Respect that Mr

[@abigbagofice5460]

he violated parole immediately after being released

[@hoss-lk4bg]

for tha rest of us......any idea who is " he " ?

[@ShitTalkerExtraordinaire]

his gf was the one that got him locked up. she doesn’t care about him. it’s a very sad situation.

[@aliinwonderland656]

@@ShitTalkerExtraordinaire she’s not to blame for decisions that he made. She’s clearly toxic and so is he.

[@davemojarra2666]

Following rules is for chumps, apparently.

[@WokeProduction]

Frontline is one of the few brands that invests in making the world a better place! Thank you. I'll donate to help you all. Fighting cancer, etc but I'd love to leave the world better than it was when I arrived a few decades ago.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

❤️❤️❤️ wishing you good health and peace

[@WokeProduction]

Thank you fam!@@virg0_lem0nade

[@WokeProduction]

Thank you!!@@virg0_lem0nade

[@LindaMoon-xq1qm]

🌹🌱🍀

[@alishad2666]

It’s beyond f’d up for halfway houses to be in the center of drug ridden areas. A set up for failure 🤦🏾‍♀️ makes it that much harder to stay on the straight path

[@JChang0114]

So where should the be? Rodeo Drive? Park Ave?

[@kiaramurray832]

@@JChang0114 a place where the parolees have a chance to succeed

[@juliehanna35]

You don’t HELP/TRAIN/POSITIVE enforce/give any gawddamn freedom to life ! Cant even go see anyone ? Go get a coffee ? Wtf

[@bulldog8064]

I agree, put these halfway houses smack dab in the middle of a rich white neighborhoods where most brainwashed liberals live!

[@onemorething100]

They didn't put the halfway house in a drug area. The fucking druggies came to the halfway house to sell drugs. It's always somebody else's fault isn't it.

[@TheStop]

Shout out to Jessica man, I'm watching this with 7 minutes left to go in the documentary and it looks like shes doing the best

[@andrethegrail]

Wishing all of the parolees best of luck in their lives. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance. Sending love and light to their families.

[@kendallevans4079]

For most of these people this is their 3rd/4th "chance". How many do you want to give them before you finally say they're hopeless? Some people are just NOT fit to live in our society

[@airassault1151]

@@kendallevans4079 what’s the crime tho? Some are there for drug charges so them deciding they want to use a substance means they can’t live in our society? Why can we drink but not use anything else to help get by

[@Harlowerayne]

It would be nice if these criminals had given their VICTIMS a second chance. Do the entire bid.

[@airassault1151]

@@Harlowerayne most are in for drug crimes or again victimless crimes so that doesn’t make sense to about 80% of all people in jail and prison

[@CalvinBDaG]

@@airassault1151 Please read my comment above because it pertains to your comments too.

[@crystalsanchez5720]

I'm crying for Jessica but of happiness, soo proud of her!! She did amazing and her son looks amazingly happy for her. God bless her and her future!

[@jeffdo9195]

Crying over a video?

[@Jason-re2zd]

That power drunk parole officer, I think her name was Karen, was awful. So happy Vaughn got another PO.

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

she was po number 4 but yeah im sure she's the problem and not the convict in front of her.

[@Rvk1016]

Lol Karen lol

[@HabeasJ]

@@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf they were drinking, not even doing illegal drugs. The only reason he was rearrested for doing something that otherwise would be legal is he was on parole.

[@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf]

@@HabeasJ yea and part of his parole requirements was no drinking especially in the halfway house. He knew the rules and broke them anyways and on top of that took pictures of it! He's dumb and has no one to blame but himself.

[@goddesstiva]

same

[@francescoc.6591]

“I make a living on second chances”…… Officer Montoya…. God bless you for the work that you do…. Consciously, I know that the type of help ex convicts require stretches well beyond what society deems they deserve…. But what are we doing as a society in not helping these people except make the problem worse…. I get both sides of the argument….

[@oogaboogamaxine3689]

😂🤡

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Being paroled means u are out of prizon but still have to follow the laws and sometimes u wear a monitar and if u dont ur right back to prison if u want freedom outside please follow the rulles of probation

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Jessica has a attitude ptoblem if she doent follow the rules of her probation back she goes into the slammer

[@cynthiadavid5282]

I hope he can get his life together he has a drinkng prpblem and drug problrm if he was in prison so mamy times he might not adjust to the out side world and back he goes back imtp prison

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Alot of prisonera that get out cant adjudt to change

[@marciafuentes2347]

Why is she speaking to him like he’s a child? She’s the one with a chip on her shoulder. Hope she found a new profession because she’s not helping parolees succeed.

[@kimmieknowsrealestate3876]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@gregorythomas2674]

These are grown men acting like babies thats why. They are f ups and need discipline and structure. They are criminals who have burglarized and in some cases been violent. Do the work to get better or go back to jail. Those are the rules. Its not easy but its that or continue to be a menace to society.

[@danielgallagher4229]

Lets be honest, these guys are the scum of the earth trying to get over on you every other second. You have to be firm with these people especially being a woman. If you can't handle someone in a position of authority over you than you are going to have a rough time in this life. Toughen up and dont be so easily offended

[@gregorythomas2674]

@@danielgallagher4229 Amen!

[@jimhanratty9543]

How hard is it to follow the rules get the halfway house ordeal over with. These guys are unbelievable, just cooperate, just get it over. Rob is a complete idiot.

[@nerdlabstudios7023]

Can we all just take a moment thank & appreciate the outstanding job on this documentary that PBS has done! I mean this is very revealing & informative I am loving watching this and learning about it wow

[@mesropmadzharyan6727]

That guy saying u don’t care bout me is 100 .

[@maximasromulus6316]

Truth!

[@johnnyfive9815]

True what's also true is that he has a problem following rules your on parole not free

[@maximasromulus6316]

@Frank Maldonado Truth!

[@maximasromulus6316]

@@johnnyfive9815 True.

[@TheTanelChannel]

Tbh looking at the parole halfway house rules is insane.. there should be some change to it, its worse then prison imo. The girl was just following the procedure to get her pay check.. while the whole system should be looked over and changes be brought in.

[@VincentBalducci]

Those who judge officer Brayfeild do not understand that when a parolee drinks or uses drugs they need to act. The offender in this case was extremely rude to her and he lacked accountability.

[@ronstille7924]

My parole officer used to brag how she sends all of us back si i got off parole and by the grace of God i javnt been back in almost 15 years

[@goaliereids3523]

Some people are their own worst enemies… For many of these people, you can change the surroundings all day long but not the situation

[@harrycee656]

Great documentary. On one hand I have empathy for being treated like a second class citizen during parole. On the other had they don't understand that they are completing their prison sentence at a no security prison. One thing I notice of some of the people being documented... after all the time spend in prison where there are repercussions for breaking the rules... they start out not understanding, rules are rules... all they have to do is prove they have the ability to follow them for a set period of time. The lack of self control and understanding right from wrong is the root of the problem. That is what needs to change, otherwise they will be back in jail again. I am glad to see some of them succeed after falling down. Bless the souls of those parole officers for never giving up and believing in them. Something that we all need.

[@nickroberts3659]

That’s bs one guy got 5 chances the black guy got one chance. Can u really sit her and tell me it’s not racially motivated cuz it was and is. That parole officer is the problem with parole officers

[@autumnbranch5839]

My heart broke for Raylee. It just broke. She seems like an awesome kid. Errol🤦🏾

[@baylez4533]

She does. She seems very smart for her age too. Poor things. She deserves so much better.

[@dawnlee1155]

I’m from Connecticut never seen a documentary like this about Connecticut ! I hope everyone does there best to get there life back!

[@terrondt]

Born and raised in Connecticut. I really liked the documentary

[@MondoBeno]

We had a substitute teacher who was a former parole officer. I asked him if the parolees cooperated, and he said most of them did. Especially the older ones, because they'd realized that their luck had run out and didn't want to go back to prison anymore. But if they have a drug problem, the parole doesn't work.

[@Colt-fo5jd]

This reminds me of when my friend and I were heroin addicts, he stole some very expensive items over a 4-5 month period and pulled in around 100 grand. I remember being so jealous that he had all this money and dope. Well, he got caught and locked up for 5 yrs. I would never trade 5 years of my life for 100 grand

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

What was he stealing?

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Did you get help for your addiction? Might take a few years....but stay with it. It is very hard to rehabilitate, but it is doable.

[@audacityx]

I only got paid $20,000 a year for around 5 years growing up so in a sense I traded 5 years of my life for 100 grand

[@f.m.8916]

@@audacityx lol me too but I was free to do whatever I want on my days off, unlike in prison. I was too tired from work to do anything fun most of the time but I could have if I wanted to : )

[@melanielemire3766]

Yeah, and he didn’t have to spend any of that 100k paying 5 years worth of rent. Where do I sign up?

[@nonyabizness.original]

on their first day free, i told offenders that probation/parole is their choice, is not mandatory. i told them that although it had been offered and accepted, they could change their mind right now and go do their time, to get out without being on supervision. i went through 1 1/2 pages of dense fine print of rules with them, plainly explaining each one. i told them to imagine being held to those harsh, sometimes impossible rules every day for X number of years, only to be revoked on the very last day, and then incarcerated to serve their entire sentence anyway. i told them they should highly consider, on this first day, going back to the judge to revoke their acceptance of supervision. their responses told me everything i needed to know about their chance of successfully completing supervision.

[@maryduhon9769]

I cant believe that man could watch his daughter cry and NOT BE WILLING TO DO THE REAL HARD WORK OF DESERVING THAT CHILD!

[@lovesautodetail]

My probation officer saved my life and im forever grateful for him.

[@applepiebaked.211]

I’m on parole, been doing good , striving for early release off parole! Woot woot .

[@MamaHarperr]

Keep it up!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@valenciaorange2000]

Way to go!

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

I just finished off 20 years state of Connecticut Connecticut. Served 11 years in prison followed by 9 years special parole. Not easy staying out and parole. I got one arrest on my record and after I got out I stayed out never went back. All depends on your parole officer. I've had every po in New Haven and for the most part they weren't too tough. I had one that was just a miserable human being and really got off I'm trying to make things as difficult as possible. In general if you're doing the right thing you really don't have much to worry about.

[@oogaboogamaxine3689]

Don’t commit crime

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

@@oogaboogamaxine3689 thanks for the nugget of wisdom

[@oogaboogamaxine3689]

@@LaStOnE_leFt sorry you lack common sense 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

@@oogaboogamaxine3689 you're 100% right why did I never think of that

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

@@oogaboogamaxine3689 must be nice to be perfect. Must be nice to have never committed a mistake. To drink and drive, cheat on a loved one or spouse, cheat on your taxes, be a perfect role model in your community. I'm happy for you and your whole family that also must be perfect by the way for you to sit on your high horse and judge people. But in my world in reality people make mistakes it's what you do afterwards that counts. As for me I'm more than made up for the mistakes I've made but there will always be people like you that want to judge other people like you have no skeletons in your closet LOL

[@rachaeldoty6957]

The blonde parole officer, has issues

[@hoss-lk4bg]

think she's tha secretary

[@melanielemire3766]

Yeah, a particular brand of issues that, apparently, are a job requirement; a complete surety that she’s better than her charges combined with a total absence of self-reflection.

[@kimmieknowsrealestate3876]

@@melanielemire3766 right!! She is out of control

[@Ganstagrillz10]

Yeah, racism. Pretty big issue.

[@aconi9836]

Yes! Like she wanted to stick it to him instead of trying to help him transition into society.

[@TylerVossler]

Thank you, Frontline for shining a light on this. For those quick to judge these people I would encourage you to look at your own family and think about who in your own family struggles with mental illness or drug addiction, and then imagine them being held to these enslaving restrictions.

[@sitdowndogbreath]

Yeah it's almost like modern day slavery when people run it like that Lisa but the montoya lady it's another chance.

[@LilMOMMAson]

Rob wanted to get high. All of his other reasons for leaving the halfway house are just excuses. He wanted to get high more than he wanted to do right by his daughter.

[@LEuler-wl1jp]

The guy should never get on parole again. It's time to give some else a chance.

[@MrKnoxguy101]

You are exactly right. He complained about having freedom dangled in front of him while he dangled her daddy in front of her. That sweet little girl who obviously loves her daddy more than anything should’ve been all the motivation he needed. He should be ashamed of himself. He needs to grow up and realize that buying shoes a good daddy does not make.

[@LilMOMMAson]

@@MrKnoxguy101my heart goes out to her. I hope she doesn’t grow up thinking she’s not good enough. Little girls need their daddies.

[@davymac92]

@@MrKnoxguy101 preach!

[@davemojarra2666]

These types are non-fixable.

[@nativearizona1]

When I was released on parole I had a condition placed upon me not to drink, I violated it the day after I saw my parole officer. I could have been returned for several infractions but wasn't. I have been out of prison for over fifty years & will never again allow anyone to control my life. Parole is designed to fail and I was glad when I finished it. I worked myself into a civil service job from which I retired. It's an inhumane condition placed on a person trying to reintegrate into civilian life.

[@donrump461]

Good for Jessica for turning her life around! She's very fortunate to have a good son who is doing good things for himself.

[@WokeProduction]

OMG he got a new parole officer. OMG I am so happy for him, and she seems to be a good one!!! I"m pulling for you man. Watching this show gave me a new lease on life. I will fight my cancer and try to go back to making a better world! Thank you, FrontLine!

[@mexxicokitty]

I hope you succeed in your fight against cancer

[@WokeProduction]

Thanks, working on the fight but also some ventures to leave for my children.@@mexxicokitty

[@jennkincaid1428]

I feel bad for anyone that gets the blonde PO! She’s a miserable person ready to sabotage any of her clients

[@supernova44]

His attitude was lousy, and who's dumb enough to get drunk/high and TAKE PICS in a halfway house? If he was calm and didn't run his mouth, then he wouldn't have sparked the PO's attention. Person accountability.

[@davemojarra2666]

She's probably become jaded by the criminals with whom she must deal.

[@raineyj560]

@John B because they think alcohol will lead to bad behavior, alcohol affects your judgement not saying they will do anything illegal while drinking but that is what they believe can happen

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

@@davemojarra2666 She just started the job. Lol. That’s usually when people stick to the book.

[@nolimittej2976]

These ppl are grownnn nobody but to blame but themselves if you didn’t wanna be back in prison you’d do right simple

[@JaneD0eNyc]

I love the fact that they are trying to revamp the parole system and jail system overall. Definitely needs it!

[@supernova44]

Heard NYC's a shooting gallery and crime has gotten 1970s worse. Cash bail on armed robberies, etc. is huge mistake.

[@Speedster189]

Where

[@williamyoung9401]

Wow dude...go to jail for sneakers, seeing your own daughter and taking her out to dinner....parole is almost worse than jail, because they dangle your family right in front of you, but tell you can't see them. Yeah, when has that ever worked in human history? o_O

[@ThePaulyd101]

Are they really? Yes. It is needed because it’s harmful to people who are misguided into thinking that they are “free” but still have to attend a court at a later time. Which limits their chance to obtain a higher employment status. Which limits their opportunity to have a better reputation. And thus to just keep up with a crowd

[@BGZ1542]

That lady is rude and difficult from the jump. She most likely sends everyone right back.

[@Pinehelmholler]

The Blond one? She doesn't seem to give a f&%$ about rehabilitation. Just on a power trip.

[@michellehitt1976]

Yeah she seems like she could have worked with Vaughn.

[@lovHim100]

She started off with a snotty attitude So disrespectful

[@geraldfahey2681]

She must be on the rag

[@geraldfahey2681]

Never trust anything that bleeds for 7 days,and still lives

[@DiablitozDoritoz]

Rob really opened my eyes when he offered up these wise words... "some kids want both of their parents"

[@nick1235100]

I can’t believe they took the phone and went through it!!! I was blown away

[@kohouwd]

Women and their emotions

[@xxxchelly]

No has nothing to do with emotions ignorant person..it's called parole..and I don't agree with the phone thing BUT he's under state control!!

[@audacityx]

lol i couldnt believe dude took pictures of himself breaking the rules hahaha

[@javiermori1710]

I was on probation for an internet related crime.part of my probation was i could have phone but no internet access. Which thankfully my first few probation officers realized in this day and age internet is a must have and gave me that leeway.however i did have to relinquish phone so they could check if i was doing anything i wasnt supposed to be doing.

[@libertarian4323]

@@audacityx The reason most criminals get caught is because they are incredibly stupid and undisciplined. This was a perfect example.

[@AlphaMom55]

We need more people like Officer Montoya. God bless and protect her. 💙🙏🙏

[@trashpanda314]

That poor baby Raylee. Her deadbeat dad "why you cryin" gee I don't know buddy, maybe it has something to do with her dad copping out and abandoning her for the umpteenth time. Delinquent 100K+ in child support to boot. Good grief, get it together. Then the other dude posting pictures on social media drinking in a half way house 🙄. That's a no brainer chief. Glad to see Jessica rising above the bullshit and taking control of the trajectory of her life. She deserves a second chance for sure. Great work by frontline per usual.

[@lovHim100]

Exactly 😡🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jacqdanieles]

Yup. His priorities are buying sneakers for his daughter rather than following the rules so that he can remain outside & be there for Christmas. What a cop out.

[@seandaugherty2033]

Heroin addiction is real buddy so if you ain't walked in them shoes you don't know I've walked in them shoes for 30 years and I've done 14 years in prison because of that drug but I've beat it cause I've been out this time for 4 years fuck heroin

[@seandaugherty2033]

You keyboard fuc$s don't have a clue unless you walked in them shoes

[@trashpanda314]

@@seandaugherty2033 you spent your time the way you wanted to, be it prison or not. I was blown up in iraq and medically retired from the army. Battled oxycontin, heroin, and fentanyl for years bud. But when my kid was born I chose to quit and actually be a father rather than just wasting my life getting high. You can go to rehab, treatment, jail, prison. Doesn't matter what you do, if you aren't ready to put it down you will make up any excuse to justify your bs. I made that choice and never looked back. This fuckin guy in the video repeatedly fucks over his own kid, so I'm sorry but he gets no sympathy from me. Empathy yes, but he's had every opportunity to get it together and he doesn't want to and chooses not to. You can make excuses for him and feel sorry for him all you want, he loves that I'm sure. Gives him a cop out. I've been in the streets buddy, and I choose my kid. Period.

[@jordanalbano9780]

imagine getting let out out jail then going right back bc you can’t resist the urge to post pics of yourself breaking the rules on social media

[@tatianar7682]

That blonde lady is just on a power trip ... "he seems angry" Why angry? Why not disappointed in himself? Is that illegal? You asked him to get a job, then you lock him up, and now he loses his job. Racial Biases were alive and well unfortunately. Also so sad to hear about Jessica's son. It truly is a cycle.

[@helpu2health]

The black guy violated his parole ain and simple...

[@tatianar7682]

@@helpu2health did you watch? Did you see when they said any person who is under such magnification would violate? The officer is probably a failed cop who gets a power trip from her job. He’s better off in jail then having to deal w that idiot.

[@helpu2health]

@@tatianar7682 Choice 1....you can stay locked in prison away from your family, eating crappy jail food and being told when to sleep, eat and shit until your sentence is completed or..... Choice 2....we can let you finish the remainder of your sentence NOT locked up where you can see your family, eat regular food, eat, sleep and shit pretty much whenever you want...all you have to do is follow some simple rules, stay out of trouble and check in every month... Hmmmm...the choice would be fairly easy for me.

[@tatianar7682]

@@helpu2health the rules are not simple . Did you not watch the doc? I will never encourage a black man to let some white woman or a system dictate his future. Do the time at least you have your dignity

[@helpu2health]

@@tatianar7682 doesnt matter if the parole officer was male or female, white, black, green, blue ect....the guy dictated his future when he committed whatever crime to be sent to prison....there are thousands of other black males that dont commit crime and dont get locked up....

[@carynmartin6053]

It is so difficult to get out of the system once you go in...no matter what state you live in

[@kookadams85]

Nah it varies. I did it.

[@kevinharrison3265]

Mercy and compassion are what we need!❤️

[@becomesuperhuman]

For sure! I'll never understand why most people don't understand that concept, it blows my mind. There are too many control freaks in the world who get off on punishing people. It's disgusting and heartbreaking. Thank you for commenting, I think you are the only other person besides myself who understands that concept. ❤

[@smilerpie1]

If he loved his kid more than himself he would have done anything to get back to being with her. Shameful.

[@LilMOMMAson]

Salute to Ms. Jessica and Mr. Harold. They were the only ones who genuinely wanted to change.

[@ScratchthechalkBoard]

Hopefully that awful blonde parole officer finally realizes shes not helping any of her parolees. She straight lied and said he was being disrespectful to her because of his tone. Hopefully she found a job shes actually good at

[@willsmithspimpslaphand9679]

*Errol, there was no Harold in this video.

[@AnaCeciFrutos]

The blonde officer needs to work on her people skills, and perhaps officers should have a bit of psychology training to be able to work better.

[@scoobydoo3115]

She had a job to do he did it, he choose to violate she just enforced the law

[@getmotivated2426]

@@scoobydoo3115 with a smile

[@AntiMasonic93]

Don't they have to have reasonable suspicion to search the phone. She just searched his phone in violation of his 4th amendment constitutional rights.

[@AntonioRios3]

@@AntiMasonic93 No, that doesn't apply to parole officers. They can search whatever and whenever they want.

[@AntiMasonic93]

@@AntonioRios3 Thanks! I know with police officers a warrant is required unless a warrantless exception applies. With parole officers, it is different.

[@javiermori1710]

If your gonna see the girlfriend at least do it on down low and he would of been ok..bringing her to the parole office in front of the PO was just askin for trouble.

[@MrDonny27]

At end she got him back in prison. Smh

[@iamrambo99]

I know!! Just be a little more discreet/smarter for the violations that don't really matter

[@newgrandma979]

@@MrDonny27 That’s what I thought why did she get the police involved if she wanted to be able to be with him.

[@erikgonzalez2278]

@@MrDonny27 yeah that’s what I was saying she put him back in prison on his fault but still

[@Fleurae]

He was such an idiot for doing that. And kissing her in front of his PO

[@thomasnorman4221]

When I left San Quentin I informed the depth of corruption I needed no parole officer...later when my time was completed at folsom prison I refused parole...that was that

[@zbigniewbrzezinski8869]

PBS does a great job. Thank you.

[@envy9086]

The contempt I feel for the blonde parole officer is... hoo boy. She actually enjoyed that. Completely sadistic.

[@aconi9836]

She did..

[@andreaknowles4653]

It was all she could do to keep from shouting with glee when she violated that man!

[@maximasromulus6316]

She has no business guiding ex-convicts. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if increased violence occurs in her area often.

[@francisphillips53]

That guy is a jerk.. she tried to help him.

[@maximasromulus6316]

@@francisphillips53 I can't argue with that.

[@bettygitzke4131]

Being positive is everything and confidence. A lot of these prisoners have never had anyone that truly supported them. You can do It. Have faith in yourself and keep your head up….

[@kitrick42]

The lack of maturity, accountability, and self awareness is staggering. No correlation between what theyve done creating their situation.

[@nonyabizness.original]

37:45: that male agent yelling and cussing at the parolee about how he doesn't CARE about blah blah is not doing a very good job of modeling good, successful social skills.

[@Fleurae]

You don't know how serious it is for people considered victims of their crimes... even before you are convicted, You aren't even allowed to talk to victims of your crime and you sign off of it as a condition of your parole as well so it's considered a big deal.

[@nonyabizness.original]

@@Fleurae being a retired po, i actually do understand the seriousness. and with my experience, i would guess that you are the girlfriend of a man on supervision for hurting you. he has convinced you that he didn't mean it, he loves you, he's changed, and he won't do it again. you are probably conspiring with him to violate his parole by sneaking to be with you, because the no-contact is "so unfair and should be your choice". you don't make the connection that if he's willing to break rules that he agreed to in order to not be locked up, he will break the "new rules" that the two of you have agreed to for him not to put his hands on you. he might actually love you, in his way, to the best of his ability. but the 'love' he's capable of involves dominance over, and pain inflicted, on you. ask yourself if you would ever do to someone you love what he did to you. good love doesn't hurt. i'm just instinctually answering a youtube comment, so maybe i'm all wrong. but if i'm not, please stay away from him. move on. you're empathy and compassion deserve to be placed in the hands of a good and decent man, not someone who uses your goodness against you.

[@jomaw0875]

When you break the law continually you don't deserve social skills.

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

He was putting up his boundaries against the convicts manipulations..so good for him.

[@beegee7573]

Good for rob. I hope he enjoys time with his daughter and gets the help he needs

[@itsmelili326]

Certain Parole Officers appear to be gaslighting. Not sure that's the best approach.

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@kookadams85]

That's what probation officers do.

[@jonezzzyyy6192]

I agree

[@qwertyuiopasiii2822]

The only parole officer who cares is Jessica’s parole officer. The other ones are power tripping which is so toxic… I feel bad for them. Jessica’s parole officer really cares and that’s so beautiful. She sees a human being asking for a second chance. Stark difference between parole officers who care and those who want to power trip.