Juvenile Justice Commission Employee earns "Worker of the Year" Award
Social Worker from Atlantic County Detention Center Recognized for Excellence

Pictured from left to right:
Mr. Robert Murray, President of the NJJDA, Mr. Kimery Lewis, Superintendent of the Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Center, Ms. Floretta Palin-Miller, Senior Youth Worker of the Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Center and Mr. Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Commission.

EGG HARBOR - The New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association (NJJDA) recently presented Floretta Palin-Miller of Newtonville, with its Worker of the Year Award for Atlantic County.

Ms. Floretta Palin-Miller is a Senior Youth Worker at the Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Center which is operated by the State of New Jersey, Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) through a contractual agreement. Ms. Palin-Miller has been employed by the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission since November 1994. Recognized for her outstanding work with the residents on special projects such as bulletin board and art displays throughout the facility, as well as her participation in the 2nd Annual "Stop the Violence" Basketball Tournament. Ms. Palin-Miller also visits local schools to promote open discussions with students.

"The JJC is committed to realizing the potential of the young people in its care and helping them change the direction of their futures. Our dedicated and experienced staff play a critical role in fulfilling this mission," said Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director. "Ms. Palin-Miller serves as a role model for our residents as well as our staff."

The "Worker of the Year" awards are presented by the New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association to recognize an outstanding staff member at each of the 19 juvenile detention centers in the State of New Jersey. The award was presented at the 7th Annual New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association/Juvenile Justice Commission's Training Conference at Trump Marina in Atlantic City on September 23, 2005.

Ms. Palin-Miller and her husband, Charles, of eighteen years are the proud parents of two children, Devin and Doshelle.

For more information on the JJC, please visit www.njjjc.com