The Dozier School for Boys
Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past

Name: The Dozier School for Boys
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray
ISBN: 9781666565812

Author: Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray

Narrator: Steve Wojtas

Unabridged: 2 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 12/31/2019

Categories: Young Adult Nonfiction, Law & Crime, Social Topics, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Social Science, Archaeology

Synopsis

Some true crimes reveal themselves in bits and pieces over time. One such case is the Florida School for Boys, a.k.a. the Dozier School, a place where—rather than reforming the children in their care—school officials tortured, raped, and killed them. Opened in 1900, the school closed in 2011 after a Department of Justice investigation substantiated allegations of routine beatings and killings made by about one-hundred survivors. Thus far, forensic anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle and her team from the University of South Florida have uncovered fifty-five sets of human remains. Follow this story of institutional abuse, the brave survivors who spoke their truth, and the scientists and others who brought it to light.

About Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray

Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray had always wanted to be a writer, a teacher, a scientist, or an explorer. Now that she is a college professor and a forensic scientist, she is active in all of those fields. A native Cincinnatian, she enjoys taking difficult concepts in science and explaining them in a way that is interesting and relevant to her students.

About Steve Wojtas

Steve Wojtas is a classically trained actor who holds a master's degree in performance. He specializes in bringing texts to life and is an expert at incorporating many different styles into his voiceovers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rod on December 29, 2019

I wanted to read something factual about the Dozier School after reading Coulson Whitehead's novel, The Nickel Boys, and this book targeted at younger readers was what my local libraries had on hand. The prose is a bit dry, but there are photos and interesting sidebars throughout to break things up.......more

Goodreads review by PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps on August 03, 2019

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of THE DOZIER SCHOOL FOR BOYS by Elizabeth A Murray in exchange for my honest review.*** 60 Minutes devoted a segment to the Dozier school years ago, so when I saw Dr Elizabeth Murray’s book, I knew I had to read it. Dozier was one of the f......more

Goodreads review by Colleen on June 22, 2020

I recently read The Nickel Boys and learned about the Dozier School for Boys. After reading that historical novel I was currently to read a factual account about the school. This is a book with the historical and forensic accounts related to the horrific incidents that occurred at that school during......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on June 11, 2020

Read Harder Challenge 2020 by BookRiot Task: Read a YA Non-Fiction book. After reading up on the Tennessee Children's Home Society a quick Google search led me to The Dozier School for Boys in Florida that was in operation for over 100 years. Just over 100 pages about the "living" conditions, discipl......more

Goodreads review by Morris on November 17, 2019

I found this to be a solid introduction to the heartbreak and horror that was The Dozier School for Boys. For those looking for more information, there is an extensive bibliography at the end. My heart goes out to the brave men who came forward, and I hope the lessons learned will prevent other corr......more

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A grim, harrowing, and important read with insights into the troubled juvenile justice system.