In this episode, I sit down and have a great conversation with William Young, host of Just Corrections on YouTube.  He is also the author of two great books - When Home Becomes a Housing Unit and The Nothing That Never Happened.  We talk about how corrections can be a surprisingly great and rewarding career. How it changes all of us, and how to recognize the changes within us.  William is an advocate for helping staff deal with stress, PTSD, wellness, and staff suicide. 

 Just Corrections With William Young

 When Home Becomes a Housing Unit

The Nothing That Never Happened: A Collection of Stories for Correctional Officers and Their Families

 Desert Waters Correctional Outreach 

 

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In this episode, I talk with JoAnn Mertens and her decades-long career with the Missouri Department of Corrections.  JoAnn started her career in 1966 as a clerk and Correctional Matron and retired in 2000 as an Assistant Superintendent.  She was the first female Correctional Officer for the MDOC, and made it through despite, being unwelcomed as a woman working in prison, sexual harassment from supervisors, to the regular challenges of working in a prison.  She details stories from her book, as well as advice for those just starting in Corrections.

One Woman, Three Prisons: The Rise Within the Ranks

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In this episode, David Schilling (from Episode 32) is back with his new book The Jail Intelligence Manual - How Jails can Implement Low-Cost or No-Cost Intelligence Practices.  We talk about the role of an investigator, sources of intelligence in jail, how to work better with local law enforcement, and how this all ties back directly to staff safety inside our Jails and Prisons.

The Jail Intelligence Manual: How Jails Can Implement Low Cost & No Cost Intelligence Practices That Proactively Assist Investigations, Solve Crimes

Norse/Germanic Runes & Symbols: Field Reference Guide for Law Enforcement & Corrections

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https://runeresearch.com/  or [email protected]

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My second day at the MOCK Riot in Moundsville, WV.  Corrections from all over the world have gathered from all over the world to be part of this one-of-a-kind opportunity!  In this episode, I interview participants, vendors, and staff from the MOCK Riot and hear about why it is so special, the importance of good training, and how the training at Moundsville, WV is uniquely Corrections.

MOCK Prison Riot website

Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career! by Michael Cantrell

Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer by Michael Cantrell

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What an oppurtunity to meet and talk with a great bunch of Correctional Professionals.  For those of you that can't be here, I talk about the first day of set up with all the vendors and describe a little about why the MOCK Riot is so important for Corrections.  If you are at the MOCK Riot at The decommissioned West Virginia Penatentiary, stop by The Prison Officer booth and Say HI!

MOCK Prison Riot website

Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career! by Michael Cantrell

Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer by Michael Cantrell

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In this episode, I talk with Hugh Hurwitz about the many hats he wore in the Bureau of Prisons, as well as his thoughts on why we need Re-Entry and How the First Step Act is working.  Hugh Hurwitz held multiple positions with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, including Acting Director, Assistant Director for Administration, and Assistant Director for Reentry Services. Currently, he provides consulting services in prison management, reentry and reform, organizational change, and other areas. He is a member of the Council on Criminal Justice.

The First Step was only Half the Job, Now a Second Step is Needed - The Hill a recent article by Hugh Hurwitz

The First Step - A new film by The Kramer Brothers

First Step Act: Pathway to Success Video Series

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In this episode of the basics, I talk about what it takes to have Success  in Corrections.  The Basic, common sense attributes and work habits of a good correctional officer.

Come listen as we talk about Correctional Basics every rookie should know, and every veteran officer should already be doing...who knows...everyone needs a refresher sometimes.

Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career! by Michael Cantrell

Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer by Michael Cantrell

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POWER SKILLS: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, First Responders, and Beyond

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In this episode, I talk to Warden Jeffery Fewell about his career and his time as a Corrections Specialist in the Military.  With terms like the Stockade or the Brig, most of us know military prison from the movies.  Today’s guest spent his first 20 years in the ARMY working in Military Corrections.  Jeffery Fewell has since retired from the military and continued a career in Law Enforcement as a deputy sheriff, a correctional consultant, a professor, and Warden.  He is currently the Warden at The Washington County Pennsylvania Correctional Facility.  You can contact Warden Fewell at [email protected]

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POWER SKILLS: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, First Responders, and Beyond

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In this episode of The Basics, I am going to talk about the best practices for conducting good, productive shakedowns and cell seraches.  Where to look, how to look, and what to look for.

 Come listen as we talk about Correctional Basics every rookie should know, and every veteran officer should already be doing...who knows...everyone needs a refresher sometimes.

Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career! by Michael Cantrell

Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer by Michael Cantrell

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POWER SKILLS: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, First Responders, and Beyond

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In this episode, I visit with Todd Craig, a former Assistant Director, Warden, and Chief of the Office of Security Technology for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  Now the National Security Director for Smart Communications, he is also considered a Correctional Contraband Interdiction Subject Matter Expert specializing in cell phone and drone interdiction.  We talk about what technology is already out there and what the future of technology looks like in Corrections.  You can contact Todd at: [email protected]

Smart Communication -  Corrections, Simplified.

 

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POWER SKILLS: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, First Responders, and Beyond

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