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- Episode 58: What They Need #2
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation began in the last episode discussing crucial skills that supervisors must have in dealing with staff. What do our staff need from us? In this episode, we continue by discussing the third and fourth things supervisors must provide. The third item is a consistent and realistic level of intensity. If we “flip out” every time that anything happens, regardless of whether it is a “big deal” or not, we will have serious issues. The fourth item is transparency. If we have an expectation that our officers communicate and act in an honest way, shouldn’t we do the same. These are practical items that all of us can apply right away.
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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18 min - Episode 57: What They Need #1
Jails across the country are experiencing “staffing issues.” Why? There could be a host of contributing factors, but one very likely factor is the lack of training being provided to those in supervisory positions specific to supervising people. In this episode, host Aaron Dawson discusses two things that supervisors must provide their officers. The first is expectations. What do we expect of them? Do they know? The second is encouragement. It is a natural human tendency to focus on the negative. If the only time our staff hear from us is when we are addressing “issues”, it will cause problems. This is a practical conversation concerning some crucial supervision skills.
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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16 min - Episode 56: Legal Mail #2
In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation with attorney Alisa Brodkowitz dealing with legal mail. In this episode, they discuss a recent case that came before the 11th Circuit Court as well as a bill that is currently being considered in Congress. The discussion moves to the benefits of using technology in jails as well as the risks that technology can pose. The conversation is filled with information that EVERY Jail Administrator needs. Check it out and you won’t be disappointed!
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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41 min - Episode 55: Legal Mail #1
The Shakedown is excited to interview Alisa Brodkowitz, and attorney and the CEO of Lightning Law to the podcast. While at JAILCON, host Aaron Dawson and Ms. Brodkowitz struck up a conversation about legal mail and decided the discussion needed to be had on the podcast. In this episode, Ms. Brodkowitz shares some basics about legal mail as well as some common misconceptions and mistakes that jail personnel often make. The conversation is interesting, and the things that are discussed are 100% relevant. You’ll learn something…I promise!
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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18 min - Episode 54: Layers of Safety #3
Hopelessness and despair are potent emotions that can profoundly influence us. Often, it isn’t difficult to find events in our lives to promulgate those emotions. However, we do not have to surrender ourselves to them, we can take some practical actions to provide ourselves with some layers of psychological safety. In this episode, host Aaron Dawson wraps up this conversation considering these practical actions. Life happens! Let’s be prepared!
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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18 min - Episode 53: Layers of Safety #2Where do suicidal ideations come from, and is there anything that we can do to help protect and fortify ourselves against them? In this episode, host Aaron Dawson continues the conversation from the previous episode, sharing some simple and practical actions we can take to provide ourselves with some layers of psychological safety. Life can be difficult, and corrections is a field in which we constantly face challenges, difficulties, and frustrations. Will we be ready to face them?
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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18 min - Episode 52: Layers of Safety #1
In the latest report from the CDC in reference to suicides in the US in 2022, the numbers have increased following a 2-year decrease in 2020 and 2021. This literal growing trend is something we must be aware of and confront. Suicidal ideation is most often a result of hopelessness and despair. How do we prepare for and combat these 2 causes? In this episode, host Aaron Dawson discusses the causes of suicidal ideation and begins to share a few tips that can help us develop layers of psychological safety to protect ourselves.
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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21 min - Episode 51: Sharpening Skills #8 - Facing Challenges
Continuing in the line of thought and conversation from the previous episode, host Aaron Dawson and Josh Arnold take on the challenges facing supervisors and administrators. The responsibilities are different, and the required skill sets are just as different. Aaron and Josh share both broad and specific ideas to help supervisors and administrators. It’s a serious job that takes serious effort to be successful…the message of this episode…you got this!
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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30 min - Episode 50: Sharpening Skills #7 - Pressing On
Many might agree that “times are tough” in the corrections world. We can either sit defeated and whine, OR we can press on! In this episode, host Aaron Dawson and guest Josh Arnold discuss things that Josh has noticed in touring jails all over the country. In this upbeat and encouraging look, Aaron and Josh focus on line officers and some things they can do to stay sharp.
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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31 min - Episode 49: Sharpening Skills #6 - Simply Listening
Continuing the “Sharpening Skills” theme, host Aaron Dawson and guest Keith Hoskins continue their conversation on listening. Last episode was focused on the facility, the environmental sounds. In this episode they focus on listening skills as it applies to personal interaction. There are great benefits that can be gained by simply listening to people. There is also great risk in not doing so. Aaron and Keith provide some basic thoughts and acts that we can apply to sharpen the skill of listening.
Copyright 2023. National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), Aaron Dawson, The Shakedown Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast may not be distributed without written permission from NIJO. The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Listeners should always consult legal counsel to determine how the laws of their individual jurisdiction affect the application of these materials and guidelines to their individual circumstances.The Shakedown is brought to you by The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO).
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About The Shakedown by National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)
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The Shakedown is a podcast for corrections professionals by corrections professionals. Join us weekly as Warden Aaron Dawson and his guests cover hot topics in jail operations with positivity and…
passion, sharing tools, tactics and tricks that listeners can use to better themselves and their detention facility.