Reimagining Prison

In this final episode, Sam concludes the Reimagining Prison Podcast, sitting down with Chris Hendry who will be replacing Sam as the National Director of the Warden Exchange program at Prison Fellowship upon Sam's retirement in September. In this unique episode, you'll hear more about Sam's story and how corrections has changed since he started working with the incarcerated population in 2000. You'll also have the opportunity to hear more about Chris Hendry and the vision for the Warden Exchange. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Continuing his series of conversations with Prison Fellowship staff members, Sam sits down in this episode with Will Riddle and Vanessa Franklin. Will is the Vice President of Church Programs at Prison Fellowship and Vanessa is the National Director of Field Operations. Listen in as they discuss the programs that Prison Fellowship makes available for incarcerated men and women and their families. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's episode, Sam chats with Prison Fellowship Academy Program Director, Darryl Brooks at the Carol Vance unit in Houston, Texas. Listen in to hear about Darryl's personal story of transformation and the work that Prison Fellowship continues to do behind prison walls. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

This episode, we're revisiting Sam's conversation with then Warden Melinda Braman as they walked through Parnell Correctional Center's "Vocational Village." The Vocational Village at Parnell equips incarcerated men for employment opportunities upon their release. After Sam's conversation with Warden Braman, you'll also hear from several participants and staff Sam met on a tour of the facility. This episode was originally the second in a four-part series in the state of Michigan. Listen to the four original episodes here: Heidi Washington - https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-31-heidi-washington Vocational Village - https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-32-vocational-village Muskegon Interviews, Part 1 - https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-muskegon-interviews-part-1 Muskegon Interviews, Part 2 - https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-34-muskegon-part-2 Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam looks back at our very first episode, a conversation with Rick Raemisch. At the time of this episode's original release, Rick was the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, but he has since retired. Listen in as they discuss the importance of humanizing incarcerated men and women to advance their rehabilitation and the health of the community. Read Rick's account of his stay in solitary confinement here: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/21/opinion/my-night-in-solitary.html Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam chats with Alex Sanchez, the Warden of the IAH Detention Center in Texas. Alex is also an employee of Management and Training Corporation (MTC), a private corrections entity with a transformative philosophy of transformation. Listen in as they discuss the unique challenges of working with immigration cases at the detention center and the significance of MTC's "Believe it or not, I care" philosophy. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Leo Bottary, award-winning author, founder of Peernovation, adjunct professor for Rutgers university, columnist for CEO World Magazine, public speaker and cohost of the Peernovation podcast. Listen in as they discuss the power of collaborative education and some of the topics addressed in the Warden Exchange program that have had a positive impact in the Prison system in the United States. To learn more about Peernovation and listen to the podcast, visit https://leobottary.com/. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this second of a two-part conversation, Sam chats with Dean Williams, the Executive Director of the Department of Corrections in the state of Colorado. If you haven't already, we encourage you to first listen to episode 71 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-71-dean-williams-part-1). In today's episode, Sam and Dean continue their conversation about dynamic security, leading through difficult events, and more transformational ideas. To learn more about Second Chance Month, visit www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justic…hance-month/ Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Our guest today is Dean Williams, the Executive Director of the Department of Corrections in the state of Colorado. Before coming to Colorado Dean was the Commissioner of Corrections in the State of Alaska. This conversation with Dean will be split into two episodes. Listen in this episode as he and Sam discuss the concept of dynamic security and the significance of developing a sense of community for both incarcerated individuals and correctional staff members. To learn more about Second Chance Month, visit www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justic…hance-month/ Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In early celebration of Second Chance Month in April, Sam chats in this episode with Robbie Robinson, the founder and Executive Director of "Discover Hope," a non-profit recovery community organization in Newton, Iowa. Robbie is formerly incarcerated and a graduate of the Prison Fellowship Academy. Listen in as he and Sam discuss Robbie's story, what led to his transformation, and the opportunities he sees for change in the correctional system in the US. Visit discoverhope517.org to learn more about Robbie's organization or reach out directly to robbie@discoverhope517.org To learn more about Second Chance Month, visit https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justicereform/second-chance-month/ Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with fellow Prison Fellowship employees, Sammy Perez (Senior Manager, Grassroots Program) and Angela Kim (Advocacy Events & Operations Manager) to discuss Second Chance Month, which is in April. Listen in to learn more about the collateral consequences formerly incarcerated men and women face upon reentry, what Prison Fellowship is doing about it, and how you can get involved! To sign on as a Justice Advocate or apply to become a Justice Ambassador, visit https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justicereform/justice-action-center/. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Leadership Development Specialist, Amir Ghannad, who has over three decades of experience in leadership and organizational development. Listen in as he and Sam discuss the difference between transformational leadership and transactional leadership, among other leadership principles. To learn more about Amir, his blog, his podcast, and his book, visit www.theghannadgroup.com or www.whatwasthatguysname.com. If you are interested in The Ghannad Group's leadership community and development curriculum, visit www.onthecourtleadership.com. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Jeffrey Ian Ross, criminologist and professor at the University of Baltimore. Listen in as they discuss Jeff's book, Convict Criminology, and mentorship in higher education and advanced degrees for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women. To contact or learn more about Jeff, visit https://jeffreyianross.com/. To learn more about Quan and his story, read his prison writings, and get a copy of Sparrow in the Razor Wire, visit quanxhuynh.com/. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Today's episode is cut from a conversation between Sam and 2018 Warden Exchange alumnus, Roni Burkes, during an all-staff meeting for Prison Fellowship. While she was a participant in the Warden Exchange, Roni was the warden of the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Afterwards, she went on to be the Regional Director of Special Prisons, and currently she is the Deputy Director for the Office of Reentry. Listen in as Sam and Roni discuss her unique experience in corrections and women's facilities. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo).

In today's episode, Sam chats with Tammy Franklin and Christie Luther, who both work at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in Oklahoma. Tammy is the Program Manager for the Prison Fellowship Academy at Mabel Bassett and Christie directs the cosmetology program for the incarcerated women. Tammy and Christie first became friends over a decade ago when they were both incarcerated at Mabel Bassett. Listen in as they discuss their stories and their mission to help transform the lives of currently incarcerated women. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's episode Sam sits down with Quan Huynh to conclude the conversation started last episode. If you haven't already, we encourage you to listen to episode 63 before starting this one. Quan is the Post-Release Manager for Defy Ventures, a non-profit organization that helps returning citizens set themselves up for success in entrepreneurship. After spending 22 years in and out of correctional institutions in the state of California, Quan was paroled from a life sentence in 2015. Among many other accomplishments since then, he has founded his own company and authored Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom Within While Serving A Life Sentence about his experience and transformation behind bars. To learn more about Quan and his story, read his prison writings, and get a copy of Sparrow in the Razor Wire, visit quanxhuynh.com/. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's episode - the first of a two-part conversation - Sam sits down with Quan Huynh. Quan is the Post-Release Manager for Defy Ventures, a non-profit organization that helps returning citizens set themselves up for success in entrepreneurship. After spending 22 years in and out of correctional institutions in the state of California, Quan was paroled from a life sentence in 2015. Among many other accomplishments since then, he has founded his own company and authored Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom Within While Serving A Life Sentence about his experience and transformation behind bars. To learn more about Quan and his story, read his prison writings, and get a copy of Sparrow in the Razor Wire, visit https://quanxhuynh.com/. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's episode, Sam chats with Quovadis "Q" Marshall, pastor or Hope City Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Quovadis grew up in and out of the Juvenile Justice System and served 8 years as an adult in the Iowa correctional system. Listen in as Sam and Q discuss Q's history with the correctional system and the significant role that prison culture plays in the lives of incarcerated men and women. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's episode, Sam sits down with Mel Williams, Executive Director of North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents (NAAWS). Mel has a masters in Corrections Administration from California State University and a long history in the New York State Department of Corrections as a warden. Listen in as Sam and Mel discuss Mel's experience in corrections. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this second of a two part conversation, you’ll hear more from Mark Whitacre about his prison and re-entry experience. If you haven’t already, please start by listening to Part 1 to hear the story of how Mark ended up involved in price fixing, wearing a wire for the FBI, and eventually landed in prison for almost 9 years. To read Mark’s article “When Good Leaders Lose Their Way,” discussed in this episode, visit https://lawecommons.luc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1467&context=luclj Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this first of a two-part conversation, Sam sits down with Mark Whitacre, the highest-level corporate executive in U.S. history to work as an undercover FBI informant and whistleblower. For 3 years in the mid-1990s, Mark acted as a cooperating witness for the FBI, investigating Archer Daniels Midland, where Mark was the president of the BioProducts division and had been involved in price-fixing schemes. Listen in as Mark shares the story of how he got wrapped up in white collar crime before approaching the FBI as a whistleblower, and the stress that followed as an FBI informant. To read more about Mark Whitacre, visit markwhitacre.com where you will also be able to access the documentary referenced in this episode at https://www.markwhitacre.com/discovery.html Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Today, Sam sits down with Brian Dawe, Executive Director of the American Correctional Officer Intelligence Network. Brian has been in corrections since 1982 and has since presented at numerous legal and legislative forums. He is passionate about representing the correctional officer's perspective on prison reform and other correctional issues facing society today. Listen in as he shares that perspective. To contact Brian and learn more about the American Correctional Officer Intelligence Network, reach out to acoin2007@gmail.com or call 307-880-9000 and ask for Brian Dawe. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Andie Moss, founder and president of the Moss group, a Washington, D.C. based criminal justice consulting group dedicated to helping state, local, federal, and private organizations in achieving organizational excellence. Listen in as Sam and Andie discuss correctional staffing, achieving organizational excellence, and transformational prison culture. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange. To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam chats with Jeremy Gregg, the Managing Director for Texas Arabella Advisors, where he serves as a trusted advisor for high-capacity philanthropists. As a social entrepreneur, Jeremy has cofounded several successful nonprofits and mission-driven businesses. Listen in as Sam and Jeremy discuss the issue of mass incarceration, the idea of social return on investment, and "Daddy's Timeout," a book Jeremy wrote to help explain incarceration to children with incarcerated parents. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam continues his conversation with Eddie Miles, the Warden at the St. Cloud Correction Center in Minnesota. In Part 1, Sam and Eddie discussed the tragic event Eddie faced in his facility when a correctional officer was killed at the hands of one of the incarcerated men. If you haven't already, listen to episode 54 hear Eddie's story. In Part 2, Sam and Eddie dive deeper into some of the lessons Eddie learned from the incident and the ways he continued to lead in that crisis. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today's first of a two-part interview, Sam sits down with Eddie Miles, the Warden at the St. Cloud Correction Center in Minnesota. In Part 1, Sam and Eddie discuss the tragic event Eddie faced in his facility when a correctional officer was killed at the hands of one of the incarcerated men. Listen in to hear Eddie's story. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with James Corder, who was incarcerated in Iowa for 28 years after committing murder while under the age of 18. Listen in as Sam and James discuss James' incarceration and his journey to reentry, including some of the struggles he still faces today. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Today's episode is part two in a conversation with Ron Self, former Marine and founder of Veterans Healing Veterans. If you haven’t already, listen to Episode 51 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-51-ron-self-part-1) to hear the story of his time in the Marines followed by his incarceration and attempted suicide leading up to his founding of Veterans Healing Veterans. In this episode, Ron discusses some of the psychological challenges that many veterans face and how these struggles can be addressed. Listen in as Ron uses his first-hand experiences alongside his masters degree in psychology and doctorate in sociology to provide insight into these mental health issues that impact much of America’s adult population. To learn more about Veterans Healing Veterans, go to veteranshealingveterans.org. Listen to Ron Self's 2016 Ted Talk from inside San Quentin State Prison at youtube.com/watch?v=IfG7WV-bN6Y Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Today’s episode is the first of a two part conversation with Ron Self, former marine and founder of Veterans Healing Veterans, which is an in-prison program now in 5 California prisons. While in the Marine Corps, Ron earned a masters degree in psychology and a doctorate in sociology. Listen in as Ron shares his story from serving in the Marine Corps to how he ended up incarcerated for 23 years and the lessons he learned and now shares through Veterans Healing Veterans. Tune in next week for more about Veterans Healing Veterans. Listen to Ron Self's 2016 Ted Talk from inside San Quentin State Prison at youtube.com/watch?v=IfG7WV-bN6Y Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam chats with Todd Dewett, one of the most in-demand leadership keynote speakers around the world. With a PhD in organizational behavior, Todd motivates millions of people globally through his LinkedIn Learning courses, leadership books, and coaching in addition to keynote speaking. Listen in as Sam and Todd discuss building transformational teams and the importance of authenticity in leadership in the context of corrections. Visit drdewett.com to learn more about Todd Dewett and to access some of his transformational leadership resources. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Prison Fellowship Vice President of Advocacy, Heather Rice-Minus, and Vice President of Marketing, Communications, & Assessment, Kelly Friedlander. Listen in as they discuss the results of a survey Prison Fellowship conducted with the help of The Barna Group to assess the public understanding of incarceration and justice reform issues. Sam, Heather, and Kelly also talk about changes that can be made to address common misconceptions and promote justice that restores in America. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, sit in as Ian Bickers finishes his presentation at Prison Fellowship’s Warden Exchange Residency, which took place in January 2020. In this part, Ian discusses transforming prison culture on a national level. If you haven’t listened to part 1 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-45-ian-bickers-live-at-monterey-residency-part-1) or part 2 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-46-ian-bickers-live-at-monterey-residency-part-2), we encourage you to listen to the whole presentation in order. Ian Bickers’ published dissertation, "Offender Supervision, Prisoners and Procedural Justice," is available for purchase at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/hojo.12343 Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In today’s episode, you’ll hear part two of Ian Bickers’ presentation at Prison Fellowship’s Warden Exchange Residency. If you have not yet listened to part 1, go back and listen to episode 45 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-45-ian-bickers-live-at-monterey-residency-part-1). In this portion, Ian discusses the importance of appealing to the needs and wants of incarcerated individuals to create an environment that fosters growth, rather than sticking to unhealthy corrections expectations that are already in place. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, you’ll hear from Ian Bickers, who works with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service in the UK. Ian was an early guest on the Reimagining Prison Podcast in episodes 6 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/rp006-ianbickers) and 7 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-7-ian-bickers-part-2). Recently, Ian spoke at Prison Fellowship’s Warden Exchange residency. We have broken his presentation into three parts for the next three episodes to give you a peek inside a Warden Exchange session. Listen in as he talks about transforming a prison’s culture. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this second of a two part interview with Scott Semple, former Commissioner of the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections, you’ll hear some more about the TRUE Unit program Scott developed for incarcerated young adults as well as the training it involves for correctional staff. Scott and Sam also discuss how the program involves mentorship from older incarcerated adults and how that has influenced the men and women involved in the TRUE Unit. If you have not yet listened to Episode 43, part one of this conversation, we encourage you to do so here: https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-43-scott-semple Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org. music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this first of a two part interview with Scott Semple, former Commissioner of the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections, he and Sam discuss Scott's visit to the German correctional system and how that influenced his perspective on changes he hopes to see in the American system. You will also hear a little bit about the TRUE unit program Scott developed specifically for incarcerated young adults. Tune in next episode as the conversation continues. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this this episode of a series focusing on the innovations of the correctional system in Oregon, Sam sits down with Director of the Oregon DOC Colette Peters to discuss the differences she noticed on her visit with Norwegian corrections professionals and the changes she wants to see in Oregon. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episodes 40 and 41, we encourage you to do so. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this second episode of a series focusing on the innovations of the correctional system in Oregon, Sam sits down at Oregon State Penitentiary with Superintendent Brandon Kelley, Captain Toby Tooley, Sargent Brian Reischke to talk about their experience with the officer exchange program in Norway that we discussed last episode. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episode 40, we encourage you to do so. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this first episode of a series focusing on the innovations of the correctional system in Oregon, Sam sits down at Snake River Correctional Institution with Superintendent Brad Cain, Assistant Superintendent Judy Gilmore, Lieutenant David Janz, and Sargent Joy McLean to talk about recent changes at their facility. Listen in as they discuss lessons learned on Joy’s exchange trip to Norway and Snake River’s initiative to improve employee wellness in an effort to benefit the overall corrections environment, among other topics. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode Prison Fellowship EVP Dan Kingery returns for a conversation with Sam about the Prison Fellowship Academy's focus on Good Citizenship and how it creates opportunities for incarcerated men and women to start living out the values of Good Citizenship in prison. If you missed Dan's first visit to the Reimagining Prison Podcast, check out https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-4-dan-kingery. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam chats with Shirley Moore Smeal, the president of the Association of Women Executives in Corrections. She recently retired from her position as Executive Deputy Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Follow their conversation as they discuss the changes she’s experience throughout her 32-year career and the differences in perspective that women bring to corrections. Visit www.awec.us to learn more about the Association of Women Executives in Corrections. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Geraldine Downey, professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Justice at Columbia University in New York, and Jarrell Daniels, Research Assistant and Program Manager for the Center for Justice. Listen in as they discuss the influence of higher education for the incarcerated as Geraldine has witnessed in 25 years of teaching college courses in prison and Jarrell has experienced first-hand as a student in prison. To learn more about the Columbia University Center for Justice, visit http://centerforjustice.columbia.edu/. To watch the Jarrell Daniels TED talk as discussed in this episode, go to https://www.ted.com/talks/jarrell_daniels_what_prosecutors_and_incarcerated_people_can_learn_from_each_other Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto%E2%80%A6ar/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with several guests from the North Dakota State Penitentiary. You’ll hear from Colby Braun who was recently promoted from Warden to Director of Facility Operations and Dan Lukach, who is a lieutenant at the State Penitentiary. After hearing from them about the unique concept of dynamic security, listen in on Sam’s conversation with Mike, who is currently incarcerated at the facility, to look at his perspective on the impact of dynamic security. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Lexington Assesment & Reception Center Warden, Jeorald Braggs, as well as Aaron Cosar and Tammy Franklin, two formerly incarcerated individuals who now serve as Prison Fellowship Academy program directors partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Listen to hear more about the transition from inmate to authority figure within the Department of Corrections, what the Academy program is doing in Oklahoma, and our guests’ thoughts on inmate leadership. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam continues last episode’s conversation with Dylan Shaw and Kenyan Rodgers about transformational in-prison programs and how they have developed as inmate leaders. You will also hear from Chip Hackney, the Program Director for the Prison Fellowship Academy at Muskegon Correctional Facility, who works closely with these men and the other Academy participants. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, we continue our series in the state of Michigan in the first of a two-part interview with some of the men incarcerated at Muskegon Correctional Facility. Listen in as they discuss the ways in which Muskegon stands out culturally among prisons due to the leadership’s embrace of innovative programs and a transformational mindset. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to go back and listen to episodes 31 & 32 first. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this second of a four-part series looking into the Michigan Department of Correction, Sam chats with Warden Melinda Braman to talk about the Vocational Village program at Parnell Correctional Center. The Vocational Village at Parnell equips incarcerated men for employment opportunities upon their release. After Sam's conversation with Warden Braman, you'll also hear from several participants and staff Sam met on a tour of the facility. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Heidi Washington, the director of the Michigan Department of Corrections. Listen in as they discuss some of the department's transformational programs and initiatives. This conversation with Heidi kicks off a four-episode series diving into corrections in the state of Michigan. In future episodes you will hear from some other corrections staff as well as inmates at Parnell Correctional Facility and Muskegon Correctional Facility, where these innovative ideas are actively changing lives. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Chris Hendry, the Bureau Chief of Professional Development and Training at the Florida Department of Corrections. Listen as they discuss the efforts corrections professionals can make to humanize incarcerated men and women and take responsibility beyond a facility's security. Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

In this episode, Sam sits down with Scott Frakes, Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Listen in as they discuss how corrections has changed in the last 40 years and the impact of a relational approach to leading correctional officers and serving incarcerated men and women. Join the movement to reduce recidivism by removing barriers to successful reentry. Learn more at prisonfellowship.org/secondchances Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)

Sam speaks with Marcus Bullock, founder of flikshop.com. They'll talk about prison culture, the prospects of success after incarceration, and why formerly incarcerated men and women can make the best employees. Join the movement to reduce recidivism by removing barriers to successful reentry. Learn more at prisonfellowship.org/secondchances Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange To reach out with any feedback or suggestions for future podcast guests, contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.org music by Podington Bear under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Grit/Blammo)