15 episodes
The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast
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Life inside a prison is very different than you see on the TV or in the movies. We want to change your perception of modern prisons in America. With each episode, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections press team will meet with someone who works in some area of corrections and dive into the nitty gritty of how our facilities work. From libraries to education to security, get the inside scoop on what Pennsylvania’s state prisons are really like.
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Episode 2: How Research and Statistics Are Used at PA DOC (Mr. Chris Oppman and Dr. Lucas Malishchak)
In this episode we talk with two key leaders at the PA DOC, Deputy Secretary Chris Oppman and Deputy Secretary Lucas Malishchak, about how the areas under their purview within the department use research and statistics to make better decisions.
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Episode 1: Why Have a Research & Statistics Office in Corrections? (Dr. Bret Bucklen)
In this first episode of the re-launched podcast we talk with Dr. Bret Bucklen (PA DOC Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics) about what his office does and what value it brings to the department. We explore the importance of research and evaluation in corrections.
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SCI Spotlight: Chester and Quehanna Boot Camp
This month, the PA Prisons and Parole Podcast visits two of our most unique facilities: deep in the heart of a city with SCI Chester and out in the middle of rural PA with Quehanna Boot Camp. Our first guest is Maj. Scott Carter, who breaks down how QBC operates and the overall philosophy behind … Continue reading "SCI Spotlight: Chester and Quehanna Boot Camp"
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SCI Spotlight: Camp Hill and Rockview
The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast tour around our facilities continues this month as we shine a spotlight on SCI Camp Hill and SCI Rockview. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Manager Bernie Comiskey shares about how Camp Hill serves as our classification center and what inmate family members should know about the process, before Superintendent’s Assistant … Continue reading "SCI Spotlight: Camp Hill and Rockview"
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SCI Spotlight: Cambridge Springs and Smithfield
We dive deep into the history of SCI Cambridge Springs with lawyer David Matejcyzk, who shares all about the Alliance College that used to inhabit the grounds of the current prison. Matejcyzk has strong family ties to the school and shares about why the school was formed, what famous alumni and visitors have ties to … Continue reading "SCI Spotlight: Cambridge Springs and Smithfield"
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SCI Spotlight: Benner Township and Somerset
Superintendent’s Assistants Christie Schenk of SCI Somerset and Holly Quist of SCI Benner Township join the show to share about their respective facilities and what makes them unique, including the programs, the people — and the massive amount of laundry they both process. Christie also discusses their dog training program, as Somerset is the only … Continue reading "SCI Spotlight: Benner Township and Somerset"