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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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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"
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SCI Spotlight: Albion and Waymart
Throughout 2024, the PA Prisons and Parole Podcast will spotlight our state correctional institutions to highlight the history, culture and programs each has to offer. First up: SCI Waymart and SCI Albion. Deputy Superintendent for Facilities Management Joseph Grillo of Waymart shares about the history of the facility — which was originally Farview State Hospital … Continue reading "SCI Spotlight: Albion and Waymart"
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Keeping Inmates Engaged with Positive Activities
The best way to keep incarcerated individuals out of trouble? Keep them busy with positive activities. Each facility features an activities department that oversees a variety of functions, including organizing leisure activities, managing the charitable events, supporting the mural programs and overseeing inmate organizations. As we close out 2023, Corrections Treatment Services Program Administrator Jennifer … Continue reading "Keeping Inmates Engaged with Positive Activities"
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Kicking Off a Magical Reentry in Wernersville
Mike Cioppa is a professional magician who now resides at Wernersville CCC. Although he had never heard of Wernersville before, Mike has grown to appreciate the small town and has been making the most of his second chance. Mike joined the PA Prisons and Parole Podcast to talk about his reentry journey so far, including … Continue reading "Kicking Off a Magical Reentry in Wernersville"
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Helping Reentrants Find Housing
A big challenge for many reentrants after incarceration is finding stable housing — and that’s where Director of Reentry Services Luis Resto and his team come in. In this month’s episode, Resto shares how his team connects reentrants with safe, stable and affordable housing in the community.