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The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast
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Today: #56 in Government, Australia on our combined chart.
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Latest daily rankings: Oct 14. New rankings will appear after the next update.
History builds daily. We started tracking this show on the Government, Australia chart recently, so the trend line appears after a second day of data.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | #56 | #56 | #41 |
Latest episodes
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Episode 24: Future of AI in Corrections (w/ AI bot as guest)
October 5, 2026 · 24 minWhat happens when we interview AI itself about the future of AI in corrections? For the first time on the podcast, our guest isn’t human. Meet Dr. PracaBot, an AI bot with an honorary doctorate and plenty of opinions, for a completely…
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Episode 23: Justice Reinvestment program outcomes (Dr. Matt Kleiman)
June 24, 2026 · 31 minWhat happens after lawmakers pass criminal justice reform? Eventually, somebody has to ask: Did it actually work? In this episode, Bret Bucklen and Matt Kleiman (Executive Director of the PA Commission on Sentencing) discuss two major…
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Episode 22: Little Scandinavia (Dr. Jordan Hyatt)
April 30, 2026 · 28 minWhat happens when a Pennsylvania prison unit is built around dignity, normalization, and human-centered design—and then tested with real science? Recorded onsite inside SCI Chester’s nationally recognized “Little Scandinavia” unit, this…
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Episode 21: PA DOC Strategic Plan (Randee Brant)
March 23, 2026 · 25 minThe Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently developed a new five-year strategic plan – a roadmap for becoming a more intentional, data-driven organization. This episode features a discussion with Randee Brant (Chief of Staff for…
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Episode 20: Evaluation of In-Prison College Courses (Dr. Sarah Tahamont)
March 4, 2026 · 26 minResults are in from the most rigorous evaluation to date of Pell-funded college programs in prison. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Tahamont (University of Maryland) joins Pracademically Speaking to unpack findings from Pennsylvania’s…
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Episode 19: Evidence-Based Corrections Policy
February 2, 2026 · 23 minIn this episode, Dr. Bucklen discusses what it means for a program, policy, or practice in corrections to be “evidence-based.” This label gets applied frequently to all sorts of programs, policies, and practices in corrections but less…
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Episode 18: Personal Growth Program Evaluation (Amber Petkus)
November 5, 2025 · 20 minIn this episode, we discuss a recently completed evaluation of the Personal Growth program for technical parole violators. The guest on the show is Dr. Amber Petkus, joint post-doctoral fellow with Penn State University and the PA…
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Guidelines for a Successful Visit
September 24, 2025 · 29 minVisiting incarcerated loved ones can be an intimidating process—but it doesn’t have to be! The key to a successful visit is to be prepared and know what to expect. In this episode of the PA Prisons and Parole Podcast, SCI Camp Hill Sgt…
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Episode 17: PADOC Evaluations of TCs, SIP-HOPE, and Residential Relocation
September 5, 2025 · 23 minIn this episode we revisit three previously conducted evaluations by the PA Department of Corrections: 1) Therapeutic Communities (TCs); 2) the SIP-HOPE pilot program; and 3) a residential relocation pilot program. These evaluations…
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What to Know About the Reception Process
August 27, 2025 · 21 minIt can be a very challenging time for family members and friends when a loved one is incarcerated—especially at the beginning. To help answer some common questions about the reception process, SCI Camp Hill Corrections Classification…
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Coding and Corrections: How The Last Mile Prepares Inmates for Careers in Computers
June 25, 2025 · 24 minA successful reentry hinges on securing a job, so many of the reentry efforts in the Department of Corrections are focused on teaching incarcerated individuals useful job skills for when they get out. While many are in traditional trades…
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Episode 16: Staff Wellness (Kayla Franklin)
June 9, 2025 · 23 minStaff wellness is an under-appreciated component of corrections historically. The field is just now starting to pay more careful attention to this important topic, but how do we measure the effectiveness of staff wellness initiatives?…
About the show
The PA Prisons Podcast takes you inside the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to hear first-hand accounts about the programs and policies in state facilities. Episodes will feature people who work with the incarcerated and reentry populations of Pennsylvania to give you an inside look at corrections in the Keystone state.