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Analyzing the Future of Rehabilitation with Former ACA President Gary Mohr

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most significant issues challenging the criminal justice industry was staff recruitment and retention. Public sentiment has historically underappreciated the efforts of correctional staff, who face safety issues, long hours, and high turnover for low pay. Could this have a long-term effect on the prison population?

In this episode, hosts Eli Gage and Ken McGinnis talk with Gary Mohr, former ACA President and past Director of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, about the high pressures faced by correctional staff and its potential risk in the criminal justice environment. Gary also dives into the alarming rise of the prison population and the current paradigm shift from a culture of punishment to a culture of rehabilitation that results in significantly reduced recidivism.

In this episode, we explore:

  • COVID-19 and its influence on cultural attitudes towards criminal justice in the U.S.
  • The prison system’s detrimental effects on the people it’s intended to help
  • The consequences of segregated funding for similar communities
  • Future physical and operational changes in criminal justice facilities

Have questions, comments, or want to talk more about this? Contact the show host, Eli Gage at podcast@cglcompanies.com

 

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