In this podcast episode, Brian Lee and Wayne Dicky discuss the importance of meeting the needs of incarcerated individuals and how our assumptions about rule-breaking can hinder effective management. They emphasize that sometimes people break rules to survive, and it's essential to create an environment that addresses those underlying needs. The conversation touches on the concept of direct supervision, highlighting that it's more than just a floor plan—it's a management philosophy and approach to treating and managing people. They also introduce the idea of strategic inmate management (SIM ..read more

Introducing the new podcast for criminal justice leaders! Join us each month as host Eli Gage speaks with distinguished guests and owners from the criminal justice industry about top of mind issues. Interested in coming on the show? Email us at podcast@cglcompanies.com to get in touch ..read more

No matter how prepared a candidate is, the weight of a new correctional director's responsibilities and expectations can seem overwhelming. On this episode of 360 Justice, hosts Eli Gage and Ken McGinnis sit down with Kevin Kempf, Executive Director of the Correctional Leaders Association, a non-profit organization that provides leadership, consulting, and various other services for correctional leaders. Together they explore Kevin’s path that brought him to where he is today, how he managed to maintain momentum as executive director during the virtual transition, and how members can take adva ..read more

No matter how prepared a candidate is, the weight of a new correctional director's responsibilities and expectations can seem overwhelming. On this episode of 360 Justice, hosts Eli Gage and Ken McGinnis sit down with Kevin Kempf, Executive Director of the Correctional Leaders Association, a non-profit organization that provides leadership, consulting, and various other services for correctional leaders. Together they explore Kevin’s path that brought him to where he is today, how he managed to maintain momentum as executive director during the virtual transition, and how members can take adva ..read more

Denver City and County Sheriff Elias Diggins joins co-hosts Eli Gage and April Pottorff to discuss how gender equity drives operational and environmental design in justice facilities. Diggins also dives into effective best practices to shift focus towards gender-responsive, trauma-informed rehabilitation programs and individualized mental health treatment. Additional Resources: Leadership in the Design of Women's Facilities Case Study: https://www.cglcompanies.com/whitepapers/womens-facilities ..read more

This episode of 360 Justice features Eli Gage and Ken McGinnis talking to Gary Mohr, former ACA President and past Director of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, about the high pressures correctional staff face and their potential risks regarding the criminal justice system. Gary also delves into the rise of the prison population and the move from a punishment-oriented society toward one driven by rehabilitation, which significantly reduces recidivism. Other Related Content: https://www.cglcompanies.com/whats-next-in-justice/ https://www.cglcompanies.com/whitepapers/jail-of-t ..read more

After nearly a decade of effort and planning, the new Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility is finally on the road to completion. Travis County Courts Administrative Judge Lora J. Livingston joins hosts Eli Gage and Rob Fisch to recap this project's notorious history, its progressive P3 approach, and the many ways the new facility will improve the justice experience for its community. Judge Livingston will also review the many lessons learned during this enormous endeavor and how the ability to pivot is paramount to a project's success.  Additional Resources: https://cglcompani ..read more

All divisions in the criminal justice industry strive to reach positive outcomes for incarcerated people. Some believe that the process for ensuring this outcome is changing dramatically. In this episode of 360 Justice, Dr. Elizabeth Falcon, CEO and founder of nationally recognized consulting and management firm Falcon, joins hosts Eli Gage and Bob Glass to discuss mental health, the power of recognizing trauma, and recognizing the dual-diagnosis patient. Additional Resources: https://cglcompanies.com/baltimore-therapeutic-treatment-center ..read more

Did your county fail to meet eligibility for COVID-19 relief funds under the CARES Act? A new recovery plan, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), promises to provide relief to counties that struggled to meet previous government requirements for funding. Together with hosts Eli Gage and Karl Becker, Associate Legislative Director of Tax/Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Eryn Hurley outlines and compares both plans and answers the most pressing questions about eligibility, navigation, and compliance with the newest act.  Other Related Content ..read more

This episode of 360 Justice features Eli Gage and Ken McGinnis talking to Gary Mohr, former ACA President and past Director of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, about the high pressures correctional staff face and their potential risks regarding the criminal justice system. Gary also delves into the rise of the prison population and the move from a punishment-oriented society toward one driven by rehabilitation, which significantly reduces recidivism. Other Related Content: https://www.cglcompanies.com/whats-next-in-justice/ https://www.cglcompanies.com/whitepapers/jail-of-t ..read more