On The Record

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To commemorate Director Colette S. Peters' two-year anniversary with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Randilee Giamusso from the Office of Public Affairs sits down with Director Peters for a wide-ranging discussion. The conversation highlights significant milestones achieved over the past two years, including staffing improvements, employee wellness initiatives, policy changes, and ongoing efforts to enhance conditions within the Bureau. The discussion also underscores the importance of increasing employee compensation and the significance of the First Step Act and its impact on reforming the criminal justice system. This insightful interview provides a comprehensive look at the progress made and the future plans envisioned for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. • Content Index • 00:00 - Introduction • 01:44 - Addressing the Staffing Crisis and Employee Wellness • 03:21 - Special Pay Scale • 05:49 - Employee Wellness • 07:42 - Words Matter – Enhancing the Culture • 08:54 - Transparency • 10:47 - Mission Changes • 12:54 - Rooting Out Misconduct • 14:26 - Chief Inspector • 15:12 - Compassionate Releases • 15:59 - First Step Act and Earned Time Credits • 17:39 - Residential Reentry Centers and Home Confinement • 19:42 - National First Step Act Office • 20:23 - Restrictive Housing • 22:50 - Medical and Mental Health Care • 24:52 - Infrastructure • 27:05 - Data Driven Decisions • 29:09 - Listening Sessions and Family Support Coordinators • 30:24 - Access to Counsel • 30:56 - MDC Brooklyn • 31:46 - Gratitude • 32:38 - Big Plans Ahead

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