The Role of Leadership in Preventing Misconduct in Correctional Facilities

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Can leadership failures create a breeding ground for misconduct in correctional facilities?
In this episode of the Prison Officer Podcast, we confront this critical question head-on. Through the lens of Stanley Milgram's famous 1963 obedience study, we unravel the often unseen dynamics of authority in corrections, exploring when and how the duty to intervene should override blind obedience. Recent cases of systemic leadership breakdowns are scrutinized, revealing how these lapses can foster environments where illegal and immoral actions flourish. I discuss the emotional rollercoaster faced by both staff and inmates during crises and why intervention is as crucial as physical action in preventing escalation.

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Chapters

1. The Role of Leadership in Preventing Misconduct in Correctional Facilities (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Obedience in Corrections (00:00:36)

3. Building Stronger Corrections Through Training (00:12:50)

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5. (Cont.) Building Stronger Corrections Through Training (00:15:55)