Josh Smith
@JoshSmith4PF
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: “People were exhausted. 60-hour weeks. But they thanked us for letting someone go.”.Sometimes the right move isn’t add….
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RT @OfficialFBOP: A powerful conversation today between BOP Deputy Director Smith and @USDA @SecRollins! Together, they explored innovativ….
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Was great hearing your message @RobertKennedyJr ! Looking forward to working together @OfficialFBOP to make it safer for our staff, healthier for our inmates, and cutting our costs of healthcare to taxpayers.
RFK Jr. just broke down shocking science showing how food directly impacts behavior. Prison violence, suicide, and restraint use plummet when inmates are fed real food. “Yesterday in Washington DC, I talked to corrections officials… from all over the country.”. “There were
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Thanks Glenn! It’s an honor to serve and I appreciate your support!.
Josh will bring passion and a unique perspective to this work. I'm proud to call him my friend and I know that he will make us all proud!.
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: 96% of incarcerated people will return to our communities. “We can protect public safety after release—if we release a….
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: Corrections used to be all about warehousing inmates and “getting through the day.” Now, Missouri is transforming towa….
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: Corrections culture is shifting, but it takes time. Missouri DOC is committed to lasting change. #reform #corrections….
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: Supervisors define #culture. In #corrections, that means leadership must be earned—not just inherited. Seniority ≠ lea….
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Can prisons be a great place to work?.
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More strong principles from a correctional leader showing it can be different, and that the job doesn’t have to take such a toll on correctional staff. #betterwaystolead.
Culture matters, who your surround yourself with matters, and good things take time. A few takeaways from our upcoming #disruptors series. Stay tuned for its upcoming release! #corrections #prisonlifemedia #culture #staff
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RT @PrisonLifeMedia: From microwave to masterpiece— Phillip’s caramel cake isn’t just a treat, it’s part of the #prison #economy #hustle .$….
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A big key to an effective and healthy correctional environment.
“Putting the right people in place is the #1 way to change culture.”.MO DOC’s Myles Strid shares 5 pillars for strong leadership: 1️⃣ Hire supervisors w/ shared vision.2️⃣ Provide mentors.3️⃣ Value & appreciate staff.4️⃣ Teach tough convos.5️⃣ Remove those not aligned.#Corrections
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Was great speaking at @CLALeadership ‘s Deputy Directors Conference! It’s always encouraging meeting correctional leaders that are investing in themselves so they can develop tomorrow’s leaders. Exceptional leadership creates prison environments that are better for everyone
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My friend @GlennJacobsTN is right on!.
Knox County Mayor @GlennJacobsTN on the message citizens should bring to their elected officials when it comes to public safety⤵️. "It ain't rocket science. You get the violent criminals off the streets, and make sure that the people that are going to re-enter society have a
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Is putting someone in prison enough to change their trajectory?What role should prisons play in our society?.
🎙️ Is prison enough? Founder of @FourthPurpose, @Josh4thPurpose details how punishment with no direction fails incarcerated individuals and entire communities after their release on a new episode of The ROC Podcast with @tolmanbrett 👇.
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Just think, she was sitting in a prison cell serving God-expected to die there. God used a team to work together and used @POTUS President Trump to free her. After all of that, put @AliceMarieFree right beside him to help decide who else he should help. Only God!.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Pardon Czar and for the trust placed in me to help those impacted by our criminal justice system. This role is a chance to offer second chances and restore hope to individuals who have paid their debt to society. I am thankful
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RT @tolmanbrett: @TPPF is one of the most important organizations in the country right now in the effort to hold government accountable to….
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