The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently developed a new five-year strategic plan &#8211; a roadmap for becoming a more intentional, data-driven organization.  This episode features a discussion with Randee Brant (Chief of Staff for the PA DOC) about why the department chose this moment to develop a strategic plan, how the goals and measures were built, &#8230; <a href="https://podcast.cor.pa.gov/2026/03/23/episode-21-pa-doc-strategic-plan-randee-brant/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 21: PA DOC Strategic Plan (Randee Brant)"</span></a>

Episode 22: Little Scandinavia (Dr. Jordan Hyatt)

Pracademically Speaking is a podcast intended to highlight research and innovations within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PA DOC). Episodes include interviews with national experts and PA DOC staff members who are leading the way in cutting edge developments. A primary goal of the podcast is to bring together thought leaders (academics, practitioners, and policymakers) to stimulate further thinking about how to solve real world problems within the field of corrections.  Pracademically Speaking is produced by the PA DOC’s Bureau of Planning, Research & Statistics (PRS). The mission of PRS is to evaluate programs, policies, and practices, produce statistical reports, support data needs, clearly communicate research, and foster innovation, with excellence and objectivity, to advance agency goals through data-driven, scientifically informed decision-making. Their motto is “Pracademic Excellence!”