Libertys Prison: The Inmates Son Who Radically Reformed an American Prison

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When Randy Liberty was seven years old, he traveled to the Maine State Prison to visit his incarcerated father. Forty years later, he returned to the maximum-security prison as its Warden. A trailblazer in the field of corrections, Randy introduced innovative programs for inmates and dramatically reduced the use of solitary confinement during his tenure as warden. In 2019, Randy was appointed commissioner of corrections for the state of Maine. Under Randys leadership, Maines Department of Corrections adopted an operating philosophy known as the Maine Model of Corrections. Representing a radical shift from traditional models of incarceration, it focuses on rehabilitation, redemption, de-stigmatization, and humanization. Statewide recidivism rates since dropped to twenty-three percent, well below the national average of sixty-five percent. This book tells Randys story, how he was able to break free from generational incarceration and poverty to achieve redemption and a life filled with purpose.

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Randall Liberty is Maine Commissioner of Corrections. He is responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance, and planning of both adult and juvenile correctional facilities and programs throughout the state. He has more than forty-three years of leadership experience in the fields of corrections and law enforcement. He previously served as Warden of the Maine State Prison and for more than twenty-six years in the Kennebec County Sheriffs Office, nine of which were as the elected Sheriff. Liberty is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major and Bronze Star recipient for his service in Fallujah, Iraq.
Christine Graf is a freelance writer with more than twenty years of experience. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and textbooks. She is a graduate of Penn State University.