WARNING - 90% ARE GETTING OUT!

Marcus M. Hodges, Associate Director, Court Services Offender Supervision Agency, shares his 32-year journey in corrections—from a chance encounter with a warden in college to becoming Associate Director of Court Services in Washington, D.C., and President of the American Probation and Parole Association.

Marcus breaks down how probation, parole, and community corrections truly work, why halfway houses often miss the mark, and how transitional housing and structured reentry programs can succeed. He also addresses misconceptions fueled by media portrayals, highlighting the everyday successes and humanity of corrections professionals.

From role clarification to motivational interviewing, Marcus emphasizes that reentry is everyone’s job—and that changing the narrative starts with telling our own stories.

If you want to better understand the balance between public safety, rehabilitation, and second chances, this episode is a must-listen.

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