Liberty's Prison
The Inmate's Son Who Radically Reformed an American Prison
1st Edition
Published on 5. February 2026
248 pages
979-8-216-19733-1 (ISBN)
Description
Combination biography and call to justice, this book follows Randy Liberty's journey from maximum-security prison Warden to Maine's Commissioner of Corrections.
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 prison as its Warden. A trailblazer in the field of corrections, Randy introduced innovative programs and dramatically reduced the use of restrictive housing during his tenure as warden. In 2019, Randy was appointed commissioner of corrections, implementing 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-one percent, well below the national average of sixty-five percent. This book tells Randy's story, how he was able to break free from generational incarceration and poverty to achieve redemption and a life filled with purpose.
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 prison as its Warden. A trailblazer in the field of corrections, Randy introduced innovative programs and dramatically reduced the use of restrictive housing during his tenure as warden. In 2019, Randy was appointed commissioner of corrections, implementing 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-one percent, well below the national average of sixty-five percent. This book tells Randy's 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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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
10 bw photos
File size
2,36 MB
ISBN-13
979-8-216-19733-1 (9798216197331)
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The Inmate's Son Who Radically Reformed an American Prison
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Persons
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 Sheriff's 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 Pennsylvania State University, USA.
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 Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Sent Up the River
Chapter 2: Trena
Chapter 3: Ronnie
Chapter 4: Ronnie Behaving Badly
Chapter 5 Another Man Saves the Day
Chapter 6: Trailer Park Boys
Chapter 7: Deadbeat Dad
Chapter 8: Forgiving to a Fault
Chapter 9: Ticket Out of Clinton
Chapter 10: Back Where He Belonged
Chapter 11: Going Beyond the Call of Duty
Chapter 12: Called to Serve
Chapter 13: Onward to Fallujah
Chapter 14: Battle on the Homefront
Chapter 15: No Man Left Behind
Chapter 16: A Different Approach
Chapter 17: Back to Prison
Chapter 18: Get with the Program
Chapter 19: Harvesting Hope
Chapter 20: A Ray of Sunshine
Chapter 21: Dropping Keys
Chapter 22: Beauty Behind Bars
Chapter 23: Maniac Maker
Chapter 24: Navigating Reentry
Chapter 25: On to Augusta
Chapter 26: Opening the Door
Chapter 27: Decarcerating Minds
Chapter 28: Mythical Super Pod
Index
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Sent Up the River
Chapter 2: Trena
Chapter 3: Ronnie
Chapter 4: Ronnie Behaving Badly
Chapter 5 Another Man Saves the Day
Chapter 6: Trailer Park Boys
Chapter 7: Deadbeat Dad
Chapter 8: Forgiving to a Fault
Chapter 9: Ticket Out of Clinton
Chapter 10: Back Where He Belonged
Chapter 11: Going Beyond the Call of Duty
Chapter 12: Called to Serve
Chapter 13: Onward to Fallujah
Chapter 14: Battle on the Homefront
Chapter 15: No Man Left Behind
Chapter 16: A Different Approach
Chapter 17: Back to Prison
Chapter 18: Get with the Program
Chapter 19: Harvesting Hope
Chapter 20: A Ray of Sunshine
Chapter 21: Dropping Keys
Chapter 22: Beauty Behind Bars
Chapter 23: Maniac Maker
Chapter 24: Navigating Reentry
Chapter 25: On to Augusta
Chapter 26: Opening the Door
Chapter 27: Decarcerating Minds
Chapter 28: Mythical Super Pod
Index
About the Authors
