How storytelling from behind bars heals families | Alan Crickmore | TEDxExeter

When someone goes to prison, the hidden victims of their crimes are often their own children. More than half of all prisoners lose contact with their families, and those who do are far more likely to reoffend. Recently released prisoner Alan Crickmore explains how one charity, Story Book Dads, is keeping families connected through the power of storytelling.
Alan Crickmore is married with adult children. He practised Law for over thirty years before being sent to prison for a lengthy term. In prison he developed new skills and was active in Prison Education assisting in the teaching of English and Maths to prisoners of limited ability and experience. Recently Alan began to work for Storybook Dads, a charity whose objects include the promotion of family ties between prisoners and their children. Since his release from prison Alan has continued to work for Storybook Dads from home and is an ambassador for the charity. Alan lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and Teddy, their Lakeland Terrier.
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---- Alan Crickmore is married with adult children. He practised Law for over thirty years before being sent to prison for a lengthy term. In prison he developed new skills and was active in Prison Education assisting in the teaching of English and Maths to prisoners of limited ability and experience. Recently Alan began to work for Storybook Dads, a charity whose objects include the promotion of family ties between prisoners and their children. Since his release from prison Alan has continued to work for Storybook Dads from home and is an ambassador for the charity. Alan lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and Teddy, their Lakeland Terrier. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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I am in tears. Thank you so much for your effort and for sharing! That kind of initiatives are so important for both, the prisoners and their children.

[@twominutetips]

Well you've got me sobbing. Such an extremely important initiative. Bravo to ALL who are involved. BRAVO x 1,000

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His voice is so soothing.

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This is the most significant TED talk I've ever listened to. Namaskar

[@ericanicole5022]

I really love this video. I think it's great that they are able to do this for their children. I wished they would do something like this here in the U.S.

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Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time!

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This is beautiful. Such a small thing to offer and yet has such a massive impact.

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What a beautiful idea and gift! A gift that will last a lifetime!

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It's not always that you get to see such a powerful Ted talk

[@anthonyscuteri6763]

I learned that keep in touch with story telling behind bars is important.

[@PrafullaJadhavprafull]

It's great effort done by storytelling dads.. Alan n team best wishes to you guys✌️.. I hope this will also implement in India in near future.

[@faiza7533]

Wonderful work, had me in tears! 💜

[@dianaboughner7977]

Powerful and I cried. Such a vital and positive project for the parents and their children. If we had been born into their circumstances and walked their path we could be those prisoners. If we fully realize this then it would be with compassion, education, empowering programs like this, and counselling to help all humans, prisoners included.

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I’m in love with him and his magnificent accent 😍

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Gracias 💖

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Great

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I keep expecting to hear _Teenage Kicks_ for some reason.

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Would have been stronger without the music

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[@safwatalchibli3901]

Great, how we can apply it in my country?

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He is so cute

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I thought i was gonna see gabe newell

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[@nathansmith1859]

Ah this is the guy who stole £2million from Elderly and served just 4 years.... such a role model 😆