Life After Prison | Junior Smart | TEDxBrighton

After spending much of his early adult life in prison, Junior has gone on to transform the lives and environments of ex-offenders. Founder of The SOS Project 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

[@aaryangoswami3471]

Hats off to him ,it takes courage to speak after what he underwent

[@LukeFlegg]

This is what happens when we crush the coal of our difficult younger years into diamonds. What a precious human. The power of believing in someone who's struggling. And sticking with them when others don't. I'm a filmmaker and hope one day I can help you Junior.

[@smarttrainingandconsultanc924]

Thanks so much for your words. Truly.

[@kbmcw70]

Junior you are such an amazing young man. To see you go from strength to strength is amazing. As a parent I know your mum would be so proud of the man you have become, because as a mum I would be so proud if any of my children grow up to be as inspirational as you! God bless you, for being you.

[@juniorsmart2543]

Thank you so much. Very humbled to read your words!

[@MrBadmungoslade]

Amazing ,such energy and passion.

[@juniorsmart2543]

Thank you

[@H-youtube7]

"..see every child as your own.." ❤️

[@kareemahhanifa3236]

You did an awesomely amazing job!!!!I spent 26 years in prison in Georgia and came home and did a Ted Talk as well...you should watch...

[@LukeFlegg]

can you share a link?

[@ronalddowdell1931]

Good for you....I'll have to check it out.

[@hotmessjess1849]

I would love To see this!

[@dipcool2883]

Awesome work.

[@brigidleadbetter9967]

Brilliant guy.

[@juniorsmart2543]

Thank you

[@anneaxelle3054]

amazing

[@traceyflowers5291]

Beautiful Man!

[@nancyssonni8365]

Nothing prepares you for the reality of custody.

[@billbob4243]

Biggest problem is that MOST ex-convicts end up back in prison. Many only a few weeks after being released. My advice, those ex-convicts who meet up with other ex-convicts are guaranteed to offend again and end up in prison. AVOID OTHER ex-cons after being released ! Some how being together enables each other to commit more crime.