New way to help ex-inmates re-enter society & stay out of prison | Louise Wasilewski | TEDxPeachtree

[@richardchartier3023]

I think these people who committed crimes against citizens should be given the respect and kindness they were never given in life. Have a ❤️ heart. They just need other people to show love consideration and some kindness they were never given.

[@bishop1228]

I did 13 years in prison and now I work in the field of reentry. This plan is incredibly applicable and needs to be implemented. Great job.

[@geminigeorgie]

Thanks for being a success story... 24 hours released and totally overwhelmed!

[@thehabitstrategist]

I’m thinking of entering this field. I’d like to chat with you.

[@billwong6077]

Hi! I am an occupational therapist by trade and a 2 timer on this very stage. I think you brought up an important issue that societies can overlook. I shared your talk with my occupational therapy colleagues today because I feel that we as occupational therapy practitioners can help be solutions for this problem. Occupational therapy should be a vital part of this kind of transitioning team- as community reintegration (and transitioning to post-prison life) is a vital part that we can help with. *edit*- minutes after I shared this to the occupational therapy community, it already generated some responses from my colleagues in the UK and they stated that occupational therapy indeed has a role in the areas you talked about.

[@mariamettler3731]

I am in my second fieldwork rotation for my MS in OT and I completely agree!

[@caitlinfleck3902]

I'm in my final semester for my OTD and completing my DCE in a local women's prison facility. My program is addressing skills needed to transition back to society, and I couldn't agree more with you Bill, that OT can play an essential role within transitioning!

[@lancelotxavier9084]

That's only masking the problem. These men are capable of hurting others and feeling good afterwards. Getting them jobs will NOT prevent them from hurting innocent people. It i s in their DNA. A cure will not exist until science finds a way to rewire their brains and reengineer their DNA.

[@joansargent3735]

This is a wonderful solution to aid in the problems associated with recidivism. May God bless you for stepping forward!

[@HarveyTalksPrison]

I agree

[@nationalincarcerationassoc6746]

Thanks for this important talk Louise. Your solutions are simple and make so much sense. I will share this talk!

[@Wickedstickyflowers]

Funny I’m an x inmate did 6 years + In and out! I hear about people talking to repeat offenders asking why there back ? But nobody has ever called me and asked why or how I stopped the revolving door! No mystery really Stayed sober or pretty sober Stayed out of cars after 6pm Lay low as possible till my parole and probation ended Then got a job i liked Continue to stay sober ish Had a little girl Mother split Grew up ! But nobody ever asked And that’s strange to me ! They ask repeat offenders why you back It’s like asking an alcoholic why do you drink …. Better to ask a sober person how did you stop!

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Michael’s story was my story. Down to the same 3 years involving oxy; down to the coke as the first thing I got… and the zero support other than silly rules when released. I’m 10 years free now; and still struggle with housing as well as jobs; due to this felony that was one/third of my 33 year life ago. Impossible to move forward; felonies for technical violations and drug charges are a *life sentence* due to the felony you receive.

[@elveinellewellyn3509]

Excellent speech. Educatativie and very informative. Probation and Parole Board I implore you to embrace the knowledge, skills and humanitarian principles she is sharing.

[@Azsg724]

THIS IS AMAZING THANK YOU FOR CARING!!!

[@huggleskuishy]

This needs more views

[@piglord7785]

No it doesn't

[@HarveyTalksPrison]

Yes it does

[@HarveyTalksPrison]

Thank you so much for this. I'm sorry that I am just now seeing this . I hope there are more of these videos that are newer

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful amazing impressive soul. Pray more n more souls rise n shine. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@PockyBoy9]

My friend currently incarcerated waiting for trial if it get to to that point, this woman is amazing

[@Alexander-wb5sc]

Every sentence is a life sentence. Good intentions, don't change reality on the ground.

[@jerikkamckenna4008]

This is an actual app? I am a programs director and my job is to fully reduce recidivism as much as possible. Aside from the programs and educational opportunities I give, I think this is a PHENOMENAL resource and I want to use it here.

[@theaccountant5846]

Out of everybody I was in prison with, I am the only person I know who completely changed his life and got a degree. Unfortunately, thats only the easy part of the battle because the hard part is going to be finding someone willing to hire me...

[@vcmay626]

@@theaccountant5846

[@nml5802]

All very on point, but one problem I want to mention-people in rentry do not have reliable wifi or data access to use apps or online platforms, which would allow them to “meet” or fullfill mandatory courses virtually. That means falling back on reliable transportation, which is not available in many metro bus systems where transfers, walking to or from bus stops, and making transit center connections results in impractically long trips.

[@roseharris9144]

Thank u for speaking on this. It's well said.

[@HarveyTalksPrison]

Yes it was . I may mention this in one of my videos .

[@justinrabbitt9492]

Thank you for this. It was very informative and spoke a lot of truth of what really should be done to help every felon no matter the crime committed reintegrate properly back into society. To stop letting others get rich off of controlling the prisons to keep them full and having so many technical violators go back because they are overwhelmed with being free again. Jobs should let them work as long as their crime they served time for has nothing to do with the job they are trying for. Everyone needs a good paying job that's not fast food or working for tips that barely even let someone save up for emergencies/repairs. Society needs to change and the system does to in order to stop continually making people who get out of prison fail at staying free then wind back up in prison where taxpayer dollars are wasted.

[@DavidDobson7]

A great presentation highlighting so many issues surrounding reintegration and transitioning. The goal of employing a technological solution to serve as a communication and organisational tool is a perfect method to help address these issues from all sides. Not only will the individual benefit greatly but all those involved in the end-to-end process will also benefit. Of course this will also provide a transparent and efficient manner for collecting all the necessary information required. Adding elements like check-ins, appointment handling, etc. will also provide a method of accountability that could highlight [perhaps to the parole officer] potential issues that might mean the individual would struggle to meet the terms of their parole. Spotting and mitigating these issues before they become a major problem. An important message/mission, well delivered.

[@Yxi-zc5ne]

It's funny how white people invent jobs for themselves in the public sector with some complaint non-whites to not make it so obvious what they are doing.

[@scarlettink2009]

You were Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@iamshango3005]

Like living 5 lives. At once being everywhere at once seeing and knowing everything at once it's a curse and it's destroyed

[@iamshango3005]

I wish the people that did this to me man would understand that I wasn't ready for whatever they did to me and it's threw me upside down

[@melanietempleton2605]

Praising God for this!

[@officialnikkiswisher]

It is very apparent divinity was speaking through her…. She is clearly “called”…

[@gen-X-trader]

I'll tell you a way, how about not discriminate against them, maybe after a period of years we start considering crimes spent. How about giving them some kind of ability for redemption. They don't do any of that. You get a felony, discrimination for life. Welcome to the world

[@iamshango3005]

Overwhelmed doesn't do it justice. On top of other things.

[@jessicasoto4246]

Omg this is everything!!

[@Bigjonstud187]

Overwhelmed is my life

[@saralove345]

[@JH-sn8kg]

Speaks the truth

[@romuluspierre5572]

How can I find this information our a program like this.?

[@rubinah995]

This is everything thanks for this 🙏🏽🙂

[@shainaboe8732]

I live this!!! Can you share the name of the organization in GA that is piloting this program??

[@stormdancer0]

I'm a Peer Support Specialist, and I was wondering what was the software/app you were showing? Is it available? I support people on parole who have SUDs/.

[@hamisworld8769]

I'm holding on as of right now.

[@dinnerandashow]

Favorite phrase among criminals? "I did my time. I paid my debt to society." Their past victims feel otherwise. Their future victims have forgiven them.

[@maemccleary3283]

Except for in the case of victimless crimes.

[@dinnerandashow]

@@maemccleary3283 -Not very bright? What crime has no victims?

[@solobackpacking]

@@maemccleary3283 - I hope no one ever makes the mistake of ever helping you.

[@charlesgriffith7166]

You're entitled to view it as you choose. Still doesn't change they did in fact serve their time. Still doesn't change, the debt they owed was paid the moment they walked back out of prison. Still doesn't change the victims got their justice. Therefore doesn't change they too have the right to function as free citizens as everyone else now. Again you're entitled to view it as you will. I'm not here to take that away from you. Not here to change your mind. I'm just sharing my views too. Take care

[@dinnerandashow]

@@charlesgriffith7166 And you are entitled to your opinions. I side with the victims, you side with the predators.

[@michaelmontoya9372]

I think it is a good tool, but it is not going to make a dent in the recidivism rate without a lot more assistance.

[@RonasRoadshow]

Please do not use the terms "paid their debt", "taxpayer funded" and "investment". These terms are not persuasive. Technical violations includes stalkers and perpetrators of violence against partners. Definitely need to do more i agree.

[@icemike1]

Completed their sentence is that better

[@1965JLO]

You’re missing the complete reason . Prison is a business . They need repeat business . It has nothing absolutely nothing to do with rehabilitation .

[@crystalvillanueva255]

I would love the chance to talk about this with you. As a parole officef in Texas, I was ecapecially eager to hear take. Each state governs their parole, so there are state to state differences. For example, you mentioned Michael left prison on 25 dollars. Here, releasees are guven 100, parolees receive 50 then the other 50 when they report to their parole officer. We do manage their cases, we do communicate thoroughly with all program professionals they are involved in and no one is ever revoked for "missing a meeting with their parole officer." Instead, we go looking for them. And looking. And looking. We cant so much as report them missing to the parole board until we hace documented 12 attempts that include their homes (no less than 3 attempts leaving cards in the door each time), local jails, area hospitals, himeless shelters, bus stations and so on. Its actually quite difficult to have a parolee revoked on technical violations. Is that just in Texas? I was wondering if your stats were obtained only in New York, or nationwide.

[@CliffPapeFFITBODY]

Not true dude

[@renepatti9548]

Id this canadian or american

[@pkeshish]

Fantastic. This tool will be great help to Hillary! Does the app work on Blackberries?

[@JacquiChew]

Is politicizing a solutions-based idea the only response from you? What have you done to materially change things for the better?

[@livesimplyandhumbly]

She lies. Notice how often she closes her eyes. Oh, and there are plenty of ice cold soda and peanuts and candy in prisons. Many gain weight in prison.

[@davidwolstenholme1136]

people do not fear god nor eternal damnation but they will after they die

[@gabrielagardea3478]

Ok Mr judge smh

[@MrvuMrv]

What does that have to do with the video?

[@DeadPiixxel]

@@gabrielagardea3478 when did he judge? He's saying God is the judge.

[@charlesgriffith7166]

Let's focus on living and worry about death as it comes. Besides there's no evidence whatsoever there's anything beyond this life. It's all mere speculation