Reformed Criminals Reforming Criminals | Dave Durocher | TEDxSaltLakeCity

[@guesswho6020]

I was at Delancey Street with him in Los Angeles and he saved my life

[@RochelleJahdiCo]

So glad!

[@Marcellosimant]

He gave a talk today at my rotary club heartfelt story with a logical solution to his problem thankful for his perseverance

[@bipolar_ADHD]

Amazing work. Im suprised how little this video has been seen. It could change the life of millions.

[@CplLe52irRC]

That's absolutely amazing! There has to be more places like this to help people get back on track and allow those who have made mistakes in their lives a chance to start over! People are so quick to judge and we have to give any deserving person the opportunity to reintegrate themselves into society.

[@shaneross7428]

Wow. I choked up with emotions. I just bought ten acres 20 minutes outside Huntsville state prison and a myriad of other units scattered all over the place. I want to see if I can provide some sort of assistance to inmates leaving and needing help.

[@williamrager7868]

Dave great work my name is Bill I spent 10 years in Delancey Street and owe my life to the most amazing miracle of our times people helping people which is how this country was at one time but it is something most people in this world now have forgotten. I strive to always help people to move from there destructive ways if they are willing to give up their idea that they are IN CHARGE and can learn HUMILITY and then have GRATITUDE

[@cateellington6653]

I was in DSF back in 1981. SF, NY & the old Santa Monica facility. I was there for 7.5 years. Saved my life too.

[@n00n1n]

Hearing about these reform criminals and drug addicts restores your faith and humanity. I'm one of them.

[@alanam315]

This is a remarkable video. Mr. Durocher recalls his experiences as a former criminal and what it took for him to reform. Delancey Street is an amazing resource for people to recover from their past behaviors and rehabilitate to a better life. I hope more establishments are made in reference to this rehab.

[@jellybeanx489]

When he said: when you’re ordered to a program you are guaranteed to fail. That’s how I felt. I’m a bad alcoholic I say am because even though I have been sober. I am still an alcoholic. I know I have a problem I started AA and I found myself a therapist that is recommended by the state. I needed a therapist that knew exactly what I am going through. I am so happy to say I’m a better person today.

[@MeZAmI175]

Thank you Dave what you have showed me now is what wil support me in dealing with a specific issue . One of My beloved

[@legaleagle7184]

Wow I choose this topic for a school paper I am currently researching....this topic has really opened my eyes & I am highly impressed with his presentation & results. I am sharing this!!!

[@cla7556]

Omg please send me your essay as I am doing the same thing and I have 5 days to submit 😂😩😂😩

[@justinrabbitt9492]

This truly looks like a very great program that should be all across the country. Everyone deserves a chance to change and get help when they choose to change. My situation is just my first offense yet I'm terrified I'm going to be convicted then my life will end cause nobody will accept me nor forgive me. Even as I type this I'm crying because I know this program helps those who have criminal charges yet not one has shown any help for people with my charges. Once again I feel like there is no real change nor program that assists people with my charges. I'm fighting with everything I have to not follow majority rules and end myself. Praying that I will be found innocent because I didn't know but everything I see as well as read all shows that there is no second chance for me. Society and the legal system will never let me truly have a second chance to reintegrate back into society. I've worked so hard for years to always change to be a better person, follow what I've been told by law enforcement, and not get into trouble. Yet these charges came against me and it broke me so badly that I've been just barely hanging on knowing my family still cares about me. That they believe in my innocence as well as I do but my fear still is there that I'm going to fail. Then I'll be cast out forever and punished for the rest of my life because I'm not smart enough nor worthy enough to fully make this easier. To start a business of my own or hire a better attorney who could truly help me. Seeing this video showed me that there truly are organizations out there doing really great work that should be all over the country to change the way our legal system punishes people for wrong doings yet I still see nothing about what I'm facing because it just seems like humanity will never forgive nor give anyone like me any chances. Even as a first offense I fear my chances aren't there and I'll just be beaten down that much more towards following majority rules of what people want from me now. All because of something I didn't know I had even after following the instructions I was given over a year ago. I'm sorry if my comment is wrong, I'm sorry I exist, I'll delete this comment if asked, and I'm sorry if I ruined anyone's holiday whoever reads this. I'm trying my best to take each day as a new day and another step towards changing for the better.

[@betty_boom7854]

Your comment is not wrong, and I'm glad you got out how you felt that day. Always know that you deserve a great life and to be happy. I wish you nothing but the best. :)

[@anaveronicaneves5225]

Wow...what a program: Delancey Street Foundation and The Other Side Academy...last chances after the last! hope for youth and people whose lives took the wrong turn! Inspirational!

[@EricSchulzke]

This is an outstanding guy and TOSA is a phenomenal program.

[@cateellington6653]

What’s TOSA? I was in DSF but never heard of TOSA. But this was back in the 1980s

[@MS-kt2dg]

TOSA is The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dave is the director, and it is an amazing facility! It's modeled after DSF.

[@jeffhoward1993]

You inspire alot of people dave I know because we were in delancey st together keep up the great work

[@patrizianicol784]

If you have a chance to save your life...take it ...do it!

[@karenrouth2056]

Powerful insight... thank you Dave x

[@kentwhite4555]

Thank you! Excellent!

[@AllieBFromTN]

Amazing testimony!

[@yaaraadrianavardi4163]

Brilliant so proud of him!!!!

[@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar]

Thank you for this message. here In Paraguay we are working in the same problem. Thank for teach us.

[@OfficialKairosMusic]

Seems like a great program. The only issue with this I see in a lot of cities with heavy homelessness and addiction struggles is, How do you help somebody with no/low desire to change? Do you not help them then?

[@MCR1565]

That’s a very interesting question my friend. When I read this, I really thought about it and at the heart of the question is “How do you help…..fill in the blank”, you simply make a decision to offer help back to your community as some may have no desire in that snapshot of time, then they may move to low (think higher like a step up from none) from there they may decide to try out low and run into someone like you or this man. It truly could be anyone who helps at the right place and the right time. You simply have to choose to help and take that step. All of us do. Blessing to you for asking such a great question!💖

[@ginaguthrie3777]

Amazing work...I know this life well...Reclaim Another Woman has supported my reintegration but the struggle is very real in NZ

[@laurenbarber8579]

Great talk, thank you!!!

[@byuphil]

Awesome!

[@hughiedavies6069]

You're doing a great job

[@davidmagana2501]

Solid.

[@lolitared2150]

Great story. Anyone else here for a college assignment?

[@kidaniels8199]

Inspirational you are. Please keep in touch, I recently broke through my fear and submitted a manuscript to a publisher. I wish I could make a contribution to your program. You are a little intense I must say...still ah bit scary 4 me...that being said i met a man who made it through delancey street and has not been back inside jail. I like your vision....and with a little luck may be in a position to help in some small way. First I need to help myself. I'm getting out of homelessness as we speak...got a little heart issue in my golden years so I am going for part time work May be LE....my MA is in psyche and it takes all types 4 that type of work.... Bottom line you are inspirational. And it is with ah profound heart of gratitude I thank you for your share Be well be free Ki

[@Melanie-zd8ie]

I was at delancey st for 2 yrs in L A ITS ME ERNIE

[@Enril-bs9cg]

Hallelujah!!!

[@johndoyle1810]

I think criminal behavior is not knowing your own mind this takes insight to the self and you also need a handful of values,,,

[@abdulazizalbashrawi800]

Let me tell you this and try to under stand : I am a big hide criminal person. needs to change. Don`t know how. No body knows about me yet. In a big open mouth , I can say : I need help before its too late.

[@hernanbarthe2457]

So, Abdulaziz,what have you done since you wrote this? Are you in a place where something like this(Delancey Street)? Peace, bro.

[@betty_boom7854]

I hope you have found the help you were searching for. Your post was from 3 years ago and today is 6/27/20. Write back if you get the chance, and give everyone an update as to how you are. Take care, I hope you're doing well.

[@adrianodeliu8737]

1st !!

[@annamarieolvera8520]

I think it’s time I try something like this. I’ve gone through countless treatments, countless rehabs, arrests, accidents, and overdoses. I’m getting to a point where I know I’m headed straight to the grave at the rate I’m going. I need a drastic change …ty for this.

[@martinroche1026]

Hope you are well

[@Brittney1431]

I hope you did it. 🙏🏼