Reducing Recidivism | Valerie Hawes | TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville
Reducing recidivism rates in the United States, requires giving second chances to Justice Involved Individuals (also known as Restored Citizens). These second chances must be extended by offering education, employment, and housing opportunities to individuals that may have a criminal background but have paid their debt back to society. Valerie shares practical knowledge and experience regarding advocacy work to restore this forgotten population and our communities as a whole. Valerie L. Hawes is a Global Learning & Development Professional. Valerie has nearly 20 years of speaking/training and development experience working in both the public and private sectors. She has exceptional facilitation experience having delivered hundreds of presentations in areas including professional development, leadership development, performance management, management training programs, customer service, sexual harassment, and diversity & inclusion. Valerie’s work history includes managing the training functions for organizations in the consulting, transit and cruise industries. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Park University in Social Psychology and a Master of Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. 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
We ALLLL fall down….BUT GOD!!!! Thanks for sharing @V. Lenore ❤️
VL, This was very inspirational. I hope you’re still speaking because this seems to be your wheelhouse. TFS❤️
Chyyyy we’ve done worse than insurance claim fraud , and as a single mother we would do whatever to take care of OUR kids !!!!
How many times have ppl gotten into car accidents , and acted like they were hurt to get that $10,000?
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for this powerful testimony! You are an amazing angel among us. Stay lifted & shine ✨ on Queen 🫅
I rarely comment but this was inspiring and thought provoking. Every crime isn’t meant to be a lifelong downfall. There’s a quote that says sometimes God will take you to the ocean to rinse you, not drown you. You’re a tall glad of refreshing lemonade V. Lenore 🍋🍋🥰.
This is the best speech or story I have ever heard.
I resonated with your story so much. This was beautiful and educational! Thank you for your knowledge! 🙏🏾👑💜
my situation was unique because nobody was lacking financially.. other people were lacking mental stability
I listen to a lot of Tedx talk presentations and your was one of the best. 👏🏽
I think that's a beautiful program you have there and they need more like it and to be funded by the government so people can feel like they have a chance to become productive citizens I did 10 years first and last time it made me a believer if that time don't give you anything it give you a chance to reflect on your life was raised by my grandparents and I grew up in a house around a bunch of hard-working people so I had a lot of role models but when you get a certain age you choose to do what you want to do but I also knew that it was consequences behind the choices that I made and I took full responsibilities for my actions I told my aunt the world don't revolve around me because I'm locked up I made these choices after 10 years I came home I got involved with the organization called CEO center for employment opportunity 17 days later I was working and I've been on the job to this day and I am grateful I stay humble and I thank God.
Thank you Leonore for be so Clear and Honest, my Son 20 years Old is experiment the recidivism in Los Angeles , because everytime he get a decent Job, The Officer Probation go to his Job place an pull out from his Job.
AMAZING CONVERSATION. Fortunately I live in state that has many well paying Second Chance companies that hire felons. They become self sufficient, able to support themselves and the families.
👏🏽✌🏽👍🏽 that's a year ago and life went on as it does. Great job. Keep reaching for the sky.
I'm just seeing this, Great job @V Lenore 💯‼️
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Very powerful, V
Your a very good motivational speaker. I see you going places in life. "Strength is what we can gain from the madness we survive" Enjoy your ride of success.❤
You are amazing! Keep going !
This was very informative. I believe in second chances too! Thanks V💋
Thank you for sharing your testimony. Continue to let God to use you for His purpose.
Great speech
Wow!!! This is so beautiful!!🌹
Keep your head up look where you at now❤️
Impressive , "admitting wrong" is a relatively rare personality characteristic, in my opinion.
Very awe inspiring ❤
Good presentation 👏🏼
FINALLY WATCHED.....
Excellent presentation 💜💛!
❤ Thanks for sharing ❤
Phenomenal ❤️❤️💋💋
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 *Awesome*
Hey did upset you
so based
None of the things this woman said we'll stop recidivism
Vlenore the fraud? The Junkie supporter? 😂