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How to Help an Incarcerated Person - Top Tips from a Former Inmate

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Discover practical ways to support incarcerated individuals in this TEDx talk by Jerry Smiley, a former inmate who spent 28.5 years in prison. Learn about the three major challenges faced by those behind bars: isolation, idleness, and indigence. Gain insights from Smiley's personal experiences and observations, as he shares impactful strategies to help loved ones, friends, or fellow human beings in the prison system. Explore the importance of fostering success during and after incarceration, and embrace a mindset that views inmates as part of the collective "us" rather than as outsiders. Understand how to address issues of idleness and financial hardship, and be inspired by Smiley's dedication to serving others and helping marginalized individuals succeed.

Syllabus

Intro
Mindset shifts
Idleness
Money


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TEDx

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