for a convicted criminal, the punishment never ends, even when you leave the bars behind, its just changes shape.
@MskashmirB
Жыл бұрын
This was touching and very familiar because I myself served 11 years incarcerated. Blessings to this young woman.
@arlinegeorge6967
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful impressive amazing soul . Inspiring . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.
@tiredofthebs9
Жыл бұрын
I can't for the life of me figure out why it's okay to discriminate against people who made mistakes. If anyone can give a few good reasons why it should be life sentence if someone is convicted.
@hyperactivegenie
8 жыл бұрын
"How do you prepare for going to prison?" What a poignant question and thought.
@5dshift
8 ай бұрын
What could exchanging 15 years. Example I'd Exchange 15 years of prison for 200 hours community service. Bi weekly motivational music/tedtalks. I'd can Exchange 15 years Judge for weekly family events. To slumber parties with his nieces. I'd Exchange 15 years for monthly art classes and 75% of week to work out. Can this community help me know more that can be exchanged for 15 years of prison.
@angieguerra1512
Жыл бұрын
As a former California State prisoner, I totally understand how difficult it is to change your behavior without support and opportunities when released, last time 2008. There were no resources, funding or opportunities for support to change if you had no family to help. Today, we have some pilot programs, I'm working in one now. I was a drug dealer and I stole from companies. I did my time.. 12 years. If it were not for an old friend letting me stay with her, I would be back in for sure. No money, no roof and I refuse to live in a tent. I went to college got my BA and have worked in non-profits ever since. This Talk... well anyone who knows sadly, Federal time is very different, it is safe, they eat well and have pools and pool tables.... State time is Dangerous, Awful food and only has a track to walk, but again not safe unless you know people and stay in your race pack. EITHER WAY, THE POINT IS THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! ITS SO MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE FOR TAXPAYERS TO FUND SUPPORT, NOT SENDING THEM BACK. I don't have the figures at hand but a simple Google of them are available. Many studies have been made.
@morenitamia24
2 жыл бұрын
I came across this for research for my literature. This was very touching.
@charliemiller1934
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, articulate and moving thank you so much I loved what you did all the way from Australia. I am now an advocate for Ban the Box its perfect and so simple to do :)
@charlieno7893
3 жыл бұрын
Dude in federal they give people streaks! lol. Imagine if she went to state.
@drewo9691
Жыл бұрын
How does this only have 300-something views? Powerful and well-spoken. Your worst decisions and moments shouldn't define you for life. People can grow and change and should be allowed the chance to do so. While the justice system is deeply flawed, at least part of the concept is that once you have completed your punishment you should be able to move on with your life. We need to let people move on with their lives - and not letting them only hurts the whole of society. We need contributing family members and workers doing their parts, not people driven towards their worst options just to survive and/or find acceptable with the wrong peers. Continuing to persecute people long after their sentence only makes matters worse. Supporting reentry and second chances makes our communities safer and stronger - and it's just the right thing to do. Punishment is the least effective way to create change. We've learned this with our children in our schools and homes, why is it so hard to realize the same principles apply across the board?
@saramoran3961
Жыл бұрын
My husband is currently incarcerated. He will be home in a few months. This is something he will soon face. Thank you for sharing your story.
@Stagnantberry
8 жыл бұрын
Inspiring!!
@darenhoward3880
2 жыл бұрын
🙌👏 thanks I just got out and this really helped it low key got me in my feelings 🥲
@alexandrakaske1092
2 жыл бұрын
I love this. Especially the language part. Thank you.
@uncommoncarotid
3 жыл бұрын
what did she do to earn the sentence tho
@victorbarrios6454
2 жыл бұрын
She bilked church members for over one million dollars How do plan for prison? DON'T STEAL
@gamevies9254
2 жыл бұрын
Teresa Hodge, age 43, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland was sentenced today to 87 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for her conviction on charges of mail fraud, interstate transportation of money obtained by fraud and money laundering in connection with a company she co-founded known as the Financial Warfare Club (“FWCâ€), announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus also ordered Hodge to forfeit $1,358,209 -- the proceeds of the scheme to defraud.
@charlesgriffith7166
Жыл бұрын
That's actually irrelevant. Whatever she did, she paid the price for it. Society needs to stop continuing to punish them for what they have already been held accountable for.
@dinnerandashow
2 жыл бұрын
So many criminals complain that their punishment is too harsh without giving a second thought to those they vicimtized.
@Sierrz
10 ай бұрын
What if nobody was victimized?
@johnersey
4 ай бұрын
She didn't say her punishment was too harsh, she said re-entry into society was too difficult. Entirely different thing.
@lawondashannon7843
Жыл бұрын
It's nice that you are getting on with your life but many people were out of a lot of money because of what you did😢
@Sierrz
10 ай бұрын
“Some of you will die, this is a sacrifice I am willing to make.” 🤷🏽♀️
@fisku91
6 жыл бұрын
Ponzi scheme
@prodigalbrock
6 жыл бұрын
she stole money from good people.
@Essays4College
7 жыл бұрын
0:53-1:07 ...so what is she saying? She was innocent of all of the charges?
@benjaminbutton7831
6 жыл бұрын
Jenny Titus shut up Jenny
@Anonymous-wb3nz
3 жыл бұрын
That's really not any of your business.
@Essays4College
3 жыл бұрын
It's a legitimate question.
@gamevies9254
2 жыл бұрын
Teresa Hodge, age 43, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland was sentenced today to 87 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for her conviction on charges of mail fraud, interstate transportation of money obtained by fraud and money laundering in connection with a company she co-founded known as the Financial Warfare Club (“FWC†), announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus also ordered Hodge to forfeit $1,358,209 -- the proceeds of the scheme to defraud. Show less
@drewo9691
Жыл бұрын
@@Essays4College It really doesn't matter, her guilt or innocence has no bearing on the point she is making. All people make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes lead to incarceration. While I may not always agree with how they do it, the government determines a punishment that once it is over, you are supposed to have paid your dues and be able to move on with your life. Not only that but *if you let them* many people learn and grow from their mistakes to be different people. The assumption that someone who went to prison should always be assumed to be untrustworthy is very faulty. Allowing people to come back home and contribute to their communities again is a major part of how people move on - *not* letting people do that is a major part of how we as a culture push them back toward the behavior we will also condemn them for. Moving on allows both them and us (the community) to be safer and happier. Punishing people beyond their sentence serves no greater good, and only does harm.
@Sierrz
10 ай бұрын
Don’t let the government take your life. Never talk, always go to trial.
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