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An Earnest Approach to Recidivism | Ernest Stockton | TEDxDayton

Ernest describes a three-pillared approach to help overcome some of the recidivism challenges faced by felons, their families, and their communities. As a former recidivating felon who is now a counselor at the same facility he served time, Ernest brings a unique perspective to these challenges. Ernest weaves in details of his personal life to drive home the importance of awareness as a powerful first step to improve outcomes and relationships. Ernest Stockton is a Re-Entry Coordinator who works with ex-offenders to assist them with confidence building, employability, and other cognitive skills so they can engage in society at a prosocial level. With over 15 years of mentoring experience, Ernest believes that those involved with the criminal justice system can maximize their potential through self-awareness, obtain accountability, and execute goals. Ernest is a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and the Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio. Ernest is a Licensed Re-entry Crisis Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, and a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter by virtue of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Ernest holds an MBA in Nonprofit Leadership from Antioch University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx