How to Break the Prison Cycle- PT. 1 with James AckermanHow to Break the Prison Cycle- PT. 1 with James Ackerman
The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast
It’s been estimated that a staggering 77% of inmates will be arrested for a new crime within five years of being released from prison. James Ackerman, CEO of Prison Fellowship, has found that through his program, the rate drops all the way down to...
17:12•26 Mar 2018
Rebuilding Lives: The Transformative Power of Prison Fellowship
“Their brains were so awful that I began to really question: is it the sign of an evolved society to kill sick people?”
What if you could drastically reduce the chances of someone reoffending after leaving prison? In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen chat with James Ackerman, CEO of Prison Fellowship, about his organization's remarkable success in doing just that. With a staggering 77% of former inmates getting rearrested within five years, Ackerman's program stands out by cutting this rate down to 17%. How does he do it?
Through the fellowship's four pillars that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration. Ackerman shares his journey into prison work and the importance of Second Chance Month, which aims to offer ex-convicts a fresh start. The conversation delves into the critical role of empathy in prison reform and the undeniable connection between brain health and criminal behavior. This episode isn't just informative; it offers a new perspective on how society can support rehabilitation over punishment.
As Ackerman poignantly puts it, 'Their brains were so awful that I began to really question: is it the sign of an evolved society to kill sick people?' Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional views on prison reform.
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