Preventing Recidivism Through Education | Tracy Giovanetti | TEDxHickory

How can we prevent crime? Educate the incarcerated. Dr. Tracy Giovanetti has been teaching incarcerated students for five years. This talk shares her heartwarming and heartbreaking experiences with these unique students. After two decades working in corporate sales, Tracy earned a Master of Arts in Communication and began teaching in higher education. She eventually attained a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design. Tracy serves as the Dean of Liberal Arts and Teacher Education at Arkansas State University Mid-South. She has been teaching incarcerated students for many years and has witnessed the difference education makes in the lives of this neglected population. She also develops training programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses. A breast cancer survivor, Tracy lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband, Jim, and their four rescue pups. 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

[@debbie4315]

This is important information. Thank you for sharing this. I used to teach in a women's maximum security prison and they were all, every one, excellent, hardworking, highly-motivated students! They so appreciated the opportunity!

[@susannevandyke7115]

Thank you for teaching so clearly about recidivism and the many facets of this issue. A hopeful and encouraging Ted Talk! Loved the breath work and power poses, too!

[@laurenbelayneh]

Loved seeing Tracy's talk in person and I'm so glad I can now re-watch. Such an informative and important Ted talk!

[@durkdiggler4346]

Im hoping my friends getting out of a negative life style and prison can stick with education to help succeed. It's not easy doing the right thing but feels good.

[@delacruzctine]

When will this work!!