Athletes in the criminal justice system | Robyn McDougle & Melvin Johnson | TEDxVCU

Dr. McDougle’s primary area of research is program evaluation, project impact and the impact of violent crime on youth and community development. Her research involves working with service-based organizations and law enforcement agencies to evaluate the efficacy of programs offered to residents in communities that suffer many of the negative consequences resulting from high levels of crime, specifically violent crime.
Dr. McDougle is an Associate Professor in the Criminal Justice program and the Advisor for Research and Training at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Dr. McDougle received her undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon College in Psychology, her Master of Science fro Virginia Commonwealth University in Criminal Justice and her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. McDougle’s primary area of research is program evaluation, project impact and the impact of violent crime on youth and community development. Her research involves working with service-based organizations and law enforcement agencies to evaluate the efficacy of programs offered to residents in communities that suffer many of the negative consequences resulting from high levels of crime, specifically violent crime.
A Bronx, NY native and member of the VCU men's basketball player, Melvin a star student-athlete on and off the court. Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, he is passionate about helping others reach their full potential.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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This was a great talk!

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VCU my school!

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Melooooooo. good job bro!

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First comment 😊

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[@chazzmother]

Omg...I am so excited and happy and proud for Melvin!!! You go boy!!!

[@vanessamorel1271]

Fantastic! I am so proud to be a part of VCU and am elated to that everyone else gets to see how beyond amazing our men of VCU basketball are. Heart, pride, humility. Way to go Melvin!

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I could tell that he was so nervous doing his speech, but regardless, his message was so uplifting.
Appreciation and Humiliation, that's deep.
Much respect Melvin.

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This was such a great speech. Melvin did a great job, I am so lucky to go to a school that has such values.

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Good job, Melvin. Much respect!