Taking kids out of jail, teach them to play with knives and fire | Chad Houser | TEDxJacksonville

The juvenile justice industry term to describe the population they oversee is throwaway. That term becomes a scarlet letter that these kids wear on their chest. What happens when you give a throwaway opportunity, tools, resources, and hope? They begin to rise to the newfound level of expectation that is set for them. Chad Houser’s Dallas-based Cafe Momentum provides a transformative experience, through a 12-month paid post-release internship program, for young men and women coming out of juvenile detention. Building them up and helping them to succeed can rebuild communities and change generations to come. Houser’s vision is to open more Cafe Momentums across the country than Starbucks.
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

[@stephanie2997]

This is amazing! The world needs more people like this, that care. I wish we had something like this in Miami Florida there's a lot of incarcerated youth down here that could benefit from having a program like this.

[@Cliffyboy16]

Stephanie what's stopping you?

[@stephanie2997]

That's very interesting, I never thought of something like this being my calling. Maybe I should explore the idea better. Thanks for sparking deeper thinking.

[@ariwl1]

Amazing story, and an important truth. If people aren't given guidance most of them will aspire to what they see around them. Providing a path to something greater is how at risk kids can become thriving adults.

[@Cliffyboy16]

There's so much to learn from this speech.deriving Inspiration is one thing, but the way he delivered his speech, the humour element, the convincing real life examples, the facts and figures he shared...Really made drool in awe. Besides being a great chef and entrepreneur I must say you are also a great speaker. Hats off

[@crystalsunshine]

This guy is an American hero.

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BEAUTIFUL. WOW.

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I love programs like this

[@Emme521]

Amazing!!! Thank you so much for contributing to our youth. 😩 You’re the real hero!

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This is freaking inspiring!

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I love these series!

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Wonderful history and powerful message. Do what you believe and take action, take action now.:)

[@Tht1kidYouKnw]

good stuff. everyone has a chance for growth, they just need to be given an opportunity. we need more of this

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Thanks for the video, very good.

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Great....

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Amazing!!

[@DuluthTW]

Awesome!

[@SkyKing101010]

Koodos to you. Thank you.

He's right when they get out they go right back into the same environment & get back into trouble

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I don't get it...why would anybody thumb down this video?

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How do I help?

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I know where I'm eating next time I'm in Dallas.

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how did you get insurance for that type of restaurant?

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