Fixing the Bridge: Treating the Root Causes of Crime | Ben David | TEDxAirlie

The social determinants of health are the same as the root causes of crime. Though crime is at an historic low in the Port City, many are still falling through the cracks-the drug addicted, the mentally ill, and those living in crushing poverty. To build the bridge toward a better tomorrow we must focus on the structure of our community. For me, this structure is shaped like a starfish. The arms of outreach surround a center of health, because a focus on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as healthy relationships, make a community safer. Spanning the divide between law and medicine has enabled prosecutors to prove cases in the courtroom. Now we are working with scientists to improve the health of the communities we serve to prevent crime from ever reaching our shores. Ben David, District Attorney, received his B.A. degree from the University of Florida and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He was employed for three years in the trademark litigation section of the Intellectual Property group at Petree Stockton, now Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. He became the elected district attorney five years after joining the Fifth District (New Hanover and Pender Counties) and is currently in his fourth term.
Ben was born in New York City but moved to Gainesville, FL at a young age. Following his high school graduation from P.K. Yonge, Ben enrolled at the University of Florida. Ben was an active member of the UF campus and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Ben’s professional organizations include the National District Attorney’s Association, the NC District Attorneys Association, and the NC State Bar. He is a member of the Wilmington Downtown Rotary and a founding member of the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence in Wilmington. As District Attorney, he served on the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, the Governor’s Gang Task Force, and is a founding member of Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration. Ben is a past president of the NC Conference of District Attorneys, and has twice served as a delegate for the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Most recently, he received his certification as a handler for POTTER, a facility dog used in the courthouse to assist victims of crime.
Ben is the author of “Community-Based Prosecution in North Carolina: An Inside-Out Approach to Public Service at the Courthouse, on the Street, and in the Classroom,” which was published in the Spring 2012 Wake Forest Law Review. Ben is an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina - Wilmington, where he teaches Crime and Community on the Cape Fear, a survey for college students and community member of the law and crime in the region. He serves as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, where he attends with his wife, Stephanie, and their children, Maddie, Sophie, and Fitz. 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

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Thanks it was meant alot

[@yoelyreis5664]

Before listening I was thinking about the issue of "fathers" absent from their kids and in most cases they want to be and I'm glad you mentioned that as a root problem and I hope something will be done asap

[@daleengelbert6247]

You are so on-point. Please let me know how I can help. I returned to Wilmington after 40 years' away.

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the most common crime is petty theft. the most stolen item is "cheese".

[@drtinahahn]

If you don’t tackle neglect in infancy - you aren’t serious.

[@jackv6477]

The root cause of all social problems that are generated by humans and then flipped it on other humans is directly linked to Monopoly over economy and monetary system. These are essentially the two root causes that we use to determine the misery index. Although the misery index is established by the unemployment rate and rate of inflation both of these two factors are deeply embedded in the room source I love the misery, being Monopoly over economy and monetary system. All human generated misery stem directly from monopolization over economy and monetary system. You no longer have to remain in the cult of symptom ology, I hope you enjoy your new crystal ball. Please give me a thumbs down or comes up so that I know I was not censored from bringing you the ultimate truth. schools are indoctrination camps with children are taught what to think and not how to think, and jobs are essentially for slaves I, on the other hand is open to interpretation as it can be had by those that are achieving their true potential and unlimited wealth through their own Universal expression and right to participate in the ancient free Marketplace based on the foundation of sound money. House forced to add that in there when I continue listening to this creep speaking. However I must stop here otherwise I'm going to keep going on and on critiquing every aspect of this very naive or intentionally deceptive individual.

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God owns everything so the crime of theft is just a lie if we split the wealth equally.

[@matthewshepherd410]

Clearly, you have never experienced the theft of something you have saved for, loved and valued. You are ac