The greatest TEDx performance that never was? | Jason Frymier | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

Jason Frymier is a lifelong BMX bike rider who has won numerous racing championships. He has been unable to ride for the past sixteen years because of his incarceration, and cannot wait for the day when he can once again go for a ride. He often finds himself agreeing to do things that he will later regret… like giving a TEDx Talk. Most days Jason can be found training for what he believes to be an unavoidable fight with the cookie monster. When not training, he can be found con¬templating the fantastic lives of Sock Monkeys. He can also be found listening to the greatest band in the world – Rush, while building models of classic movie monsters. He is learn¬ing management techniques by watching Gordon Ramsey shows. After TEDxMarionCorrectional, he will be available to take pictures and sign autographs for his many fans.

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The impact of TEDx events in prison | Pete Maxson, Sylvia Abril, Janet Kelley | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

Pete Maxson-TEDxMonroeCorrectionalComplex, Sylvia Abril-TEDxIronwoodStatePrison, TEDxGraterfordStatePrison-Janet Kelley. Describing TEDx in correctional environments. TEDxMarionCorrectional had 3 TEDx organizers share their experience hosting TEDx events and the outcomes of TEDx events in prisons.

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Remembrance of things present | Peter Maeck | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

“Remembrance of Things Present” is not incarceration in a literal, physical correctional institution. The imprisonment described is that of a father sentenced to spend his last fifteen years afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease, and of the son feeling trapped and helpless in the face of his father's condition. six.word.bio: Writing in pictures, painting in words.

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Don’t follow me | 5 Man Mega-Band | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

Watch The Mega-Band; Kurtis Dewitt, Steve Hickman, Ben Hudach, Kyle Kelly and Christopher Williams as they use music to express change, growth and the pitfalls of human frailty. six.word.bio: 5 man mega-band doing acoustical jam.

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Avoiding the vox, banning the box, reframing the box | Stephen JohnsonGrove | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

CAE'S and CQE's-options for those touched by the justice system and how we bring about social and restorative justice. six.word.bio: Creative, zealous advocate for legalizing redemption.

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Why Teach Technology in Prison? | Iggy | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

See how The Institute for Responsible and Restorative Environments using animation for social justice and learning opportunities. six.word.bio: Freer, fairer and less corrupt, please.

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Mentor madness; loss, gain, and other irritating realities | Tim Smith | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014

Chaplain Tim Sith provides a meaningful perspective and philosophy on relationships and mentoring. six.word.bio: Spiritual leader who likes Grumpy Cat.

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The criminal justice system cycle | John E. Wetzel | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014

Can we stop the cycle of the criminal justice system? John Wetzel, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, challenges everyone -- inside prison and outside in the community -- to look at the role they place in society, urging everyone to create a better environment for our children and our future

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The transformational power of art | Jane Golden | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014

"Art has the power to ignite change and transformation,'' says Jane Golden, executive director of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Golden believes art is a link to social change, lifting up commonality, the community and acts as a vehicle for reconciliation.

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Respond differently | Debra Germany | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014

"How you respond can determine if you live or die,'' says Debra Germany. "Respond differently,'' she urges. In her personal response to the murder of her only child, Germany established Divine Intervention Ministries, a program devoted to helping ex-offenders successfully return to the community after prison.

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