@kushman425
That's what rehabilitation is all about
@LINKPRODUCTIONS
It’s amazing what happens when you treat people like human beings.
@gerardolopez8228
I was a lifer doing a 16 to life sentence. I spent the last 4 years of my 18 yrs incarcerated down in VSP. I was granted parole in October 2017. It's been over 6 years and thanks to the programs, help, and education that I was provided with in prison,, I haven't relapsed, I've been able to stay out, and most importantly I haven't committed a crime again!!
@kellypatterson4412
Psychology makes a huge difference. What incentive is there to improve when you're treated like you're worthless?! Our current system hasn't been working. What harm could treating them like they are redeemable do?!
@AriannaAyers
The most heartwarming thing about this story are the positive comments here. I was expecting naysayers. Bravo commentators for showing both civility and humility.
@ViolentTelegraphy
Scandinavian prisons are very much focused on rehabilitation. There's some that even lets you clock in and out of prison to work.
@AbrahamSamma
There is no point in making people destined for release more resentful of society. It just creates a cycle. This is amazing.
@azimuthbusinesscenter
If criminal justice worked, no one would ever be a repeat offender
@turdferguson1021
I was so poor once I actually thought about getting arrested just so I could sleep inside and have 3 meals a day. Not even kidding.
@evanandersen64
Statistics do not lie. This is how corrections and rehabilitation should be.
@cameronvosburgh5826
I spent 5 years in this prison. It really saved me
@lauren6509
This won't go viral because it's too positive. I appreciate the good journalism please keep it up💯
@larsonfamilyhouse
This is WONDERFUL!!! I’m literally crying over something this awesome happening. It is just the turnaround we need! Thank you for leading the way!! 🥰
@Pardeboy
This is actually so dope to see California make efforts to improve on rehabilitation
@Tailss1
Prisons in America are just compulsory state funded schools to be better criminals - looks like this one actually teaches legit useful skills.
@JzNMuzak
As someone that's been in and out of prison I know first hand what that place does to you. Hearing this story and seeing the results if it's the real deal I highly commend with California's doing and I would never thought I would have said something like that. Maybe some of these privately funded prisons Can get some insight here.
@tblcville
If you treat a person like a criminal the entire time he's in prison why do you expect him to be anything different . These guys don't start their time off doing his they have earned their shot at a program like this ... if you understood the attitude of most corrections officers and the attitude they have when speaking to somone that has been arrested. The most frustrating and demoralizing thing to have your future in the hands of people who couldn't care less about your situation because they don't "have too"
@vicpens4090
That prison official at the beginning of the segment didn’t sound to happy 😂😂😂
@chazgriffin5582
Any approach is better than what we've been doing
@lamatsultrimyeshe5342