Reformed Criminals Reforming Criminals | Dave Durocher | TEDxSaltLakeCity

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Dave Durocher was arrested for the first time at the age of 13. By the time he was 38, he had been to prison four times for a total of 15 years. In this TEDx talk he shares the story of when he was given the chance to change his life, and how he could never have imagined what the future had in store for him.
When Dave was given the option to go to Delancey Street in Los Angeles, he was facing 29 years in prison. Dave was at Delancey Street for 8 years and became the Managing Director of their 250 person Los Angeles facility for the last 5 of those years. He is now devoting his life to creating a place where the most lost among us can come to learn about integrity, honesty, hard work and self-respect.
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

КОМЕНТАРІ: 43
@guesswho6020
@guesswho6020 6 років тому
I was at Delancey Street with him in Los Angeles and he saved my life
@RochelleJahdiCo
@RochelleJahdiCo 4 роки тому
So glad!
@FOFTY_pls
@FOFTY_pls 6 років тому
Amazing work. Im suprised how little this video has been seen. It could change the life of millions.
@n00n1n
@n00n1n 2 роки тому
Hearing about these reform criminals and drug addicts restores your faith and humanity. I'm one of them.
@jessielovesexy
@jessielovesexy 3 роки тому
My son is currently at Delancey Street. And my brother was a graduate as well. This place is a God send. I am in awe of this program and how wonderful it's structured. I wish I could volunteer to show my gratitude. God bless you all.
@CplLe52irRC
@CplLe52irRC 3 роки тому
That's absolutely amazing! There has to be more places like this to help people get back on track and allow those who have made mistakes in their lives a chance to start over! People are so quick to judge and we have to give any deserving person the opportunity to reintegrate themselves into society.
@cateellington6653
@cateellington6653 4 роки тому
I was in DSF back in 1981. SF, NY & the old Santa Monica facility. I was there for 7.5 years. Saved my life too.
@legaleagle7184
@legaleagle7184 7 років тому
Wow I choose this topic for a school paper I am currently researching....this topic has really opened my eyes & I am highly impressed with his presentation & results. I am sharing this!!!
@cla7556
@cla7556 2 роки тому
Omg please send me your essay as I am doing the same thing and I have 5 days to submit 😂😩😂😩
@alanam315
@alanam315 3 роки тому
This is a remarkable video. Mr. Durocher recalls his experiences as a former criminal and what it took for him to reform. Delancey Street is an amazing resource for people to recover from their past behaviors and rehabilitate to a better life. I hope more establishments are made in reference to this rehab.
@williamrager7868
@williamrager7868 2 роки тому
Dave great work my name is Bill I spent 10 years in Delancey Street and owe my life to the most amazing miracle of our times people helping people which is how this country was at one time but it is something most people in this world now have forgotten. I strive to always help people to move from there destructive ways if they are willing to give up their idea that they are IN CHARGE and can learn HUMILITY and then have GRATITUDE
@Mezamihvad
@Mezamihvad 6 років тому
Thank you Dave what you have showed me now is what wil support me in dealing with a specific issue . One of My beloved
@justinrabbitt9492
@justinrabbitt9492 4 роки тому
This truly looks like a very great program that should be all across the country. Everyone deserves a chance to change and get help when they choose to change. My situation is just my first offense yet I'm terrified I'm going to be convicted then my life will end cause nobody will accept me nor forgive me. Even as I type this I'm crying because I know this program helps those who have criminal charges yet not one has shown any help for people with my charges. Once again I feel like there is no real change nor program that assists people with my charges. I'm fighting with everything I have to not follow majority rules and end myself. Praying that I will be found innocent because I didn't know but everything I see as well as read all shows that there is no second chance for me. Society and the legal system will never let me truly have a second chance to reintegrate back into society. I've worked so hard for years to always change to be a better person, follow what I've been told by law enforcement, and not get into trouble. Yet these charges came against me and it broke me so badly that I've been just barely hanging on knowing my family still cares about me. That they believe in my innocence as well as I do but my fear still is there that I'm going to fail. Then I'll be cast out forever and punished for the rest of my life because I'm not smart enough nor worthy enough to fully make this easier. To start a business of my own or hire a better attorney who could truly help me. Seeing this video showed me that there truly are organizations out there doing really great work that should be all over the country to change the way our legal system punishes people for wrong doings yet I still see nothing about what I'm facing because it just seems like humanity will never forgive nor give anyone like me any chances. Even as a first offense I fear my chances aren't there and I'll just be beaten down that much more towards following majority rules of what people want from me now. All because of something I didn't know I had even after following the instructions I was given over a year ago. I'm sorry if my comment is wrong, I'm sorry I exist, I'll delete this comment if asked, and I'm sorry if I ruined anyone's holiday whoever reads this. I'm trying my best to take each day as a new day and another step towards changing for the better.
@betty_boom7854
@betty_boom7854 3 роки тому
Your comment is not wrong, and I'm glad you got out how you felt that day. Always know that you deserve a great life and to be happy. I wish you nothing but the best. :)
@anaveronicaneves5225
@anaveronicaneves5225 5 років тому
Wow...what a program: Delancey Street Foundation and The Other Side Academy...last chances after the last! hope for youth and people whose lives took the wrong turn! Inspirational!
@EricSchulzke
@EricSchulzke 7 років тому
This is an outstanding guy and TOSA is a phenomenal program.
@cateellington6653
@cateellington6653 4 роки тому
What’s TOSA? I was in DSF but never heard of TOSA. But this was back in the 1980s
@MS-kt2dg
@MS-kt2dg 9 місяців тому
TOSA is The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dave is the director, and it is an amazing facility! It's modeled after DSF.
@jeffhoward1993
@jeffhoward1993 2 роки тому
You inspire alot of people dave I know because we were in delancey st together keep up the great work
@patrizianicol784
@patrizianicol784 5 років тому
If you have a chance to save your life...take it ...do it!
@kentwhite4555
@kentwhite4555 6 років тому
Thank you! Excellent!
@karenrouth2056
@karenrouth2056 4 роки тому
Powerful insight... thank you Dave x
@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar
@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar 3 роки тому
Thank you for this message. here In Paraguay we are working in the same problem. Thank for teach us.
@laurenbarber8579
@laurenbarber8579 4 роки тому
Great talk, thank you!!!
@annamarieolvera8520
@annamarieolvera8520 2 роки тому
I think it’s time I try something like this. I’ve gone through countless treatments, countless rehabs, arrests, accidents, and overdoses. I’m getting to a point where I know I’m headed straight to the grave at the rate I’m going. I need a drastic change …ty for this.
@martinroche1026
@martinroche1026 Рік тому
Hope you are well
@Brittney1431
@Brittney1431 Рік тому
I hope you did it. 🙏🏼
@AllieBFromTN
@AllieBFromTN Рік тому
Amazing testimony!
@OfficialKairosMusic
@OfficialKairosMusic 3 місяці тому
Seems like a great program. The only issue with this I see in a lot of cities with heavy homelessness and addiction struggles is, How do you help somebody with no/low desire to change? Do you not help them then?
@hughiedavies6069
@hughiedavies6069 5 років тому
You're doing a great job
@kidaniels8199
@kidaniels8199 4 роки тому
Inspirational you are. Please keep in touch, I recently broke through my fear and submitted a manuscript to a publisher. I wish I could make a contribution to your program. You are a little intense I must say...still ah bit scary 4 me...that being said i met a man who made it through delancey street and has not been back inside jail. I like your vision....and with a little luck may be in a position to help in some small way. First I need to help myself. I'm getting out of homelessness as we speak...got a little heart issue in my golden years so I am going for part time work May be LE....my MA is in psyche and it takes all types 4 that type of work.... Bottom line you are inspirational. And it is with ah profound heart of gratitude I thank you for your share Be well be free Ki
@yaaraadrianavardi4163
@yaaraadrianavardi4163 Рік тому
Brilliant so proud of him!!!!
@ginaguthrie3777
@ginaguthrie3777 4 роки тому
Amazing work...I know this life well...Reclaim Another Woman has supported my reintegration but the struggle is very real in NZ
@byuphil
@byuphil 6 місяців тому
Awesome!
@davidmagana2501
@davidmagana2501 2 роки тому
Solid.
@Melanie-zd8ie
@Melanie-zd8ie 4 роки тому
I was at delancey st for 2 yrs in L A ITS ME ERNIE
@Enril-bs9cg
@Enril-bs9cg 2 роки тому
Hallelujah!!!
@lolitared2150
@lolitared2150 3 роки тому
Great story. Anyone else here for a college assignment?
@johndoyle1810
@johndoyle1810 3 роки тому
I think criminal behavior is not knowing your own mind this takes insight to the self and you also need a handful of values,,,
@abdulazizalbashrawi800
@abdulazizalbashrawi800 7 років тому
Let me tell you this and try to under stand : I am a big hide criminal person. needs to change. Don`t know how. No body knows about me yet. In a big open mouth , I can say : I need help before its too late.
@hernanbarthe2457
@hernanbarthe2457 7 років тому
So, Abdulaziz,what have you done since you wrote this? Are you in a place where something like this(Delancey Street)? Peace, bro.
@betty_boom7854
@betty_boom7854 3 роки тому
I hope you have found the help you were searching for. Your post was from 3 years ago and today is 6/27/20. Write back if you get the chance, and give everyone an update as to how you are. Take care, I hope you're doing well.
@adrianodeliu8737
@adrianodeliu8737 7 років тому
1st !!
Bro smelt it & passed out 😂 #comedy
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