Eldra Jackson III
TED Speaker | Transforming Trauma & Recidivism
About
Eldra Jackson III is a leading voice in criminal justice reform. As a former inmate and co-founder of the Inside Circle Foundation, he has developed groundbreaking programs to reduce recidivism through emotional healing and personal transformation.
Jackson's TEDx talks have reached millions, sharing his journey from gang violence to redemption. His keynotes provide audiences with research-backed strategies for addressing the root causes of crime and incarceration, empowering them to create a more just and compassionate society.
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How I unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity
In a powerful talk, educator Eldra Jackson III shares how he unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity through Inside Circle, an organization that leads group therapy for incarcerated men. Now he's helping others heal by creating a new image of what it means to be a whole, healthy man. "The challenge is to eradicate this cycle of emotional illiteracy and groupthink," he says.
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