How prisons can help inmates live meaningful lives

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August 13, 2014 Today's TED Talk Dan Pacholke: How prisons can help inmates live meaningful lives 10:36 minutes · Filmed Mar 2014 · Posted Aug 2014 · TEDxMonroeCorrectionalComplex In the United States, the agencies that govern prisons are often called ‘Department of Corrections.’ And yet, their focus is on containing and controlling inmates. Dan Pacholke, Deputy Secretary for the Washington State Department of Corrections, shares a different vision: of prisons that provide humane living conditions as well as opportunities for meaningful work and learning. Dan Pacholke aims to keep the Washington State Department of Corrections on the front edge of innovation by rethinking the design of prisons, the training of officers and the education opportunities made available to inmates. Watch now » Quote of the Day “ People … don't want to be cured or changed or eliminated. They want to be whoever it is that they've come to be." Andrew Solomon Andrew Solomon: Love, no matter what Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDNews | @TEDTalks News, speakers, Q&As and more: TEDBlog Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad, and Android

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