How judges can show respect | Victoria Pratt

In halls of justice around the world, how can we ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect? A pioneering judge in New Jersey, Victoria Pratt shares her principles of "procedural justice" -- four simple, thoughtful steps that redefined the everyday business of her courtroom in Newark, changing lives along the way. "When the court behaves differently, naturally people respond differently," Pratt says. "We want people to enter our halls of justice ... and know that justice will be served there."

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[lelandmartineau]

I think that her message to treat everyone with respect is important. People are innocent until proven guilty. We treat innocent people with respect, and we should never assume guilt before proven guilty. That should include judges above all other people.

[demetriavanhelsing]

Easily one of my favorite TED talks, she was well-spoken, encouraged and educated, knew when to crack jokes and had an all around beautiful personality and amazing message to spread.

[JerseyVibes]

Facts: Our Sister, Victoria Pratt from Newark, NJ was a brilliant and respected attorney and she has continued that tradition as Judge Pratt. And I get the essence of her talk is about humanizing a system that can all too often be cruel and dehumanizing. Kudos Judge Pratt.👍🏾

[almaandrade]

Thank you for giving people a fair shot and voice. Some don’t even ever get that in their own home. ❤️

[misshellokittynerd]

Amazing and powerful delivery. She deserves way more views!

[lelandmartineau]

The comments say this is leftist agenda, but I'm not sure they got past the title. I think this is something most right leaning people would actually appreciate. It's about seeing people as individuals and making court proceedings understandable for those who may not understand courts.

[thisisnotid]

Her speeech is cheerful, joyous, impressive and touching.
Thank you.
- from Korean attorney at law.

[gottalovet]

Just saw Judge Pratt on the Tamron Hall show and was surprised to hear she's from my hometown of Newark, NJ. Go, girl ✊🏾

[undermymind]

Omg it was an honor to know her in 2017. So kind, amd respectfull

[All_forthelove]

Wow 😳 what an awesome speaker and I'm glad she's in the community. She's real.

[hebin]

I am so thankful for her giving my criminal Justice class a lecture at my university! Very eye opening and inspiring me to keep pushing so I can be the change I want to see!

[ductuslupus]

The culture of respect is a fine thing indeed. Respect is a vital thing, all good things start with respect.

[JimC]

The TED talks are always interesting. Thank you for posting them. But there is one thing I'd like to suggest when posting them here. Please include a link to the specific talk on the TED site (if available). I can read much faster than the people talk, and I prefer to read the interactive transcript, and just watch the parts that look very interesting. Normally, in fact, if I see that the video has been posted here, I search the TED site for the video. This isn't a huge burden, of course, but including the link here would be convenient for me and others like me. Thanks.

[karimk]

speakers like this are empowering our culture. more power to y'all

[bellamae]

She’s beautiful. Thank you for informing us.

[tontymarshall]

Thank you so much for your share. It was so powerful I almost teared up at times. You are beautiful and strong woman. Thank you for the difference you make.

[evadevirgilis]

This woman is absolutely amazing. What a message, what a mission. Thank you Judge Pratt for inspiring me to be the change I wish to see in the world.

[_Gerson]

She's my professor!! 2020 Fall Semester

[dooleydavid]

It's not about seeing things according to the law.
LAW=L-Like A W-ar
It is more of being responsible, sensitive and causious, let alone respectful in handling the imnence power if the LAW
LAW=L-ove A-nd W-isdom

Bless you judge
Victiria Pratt

[TheRepublicOfJohn]

"Serving a life sentence, 30 days at a time, " sent chills down my spine. Listening to her speak made me feel a little regret about not finishing law school. I feel like no-nonsense judges; those who simultaneously show unbiased compassion to the defendants and unwavering commitment to the rule of law - are a vital part of a criminal justice system whose purpose and product is the betterment of society, and the rehabilitation of those who have transgressed against the social contract at the heart of this great nation.