Unlocking Our Critical Values: Liberal Education And Criminal Justice | Joshua Abreu | TEDxUConn

Joshua Abreu argues for a transformation of the criminal justice education system that centralizes the personal narratives of the individuals in our communities.

Joshua Abreu is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Connecticut. Joshua’s research interest is on intersecting identities and its influence on Criminal Justice education--specifically on the teaching and learning of institutionalized racism, sexism, police conduct and other criminal justice issues.
Joshua worked as a sworn police officer in New Hampshire and then as a social worker for Massachusetts’ Department of Children and Families. Later, he became a founding member of the nationally-recognized Student Success Center at Northern Essex Community College, where he worked as a Retention Specialist and co-chair of the college’s Culture and Equity Committee.

[hrduran]

Joshua, You have some great points.As a current law enforcement officer and supervisor for the last 10 years, I agree with you that the police academy and criminal justice major students must be thought more about the victims and about the population they are working in. Where I work, Officers had to learn this over time and I encourage other to continue to learn. Some don't care to learn and just treat it like a job.

[emmanuelhernandez]

you have great stage presents Joshua. You look very comfortable. I am sure this is one great presentation of more to come.