Michael Shane Hale is a peer facilitator at Sing Sing Correctional Facility working to help his fellow incarcerated men prepare for their reentry back into their communities. But it might surprise you to know that despite teaching these courses for many years, Michael is not going home any time soon. In reflecting on his experience in this field, Michael wants to talk about the importance and the value of inter-personal relationships even in the darkest places. Michael Shane Hale is a facilitator for the Corrections Transitional Services Programs, and spends thousands of hours assisting people in a group setting on re-entry into the community. Currently, Shane is pursuing a graduate degree in Professional Studies at Sing Sing’s New York Theological Seminary. He hopes to eventually pursue a Doctorate in Neuroscience and Computer Programming, to apply the insights he has gained from providing social work inside the prison. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
