Overcoming Public Shame and Embracing Second Chances

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This chapter explores the journey of a person who turned a public arrest into a motivation to help others, reflecting on lessons learned and advice for their younger self. It also delves into the foster care experiences of Sixto Cancel, shedding light on the challenges faced by children in similar situations.

Original broadcast date: June 30, 2023. Big problems need audacious solutions. This hour, TED speakers use data and common sense to make laws more effective, reform the foster care system and hold environmental offenders accountable. Guests include criminal justice reform activist Sheena Meade, child welfare advocates Sixto Cancel and Marquan Teetz, and ocean monitoring expert Tony Long.

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