Oahu. Ive been involved with oxford house since i moved in on may 20th, 1992. Been employed by this fine establishment since february 1993. It is its no small task to be up here, and wed like to welcome our panelists and starting with dan hahn from oxford house, state coordinator from oklahoma. [ applause ] the illustrious Kurtis Taylor, oxford house alumni. And michael mckeogh, oxford house alumni, outreach in florida. Our newest state, were anxious to hear all your stuff. Jason wilson, oxford house resident and reentry coordinator, North Carolina. Jesse what did i say . Jes jesse. And ann cleveland, oxford house alumni, virginia. Over threequarters of oxford house population has done some jail time or prison time. In america today, approximately 60 of those in jail or prisons are addicted to alcohol and or drugs. Each year, thousands of those who are incarcerated reenter society. However, within one year of reentry, about half those individuals will commit another crime and head to c
My watch says 11 20, so were going to get started. My name is curtis taylor, a person in longterm recovery. What that means for me is that i have not used alcohol or any other drug in almost 15 years now. [applause] mr. Taylor preeze understand that is strictly by gods grace and mercy. Like marty walker, i take no credit whatsoever for all the good things that god is doing in my life today. This particular panel is what my passion is. Im helping men and women transition in a successful manner such that they never, ever go back to prison. Thats where my heart is. And actually by gods grace and mercy again, thats what i get paid to do today, imagine that. So over three quarters of the oxford house population has done some jail or prison time. How many people in here have been to jail or prison . Wow. Only the senators aide has not. Im not going to say that. Thank you for stopping me, lord. In america today, approximately 60 of those in jail and or prison are addicted to alcohol or some o
Addiction hosted this panel during its annual convention in washington. This is 1 10. Good morning again, everyone. My watch says 11 20. Were going to go ahead and get started. My name is Curtis Taylor and im a person in long term recovery. I have not used alcohol or any other drug in almost 15 years now. [ cheers and applause ] please understand that is strictly by gods grace and mercy. Like marty walker, i take no credit whatsoever for all the good things god is doing in my life today. This particular panel is what my passion is many my life is dedicated to what we call reentry. Im dedicated to helping men and women transition from incarceration in a successful manner such that they never ever ever go back to prison. Thats what i get paid to do today. Imagine that. Over three quarters of the oxford house population has done some jail or prison time. I think only the senators aide has not. 70 of people in jails or prisons are addicted to alcohol or drugs. Every year thousands of them
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