Doing things that make a difference in the world. I am always up for a good time.
Music
WWW.JEFFREYDESKOVICSPEAKS.ORG
If everyone cared; 100 years, photograph, chasing cars, live to tell.
Movies
After Innocence (Documentary) The Trials of Darryl Hunt (documentary) Dead Man Walking. Last Dance.
The Hurricane. Sicko.
Television
I don’t have much time for TV, but I do like The Practice; Grey's Anatomy; and sports.
Books
Actual Innocence; Dead Man Walking; Death Row Confidential;
Dream Makers, Dream Breakers. How To Be An Adult In Relationships.
Heroes
Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld, because they started the Innocence Project,which has cleared over 200 people so far, including me. Sister Helen Prejean, Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Thurgood Marshall, Walter Reuther, Roy Wilkins, David Kazynski, and all those who give or gave of themselves in order to bring about changes that benefit the world.
It is not really theatre, but this is the closest I can come on the website. What I really do is give lectures at universities, colleges, high schools, churches, any place that is willing to have me speak about wrongful convictions.
Jeffrey Deskovic's Companies
New Yorkers Against The Death Penalty Albany, New York US Frequent Freelance Speaker Speakers
From November 2006-Till Present
The Westchester Guardian White Plains, New York US Guest Columnist Columnist
From December 2006-Present
Jeffrey Deskovic Jeff is thinking about the need for people to call NY Legislators. Please my post. Posted at 8:33 PM Jun 18 view more
About me: My website is: JEFFREYDESKOVICSPEAKS.ORG
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Jeffrey Deskovic: Criminal Justice Advocate, Professional Speaker, & Exoneree
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Since my release from prison as a DNA Exonoree in September 2006, following 16 years of incarceration when I was 17 years old, I have dedicated myself to giving motivational speeches at universities, high schools and community organization about the causes of wrongful convictions and the need for appropriate services to reintegrate exonorees back into the fabric of society. My mission is to raise public awareness about the need for changes in state legislation to reduce these miscarriages of justice, and to provide fair compensation and services when mistakes happen. This includes
discussion of:
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· systemic problems with the criminal justice
system
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. dynamics of false confessions
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. the elements of a re-integration program
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· prison life
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As examples of the kinds of presentations I am involved in, I was the keynote speaker at a 3 day national conference on False Confessions, sponsored by the American Psychological Association at University of Texas El Paso on Sept. 26,2007.
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I also write articles for The Westchester Guardian, on issues pertaining to the criminal justice system, the death penalty, expansion of the use of DNA to release the wrongfully convicted, and services to help reintegrate exonorees. I frequently work with New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty.
Check my website out at: JeffreyDeskovicspeaks.org
Who I'd like to meet: I am looking to connect with individuals, organizations, school and university officials, law schools, and criminal justice programs and professionals, who have similar concerns. My purpose would be to share ideas and build a network.
Because there is no compensation for exonorees until these are won through litigation, I am supporting myself financially through presentations and writing. I would be grateful for referrals to situations where I might give a presentation or write an article.
I'd hate to leave a typical "thanks for the add" when being atypical has far more charm. I hope you're enjoying this New Year and if you want to celebrate with a free song- come to my page where you can download "You Shoulda."
hi jeff this is makia a.k.a. cyntrayl grenay wishing you the best and hoping you get your justice soon because ur a wonderful person,hopefully we become good close friends,happy new year!
Hello Jeffrey: I just wanted to share with you my New Blog on Blogspot. It's not perfect but that's my main purpose, to practice because I am seriously going to write that book. Please when you get sometime check it out if you haven't already. I'm trying to write a little each day or so. So keep checking back. leave a comment if you like. Good or bad they'll all be appreciated:)
