From Wrongful Conviction to Advocacy: Jeffery Deskovic's Journey and Mission
Jeffery Diskovic introduces his foundation, sharing its mission and his own story of wrongful conviction. He discusses policy changes and laws influenced by such cases, examining false confessions and interrogation methods, including his own experience and the push for videotaping interrogations. Jeff delves into his legal career, investment in reentry programs, and his journey from exoneration to advocacy. He highlights the challenges and strategies of running a nonprofit and the importance of supporting the Deskovic Foundation. The conversation also covers the mental health impacts of wrongful convictions, his encounter with the responsible officer, and finding purpose after exoneration. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action
Key Points
- Advocacy for wrongly convicted individuals involves a combination of legal reform, public awareness, and direct legal support to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system.
- The psychological trauma and societal stigma faced by those wrongfully imprisoned can be profound, requiring both mental health support and public education to mitigate long-term impacts.
- Entrepreneurial ventures in advocacy, such as forming a nonprofit or engaging in public speaking, can provide both a platform for change and a means of financial sustainability, demonstrating the intersection of social justice and business acumen.
Jeffrey Deskovic, Esq., MA,
Is the founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which has freed 14 wrongfully convicted individuals and helped pass 9 laws. An Advisory Board member of the national coalition group, It Could Happen To You, Jeff sits on the Global Advisory Council of Restorative Justice International. Jeff is the co-owner of the Recharge Beyond The Bars Re-Entry Game, which facilitates formerly incarcerated people reconnect with friends and family. Jeff’s motivation is he spent 16 years in prison-from age 17 to 32-before being exonerated by DNA. A documentary short, “Conviction”, about his life after exoneration, is available on Amazon Prime.
Social media links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Deskovic
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.deskovic/
FB for Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/thejeffreydeskovicfoundation
IG: https://www.instagram.com/deskovicfoundation/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydeskovic/
Conviction: https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Jeffrey-Deskovic/dp/B08F9CN2XG
Recharge Beyond The Bars Reentry Game: https://www.rechargethegame.com/
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