Name: Lessons from death row inmates
Uploaded: 2012-06-18T15:21:45Z
Duration: 17 min 59 s
Description: What happens before a murder? In looking for ways to reduce death penalty cases, David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had similar biographies. In this talk he proposes a bold plan, one that prevents murders in the first place.

What happens before a murder? In looking for ways to reduce death penalty cases, David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had similar biographies. In this talk he proposes a bold plan, one that prevents murders in the first place.

David R. Dow: Lessons from death row inmates

Lessons from death row inmates

Early intervention in children's lives can diverge paths from crime to productivity, saving both lives and societal costs.

Preventing murders begins with tackling the root issues in early life stages, offering a proactive solution to the death penalty debate.

Investing in children's welfare and education, especially those at risk, yields significant returns in reducing future crime rates.