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Anonymous wrote:Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception. Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen. They're narcissists with impulse control problems. Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

I'm sure there are some, but where do you get the idea that many are psychopaths? As opposed to people brought up in shitty conditions that do much better given an opportunity.

And l'll add, that statement sounds dangerously close to subtle racism long the lines of "thugs and super predators". I suggest revisiting the stereotypes that are in your mind and heart.

Not the PP but I thought that research had shown that a surprising number of people are in fact sociopaths? Add on the shitty conditions and no doubt you get some shitty choices. If you grow up in less shitty conditions maybe you mask those choices or can get your rewards without overtly violating the law and others. I would have no doubt though that a lot of people who are repeat offenders (regardless of economic level) are sociopathic people who make shitty choices (shitty for others).

"many... psychopaths"
"a surprising number... sociopaths"

Look, I'm fine with evaluating people to see if they post a danger to society. But you're just throwing stuff out there, which is dangerous when you're taking about using that as justification for locking people up longer. You end up buying people unnecessarily. And it does have a disparate racial impact. Check out "13th" on Netflix.

Anonymous wrote:So you assume that since I'm talking about criminals then those criminals are black?

Who would be the racist? You've been living in DC too long.

Total # of arrests for all offenses/ages in 2019. 10,085,210

W= 7,015,550
B= 2,667,010

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception. Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen. They're narcissists with impulse control problems. Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

I'm sure there are some, but where do you get the idea that many are psychopaths? As opposed to people brought up in shitty conditions that do much better given an opportunity.

And l'll add, that statement sounds dangerously close to subtle racism long the lines of "thugs and super predators". I suggest revisiting the stereotypes that are in your mind and heart.

Not the PP but I thought that research had shown that a surprising number of people are in fact sociopaths? Add on the shitty conditions and no doubt you get some shitty choices. If you grow up in less shitty conditions maybe you mask those choices or can get your rewards without overtly violating the law and others. I would have no doubt though that a lot of people who are repeat offenders (regardless of economic level) are sociopathic people who make shitty choices (shitty for others).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception. Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen. They're narcissists with impulse control problems. Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

I'm sure there are some, but where do you get the idea that many are psychopaths? As opposed to people brought up in shitty conditions that do much better given an opportunity.

And l'll add, that statement sounds dangerously close to subtle racism long the lines of "thugs and super predators". I suggest revisiting the stereotypes that are in your mind and heart.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception. Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen. They're narcissists with impulse control problems. Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

I'm sure there are some, but where do you get the idea that many are psychopaths? As opposed to people brought up in shitty conditions that do much better given an opportunity.

Anonymous wrote:Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception. Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen. They're narcissists with impulse control problems. Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

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Anonymous wrote:You may want to learn more about their model. The point is not too hire Poindexter McNerdy to go preach to guys making bad choices. They hire people who have a background on the streets because they understand the issues.

The crime he committed was before he was hired. I'm sure they regret that particular one, but it seems like a risk you have to take off your going to make that model work.

Now he was caught and arrested. The system will do what it needs to ensure justice. But I don't see that as a reason to criticize the violence interrupters.

Ive sometimes thought there was something a little weird about the whole do not as I did strategy..i can see it being...somewhat effective.
Theres an element of your parents who smoked pot telling you not to smoke pot though. Personally, why not have Poindexter McNerdy roll up in his sweet ride and lecture the kids about how to get a nice job like his and escape the streets? It would be nice if successful AAs, but any group, went back to the streets to mentor + inspire. Thats a program id like to see subsidized by the city. What happened to Big Brother?

There are already thousands of programs that do that. The issue is that the lecture and model approach doesn’t work on its own. You need to have money to provide the circumstances under which people can actually change their lives. It’s not enough to tell someone “This is how you dress for success.” You need to provide funds for that interview suit. Otherwise, they still have just the clean t-shirt and jeans.

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Anonymous wrote:You may want to learn more about their model. The point is not too hire Poindexter McNerdy to go preach to guys making bad choices. They hire people who have a background on the streets because they understand the issues.

The crime he committed was before he was hired. I'm sure they regret that particular one, but it seems like a risk you have to take off your going to make that model work.

Now he was caught and arrested. The system will do what it needs to ensure justice. But I don't see that as a reason to criticize the violence interrupters.

Ive sometimes thought there was something a little weird about the whole do not as I did strategy..i can see it being...somewhat effective.
Theres an element of your parents who smoked pot telling you not to smoke pot though. Personally, why not have Poindexter McNerdy roll up in his sweet ride and lecture the kids about how to get a nice job like his and escape the streets? It would be nice if successful AAs, but any group, went back to the streets to mentor + inspire. Thats a program id like to see subsidized by the city. What happened to Big Brother?

Anonymous wrote:Former DCPS High School Teacher Here,

It's been my experience that the teachers who have a little "edge" to them do a better job reaching the kids than those who don't. "Real recognizes real" as they say.