Are you in or are you out? | Dawan Williams | TEDxChesterStatePrison 2016

While a state prison inmate, Dawan Williams built a relationship with his children through their schoolwork. Now, he works to stop the cycle of incarceration sharing that what his children need, what all such children really need, is their father. Williams is the Program Coordinator for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Restorative Justice Guild program. He works closely with the program participants, at-risk youth between the ages of 18 and 24, serving as both a supervisor and a mentor. He utilizes his own personal experiences with the criminal justice system to help him connect with the Guild's youth participants. A certified life-skills professional, Williams works closely with returning citizens on a day to day basis. He is also an active member of several non-profit organizations in Philadelphia which are dedicated to uniting families and strengthening the community.