This is for the others | Alexander Aguilar | TEDxSingSing 2020

Alexander Aguilar is a young man with a deep commitment to helping and inspiring at-risk youth. When he was a young man himself, Alexander was involved in the gang lifestyle and the juvenile justice system. Now, as an incarcerated man at Sing Sing, he dedicates himself to having tough conversations about what justice looks like for those under 18. In this evocative presentation, he shares his personal story and talks about how we make sure more children grow up and don’t share his path or his circumstances. Alexander Aguilar grew up in gangs and juvenile halls. Determined to overcome the struggles he has faced, Alexander has set a new path that focuses on improving himself and building tighter ties to his family. He is committed to giving back, stating, “If my experience can help keep a child from making the same mistake that I did, then I’m happy with that.”