The Daily Show

Rhiannon12866

(221,157 posts) Tue Jan 29, 2019, 12:19 AM Jan 2019

The Daily Show: How the Compton Cowboys Are Keeping Kids Off the Streets

Roy Wood Jr. goes to Compton, CA, to see how a group of horse enthusiasts helps keep kids from turning to gang violence by channeling their energy into the stables.

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The Daily Show: How the Compton Cowboys Are Keeping Kids Off the Streets (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 OP

This reminds me of an article that compared TlalocW Jan 2019 #1

Oh, I agree! This sounds like an awesome program to me! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #2

TlalocW

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1. This reminds me of an article that compared

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Tue Jan 29, 2019, 02:27 AM

Jan 2019

Recidivism rates between Joe Arpaio's failed "tough guy" policies, and a prison that had inmates working with horses. The inmates that worked with horses learned empathy through caring for them. As a result, the prison with the derided "hippy" programs did more good than the much-hurrahed treat them like crap method.

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Rhiannon12866

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2. Oh, I agree! This sounds like an awesome program to me!

Reply to TlalocW (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 29, 2019, 02:42 AM

Jan 2019

And Roy Wood Jr. does such a wonderful job with these assignments - he always makes his point, but with humor. This successful program should serve as a model for others since it obviously works - these kids are so proud of their skill and have also learned compassion, a winning combination!

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