Tom Vozzo: Ending Recidivism through the Homeboy Way

About this episode

Tom Vozzo discusses his journey with Homeboy Industries and the impact of their work on reducing recidivism.

Tom Vozzo came to Homeboy Industries in a moment when they needed his skills. Around 2012, the organization was facing a financial crunch, and Tom stepped up from Homeboy volunteer to CEO steering the company to financial stability. Working at Homeboy changed Tom as well. Writing in his book, ‘The Homeboy Way,’ Tom said that after years of working with the poor, forgotten, and demonized people of our society, he came to learn that he didn’t really know as much about life as he thought. Tom and the rest of the Homeboy team continue to support formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, helping them redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community. In doing so, they make a bold and critical statement: No life is disposable, no person is beneath society, no person cannot be better, and no person will not benefit from helping another person reach the potential of who they can be. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Ruderman

Guest: Tom Vozzo

Topics covered

• recidivism
• gang involvement
• community support
• financial stability
• personal growth

Keywords

• recidivism
• Homeboy Industries
• Tom Vozzo
• community support
• gang life
• personal transformation
• financial stability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Homeboy Industries

Books & works: The Homeboy Way

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