How does a prison Toastmasters club make a difference in the life of an inmate?
This is probably best answered by testimonials: Jerome C. released prison member: “I have not only learned to be a better orator, but have also tapped into my potential to work successfully in a professional environment as an effective communicator, leader, and team player. To some of you, these achievements may not seem so spectacular, however, to a person such as myself whose daily use of English seemed almost confined to obscene descriptions of the human anatomy followed by a constant stream of “you know what I mean’s” and the infamous “N” word – this was a life changing experience. Of the benefits which one can gain I believe that the self-confidence Toastmasters instills is by far the most beneficial. Many of us whose backgrounds are rooted in the streets have no problem in communicating on the street level.
