Around sixty years ago, in the solitude of a jail cell and the depths of despair, I silently screamed to God, asking why this was happening to me. Today, that emotion resonates as strongly within me as it did then.
In the summer of 1968, on the yard of the Nevada State Prison, two remarkable individuals, Boyd Marsing (Math) and Jerry Nielsen (English), asked me a question that would shape my life's mission: "What would you do about incarceration?"
I shared with them a vision born from the pain of my own experiences: each offender would reach a changed mindset, as I felt I had—a true transformation. In this vision, every sentence would be six months to life, with the ultimate goal being for the offender to achieve this new mindset. If they did not, they would remain in prison.
Decades of Shaping a Vision
Over the decades, my views on criminal behavior and why it happens have evolved, shaped by personal experience and continued learning. My advocacy for mental health treatment for offenders with ADHD/LD surfaced just a few months before the last legislative session, driven by a growing understanding of the connection between untreated ADHD/LD and criminal behavior.
During this time, I discovered that England had implemented a treatment process based on the approach used by former Seattle Judge David S. Admire. Reading the judge’s attached document on ADHD/LD was a pivotal moment—it was as if the pieces of a long-unsolved puzzle suddenly fell into place. It’s hard to believe this discovery happened less than two years ago.
The Convergence of Past and Future
What I am proposing now is rooted in that vision I shared on the yard of the Nevada State Prison in 1968. However, that vision could not be fully realized until Elon Musk released his OpenAI system, ChatGPT, to the world in November 2022. For the first time, being with the offender 24/7 became possible, providing the correct intervention exactly when needed.
Current technology allows us to create a future where transformation is within reach for everyone on the wrong side of the law. This culminates in a lifetime of reflection, learning, and relentless pursuit of a better way.
Invitation to Explore:
I invite you to explore the rest of our website to see how this vision is being brought to life. We stand on the cusp of creating a system that could become the gold standard for correction facilities worldwide.
Closing Note:
Before our design was even complete, it became clear that TMC.ai would have the capacity to interact with at-risk children, helping to prevent criminal behavior from developing later in their lives. This ability to intervene early and effectively represents a technological advancement and a transformative approach to addressing the root causes of criminal behavior.
James R. Wadsworth, Founder and CEO, AI in Corrections, LLC
References
Homelessness, Addiction, and Cognitive Support Needs
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This paper examines the connection between homelessness, addiction, and the need for alternative intervention approaches that focus on stability and independence.
Innovative AI Solutions for Social Challenges:
Hamet, P., & Tremblay, J. (2017). Artificial intelligence in medicine. Metabolism, 69, S36-S40.
This research discusses how AI applications can support personalized approaches, especially in complex social and health issues. It reinforces the potential of AI to address individual needs in programs targeting homelessness.
AI and Behavioral Health:
Gao, S., Calhoun, V. D., & Sui, J. (2018). Machine learning in major depression: From classification to treatment outcome prediction. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 24(11), 1037-1052.
This study discusses the use of AI in behavioral health settings, supporting the concept that AI can help understand and address complex mental health issues often present in homeless populations.
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT-4: Generative AI model. Used for research, ideation, and drafting. Accessed via the OpenAI platform, https://openai.com.
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