Graduation Speech: A graduate, adorned in cap and gown, delivers a passionate speech at a ceremony. capturing the essence of aspiration, achievement, and the commencement of a new chapter.

Back in July, Eyewitness News got an exclusive look at a graduation ceremony held on Rikers Island. Phil Taitt returned to be there for the release of one of the graduates, Tylik Thomas who was serving time for a non-violent gun charge. He credits a life-changing initiative on Rikers Island -- La La Anthony's ThreeSixty Program with helping incarcerated young men after their release. | ABC7NY