Published author, public speaker, lecturer, and business owner, whose 20 years of experience within the juvenile justice system has given him direct insight into the challenges and needs of incarcerated youth. Advocate of trauma informed care and self-restorative justice, promoting healing that begins on the inside and addresses the root issues of social and economic impact, nutrition, education and unresolved trauma. Juvenile justice behavior expert with a passion for educating schools, businesses and organizations on how to empower youth to overcome barriers and decrease recidivism.