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Intensive Session: From Prison to Purpose: Why the Badge Matters
SESSION INFO
Sunday, January 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Type: Intensive
A cautionary tale unlike any you’ve ever heard. This is not just a story that every correctional professional needs to hear - this will change the way audience members do their jobs. Telling people to never give up is more believable and able to be received when it's attached to a real-life story. This is that story. This session will open your eyes and provide true education with online video curriculum audience members can provide to everyone in their field. Michael DeLeon is a voice rarely heard by law enforcement, yet his is one of the most important messages a correctional professional will ever hear in their career. Michael is a recovered addict, ex-offender, former gang member, and a national leader in recidivism reduction, addiction advocacy, criminal justice reform, and most importantly, PREVENTION! Michael delivers a seminar that will be remembered and referenced for a very long time to come.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Michael DeLeon
Co-Founder/CEO, Steered Straight, Inc.
Michael DeLeon is the founder of Steered Straight, Inc., a non-profit organization formed in 2007 with the intention of carrying a prevention message to youth and young adults regarding the extreme dangers of adolescent drug and alcohol use, bullying, and unhealthy life-choices. Michael is a 48-year expert in addiction and mental health with 15 years involvement with the criminal justice and corrections system. He is a subject matter expert and national thought leader on drug trends, addiction, recovery, and criminal justice reform. He is also a national speaker on the prevention of fentanyl, gang involvement, and criminal activity. He has spoken to over 15 million students and young adults as a motivational speaker, delivering evidence-based programs in all 50 states and is the #1 School Educator Internationally on Vaping & Fentanyl.
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