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Mr. Michael Leonard has an extensive
background in New York City related to adult and juvenile offenders. He
has a lot of experience with gangs and criminal justice issues. His
services are sought by criminal justice agencies throughout the country
and he also trains people of all ages and in all walks of life
regarding security risk groups.
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Michael
Leonard points out gang-related graffiti on the side of a tractor
trailer found in Monroe County, PA.
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His expertise and workshops focus on
the following areas:
- Youth at Risk
- Youth and Gangs
- How to Motivate Youth to Work
- Why are Our Children Dying to Join
Gangs
- Gangs and the Justice System
- Understanding the Criminal Justice
System
- Justice System and the Law
- Security Risk Groups
- Recognizing Drugs
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one teacher noted, "Leonard opened our eyes to the reality of what can
surround our youth and helped us become aware of the dangers our
students can be exposed to.”
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He is a dynamic presenter and holds training
sessions for government agencies, police department, schools,
educational institutes, churches and non-profit groups especially those
with youth based programs. He has been an invited speaker and lecturer
all over the country. His personal story has been featured in several
books and he has written his own book, "Youth, Gangs and God"; see the books page.
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''We
always thought gang members were dumb,'' Leonard said. ''They're not.''
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To schedule a training
session/workshop, contact Michael Leonard by email.
The following are just a few of the
organizations that have hosted Mr. Leonard's presentations:
| Drug
Enforcement Agency |
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The
Beacon School at Shawnee Academy |
| Pleasant
Valley School District |
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South
East Queens Partnership |
| East
Stroudsburg Area School District |
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Boys Scouts
of America |
| Stroudsburg
School District |
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Tri-State
Unity Coalition |
| Mount
Pocono School District |
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Monroe County Advisory Council of the PA Human
Relations Commission |
| Delaware
Valley School District |
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| Northeast
PA Security Chiefs Association |
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