A father and reentry advocate shares his personal journey from childhood incarceration to mentorship, urging community leaders to #ENDJLWOP and support those rebuilding their lives post-release.

A father and mentor shares his personal journey after being incarcerated as a child and invites impacted community leaders into a conversation about the types of support needed for people rebuilding their lives after release.

Director Biography - Eddie Ellis

Eddie Ellis, Jr. is a Washington, D.C. native, reentry advocate, author, trainer and motivational speaker who helps facilitate healing to formerly incarcerated people by teaching life, coping and decision making skills. He is the founder of One by 1, an organization designed to build safer communities. He is also the Co-Director of Outreach & Member Services at Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, and a 2023 Represent Justice Ambassador.