Art has first-hand knowledge of youth gang violence. He became exposed to the criminal elements of the streets at the early age of 13. By age 15, he was involved with neighborhood cliques, which later became recognized as “gangs”. From the years 1988-1992, Art was involved in numerous crimes in the streets of Atlanta and was a major contributor to much of the gang violence that took place in Atlanta. In 1993, his criminal activity finally sent him to prison for 11 years and 6 months.
Art Powell currently serves as an consultant for Cure Violence Global. He formerly served as the OAA (Offender Alumni Association) Program Director for Atlanta, Georgia. He was the Program Manager of Cure Violence (OAA) for Zone 1, District 3 in Atlanta, GA. Art Powell has created two curriculums “Project R.O.O.T.S (Reentry) and Project E.G.R.E.S.S (high-risk youth and young adults.) Art Powell’s expertise has been sought after by national networks like the History Channel’s “Gangland”, HLN Network “America Behind Bars”, CNN’s “Newsroom, and Destination America’s “Prison Ink” He is also the co producer of the docuseries, “GANG GANG ATL” and featured as a speaker in it as well.
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