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From Gang Life to Writing Redemption in Prison
Jerry Elsen recounts his student Justin D. Kirk, a former Mexican Mafia member serving life without parole, who channels crime past into anti gang writing. Kirk’s success spans e magazines, a self-published children’s book illustration, and work with The Writing Academy while mentors note his commitment to steering youth away from gang life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Eagle Books
Cedar Rapids
the Crime Factory
California
Justin D. Kirk
The
Writing Academy
Hemet
Calif
Nicholas Smit
True Story
Smit
Press-Enterprise
Riverside
Justin
Crime Factory
Justin Kirk
Victorville
Arizona