During the time of her career as a probation officer, Debra Lewis decided that her calling in life would not be defined by a punitive system. A system that forced her against her beliefs, values, and dreams. Being heartbroken yet determined by the injustices she witnessed; Debra founded Champion Consulting. A legal service that creates community-based solutions and alternatives to incarceration for young people through advocacy, expert witness testimony, program management, assessments, and court-ready reports. As a youth/criminal justice advocate, Debra seeks to facilitate fair court outcomes for individuals who have been historically mistreated by the system. 

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Visit her website at www.dmendozaconsulting.com 

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