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How do you go from being a successful attorney to prison to being homeless to being the CEO of national reentry nonprofit? In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Jeffrey Abramowitz, who shares his transformative journey from a successful Philadelphia lawyer to a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and education as CEO of the Petey Green Program that educates people impacted by the criminal legal system. He is also the host and producer of the award-winning television and radio show "Looking Forward." Jeff discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his incarceration for wire, mail, and tax fraud, the lessons learned in prison, and his commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of reentry into society. He found his purpose and passion living in a homeless shelter teaching education courses. Jeffrey now is a subject matter expert for the United States Department of Education in the areas of adult literacy, correctional education and areas of adult literacy. He emphasizes the importance of education, personal responsibility, and the need for systemic change to support justice-impacted individuals. He shares his strong voice through his work with the Petey Green Program and other initiatives, Jeff aims to empower those affected by the justice system and inspire hope for a better future.
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How do you go from being a successful attorney to prison to being homeless to being the CEO of national reentry nonprofit? In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Jeffrey Abramowitz, who shares his transformative journey from a successful Philadelphia lawyer to a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and education as CEO of the Petey Green Program that educates people impacted by the criminal legal system. He is also the host and producer of the award-winning television and radio show "Looking Forward." Jeff discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his incarceration for wire, mail, and tax fraud, the lessons learned in prison, and his commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of reentry into society. He found his purpose and passion living in a homeless shelter teaching education courses. Jeffrey now is a subject matter expert for the United States Department of Education in the areas of adult literacy, correctional education and areas of adult literacy. He emphasizes the importance of education, personal responsibility, and the need for systemic change to support justice-impacted individuals. He shares his strong voice through his work with the Petey Green Program and other initiatives, Jeff aims to empower those affected by the justice system and inspire hope for a better future.
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