D’Andre Brooks has overcome both marginalization and the vicious cycle of the criminal justice system. Since his release in 2013 after serving a 10 year sentence, Brooks has obtained an Associates Degree in Sociology from (SDCC) A Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, and A Masters Degree in Public Administration both from (SDSU). Today he is a Juvenile Justice Associate striving to transform CA’s Juvenile Justice System into one that is truly based on equity and centered in restorative practices, lived experience mentor, community advocate, and proud father to D’Andre Brooks Jr.