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Arthur PowellBiography
Arthur 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”. When Arthur (street name “Art”) was 19 he met a drug dealer who took him under his wing and gave him power to terrify anyone who was against their family (gang), which was called “I Refuse Posse”. From the years of 1988-1992, I Refuse Posse reigned terror on the streets of Atlanta. Arthur 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.
While incarcerated, Arthur changed mentally and spiritually. He pledged to dedicate his life to help keep our youth out of Criminal Street Gangs. Considering Arthur’s affiliation with gangs in the past and having experience of serving a lengthy prison term, he offers a magnitude of insight into the world of youth violence, street life, and provides solutions to prevent criminal and gang activities.
Arthur is now a Gang Prevention Expert/Life Skills Coach and has started his own company E.G.R.E.S.S. Consultants, LLC. E.G.R.E.S.S. is an acronym for Ex Gangsta Reviewing Experiences Suffered in Surroundings. The word “egress” means a path or way out, a means of exiting. Arthur wants to offer our youth a path out of the lifestyle of gangs and criminal activities through programs, he has developed.
E.G.R.E.S.S. Consultants has 5 programs: Gang Prevention Program (1-hour workshop), Staff / Parents Training Program (3-hour training), Project EGRESS Program (8-week), New Youth Leadership Program (8-week), and Youth Against Violence Program (8-weeks).
E.G.R.E.S.S. Consultants has established relationships and clientele with respectable organizations: Young Adult Guidance Center, The Rising Son, Inc., New Direction Ministries Youth Ministries /Outreach Program, Southwest Atlanta Y.M.C.A., Micheal A. Grant Boys and Girls Club, 100 Black Women of Georgia Chapter, Inc., MAVPP, Douglasville Police Department, First Team America, Clayton County Board of Health, Clayton County Public Schools, and Atlanta Police Departments-Police Athletics League (PAL).
For more information please contact Arthur Powell at (678) 608-9645 or email [email protected] and go to http://www.artpowellgangexpert.com