Michael B. Jackson has been involved in the criminal Justice System for over 30 years. For the past 18 years he has worked with the New Jersey Juvenile Justice System in such capacities as Youth Counselor, Youth Worker Supervisor, Superintendent of Residential Programs, and District Parole Supervisor. The past 5 years he has been the Parole Revocation Hearing Officer for the JJC.

Earlier in his life, during the 1970’s, Mr. Jackson spent several years with the NJ Department of Corrections, in such titles as Tutor, Kitchen Helper, Building Maintenance Worker, Farm Worker, and Roadside Trash Removal Technician.

Although not technically an employee of the DOC during his stay with them, Jackson feels that his personal experiences growing up in the projects in Newark, NJ and his struggle with drug addict, which ultimately landed him to prison gives him an advantage in his work today with formerly incarcerated people and their families.

Having served on both sides of the criminal justice bench Jackson has an intimate understanding of both sides of the issue and circumstances. In his presentation Jackson skillfully use humor, reality, and insight to paint a picture of what it is like walking the line between his current life as a criminal justice professional and his former life as a heroin addict and prisoner.

This is a motivating, inspiring, and enlightening workshop based on Jackson’s best selling books, “How to Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for the Committed Man” and “How to Love and Inspire A Man After Prison: Answers, Advise, and Inspiration for Women with Incarcerated Men”.

In his books the author gives practical advice and information for taking control of your own destiny and success after leaving prison. “Do Good” focuses on one changing his way of thinking and overcoming the traditional barriers he will face in society as a formerly incarcerated person. “Love and Inspire”, is based on letters sent to Jackson’s online advice column “Ask Shakir” at www.jointfx.com

Today Jackson is an author, motivational speaker who has appeared on many local and national radio, newspaper, and television shows, including “Iyanla Vansant Show” (ABC), “Dayside w/Linda Vester” (FOX News), “It’s Your Call w/Lynn Doyle” (CN8), “On the Count w/Eddie Ellis (WBAI AM). Jackson has also frequently conducts workshops and presentations and at seminars and conferences, including the 2004 National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference, in Jacksonville, Florida.

BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS

• How to do Good After Prison: A Handbook for the Committed Man ISBN (10): 09707436-0-2; ISBN (13): 9 780970 743626.
  A motivating and inspiring book of practical advice and information, to help one to take better control of their destiny and success after leaving prison. “Do Good” focuses on one changing his way of thinking and overcoming the traditional barriers he will face in society as a formerly incarcerated person.
• How to Love and Inspire Your Man After Prison ISBN(10): 0-9707436-2-9. A frank, question and answer style book for women with a man in prison or involved in the criminal justice system.
• Como Cumplir Con Tus Ogligaciones Al Salir De La Prision: Guia practica para una vida mejor ISBN (10) 09707436-4-5; ISBN (13) 9 780970 7436-4-0.
• “Ask Shakir” Message Board @ www.jointfx.com
• Motivating At-Risk Youths, National Juvenile Detention Association Magazine (1978)
• NJ Best Poetry, Prinpectrum, NJ Education Association Review (1979)

WEBSITE

• www.Jointfx.com
  Devoted to helping formerly incarcerated people and their families find success during and after prison. Includes correspondence between visitors, and Mr. Jackson’s response to helping them resolve their troubles.

INTERVIEWS/GUEST

• The Iyanla (Vansant) Show (FOX) 2001
• Dayside with Linda Vester (FOX News Channel) 2004
  
• It’s Your Call with Lynn (Comcast Network) 2003, 2004
  
• On the Count w/Eddie Ellis (WBIA/AM radio) 2004
  
• Courier Post Newspaper (South Jersey) 2004

SPEAKER/PANELS

• New Jersey Community and Corrections Working Summit: Impacting Communities of Color, Rutgers University, NJ (2004)
  
• National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice national Conference, Jacksonville, FL (2004)
  
• Prison Talk Online/Families of Prisoners Annual Conference, Houston, TX (2003), Orlando, FL (2004)
• Mercy County Youth Alternative Disposition Panel (1988)

AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS

• Big brother Big Sister (2002 - present)
• NJ Law & Public Safety “Distinguished Service” Award (1996, 2001)
  
• Edison Electric Institute “Excellence” Award