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Inspirational Intervention is not just another brainwashing tool..

20,000 Youths have been helped.

Visions of Hope led by parole officer Dean Crenshaw and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation team up to help At-Risk youths.

Visions of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life changing events to misguided youths in an outreach effort to add new meaning and purpose to their lives. We are working closely with community leaders, celebrities, and entertainers to help keep young people on the right path. Speakers, singers and dance performances set the stage and provide inspirational opportunity for change.

Visions of Hope provides four life-changing events: The Connection, CROP Presentation, Extreme Vision, and Follow-Up Forums. These events are offered because we believe everyone can reach their goals and experience their potential regardless of the circumstances in their lives.

The Connection: Youth learn "the Connection" between choices and consequences a special presentation utilizing high energy entertainers and ex-convicts delivering hard hitting messages, helps to warn youths not to repeat their mistakes. By "inspirational intervention", we are able to provide the opportunity for growth through insight rather than fear. This truly unique and entertaining experience will make a lasting positive impression on all who attend.

THE CROP PRESENTATION provides youths with a hands-on experience during a trip inside the maximum security Lancaster State Prison. While inside the prison, the youths have the opportunity to speak one on one with prisoners serving life sentences. It is here that they are confronted with the shocking reality of prison life. This life-changing experience helps to solidify, in their minds, the consequences of gangs, drugs, and a life of crime.

EXTREME VISION is an intensive two-day event conducted by Dean Crenshaw himself. It is designed to provide explosive growth in leadership, communication, relationships, time management, and goal discovery. Participants are assisted in exploring their inner needs to extract purpose from pretense.

FOLLOW-UP FORUMS are weekly open round table discussions giving youths the opportunity to talk about lifestyles and choices to a wide range of people who have made similar mistakes. There is no judgment nor discrimination here, only acceptance. Parents and mentors, this is the place to bring your children to assist them in discovering the answer to the conflicts in there lives.

Visions of Hope depends on community support to continue helping our youth. All donations, sponsorships, and other resources are gratefully accepted. For more information on how you can help, please visit our sponsors page.