Face the Truth, Change Your Path

The Reality Check Program Reveals The Real Cost Of Bad Choices

For Young People

A tough, honest look at crime’s impact

Designed to spark real conversations

Helps teens rethink their future choices

For Schools
For Courts
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An old brick school building with a flagpole stands.
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gold and silver round frame magnifying glass
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a group of young people standing next to each other

Meet Larry Lawton

From federal prison to mentor, Larry’s journey fuels the Reality Check Program’s honest look at choices and consequences.

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Larry Lawton speaking passionately to a group of teens in a school auditorium.

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Programs designed to confront choices and change lives for teens and adults.

Reality Check

A four-hour intervention revealing the harsh truths of crime and prison.

Larry Lawton speaking to a group of attentive teens during a Reality Check session.
Larry Lawton speaking to a group of attentive teens during a Reality Check session.
Youth Mentoring

One-on-one guidance helping young people make better life decisions.

Larry Lawton mentoring a young adult in a casual, supportive setting.
Larry Lawton mentoring a young adult in a casual, supportive setting.

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Larry’s program opened my eyes to the real cost of choices—life-changing and honest.

J. M.

A candid photo of a young adult attentively listening during a Reality Check Program session.
A candid photo of a young adult attentively listening during a Reality Check Program session.

This program gave my family the tools to talk openly about tough decisions and consequences.

S. K.

A group of teens engaged in a lively discussion during the Reality Check Program workshop.
A group of teens engaged in a lively discussion during the Reality Check Program workshop.
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