From federal prison to national educator, Larry’s journey fuels the Reality Check Program’s honest look at choices and consequences.
The Reality Check Program exists to confront harmful choices before they turn into lifelong consequences.
We don’t scare, shame, or lecture. We educate through real experience, honest conversation, and accountability—giving individuals, families, and communities the tools to pause, think, and choose wisely.
Whether someone is court-ordered, seeking guidance, or trying to prevent a bad path from becoming a permanent one, our goal is the same:
Real understanding, real responsibility, and real change.
From prevention and education to accountability and intervention, our programs are built to address real situations — before choices become consequences.
Parent Education & Support
Reality Check Programs
Consultations & Professional Services
Why Reality Check Is Different
Because real change comes from truth, not fear.
Reality Check isn’t built on scare tactics or scripted warnings. It’s built on lived experience, accountability, and education that young people actually listen to.
Larry Lawton speaks from real consequences — not theory — and that credibility matters. Teens don’t feel talked down to, parents aren’t sold false promises, and communities receive education rooted in reality, not punishment.
The result is honest conversations that create awareness, responsibility, and better choices before consequences become permanent.
Reality Check works with parents, schools, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations across the country.
Whether you’re looking to bring a presentation to your school, provide education to parents, train officers, or connect someone with the right program or consultation, we’ll help you determine the best next step.
Every situation is different — and the right intervention starts with a conversation.
Every Situation Is Different. The First Step Is a Conversation.
Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance, a school or agency looking for education, or someone facing a serious decision, Reality Check is built to meet real situations with honesty and clarity.
There’s no pressure and no one-size-fits-all solution — just a conversation focused on understanding, accountability, and the right next step.
