Voice of A Returning Hustler

John Jackson is Director of Correctional Partnerships, Hustle 2.0.

Correctional officials once labeled John as being “the worst of the worst.” After being entrenched in gang culture and serving 18 years in prison, John realized that continuing to build his criminal resume would only lead him to life—and death—in prison. John made the dangerous decision to step away from gang and criminal activity while incarcerated. This led him to change his values, allegiances, and behavior. 

John works with gang leaders to stop the generational cycle of gang violence in prisons across the country. He uses his story of courage and transformation to create hope for a better future for those who have been labeled, written off, and forgotten by society.   

John has co-authored nine books that provide holistic rehabilitation and healing for people in jails and prisons nationally. His curriculum is also used to tackle gang violence in America’s most dangerous prisons.