Susan Burton to Receive Leading with Conviction's 'Legends Award'

Susan Burton is the Founder and Executive Director of A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project. Her  story is an inspiration to people across the nation, particularly to women formerly incarcerated or in recovery from addiction. 

After a personal tragedy, Burton suffered within the criminal justice system for nearly two decades. Despite numerous hardships, she persevered and founded her organization in 1998.

Burton is a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and re-entry rights movements. She is also the author of Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women. 

JustLeadershipUSA is honoring Burton for her decades of service and commitment to restoring the basic civil and human rights to those who have served time. 

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Source: JLUSA