Here’s what police are saying. . .

 

“Judge Thompson:

 

Having read your book and examined the program you propose for dealing with gang activity in Saginaw, I can say without qualification, your approach is both imaginative and innovative.  Using real-life, locally based examples to point out the serious consequences of bad choices is a method of approaching young, at risk, members of the community that can’t help but succeed.  As you are aware, we at the Saginaw P.D. have begun using your approach and your book and are quite happy with the initial results.  You are to be commended for your unique approach to a serious problem.”

 

Gerald H. Cliff, Ph.D.

Chief of Police, Saginaw, Michigan

 

 

“As Police Chiefs our officers observe and experience first hand the results of young adults making bad choices which can result in severe sometimes fatal consequences.  The Honorable M.T. Thompson Jr. has put together comprehensive materials which addresses the sobering realities our youth must face.  This text addresses the fundamentals every young adult must embrace in order to live a healthy productive life in which they can break the cycle of violence.  Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, citizens and future parents, which will socialize the next generation.”

 

Saginaw County Police Chiefs Association

 

 

Here’s what educators are saying . . .

 

“As a Superintendent, I receive a plethora of information on programs intended to address issues of social reform, troubled youth and building strong leaders.  This is the most comprehensive treatment I have ever reviewed.  It is very reader friendly and is easily adaptable for use as part of the school curriculum.  We have been able to address many concerns and potential issues through this resource.”

 

Desmon R. Daniel, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Bridgeport-Spaulding Schools

 

 

 

“The effort to stop the violence on our streets is a priority for educators.  The time has long passed where educators could ‘rationalize’ that it is someone else’s job to address student safety.  Like it or not, it has become our job!  Judge M.T. Thompson’s materials are the best I have seen, providing real-life examples for students.  His work reflects the passion he personally has, to give young people the tools to make decisions, which serves them (and society) best!  Judge Thompson is to be commended for his tireless work, and as educators we should reflect a similar effort.”

 

Craig C. Douglas, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Carrollton Public Schools

 

 

“Making Choices and Facing Consequences is making a difference in the lives of our students and parents in our 21st Century Program!  We are excited about the possibilities.”

 

Gerald D. Dawkins, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Saginaw Public Schools

 

 

 

“The Saginaw Public School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center Program has been the beneficiary of an outstanding partnership with the Honorable M.T. Thompson and his organization, Making Choices And Facing Consequences.

 

Using their program materials, we conducted a crime prevention campaign which focused on:  gangs and violent crimes; drugs and alcohol; constitutional rights; the criminal justice system; property crimes and sexual assaults.

 

It was a wonderful experience for our Saginaw students.  Thanks to the Honorable M.T. Thompson and his Making Choices and Facing Consequences Program, the 21st Century Program and the Saginaw Public Schools were able to give our students this unique experience.”

 

Ostrander Lane, Director

21st Century Community Learning Center Program

Saginaw Public School District