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Michael A. DiVicino

At the age of 12, Mike saw the inside of his first lock-up facility. Regrettably, that experience did not deter him from continuing his increasingly aberrant behavior, and he continued to cycle in and out of various state and federal penal institutions throughout his formative years.

Mike was arrested for the last time while still just in his 20s, and was eventually sentenced to spend the remainder of his natural life in a prison cell; however, once inside of Max Custody, his first and only son, Joey, was born, and his life began to turn around.

Mike not only began to educate himself but also noticed the ever-increasing number of young males flooding into the system. Not wanting to see all these young males throw away the best years of their lives as he had, he began to write prison programs, and he also began to mentor the youngest of inmates and gang members across all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

As the years ticked by, prison staff and parole board members took notice, not only of his own personal growth but also of his dedication to helping others. On August 4, 2019, Mike was released from prison after nearly 30 years.

Since that time, Mike has published his “Letters From Prison” book series, and he has founded “Together It’s Possible”. Both endeavors are dedicated to helping today’s youth become more esteemed, positive, and productive members of society.

In the community, Mike speaks to parents, school teachers, law enforcement officials, and other organizations in order to detail his experiences and bring about unity and much-needed change.