DeShane Reed

Author

DeShane is Founder and Senior Consultant of DRB Consulting, LLC, a company that specializes in juvenile justice/adult facility assessments and program development consultation. DeShane possess 25 years of experience working with diverse populations in the fields of criminal/juvenile Justice, child welfare, education, and mental health treatment. DeShane has extensive experience in policy development, mental health/addictions services, and staff/leadership training based in best practices. Finally, DeShane is a published author of “The Art of Holistic Security,” a technical book focused on best practice operations and management strategies in juvenile justice/juvenile residential facilities (from intake through release). Most recently, DeShane and his wife Barbara have launched its first book in its “Lucky Are Those…” children’s enrichment book series, namely “Lucky Are Those Born Black.” The “Lucky Are Those…” children’s book series challenges various societal perceptions about sensitive topics, through highlighting, affirming, and boosting positive regard relating to the topic. We look to change lives one book at a time through this series.