Justin’s interest in helping kids began as a college pre-med student when he became concerned with what drugs and alcohol do to brain cells.
His concern for youth turned into action in 1988 when he began working as a Juvenile Probation Officer Crime Prevention Specialist. By using positive prevention programs, the referral rate to juvenile probation in Smith County dropped 61% below projections. Justin left the justice system to tour the US to speak in public schools and at leadership conferences for MADD, DARE and FFA. Now Justin travels across America , helping youth take on the issues they face every day whether it’s bullies, relationships, or test anxiety.
He doesn’t just talk, he connects. And amazingly he connects to all ages. It might sound astounding but, “Justin is the only speaker that brought a change to the campus,” according to Vicki Neil of Rice Elementary. His elementary bullying programs give practical tools, bring students together, and emphasize that bullies will not be tolerated. In middle and high school presentations, Justin doesn’t sugar coat anything. Teens realize that they are responsible for their own attitudes and actions. Teens leave wanting to pursue their goals and not be distracted by social hierarchies (including bullies), drugs and alcohol, or teen sexual activity.
Justin is influencing a powerful generation. He is giving them hope for the future. Fueling their excitement about the present. Giving them the courage to experience life without drugs, alcohol and youth violence. He has been given the gift of understanding our youth and influencing their decisions. Justin Lookadoo is living his life to the fullest and will take your students with him.
Justin has conducted over 3,500 presentations, speaking to over half a million students. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows and is the best-selling author of Dateable: Are You? Are They? and The Dateable Rules.
