Brother of the Week: Brother Benneth Lee

Benneth Lee Mr. Lee's areas of expertise include street gang prevention and intervention strategies, rites of passage, how to provide culturally specific services, breaking the cycle of addictive relationships, best practice in addictions treatment, and how to work with clients in the criminal justice system. He is a sought-after international trainer and consultant, having presented throughout the United States, Israel, and Africa. He has received numerous awards for his outstanding work, including the Professional of the Year award from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), a Project Safe Neighborhoods award from U.S. Department of Justice, and a national America Honors Recovery award from the Johnson Institute for his work in providing innovative services to gang affiliated individuals in the criminal justice system. Mr. Lee received his associate's degree in Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Kennedy King College (Chicago). He received his bachelor's degree at Northeastern University (Chicago) and his master's degree at Northeastern. Benny is married with children. Benny Lee, as he is known by many, a former gang leader, recovering addict, and former death row inmate, has become a father, husband, and one of the top trainers and administrators in the field of social service. As community liaison and reentry specialist for TASC, Benneth Lee prepares individuals to make successful transitions from incarceration into the community. He also works with communities to help them build their capacity to effectively receive individuals returning home following incarceration