Since 1980, JeVon Thompson has spoken to more than 6 million people throughout the United States and Canada. In his energetic and heart-warming style, he has shared his message of abstinence and personal power on television specials with "Oprah Winfrey" in Chicago, "World News Tonight" with Peter Jennings and the ABC soap opera, "All My Children" in New York. JeVon is author of the novel Crutches, a heart wrenching story about families of alcoholism. A highly acclaimed international speaker, JeVon has spent 17 years motivating and empowering students and adults to make positive healthy changes in their lifestyles. He has been a keynote speaker at state, national and international conferences for organizations such as International PRIDE, a keynote for seven thousand people from around the world, National Student Council, National FHA, National Student Safety, PRIDE Canada and on and on. JeVon's reviews are always packed with superlatives: Electrifying! Dynamic! Impactful! Free Your Mind and Your Power Will Follow (youth) The room goes from sidesplitting laughter to absolute silence as JeVon examines the difficult teen issues of relationships, harassment, attitude, race issues, and decision making. JeVon makes abstinence from drugs and teen sex a clear and reasonable alternative. This power-house program makes self-esteem tangible. Heart of Leadership (youth, adults) JeVon gives insight into why we are who we are. Audiences examine the sub-conscious motives that program their destiny for both success and failure. With roots in William Glasser's basic needs concept, JeVon emphasizes the moment to moment decision-making process. A dynamic approach for team building! Parents Are the Answer (parents) This parent program has been acclaimed by organizations across America. It clearly establishes that the first line of defense in helping youth be drug free begins in the home. "Educated parents are strong parents... there is no greater force in the world than an angry mother." Self-Esteem Is Elementary (grades 4-6) JeVon mixes humor with fun self-esteem skills and a solid abstinence message on alcohol and tobacco. In the process, he interweaves a host of characters from his life. Age appropriate and packed with audience involvement. Love Your Liver (kindergarten - 3rd grade) Experience a fun, engrossing, easy to understand 'hands on' program for an audience that couldn't sit still if it wanted to! Learn the negative and positive effects various substances have on our Best Friend, the human body.