From Gangs to Greatness: Sheriff Kelly Martinez on Saving San Diego Youth-The Mike Litton Experience

Описание: Recently, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez was a guest on The Mike Litton Experience to discuss the real issues affecting our youth, including gang recruitment, community violence, and the need for early intervention. Sheriff Martinez shares the impact of programs like "Rise Above" and "The RESPECT Project", designed to empower vulnerable kids before gangs can reach them.

Hear inspiring stories of redemption, like the young man raised in gang culture who earned three letters of recommendation to Harvard Law and discover how one caring adult asking the right question can change a child's future forever.

This episode isn’t just about law enforcement, it’s about leadership, empathy, and the power of showing up.


00:00 – Intro to Sheriff Kelly Martinez
01:45 – Starting in the jails: learning empathy
04:22 – Working in rural San Diego and tribal lands
07:10 – Breaking barriers: becoming a station commander
09:55 – Rising through the ranks to Sheriff
13:30 – The power of community trust and outreach
16:00 – Early intervention: Rise Above & RESPECT Project
20:45 – Gang recruitment: why it works and how to fight it
24:10 – Real-life success story: from gangs to Harvard Law
29:15 – Mentorship: the impact of simply asking questions
34:00 – Sheriff Martinez on listening, leadership & love
38:50 – Mike’s personal story on connecting with a lost teen
42:10 – Empowering immigrant communities
45:30 – Final thoughts: Anyone can make a difference
47:00 – Acknowledging 40+ years of extraordinary service
48:20 – Subscribe, share, and stay curious

To learn more about 'Rise Above', click here:
https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/r...

To learn more about the RESPECT Project, click here:
https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/r...

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