Path to Justice

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Paul Meunier is the Director of Services for the Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Associationn (YIPA).  YIPA is an organization that coordinates and assists direct service providers with tools and resources to make a difference in the lives of at-risk kids. YIPA produces amazing results among the youth that are touched by their program.  Paul explains the way that YIPA works in the community and shares sucess stories of youth he has personally seen transform. YiPA provides an excellent model for other organizations whose mission is to help our at-risk youth become productive members of society.

  Mary Ann Fry is an amazing woman who gave up a career as a attorney to find out who she really is.  Her journey of hope and transformation is remarkable and an inspiration for anyone who is searching for something more.  Her story is riveting and thought-provoking.  How she arrived at where she is from where she came from makes Mary Ann one of the most interesting guest to come on The Path to Justice.

 Luis grew up in Boyle Heights in the east side of Los Angeles. He  attended U.C. Davis. Then,  he went ot work for former councilmember Gloria Molina, now supervisor in the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor and for retired Councilmember Mike Hernandez.He attended Santa Clara University School of Law.  Once he graduated, he externed for Judge Harry Pregerson at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and for U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen J. Hillman.Luis has been practicing law for the past 11 years and has had his law practice for close to 10 years.  His law practice is in the area of immigration law where he represents individuals before the U.S. immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Barbara Dunn is a respected attorney in Los Angeles area, who has combined the letter of the law and heartfelt compassion. Her work in juvenile justice sets her apart from attorneys who just go through the motions. Barbara will explain how the justice system works for juveniles and how many young people get caught up in situations they don't understand.