A. J. Crenshaw, III is the author of his debut book, How Would You Survive? The Incident, The Arrest, And Jail, and CEO of his premiere publishing company Acuité Media. He has been instrumental in combatting mass incarceration for two decades through his career in public service and providing counseling and mentorship for historically underserved youth and their families throughout the DMV metropolitan area. AJ Crenshaw has not only utilized his career and his personal acumen in this specialized area to facilitate and raise awareness for positive youth programming, but he also has acquired a bachelor’s degree in social science from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Bowie State University which equally provide him with technical credentials and a heightened understanding.

At his core, A.J. is a father, husband, and an individual who is passionate about supporting the family and community dynamic. Thru this first installment of work, he provides the foundation for discouraging probable offenders, revolutionizing anti-recidivism, shattering stigmas and barriers imposed upon returning citizens, and providing a lifeline of wisdom to current and potential jail residents.