Owen Hanson’s journey, as portrayed through an Emmy-winning production, has resonated with audiences by highlighting the realities of personal transformation, accountability, and the pursuit of a new purpose. The recognition underscores how stories of resilience can inspire meaningful conversations far beyond the screen.
Speaking to Fox News’ Lara Trump
Speaking to Fox News’ Lara Trump, Hanson recounted his journey from playing football for USC and winning national championships to finding himself deep in debt to a Mexican drug cartel.
Hanson described the First Step Act as fundamentally changing the way incarcerated people
like himself viewed rehabilitation by rewarding those who pursued educational opportunities
and other programs aimed at reducing recidivism.
Access to rehabilitation programs fostered personal growth, accountability and meaningful preparation for life beyond prison.
Sentencing reforms recognized demonstrated rehabilitation, providing an opportunity for a reduced federal sentence.
Owen Hanson shares his story to promote second chances and support rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.
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If you’ve been watching from the outside, this is where you come closer. Owen Hanson shares real-time reflections, behind-the-scenes updates, lessons from the rebuild, and moments that don’t make it into the book or the doc. Follow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to stay connected to the work—not just the story.
Professor of Criminology, Cal State University
Gang Intervention Specialist, LAPD (Ret.)
Youth Outreach Director, Los Angeles County
You’ll receive 3-4 weekly emails on how to build unbreakable loyalty, make better decisions, stop making excuses, and create momentum in your life using the lessons I learned from football, prison, business, and running one of the biggest cocaine operations in the world.
