Robert Crain

I am, a system-impacted youth that has risen to overcome the odds. As a former foster youth and current parolee, I have spent the majority of my young life in some form of confinement; since the age of 9 years old. Beginning in facility styled group homes to juvinile detention, on to state prison. While in prison, I acquired a unique insight into understanding my own emotional trauma; and have spent the last 5 years working with potential adopted and foster parents to help them achieve a better understanding into the lives of the foster youth that they care for. Based on my personal efforts, I was one of just 19 people granted Executive Clemency by Governor Jerry Brown on December 17, 2017.