Episode #4: Life After Juvenile Hall!

After getting out of juvenile, Vernon enrolled at Santa Monica College and it changed his life forever! The love and support that he has received from mentors at Santa Monica College and in his community tremendously contributed to his success. He reflected on his time at SMC and transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles. As a former gang member from South Central Los Angeles to being the first person in his family to enroll in college, Vernon was seen as a success story to everyone in his community!