Speaking Engagements
A speaker whose credibility comes not from a resume alone — but from having lived the story he tells. Available for keynotes, workshops, school tours, and legislative forums.
Why Joseph
There are many speakers who talk about the criminal justice system, education equity, and civil rights. Joseph Baker is one of the few who has been inside all three — as a subject, a student, and a scholar. His presentations are not performances. They are arguments, backed by data, delivered by someone who has earned the right to make them.
Whether he is addressing a room of legislators, a gymnasium full of high school students, or a conference of criminal justice researchers, Joseph meets his audience where they are — and leaves them with something they can act on.
Topics
A historical and contemporary analysis of voting rights suppression, legislative advocacy, and the ongoing fight for equal civic participation. Tailored for academic, policy, and community audiences.
The personal narrative and research-backed case for education as the most effective recidivism prevention tool. Delivered with urgency and precision to audiences who can act on it.
Joseph's four-degree journey from incarceration to Purdue — and the college-readiness message that meets Title I students exactly where they are.
A structured multi-session curriculum covering legal literacy, civil rights history, voting rights, and youth empowerment. Available as a standalone series or integrated into existing programming.
Demystifying the legal system for communities that have historically been subject to it rather than served by it. Practical, accessible, and grounded in real cases.
A motivational and practical session for young people on identity, agency, and the tools available to them — regardless of where they started.
Engagement Formats
A single high-impact presentation for conferences, convocations, graduation ceremonies, or major organizational events.
An interactive, deep-dive session with structured activities, Q&A, and takeaways. Ideal for staff development, student cohorts, or advocacy training.
A multi-day engagement across classrooms, assemblies, and small groups — tailored to the school's demographics, curriculum, and goals.
Expert participation in policy panels, legislative hearings, and academic symposia on criminal justice, education equity, and civil rights.
Audiences
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