A STORY OF ACTION
When Lois Demott's son, Kevin, was incarcerated at the age of 13, she immediately went to work as his advocate.
After two suicide attempts, numerous stays in solitary confinement and losing privileges due to breaking prison rules, Lois suspected her son wasn't being treated fairly while incarcerated.
Little did she know that eight years later she would still be fighting for the rights of all juveniles in the justice system.
Lois serves as president and co-founder of Citizens for Prison Reform- a nonprofit organization that "fights to support, empower and unify prisoners' loved ones to bring quality and humane treatment to all those who are incarcerated."
Between supporting Kevin as he continues to re-acclimate to life outside bars, acting as an advocate for parents and juveniles in prison and attending and organizing conferences and rallies, Lois has touched the lives of incarcerated youths and their families across Michigan.
For more information on Citizens for Prison Reform or to contact Lois, please visit the "contact" page or check out Citizens for Prison Reform on Facebook or Twitter at @MichiganCPR.
Lansing resident Lois DeMott holds a photo of her son Kevin DeMott while sitting in her living room on Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 in Lansing, Mich. Kevin was placed in an adult prison at the age of 13 for attempting to rob a Little Caesars Pizza store.