Mark L. O'Brien | Advocate + Author + Speaker | Mark L. O’Brien is a recognized expert and sought-after speaker and panelist on criminal justice and addiction. He is the founder and CEO of Springlake Solutions, where he works with nonprofits and state and local governments to advance common-sense reforms that improve public safety and health.

Media

Red Table Talk

Together with Laura’s father, Mark appeared on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Emmy-Award winning show, Red Table Talk, to discuss loss, love, and the healing power of forgiveness.

See the episode here. Mark’s segment begins at 26:31.

Publications

How Do You Tell Your Child About the Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done?

Like Grief After a Car Accident, Employment Consequences of a Criminal Record Can Last a Lifetime

Baltimore County Zoning Laws Used to Further Segregation

How I Found Meaning in Tragedy

In the Midst of a Pandemic, Don’t Neglect Mental Health

A Blueprint for Stemming Overdose Deaths in Maryland

IU Joins Fight Against Opioid Addiction in Indiana

Treating Overdose Like a Health Epidemic

Addiction is a Disease and Treatment Works

%%footer%%