The Columbus Dispatch: Former Westerville Central star Snell hosts camp

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The camp was open to all kids 6 to 16. But about 30% of the participants of the first annual Snell Yeah camp were kids who had been affected by the criminal justice system. In many cases, that meant a parent or other relative was incarcerated.

Snell, working with Justice Action Network, a national criminal justice reform group, worked through local organizations such as the Boys and Girls club to identify campers to invite.

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Snell said his work with Justice Action Network allowed him not only to deliver a camp experience, but also to help kids in need.

“What we do is find athletes who are passionate about justice reform issues and work with them to help amplify their voice,” said Kevin Schmidt, the vice president of government relations at Strategic Public Partners, a Columbus public relations firm that represents Justice Action Network.

The Justice Action Network’s goal is to encourage treatment options rather than incarceration for people struggling with addiction or mental health issues, in part so that families aren’t broken up by jail.

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