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Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs has been educating, mentoring, advocating, providing services for youth for over twenty years in the Early Childhood Learning Field, as an individual Leader; and during the youth adolescence. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs obtained Certifications in the State of Wisconsin to become a Center Director, a Teacher, School-Age Teacher, a School-Age Director, a Licensed Family Child Care Owner or a Certified Family Child Care Owner. June 2019, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs created a second chance program called the Youth Mitigation Program for youth 13 to 17 years old facing life sentences as adults. January 8, 2020, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs made history for being the first Youth Mitigation Investigator to specialize in a District Attorney's Office; mitigating SB440, SB441 cases between prosecuting attorneys and defense attorneys for State Judges to give youth 13 to 17 years old or older facing life sentences as an adult an opportunity for a second chance. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs historical moment aired on WSBTV Channel 2 News. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs launched the Organization Almost Lost In The System Inc July 5, 2021; which derived from her own experiences with the Criminal Justice System, Prison System, School System, Behavioral Health, and Youth Development.Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs feels there is not enough Organizations or Advocates that are advocating for youth boys and the young men. Therefore, Almost Lost In The System Incorporated is a gateway for youth boys and young men to succeed in every aspect in life and begin to live productive lives. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs has been in the Criminal Justice and Civil Rights fields for over eight years as a fearless Leader. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs is a mentor, a Youth Advocate, a Male Advocate, a Civil Rights Leader and a Community Advocate. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs completed the National investigative Training Academy for Private Investigators and became a Licensed Private Detective May 2019. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs became affiliated with the Georgia Association for Professional Private Investigators (GAPPI). Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs has worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice Rockdale Regional Youth Detention Center as a Volunteer since 2016 to 2023 and donated over thousands of items for the youth incarcerated. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs was a Member of the Department of Juvenile Justice Rockdale RYDC Advisory Council Committee. Therefore, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs assisted the Department of Juvenile Justice Regional Officials with implementing Forums, Positive Behavior Interventions Support (PBIS); and mobilizing for the youth incarcerated. Formerly, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs was Georgia’s NAACP Criminal Justice Chair for the entire State from November 2019 until June 2022. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs was an active member on the Georgia NAACP State Conference Executive Committee who assisted with obtaining Justice for Ahmaud Arbery case and many other cases. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs received an Award from the Georgia NAACP State Conference for her hard work, dedication in the Criminal Justice Field; and for writing the NAACP Criminal Justice Agenda.Dr. Hildiah's work ethics have changed many people's lives in the communities. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs trained, obtained Certificates with the Prosecuting Attorneys Council Of Georgia, Gwinnett County Police Academy, Georgia Association for Professional Private Investigators; and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. June 21, 2021, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs received the Joe Biden White House Presidential Gold Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to strengthen our nation in Criminal Justice through her volunteer services. Currently, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs is furthering her continued training with the Georgia Association for Professional Private Investigators(GAPPI). In addition, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs is an Associate Member of the Georgia Association of the Professional Private Investigators. Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs is a Member of the ForbesBLK and receiving her Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Humane Letters(Honoris Causa) December 14, 2024. January 8, 2025, Dr. Hildiah Martin-Suggs was Proclaimed an Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from The State of Georgia and A Resolution for her own day to be celebrated January 8th for making History January 8, 2020 from one of the State of Georgia Senators.Almost Lost In The System Incorporated:OUR MISSION -Is to provide services that will benefit the youth boys and young men affected by the Criminal Justice System, Behavioral Health System, Mental Health System, Prison System, School-To-Prison-Pipeline and Youth Development throughout the United States.OUR VISION -Is to advocate for families who are less fortunate to receive the proper services, representation, moral support and resources to afford a second chance to live a productive life. No matter the Race, Sex, Culture, Religion or Orientation. We provide through our programming, community partnerships to obtain fair and equal opportunities.OUR GOAL-is to ensure that no more families are lost in the system. Almost Lost In The System Inc want the families to become educated pertaining to the many systems that affect our communities on a daily basis. Also, families who are stuck trying to navigate the same systems that are challenging them financially, mentally, physically and emotionally. As Leaders along with our partners we utilize our expertise to help, support, mentor, educate, equip the people incarcerated and the people in the communities. Whether you need advice, an advocate, an investigator, support or legal assistance. Almost Lost In The System Inc, along with our Partners can help you make the challenging systems work for you.
