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We built this thing Ep3: From incarcerated to CEO: driving change in youth justice from the inside-out with Michael Kwan

UNSW Centre for Ideas by UNSW Centre for Ideas

Aug 21, 202625:41Arts

During his first night in prison at 16 years old, Michael Kwan knew it was time to take accountability for the choices he'd made. Now, Michael wants to share the opportunities he made for himself - an education, a part-t...

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