Tony West has been working with youth and families in the inner city of Chicago for over 16 years.  He currently speaks to thousands of students each year in the Chicagoland area and now nationally on a variety of topics including abstinence, decision making and developing healthy relationships.  He has been teaching abstinence in the public schools and training educators across the country for the past 4 years with Project Reality.   Tony has a passion for communicating truth in a creative, life-changing manner so students can be empowered to overcome life struggles, peer pressure and become a person of influence.  Tony has a particular passion for students who are hurting emotionally and dealing with abuse and family conflict.  He also grew up in Chi-town and dealt with alcoholism, separation and the death of his parents at a young age.  

Tony is available to do school assemblies, seminars, keynote address and parent workshops.   He is in love with his wife Debra as they have been married for almost 12 years and have 3 children as they reside in Rogers Park, Illinois.    Tony holds a Masters Degree from Trinity University and has experience working in churches, residential homes, high schools and juvenile detention centers.  He loves playing and coaching sports (basketball, volleyball) and hanging out at the beach with his family and friends.    

Tony is available to speak to youth and/or train educators nationally in the area of abstinence, healthy relationships, purity and more.  You can contact him at twest@firstfree.com