Rev. Harold E. Bailey "In all your ways acknowlege God and He will direct your path." Comapny: Probation Challenge Location: Chicago, Illinois Website: www.probationchallenge.org

Biography:
Rev. Harold E. Bailey, was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Adolphus Sr. and Lillian Bailey.

After completing the Chicago Public School System, he attended: Wilson Jr. College, Central State University, Chicago State University and Governor State University. Bailey did become a professional student.

In earlier years he was known for his musical contributions with the "Harold Bailey" Singers, who recorded for the Rush, HOB and Savoy labels. Bailey traveled the United States with his group pioneering Gospel music in the late 50's through the early 70's.

Bailey entered the criminal justice system, as a Probation Officer, and became the personal probation officer to Judge R. Eugene Pincham, and there he founded the now noted . . . Probation Challenge.

Probation Challenge is the FIRST court mandated program of its kind in the country where clients are forced to help themselves through the channels of education. A vision of Bailey, the program is created for the express purpose of serious rehabilitation. School or Jail! He has been the subject of local and national media, and has been awarded and honored as far away as Israel for his contributions in the field of criminal justice.

Harold Bailey has traveled throughout the State of Illinois to a large number of prisons, speaking to individuals regarding the subject crime and rehabilitation through the vehicle of education and spirituality.

Rev. Bailey was licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 1968 and ordained in 1972.

Rev. Harold E. Bailey, was the first person to implement a "Peace" initiative, via a Peace Summit held in Montigo Bay, Jamaica. The Summit drew over 200 delegates and their families.

Bailey, is author of The Criminal Justice System. He has served 14 years as member and chairman of the Chicago/Cook County Board of Corrections.

Bailey served 14-years as a Chicago/Cook County Adult Probation Officer.

Bailey is founder of The Harold Bailey Singers who recorded for the RUSH and Savoy labels.

Bailey is set-forth at: www.TheHistoryMakers.Com

Bailey has implemented the new PCC radio and television Internet broadcast network at: www.probationchallenge.org Broadcasts are aired 'On-Demand' 24/7.

Availability:
Weeks and weekends.