Program Analyst Eric Weaver is a native Washingtonian raised in Southeast D.C. Eric was convicted of a violent crime as a teenager and charged as an adult. He would spend the next twenty-two years in prison. While incarcerated, Mr. Weaver received his GED, two college degrees and three vocational trades.

Mr. Weaver started a self-help group call A.Y.M (Another Youth Movement), that was an empowerment group for the younger incarcerated men age 18-26. 80% of the groups members got there GED and some went on to get college degrees. Eric Weaver also taught the GED program while incarcerated. Once released he started working with Peaceoholics where he taught the GED program to at risk youth. Some whom went on to college. He is also founder of “NAARC – National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens”. An organization that educates, organizes, and mobilizes returning citizens. NAARC has an annual cookout and softball games with returning citizens playing against the police department. NAARC was the first organization to implement Cure Violence in DC. (Cure the Streets) He is also on the Mayor’s commission for re-entry and returning citizens affairs. Mr. Weaver continues to advocate for the returning citizens population and at risk youth.  He worked at DC Department of Corrections where he has held positions as Intern Director of the READY Center and Deputy Director.

Mr. Weaver is a proud father and grandfather.