Richard Osborne's Book

Rick has since authored a book titled White Noise: A Journey Through Addiction, Crime and Prison". You can pick up a copy of it at this site, click here.


What Teens Are Saying...

"Thank you Rick for being willing to educate and promote a better society" - S.P.

"I learned that it does not matter what your background is or what your childhood is like, you are not immune from having problems. Your presentation was also very enlightening to me because I realized how much one mistake can affect your life" - R.G.

"He shows that crime never pays as a good chunk of his life was wasted by being in jail" - M.H.

"After viewing the presentation about his life 'outside of the law', I realized how important it is to make the right decisions in life. The smallest mistakes can lead you down the wrong path" - S.S.

"Rick shows that it is possible to change one's life, no matter how bad it seems" - T.A.

About Truth4Teens

Speaking on the issues of Drugs, Violence, and Gangs.

Rick Osborne speaks and connects with his audience about his life as a former gang member and his 23 years in the prison system.

Truth For Teens evolved from Rick's desire to speak the truth about drugs, crime, and the gang life. Truth For Teens was established to facilitate getting this message to as many teens as possible.

Rarely does someone survive Rick's past with both the ability and the motivation to make a difference in so many young lives.
Rick Osborne


Rick Osborne on Street Gangs - "The Big Lie"