Justin Carter

Justin Carter is a public affairs and violence prevention leader, author, and national speaker whose work focuses on translating complex social issues into language that connects, challenges, and moves people toward action. He currently serves as a Program Manager at Futures Without Violence, where he supports organizations across the country working to prevent violence and promote safety, wellness, and accountability for children, youth, and communities.
Justin is the author of the forthcoming book Translation: From Bigotry to Justice, which explores how language, systems, and culture shape harm and healing, and how staying faithful to truth can open pathways toward justice. Drawing from lived experience, professional practice, and philosophy, his work centers on empathy, cultural fluency, masculinity, and the power of conversation to shift norms and behaviors.
Whether working with national organizations, college campuses, or community leaders, Justin brings a grounded, accessible approach that blends honesty, reflection, and strategy. His work invites people to think differently about the world they live in and their role in shaping what comes next.