What role does Intervention play in this initiative and how do the two projects compliment each other?
Colleen Conway, Executive Producer for Intervention: Intervention was basically the inspiration for The Recovery Project, part of A&E’s new REAL LIFE. CHANGE. initiative. The success of the series and the amazing outpouring of support from viewers and those affected by the series, (as well as those affected by the Intervention Town Hall Meetings that Dr. Libby O’Connell’s group produced for our various affiliates) proved that this was much more than a compelling TV series. By showing viewers that families could come together and find a solution, and that recovery IS possible, we started a dialogue. The Recovery Project takes that dialogue to the next level. At this point, the series serves The Recovery Project by providing a platform for PSA’s inside the show. Learn more about the Recovery Project. This is a powerful tool and provides information to parents, teachers, and community leaders. The series has such a huge fanbase, many of whom are in the sober community, so the Recovery Pro