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General conference special: 'The other side'

By Mike Headrick, KSL | Posted - April 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

 

The Other Side Academy is more than a therapeutic program—it’s a bold peer-driven model of redemption, accountability, and transformation for people with long histories of addiction and criminal behavior. (Tani Belliston, KSL)

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'The other side'

SALT LAKE CITY — In the heart of Salt Lake City, a groundbreaking community is forging new futures for individuals often overlooked by society. The Other Side Academy is more than a therapeutic program — it's a bold peer-driven model of redemption, accountability, and transformation for people with long histories of addiction and criminal behavior.

Here, change isn't just encouraged, it's expected.

Students at The Other Side Academy don't just recover — they rebuild.

Through hands-on vocational training they gain valuable work skills and experience that help them rediscover their potential.

This documentary takes viewers inside the daily rhythm of The Other Side Academy to witness the grit, growth and grace of those determined to thrive on "the other side."

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Mike Headrick, KSLMike Headrick
Born and raised in northeastern Ohio, this is the third time Mike has called Utah home — and he’s here to stay! Mike co-anchors KSL 5 News at 4 and 5 with Debbie Worthen, and KSL 5 news at 6 and 10 with Deanie Wimmer. He spent more than a decade as a reporter for the KSL Investigative Team. He’s covered serval Olympics, and thrives at telling special interest stories and documentaries. Mike is a BYU grad, but very open about the fact some of his best friends are Utes! Over the years Mike’s career has taken him from Ohio, to Texas, to Denver, Colorado. But some of his best journalism has taken place right here in Utah. Mike is the recipient of several Emmy’s and Edward R. Murrow awards for his anchoring, reporting, and storytelling. Outside of TV is where Mike does his most important work. God and Family. He is a husband and father, where he and his wife Rachel spend as much time as possible with their four children. They’re a big sports/activities family, where Mike has coached his kids in basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. He also understands his limitations, and has been supportive on the sidelines of dance, gymnastics, choir, band and ninja courses. Mike also spends a good portion of time serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When Mike does manage to find a little free time, he enjoys hitting the weight room, making and eating popcorn, cheering on The Ohio State University Buckeyes.. and of course his BYU Cougars. Go Cougs!
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