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Beyond Bars: Choices and Consequences

June 23, 2026 · 40 min

Show notes

In this episode of “Behind The Scenes”, Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Desmond Kennedy and Rashan Williams of “Beyond Bars”. Beyond Bars is a youth-focused violence prevention and deterrence initiative led by Capital Region Crime Stoppers and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.


Timestamps

02:09 Desmond Shares His Past

11:54 Rashan Williams Tells His Story

17:49 Gang Life in Louisiana

23:14 Learning From Prison

25:06 Regret and Redemption

27:24 Personal Responsibility Matters

29:21 Protecting the Program

36:59 Call to Support Mentoring


Keywords

local law enforcement, anonymous tips, detectives, Youth Crime, Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers, Beyond Bars

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