Beyond Bars: Choices and Consequences

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