Beyond Bars Stories Inspire Baton Rouge Youth to Choose a Different Path

Lieutenant Don Coppola returned to the studio to reflect on the powerful impact of the Beyond Bars program. Earlier this week, Dez and Rashan shared raw stories about violence, accountability, and the years they lost behind bars. Their honesty stopped listeners in their tracks. Dez spoke about missing family milestones during his 15 years in prison. Rashan described nearly three decades of incarceration and the moment he accepted responsibility for taking a life. Their message hit young audiences the hardest. Coppola said the goal is simple: stop kids before they make choices that steal their future. Parents can learn more through Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP.