Beyond the Bars is hosted by Josh Young, a dedicated mental health counselor with firsthand experience in the correctional healthcare field. Beyond the Bars dives deep into the transformative stories of help and hope emerging from behind the walls of correctional facilities. Each episode, Josh invites listeners into the often-overlooked world of correctional healthcare, interviewing a diverse array of guests—from seasoned professionals to reform advocates—who are all working to change lives and heal minds within the corrections system, and ultimately make a greater impact in the field of corrections.
Whether you're a professional in the industry, someone with personal experience in the system, or a listener eager to learn about a hidden side of society, this podcast will enlighten, inspire, and challenge your thinking regarding what redemption and support truly mean in the context of the justice system.
Tune in to "Beyond the Bars" to discover the stories of resilience and reform that are reshaping the future of correctional healthcare.
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Beyond the Bars is hosted by Josh Young, a dedicated mental health counselor with firsthand experience in the correctional healthcare field. Beyond the Bars dives deep into the transformative stories of help and hope emerging from behind the walls of correctional facilities. Each episode, Josh invites listeners into the often-overlooked world of correctional healthcare, interviewing a diverse array of guests—from seasoned professionals to reform advocates—who are all working to change lives and heal minds within the corrections system, and ultimately make a greater impact in the field of corrections.
Whether you're a professional in the industry, someone with personal experience in the system, or a listener eager to learn about a hidden side of society, this podcast will enlighten, inspire, and challenge your thinking regarding what redemption and support truly mean in the context of the justice system.
Tune in to "Beyond the Bars" to discover the stories of resilience and reform that are reshaping the future of correctional healthcare.
The Journey of Redemption: Rob Shermer's Impact in Corrections
Beyond the Bars
29 minutes
1 year ago
The Journey of Redemption: Rob Shermer's Impact in Corrections
In this episode of "Beyond the Bars," hosted by Josh Young, we hear from Rob Shermer, a mental health professional at the Jackson County Detention Center. Rob shares his journey from Springfield, Missouri, where he started as a nurse assistant, to becoming a mental health expert specializing in addiction and trauma. He discusses his personal struggles with addiction and how a life-changing car accident led him to pursue a career in criminology and mental health. Rob talks about the challenges and rewards of working in the correctional system and his goals for expanding mental health services for inmates.
Beyond the Bars
Beyond the Bars is hosted by Josh Young, a dedicated mental health counselor with firsthand experience in the correctional healthcare field. Beyond the Bars dives deep into the transformative stories of help and hope emerging from behind the walls of correctional facilities. Each episode, Josh invites listeners into the often-overlooked world of correctional healthcare, interviewing a diverse array of guests—from seasoned professionals to reform advocates—who are all working to change lives and heal minds within the corrections system, and ultimately make a greater impact in the field of corrections.
Whether you're a professional in the industry, someone with personal experience in the system, or a listener eager to learn about a hidden side of society, this podcast will enlighten, inspire, and challenge your thinking regarding what redemption and support truly mean in the context of the justice system.
Tune in to "Beyond the Bars" to discover the stories of resilience and reform that are reshaping the future of correctional healthcare.
