Ep 10 - Handcuffs Off - Jerome Jones & Pastor Kenny Simmons

Episode 10
HANDCUFFS OFF EPISODE 10 - Jerome Jones & Pastor Kenny Simmons  
Rise Uniting People for Progress presents "Handcuffs Off", hosted by Jihad Siddiq, featuring segments by Juan K Rogers, Marcellus Morris, and Toni Brown.

Jihad Siddiq did 28 years in prison for murder before changing his life and becoming a productive, law abiding citizen, a mentor, youth advocate, Projects Manager for the Rise UP organization.

Today's interviews are with Jerome Jones who served over 20 years in NY State & Federal penitentiaries, has returned to citizenship and became a thriving member of society, and business owner in his community.
He is candid about what led to his incarceration and what has helped set him free to thrive and continue to grow as a part of his community and loving member of his family.

The second interview is with Pastor Kenny Simmons of ColdSpring Bible Chapel, who also works as the director of Youth and Family Services fo rthe city of Buffalo, among many othr positions of responsibility and advocacy for troubled youth and in support of his community.
He talks of is childhood and how he was inspired to be the force that he is in his community.

Handcuffs Off is raw, riveting and honest.
It doesn't glorify or sensationalize incarceration, Jihad will be speaking candidly with folks who served over two decades in prison and have honest conversations on the effect of long term incarceration and how we can help folks avoid the trap of cycling in and out of the justice system.

If you want to know the truth, the secrets of navigating the criminal justice system and hear exclusive interviews of people who have beat the odds and are out in society helping to make a difference, listen to Handcuffs Off.