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.