Chad Marks: From Prisoner to Advocate for Change
My mission is to help people, man, not just kids, but also prisoners, people that are walking out. But you know I have a passion because I don't like what the government does to people I don't like. Show them, take them into a courtroom and let them see what happens when you kill somebody. They're going to make that choice, and the parents I would tell you: don't be overly harsh, because that gets you nowhere.
Imagine facing a 40-year sentence in one of the toughest maximum-security federal prisons. That's where Chad Marks found himself, but his story doesn't end there. In this gripping episode of 'Nowhere To Go But Up', host Sean Dustin sits down with Chad to discuss his remarkable journey from incarceration to becoming a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform. Chad opens up about the brutal realities of prison life and the systemic issues that plague the justice system.
He also shares his personal transformation and how he managed to get his sentence reduced from 40 to 20 years. Now a paralegal, educator, and author, Chad is dedicated to preventing others from falling into the same traps he did. His work with Freedom Fighters aims to save kids from a life of imprisonment and early death. This episode is a powerful testament to the possibility of redemption and the importance of second chances.
If you're interested in stories of resilience and transformation, this conversation is a must-listen.