Prison and jail doors throughout California are swinging open early for ‘low level’ convicts who eventually will number in the thousands. A new law aimed at reducing costs and overcrowding is behind the move.
Scott H. Silverman weighs in as a rehabilitation expert arguing that too little thought and money has been given to transitioning the released inmates to society. Read the full story by NBC San Diego…
Scott H. Silverman is the author of Tell Me No, I Dare You: A Guide for Living a Heroic Life and is an in demand leadership speaker. Scott is both locally and nationally recognized as a leader in the field of workforce development. He has received numerous awards and honors including recently being named “CNN Hero of the Week” and the City of San Diego honored him by selecting February 19 as “Scott Silverman Day”. He is the Executive Director and Founder of Second Chance, a human services agency that is committed to breaking the cycle of unemployment, poverty, and homelessness. Find Out More.