Juvenile Lifers at York County Reentry Coalition

On May 23, juvenile lifers Scott Griffin (left) and Hector Flores (right) spoke to the members of the York County Reentry Coalition. They discussed their experiences with being released from long-term incarceration and reintegrating into society.

Griffin was released in March 2017 after 42 years of incarceration. He spoke about his initial struggle to obtain identification but was ultimately able to obtain it with the help of GEO's Workforce Development program. They also helped him find steady employment and he continues to work at the same job. He is actively involved with Life's Beacon Ex-Offenders group and enjoys mentoring other ex-offenders.

Flores was released in February 2018 after 27 years of incarceration. He talked about his experience living for several months at York Community Corrections Center and he credited YCCC with connecting him to Ladder to the Light mentoring program. It is a program run by ex-offenders and they were able to help Flores get a job within a few days of his arrival. He is now involved with Ladder to the Light and helps mentor other ex-offenders.