supervisor mirkarimi: chief, one trend we're keeping watchful of is the young offender adult populatioin. an -- population. >> absolutely. supervisor mirkarimi: the 16- 18 year old sectroor that this legislation seeks to, too. >> as we try to help individuals in their years as a juvenile, some of them graduate to the adult system, unfortunately. for those that we can provide opportunities and at an early age before the transfer to the adult system, the better off the community is. >> i work for the sheriff's office. he spent his entire career building programs to help the public safety of lower recidivism. he has turned active vendors into productive members of society. some of these programs include the charter school, the education programs, career fairs, and more. these go beyond the violence prevention programs as the focus on preparing offenders to enter the workforce. we have had many success stories, and i will tell you about the hurdles of our work. and what has fallen short. supervisor mirkarimi: can you put the microphone just a little bit closer? >> ex-offenders are ready, wil