Benefits of Community Corrections
 
 
  • Offenders are not unnecessarily incarcerated
  • Offenders are held accountable for their behavior
  • Offenders have access to individualized treatment services that are not typically available in prison
  • Offenders are able to maintain employment so they are able to support their families
  • Family stability is encouraged
  • Prison beds at the DOC are available for the more appropriate offenders
  • Offenders are served more cost effectively (saves tax dollars)
  • Offenders pay a portion of the costs (saves tax dollars)
  • Employers do not lose valuable employees
  • Families are not forced to pursue public assistance (saves tax dollars)
  • Offenders continue to pay child support
  • Offenders are able to pay restitution to victims
  • Program availability helps manage growth of local jails

If you are a non-profit agency, and would like more information about becoming a Community Service Restitution Referral Agency, please contact us at 765.653.5196.