Community-based corrections

Community-based corrections are criminal justice programs that supervise and support offenders outside of jail or prison, within their communities. Instead of incarceration, offenders might serve their sentences through probation, parole, or community service, often required to meet certain conditions like regular check-ins, employment, or treatment programs. These approaches aim to rehabilitate offenders, reduce prison populations, and promote public safety by integrating individuals into society while monitoring their progress and compliance. They emphasize accountability and treatment over punishment, offering offenders opportunities to improve and reintegrate healthily into their communities.