CCC is a collaborative endeavor of former and present public officials, researchers, treatment and correctional professionals representing local, state, federal and public policy interests.

With increasing public attention to the effectiveness and costs of corrections, particularly problems of reentry, recidivism and public safety, the Center was created in 1987 to improve public safety by promoting the benefits of community-based sanctions as well as specific program initiatives based on current research and actual program application.

OUR PURPOSE is to help inform public policy through public education and communication with criminal justice officials, including those in law enforcement, both prosecution and defense, corrections, treatment, legislative bodies and community and civic groups and the public media.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

 NEXT NCCC MEETING

TO:             NCCC Members and Friends

Next   Meeting Date and Discussion Items

The next NCCC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Space is limited and attendees must register in advance. To register email Mary Shilton and please provide your name, affiliation, phone and email address.

The meeting will feature two items for discussion.  James Austin, of JFA Associates will provide an overview of his research on how and why America can reduce its correctional population.

B. Diane Williams, CEO of the Safer Foundation has been invited to provide an overview of the NIC’s Boards goals in establishing the Norval Morris Project. This project is designed to help the field of corrections use research findings more effectively. A unique feature of the Norval Morris Project involves innovative discussion groups and information sharing between leaders in the correctional field. Chris Innes, Chief, Research and Evaluation of the National Institute of Corrections has been invited to provide an update on the research and other components of the Norval Morris Project.

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