Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Center for Community Corrections:

What does the Center for Community Corrections do?

The Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information about community corrections and intermediate punishment programs. The Center conducts research, analyzes data and provides information to citizens, criminal justice professionals, researchers and other interested parties.

How can I find out about employment opportunities in community corrections?

The Center does not have an employment bulletin board. Many of the Federal agencies and other organizational websites listed in our Resources section have employment information.

Who would I contact with a concern or question involving community corrections?

Currently, you can e-mail Mary Shilton

How can I obtain printed information published by the Center?

The NEW RELEASES section of our website has many publications from the Center that are fully available as PDFs.

Where can a student or researcher find more information about community corrections programs?

The National Institute of Corrections has an Information Center in Longmont, Colorado. Call 1-800-877-1461 or visit the NIC website . The National Criminal Justice Reference Service websites are excellent sources of information from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs.Click here for more information. You can also find additional information in the our Resources section.

How can I get information about community corrections grant program funding?

The U.S. Department of Justice website is a good place to look for funding opportunities at. Also, state correctional organizations and other organizations listed in our Resources section may have funding opportunities.

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health website may also include funding opportunities.