Community Corrections is a system of local boards and programs that provide community placement and supervision as a cost-effective alternative to prison for individuals on parole or transitioning from prison. Each person admitted to community corrections must meet established criteria and be approved by an appointed board of local officials and citizens.  Each of Colorado's twenty-two judicial districts has a board which contracts with programs to provide rehabilitative services to their clients and to closely supervise and monitor their activities.  Boards also undertake related duties including auditing of program performance and client outcomes.  

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Community Corrections boards and programs are established by legislation and are accountable to the Colorado legislature through the Division of Criminal Justice, and the Department of Public Safety.  Public safety, rehabilitation of offenders and reduction of recidivism are primary goats of the community corrections system.  Community Corrections placement costs significantly less than incarceration while assuring public safety and preparing individuals of a crime-free lifestyle.

What is CACCB? 

The Colorado Association of Community Corrections Boards is an organization that serves and represents board members from all of Colorado's  community corrections boards.  The purpose of CACCB is to provide ongoing education and training to board members to improve the efficiency and effe tiveness of the community corrections system.  Members of the organization also interact with elected officials and the public to provide education and to promote the efficacy of community corrections.