| Sarasota County is
reviewing a number of potential properties, as well as land that
could be used to construct a Community Corrections Center. A
corrections center is an important component of a criminal
justice system. A Community
Corrections Center offers many benefits. It can
- provide programs to lower
the incidence of repeat offenders
- increase public safety and
reduce costs by helping offenders obtain the social and job
skill needs they need to successfully work and live when
they return to society after serving their sentences
- offer programs that include
substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment,
educational opportunities, job training and juvenile
programs, as well as family and life skills training
Sarasota County’s planning
process for a Community Corrections Center is based on best
community corrections center practices. An experienced community
corrections consultant is guiding the process of site review and
public outreach. Public input will be invited in meetings and
workshops, which are tentatively scheduled for later this year.
Site review isn’t expected to be completed until the end of the
year.
Community Corrections
Facility Agendas and Minutes
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