5227 Board of State and Community Corrections
Program Descriptions

10 - BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

The objective of the Board of State and Community Corrections Administration and Program Support program is to provide policy direction, accountability, administrative oversight, and support to ensure the overall success of all programs.

15 - CORRECTIONS PLANNING AND GRANT PROGRAMS

The objective of Corrections Planning and Grant Programs is to provide leadership in the development of programs and program planning efforts that focus on local juvenile and adult correctional effectiveness. Specifically, the Program provides technical assistance and training in planning and program implementation, conducts research and evaluations, and administers state and federal grant funds to maximize the protection of the public while assuring the safety of detention staff and offenders in local custody. In addition, the Program is responsible for reviewing realignment implementation plans submitted by counties and providing technical assistance and coordination to local governments related to realignment.

20 - LOCAL FACILITY STANDARDS AND OPERATIONS

The objective of the Local Facility Standards and Operations program is to work in collaboration with local corrections agencies to maintain and enhance the safety, security, and efficiency of state and local jails and juvenile detention facilities. This Program also works in collaboration with state and local government agencies in administering funding for local detention facility construction projects.

25 - STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR LOCAL CORRECTIONS

The objective of the Standards and Training for Local Corrections program is to work directly with local corrections officials to ensure the performance of complex tasks by local corrections professionals. Additionally, the program engages the local corrections community in the establishment of minimum standards for personnel selection and training. This program also administers a statewide training course certification process designed to ensure the competence of local corrections professionals and provides funding to local agencies to offset a portion of the costs associated with meeting these training standards.