Justice & Safety in Our Communities

CorJus Inc.

CorJus, Inc. is a professional, nonprofit (501 C-6) association comprised of Ohio’s publicly operated Community Based Correctional Facilities (CBCFs.)

CorJus Ohio

Focused Community Justice

CorJus was established to advocate, support, and promote public community-based corrections facilities in Ohio.

Our Mission

To promote community safety, we provide cost-efficient sentencing options to the Common Pleas Courts and effective programming to the offenders placed in our facilities. The goal is to reduce the number of repeat offenders.

About CBCF's

CBCFs are prison diversion residential programs that promote community safety by providing cost efficient, effective services and programming to felony offenders.

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Community Benefits

Community justice centers often reduce recidivism by addressing the root causes of crime through localized, problem-solving approaches. They foster stronger community relationships by engaging residents in collaborative efforts to improve safety and well-being. These centers also provide accessible resources and support services, like restorative justice programs and social service referrals, that empower individuals and families.

Researched Based Justice

Research-based justice practices lead to more effective crime reduction strategies by focusing on interventions proven to work through empirical evidence. They promote efficient use of resources by prioritizing programs with demonstrated positive outcomes, thus maximizing taxpayer dollars. Additionally, these practices enhance fairness and equity within the justice system by ensuring that decisions are informed by objective data rather than subjective biases.

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Advocacy

Advocating for research-based justice practices means demanding data-driven strategies that demonstrably reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Supporting community correctional centers involves promoting localized, rehabilitative approaches that address the root causes of crime and foster community reintegration. By prioritizing these models, we can push for a more equitable and effective justice system that prioritizes both individual rehabilitation and community well-being.