CorJus, Inc. is actively engaged in advocating for its members of public locally-operating community based correctional facilities and community corrections program in Ohio. The association serves as an expert resource for the courts, local and state agencies, the Ohio General Assembly and the public about value and status of community based corrections and specific programs in Ohio.
CorJus’ advocacy agenda focuses on:
Promoting and protecting the benefits of local control for community based corrections programs
Working with lawmakers during state budget cycles to ensure CBCFs can continue to offer effective programs that reduce recidivism, reduce costs and protect communities
Working with ODRC to prioritize capital resources to CBCFs in need of repair or renovation
Monitoring legislation and offering insights and guidance on legislation impacting community corrections
CorJus representatives walk the talk. They are active members in the communities they serve. For example, they hold leadership roles on a variety of local boards such as:
Community Corrections and Criminal Justice Planning Boards
Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Agency Boards
Sentencing Commission Advisory Board
Community College and Technical College Boards
American Correctional Association
Adult Probation and Parole Association
International Community Corrections Association
Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections
Corrections Accreditation Association of Ohio
Correctional Education Association.
They also act as a resource for various departments at the State of Ohio including the Governor’s Office, the Auditor of State, the Attorney General, and state agencies including the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Please click on any of the following to review past CorJus legislative testimony and related documents.
FY26-27 Budget Testimony – House Public Safety Committee 03 04 25
Drivers License Suspension SB 20411815
State Budget HB64031915
Mental Health Collaboration: Joint testimony March 10, 2015
Letter of Support Bureau of Justice May 15, 2014
Testimony MBR 032514
Opiate Addiction Schweikert Memo 091114
State Budget Letter to OGA 012711
Judicial Rules HB86
CBCF Exemption SubHB1
Mental Health Recovery Services Board Funding
Sentencing Reforms SB22
State Budget HB1 051509
Personal Testimonial Letter to EEOC re: Value of CBCF
Cary Williams Testifies to the Senate Finance Subcommittee 05-23-17
To learn more about becoming a member of CorJus, please contact Eugene Gallo 330-853-8767 [email protected]