News  Community Corrections Centers: A Snapshot

The Community Corrections Centers are serving the needs of 751 clients during COVID-19 through virtual programming, drug testing, and job placements, according to an April snapshot of virtual center activity across the state. During the month of April, the average number of participants at each center statewide was 42 clients. On average, 31 clients were admitted, and 56 were discharged. 

Approximately 36.9 percent of clients--277 participants-- attended virtual programming. Overall, 72.6 percent of clients were drug tested. Eighteen people were assisted with job placement and three clients earned their HiSET or high school equivalency degree. 

The average number of center participants per month increased from 745 in January to 765 in February to 776 in March. It plateaued in April with 751 participants. 

During Fiscal Year (FY20), the centers welcomed 1,544 clients. Of that number, 1,174 clients were ordered to Intensive Supervision with treatment; 160 consented to an order for Pretrial treatment, 123 were ordered to Pretrial Services as a condition of release, 83 were referred by their Probation Officer to fulfill a specific condition of probation such as Hi-Set or GED-General Equivalency Degree , and employment, according to Vincent Lorenti, OCC director. Lorenti said four people reported to the centers voluntarily for Re-entry services during FY20.