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CorJus

Advocacy

A strong, unified voice for Ohio’s publicly operated community corrections.

CorJus

Our Agenda

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.

Our Members

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

Collaboration

CorJus members believe in the power of partnership. The organization embraces a collaborative approach to advancing its mission to provide cost-efficient sentencing and effective programming for offenders to reduce recidivism and protect communities.

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.

Our Members

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.

CorJus

Testimony & Documents

Please click on any of the following to review past CorJus legislative testimony and related documents.

Become a member

To learn more about becoming a member of CorJus, please contact Eugene Gallo.

330-853-8767galcor753@gmail.com

Our Members