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including the harm done to the victim, past criminal history, the need to protect the public and the opportunity to provide programming and treatment as a means of reducing the risk for future crime; H. Provide the framework to guide and con trol discretion according to established criteria and within appropriate limits and allow for recognition of individual needs; I. Have as a major purpose restorative justice — righting the harm done to the victim and the community. The restor ative focus should be both process and substantively oriented. The victim or his or her representative should be included in the “justice” process. The sentencing procedure should address the needs of the victim, including his or her need to be heard and, as much as possible, to be and feel restored to whole again; J. Emphasize the use of community-based programs whenever possible and consis tent with public safety. This policy was unanimously ratified by the American Correctional Association Delegate Assem bly at the 140 th Congress of Correction in Chicago, IL on August 4, 2010. It was last reviewed and reaf firmed at the Winter Conference in Orlando, FL on January 14, 2025. PUBLIC CORRECTIONAL POLICY ON COMMUNITY SERVICE 2001-2 Introduction: Establishing a sense of community is an important part of the rehabilitation process and reintegration. Whether within an institution or as part of community corrections, it is beneficial to promote community service to assist reentry into society

and to promote positive restoration within the community. Policy Statement: The ACA supports community service and urges its use consistent with correctional manage ment principles, public safety objectives, and a rehabilitative mission. Therefore, when developing criteria for suc cessful community service efforts, criminal justice and rehabilitative programs should: B. Support reentry and reintegration into the community; C. Contribute to principles of restorative justice; D. Enhance public support for community service programs leading to reintegration; E. Enhance pro-social behaviors by using time, talents and skills in a meaningful way; F. Provide value to the community and non profit organizations; A. Enhance public safety;

G. Provide enhanced opportunities for em ployment upon release;

This Public Correctional Policy was unanimously ratified by the American Correctional Associa tion Delegate Assembly at the Winter Conference in Nashville, TN on January 24, 2001. It was last reviewed and reaffirmed at the 146 th Congress of Cor rection in Orlando, FL on January 14, 2025.

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