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The McDowell CJPP is excited to now have a web page. We look forward to people learning more about us and having an easier way of finding CJPP information.

 

MISSION

The purpose of this initiative is to:

1) Implement recommendations of the N.C. Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission by providing supplemental community-based corrections programs,

2) Expand sentencing options,

3) Promote coordination between state and county corrections programs, and

4) Improve public confidence in community-based corrections programs.



Goals

• To reduce recidivism
• To reduce the number of probation revocations
• To reduce alcoholism and other drug dependencies among offenders; and
• To reduce the cost of incarceration to the State and the counties