Corrections program growth seen

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County's Community Corrections program is destined for growth so Councilman Matt Dyer said at this week's city council meeting that city department heads and others should come up with projects for those in the program to handle.
Criminal offenders who enter the Community Corrections program are assigned to perform community service at various sheriff’s departments, parks, city or county properties or non-profit agencies. They receive earned credit time but no pay.
The local Community Corrections board, of which Dyer is a member, recently approved the purchase of a large van, which program Director Ian Gilbert said is now being sought. It will be used to transport program participants to various work sites......