The Florida Association of Community Corrections was

established in 1992 to provide a vehicle for county

probation programs to come together to identify,

develop and promote effective programs.   The goal was

 to offer a high standard of training there by increasing the

professionalism of personnel as well as increase public

awareness of the benefits of these programs.  FACC’s goals

 also include encouraging communication and cooperation

among agencies and to initiate and support legislation that

advances the efforts of prevention, reduction and deterrence

 of criminal and delinquent behavior.

Since 1992 the FACC membership has grown to include a

wide range of community corrections spec ialties such as

juvenile justice, substance abuse, residential programs, pre-trial

services, diversion programs and victim services.  In addition

to many private and public county probation programs, the

membership now includes staff from correctional agencies

such as the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Florida

Department of Corrections, U.S. Probation, a number of

Sheriff Offices, as well as various private providers