Vision

Municipalities achieve constructive offender reentry.

Mission of the Jail Industries Board:

Provide statewide leadership for jails to promote and mobilize employment focused community reentry programs through partnerships with labor, business, victims, communities, social service agencies and government.

       Desired Outcomes                                                                    

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• Victim compensation and restitution

• Reduced victimization and recidivism

• Meaningful work experience and work ethics

• Public service through offender labor

The Jail Industries Board is a 21 member volunteer board established by legislation. The Board's goal is to help city and county governments establish and maintain inmate work programs. Criminal justice and local government representatives are appointed by associations representing those interests. Business, labor, and state agency representatives are appointed by the Governor.