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12/11/2003 - Coleman Accreditation

Washington, Dec 11 -

Coleman Hall Recommended for ACA Re-accreditation
ROSELAND, NJ(December, 2003)—A committee of American Correctional Association (ACA) auditors recommended Community Education Center’s Coleman Hall facility for re-accreditation based on compliance with ACA national standards. The auditors gave Coleman Hall a score of 100% on both mandatory and non-mandatory standards, which are established by ACA and serve as a benchmark for the effective operation of correctional facilities throughout the United States.

Coleman Hall is the fourth CEC facility in the last year to achieve a perfect score following an ACA audit. Liberty Hall in Indianapolis, Tooley Hall in Denver and Community Alternatives of El Paso County (CAE) in Colorado Springs all received scores of 100% on mandatory and non-mandatory ACA standards.

“I’m proud of Coleman Hall’s accomplishments. We will continue to strive to meet and exceed the national standards set by ACA. Receiving accreditation is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our employees. I’d like to express my gratitude to all those who helped us reach our accreditation goals,” said John Clancy, President and CEO of Community Education Centers.

The American Correctional Association requires agencies to undergo re-accreditation every three years. During the three-year accreditation period, the agency submits an annual certification statement that is due on the anniversary of the accreditation date. It contains information on current standards compliance levels, updates of plans of action, significant events and/or major staffing changes; physical plant renovations and other information related to ACA standards.