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News - 2006
Coleman Hall Recommended for ACA Re-accreditation
Washington, Sep 25, 2006 - A committee of American Correctional Association (ACA) auditors recommended Coleman Hall, Community Education Centers' 300-bed residential treatment center, for re-accreditation based on compliance with ACA national standards.
"I'm proud of CEC's accomplishments. We will continue to strive to meet and exceed the national standards set by ACA. 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, significant events and/or major staffing changes; physical plant renovations and other information related to ACA standards. During the two-day audit, committee members reviewed the standards based on written documentation, observations, and interviews with staff and residents at each facility.
Located in Philadelphia, Coleman Hall provides community corrections services to residents referred by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Coleman Hall's residential programs focus on substance abuse awareness, education, life-skills, employment, and community reintegration. Most recently, CEC entered into a contract with Bucks County, Pennsylvania to provide work-release services for 20 offenders.
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