What is the role of community supervision in the NCDAC system?

The role of community supervision within the NCDAC system focuses on monitoring offenders who have been released back into the community. This approach is designed to help ensure that individuals reintegrate successfully into society while adhering to certain conditions set by the parole or probation oversight. By doing so, community supervision aims to reduce recidivism, which refers to the tendency of previously incarcerated individuals to reoffend and return to criminal behavior.

The emphasis on monitoring allows for the provision of support and resources that can help the individual adjust to life outside of prison, address any underlying issues, and ultimately contribute positively to their communities. The goal is to strike a balance between public safety and rehabilitation, fostering an environment where offenders can make meaningful changes while still being held accountable for their actions. This focus on reducing recidivism is in line with broader objectives of restorative justice, where the system seeks not just to punish, but to rehabilitate and reintegrate.