Community Based Correctional Facility

Blue outline of Ohio with a star in the middle with Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility over it

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a minimum security, American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited, residential prison diversion program for adult male offenders.

Our Vision: To bring person-centered care and community to corrections.

Our Mission: To enhance public safety by fostering meaningful change, removing barriers, and promoting the skills required for justice-involved individuals re-entering the community.

Our Values: Integrity, Dignity, Commitment, Collaboration

Quarterly achievements for the community based correctional facility

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A highlight of quarterly achievements for the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF). At the top are four statistics which read:

“Program Completions: 71 Participants successfully completed the CBCF Program. GED Tests Passed: 37 GED tests were passed to earn a diploma, and 13 participants successfully achieved their GED. Hours of Community Service: 180 Hours were contributed by participants in service to the local community. Vocational Certifications: 101 Participants earned certifications in forklift, food handling, auto mechanics, peer support, and box truck ownership.”

Beneath the statistics is a spotlight for the Clifford Skeen Award Recipient. The passage reads:

“We are proud to have been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Clifford Skeen Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC). This award recognizes excellence in community corrections and honors programs that demonstrate a commitment to rehabilitation, evidence-based practices, and positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The CBCF will be presented with the Clifford Skeen Award at this year’s Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections (OJACC) conference on October 15, 2026.”

Lastly, three Program Photos are shown at the bottom. From left to right, the first image is a resident with their family sitting at a picnic table with the caption “Father’s Day Cookout”; the second image is several residents with their families holding arts and crafts with the caption “Mother’s Day Family Event”; and the last image is a group of residents sitting in a room listening to a presenter with the caption “A Visit from the Office of Violence Prevention”.

 


Notice of Public Meeting

The Franklin County CBCF will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on October 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin County CBCF. Persons wishing to attend are encouraged to make reservations with the Board Secretary at least 24 hours in advance by calling the facility and selecting Option 5.


No person may bring firearms, dangerous ordnance, weapons of any kind, or controlled substances, including tobacco products, into the facility or onto its grounds, under penalty of law. All persons are subject to security screening of their person and property, including vehicles. Photography and video recording are prohibited without prior approval from the Director.