Community prosecution is the involvement of the criminal justice system, including prosecutors, in building partnerships with communities, incorporating the priorities of citizens into their mission, engaging in problem-solving activities and crime prevention, and focusing on the quality of life. A random sample of 308 offices across the Nation was surveyed to identify jurisdictions engaged in or planning to implement community prosecution in the next year. A total response rate of 56 percent was received. In addition, a random sample of respondents was selected for in-depth telephone interviews. A response rate of 62 percent was completed. The respondents’ reasons for becoming involved in community prosecution were to address a particular community concern; as a result of information obtained at a conference or seminar; in response to community policing; and to obtain grant funding. Offices that reported practicing community prosecution were more likely to discuss non-case specific activities with community groups, businesses, civic groups and schools. In addition, they were more likely to coordinate with police on problem-solving initiatives and to participate in task forces. There were regional differences in how community prosecution was defined and implemented. For example, offices in the Northeast employed a wider range of strategies than offices elsewhere in the country. Community prosecution is not necessarily a new phenomenon but there is a national movement toward implementing this program. 7 references and 3 footnotes.