Since the early 1970's, British Columbia has seen the development of a number of community-based programs for offenders to serve as alternatives to incarceration. The community service order program was established for offenders convicted of minor offenses so restitution can be accomplished through the performance of a number of hours of community service, depending on the seriousness of the offense. An impaired drivers' program aims at increasing these offenders' awareness of the destructive effects of alcohol on the body and the potentially dangerous consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Probation supervision prior to trial has been developed for those who would otherwise have been held in custody prior to trial because of inability to pay bail. Community correction centers have been created as places of residence for offenders on temporary leave from institutions. Attendance programs have been developed whereby, as a condition of probation, a juvenile is required to attend on weekends a high-risk wilderness camp, with the major focus on improving self-reliance, positive self-image, and the experience of dealing with adversity. Diversion programs for admitted but not convicted offenders have also been expanded. In accordance with the thrust toward community-based programs, decentralization and regionalization of management and decisionmaking authority have occurred in the corrections system. Program evaluation and accountability will be increasingly important in the future to establish the value of community-based programs, because of reduced resources and a general increase in conservatism in society. For related documents, see NCJ 70361-76.