Following an overview of Connecticut's correctional system, a brief history is presented of the Public/Private Resource Expansion Project (PREP). PREP's threefold purpose is indicated to be (1) the development of a political constituency in the private sector for the improvement of the criminal justice system, (2) the awakening of public interest in and concern for improving service to the criminal justice client, and (3) the establishment of a far-reaching public education campaign aimed at demystifying the criminal justice process. PREP would accomplish these goals by purchasing service contracts with private social service agencies. Specific perspectives are identifies within both the community and the Department of Corrections concerning PREP's autonomy, longevity, authority, and replicability. Other issues discussed include community concern regarding the limited funding of individual agencies in the private sector and departmental concern over the type of programs to be given contracts. No references are given.