NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities. With support from the major national organizations representing the fields of health, mental health, law, and corrections, NCCHC’s leadership in setting standards for health services is widely recognized. Building on that foundation, NCCHC offers a broad array of resources to help correctional health care systems provide efficient, high quality care. Major activities include an accreditation program, educational conferences and resources, publications, professional certification, and more.