CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We  have  issued  our  report  dated  March 2, 2001  accompanying  the
consolidated financial statements of Correctional Services Corporation
and Subsidiaries that are included in  the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2000.  We hereby  consent to the incorporation
by  reference  of   said  report  in  the  Registration  Statement  of
Correctional  Services  Corporation  and  Subsidiaries  on   Form S-8,
Registration No. 333-76353,  effective  April 15, 1999, and  Form S-8,
Registration No. 333-16537 effective November 21, 1996.

                             /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP


Tampa, Florida
March 2, 2001