The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Community-based programs." Programs which are administered and operated outside of a correctional institution.
"Community organization." A community, faith-based or other private charitable organization which is organized as a nonprofit corporation or nonprofit unincorporated association under the laws of the United States or this Commonwealth which is authorized to do business in this Commonwealth as a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association under the laws of this Commonwealth.
"Institutional-based programs." Programs which are administered and operated within a correctional institution.
"Offender." An inmate in a correctional institution or a person released from incarceration. The term shall not include an inmate serving a sentence of life imprisonment or death.
"Program." The Safe Community Reentry Program established in this chapter.