Abstract: 2003 saw the formal proposal of community-based correction and the first experimental zone,which showed that the penalty system in our country has developed into a new era.For the ethnic community where economy and culture is relatively backward,the community-based correction should be different from other communities.Grounded on equality and unity among ethnic groups,we should explore the penalty system with Chinese characteristics and lessen social conflicts to boost the harmonious development in ethnic communities.

Key words: community-based correction, ethnic community, harmonious development