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APAI is the recognized voice for the highest professional standards of responsible parole practices.

Our membership is comprised of both individuals and organizations. Parole professionals from more than 38 countries have participated in our Annual Conferences, trainings and audio conferences. Member benefits include networking with colleagues, an archived bulletin board of commonly-asked questions, listservs, priority access to trainings and education, discounted rates at APAI conferences and a quarterly newsletter.

11/06/2026

Recently, the Iowa Parole Board visited Ohio to observe hearings and the use of the Structured Decision Making Framework (SDMF). The group went to the Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI) and toured their facility and visited the Ohio Prisons Industry to learn the meat processing trade.

From left to right are:

Grace Call (Iowa PB); Scott Widmer (Ohio PB); Renee Schultz (Iowa PB); Meredith Lamberti Lenox (Iowa PB); Heather Artist (Iowa PB)

10/22/2026

🍂 The APAI Fall 2026 Newsletter is here!

We’ve been busy, and we have a few updates to share! This issue covers our strategic planning efforts, committee updates, the Professional Standards Project, and feedback we received from members.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working and where we can do better, especially when it comes to making APAI a more useful resource for members throughout the year.

Give the newsletter a read and see what we’ve been working on!

📖 Read the Fall Newsletter:https://www.apaintl.org/_documents/newsletter/2026/fall-2026.pdf

Don't forget to save the date for our 2027 Annual Training Conference in Denver, April 25–28. We look forward to connecting with everyone there!

10/07/2026

Rhode Island Parole Board and Department of Corrections Begin 24-Month National Parole Initiative Published on Monday, October 05, 2026 CRANSTON, RI – October 5, 2026 – The Rhode Island Parole Board and Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) have begun a 24-month collaboration with the C...

09/25/2026

Captured Collaborations:
Agency partnerships and collaborations are one of the best ways to strengthen partnerships and share the work of our field.

Representatives from the National Institute of Corrections, and the states of Connecticut, Utah, Ohio, Michigan, New York, South Dakota, Vermont, and Washington gathered in Washington D.C. September 9th and 10th to discuss the Structured Decision-Making Framework (SDMF) and how to continue sharing the SDMF with other states.

09/23/2026

APAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Jane Ainsworth to the position of Treasurer.

Mary Jane is currently the Parole Board Director for the Vermont Parole Board and has served as the Northeastern Regional Vice President for APAI since 2023.

As part of her role with the Vermont Parole Board she oversees the budget and spending of the Parole Board. In addition, she handles all financial operations for her personal business.

Mary Jane has been a valued member of the Executive Committee and we are thrilled to have her as our Treasurer.

Please welcome her to her new role with APAI!

09/21/2026

⏰ Webinar Reminder w/an UPDATED time!

Don’t miss APAI’s upcoming professional development webinar: Introducing AI, Safeguarding & Navigating at Work

📅 September 30, 2026
🕐 4:00pm (EST)

We’ll take a practical look at using AI responsibly at work; including safeguarding information, navigating new technology, and understanding both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the justice and public safety fields.

📌 Registration is open! Scan the QR code to join us. Free for members!

We hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

📣 The 2027 APAI Annual Training Conference Call for Presenters is OPEN!

Do you have a program, practice, research finding, innovation, or perspective that could benefit the international parole community?

We want to hear from you!

Join us April 25–28, 2027, in Denver, Colorado, as parole professionals from around the world come together to share knowledge, explore emerging issues, and shape the future of the field.

This year’s theme: The Power of Parole Professionals: Investing in People, Supporting Practice, and Enhancing Public Safety

We’re looking for practical, thought-provoking, and evidence-informed presentations that give attendees new perspectives, useful strategies, and ideas they can take back to their jurisdictions.

👉 Review the Call:https://apaintl.org/call-for-presenters/2027-atc-call-for-presenters.pdf

📅 Proposal deadline: October 9, 2027

Share your expertise. Advance the conversation. Strengthen parole and community supervision.

09/04/2026

AI is changing the way we work. Are you ready to navigate it?

APAI is excited to announce our next webinar: Introducing AI, Safeguarding & Navigating at Work

Artificial intelligence is showing up in more and more of our workplaces, bringing exciting possibilities along with important questions about privacy, security, responsible use, and how we navigate this rapidly changing technology.

Join us for a practical conversation about understanding AI, protecting what matters, and finding your way forward in a changing workplace.

📅 Registration is now open! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

We hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation!

08/25/2026

As we look ahead to ATC 2027, we want to recognize the organizations and partners who continue to invest in the work of parole and help move our field forward!

For the past several years, Arnold Ventures has been a valued partner of APAI, providing continued support for our work and for efforts that strengthen parole and community supervision. Their criminal justice work is grounded in research, evidence, and a commitment to identifying approaches that improve outcomes and advance public safety.

Partnerships like this matter. They help create opportunities for collaboration, professional development, research, and the sharing of ideas that ultimately strengthen the work being done across our field.

We look forward to continuing to recognize, and say "Thank You!" to the organizations that believe in this work and help make progress possible.

Thank you, Arnold Ventures, for your continued partnership and commitment to moving the parole field forward.

Learn more about Arnold Ventures: https://www.arnoldventures.org/work/criminal-justice

08/05/2026

Great to see members sharing best practices!

Who wants to see more and hear more at the ATC on this topic?

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P. O. Box 8841
Huntsville, TX
77340

Telephone

+19363441377

Website

http://www.apaintl.org/

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