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All levels of government including federal, state/provincial, local and tribal agencies are counted among its constituents.

The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an international association composed of members from the United States, Canada and other countries actively involved with pretrial, probation, parole and community-based corrections, in both criminal and juvenile justice arenas. By taking the initiative, APPA has grown to become the voice for thousands of pretrial, probation and parole practitioners and providers of services including line staff, supervisors and administrators from both the public and private sectors. Educators, volunteers, victim service providers, concerned citizens and others with an interest in criminal and juvenile justice are also among APPA members. APPA provides training and technical assistance including a journal, monographs and guidebooks, research, information clearinghouse services and advocacy for its constituents and constituent partners.

10/07/2026

Which of these is your agency focused on right now?

✅ Retaining staff
✅ Developing future leaders
✅ Managing workloads
✅ Improving outcomes
✅ Strategic planning

If you're like many agency leaders across the country, at least one of these is likely at the top of your list.

The challenges may look different from one agency to the next, but the conversations sound remarkably familiar.

That's why APPA and the Center for Effective Public Policy - CEPP are partnering to provide customized training and technical assistance designed around the real-world needs of community supervision agencies.

Which of these is your biggest priority right now? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

Learn more about APPA & CEPP Specialized Services here: 🔗 https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=Specialized-Services

10/05/2026

👋 Meet a Member Monday!

This week, we’re highlighting the American Correctional Association (ACA), an Affiliate Member of the American Probation and Parole Association.

For more than 150 years, ACA has been a leading voice in the corrections profession, supporting agencies and practitioners through professional development, training, certification, and accreditation programs. Their work helps promote high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement across the field of corrections.

We're proud to recognize ACA and its longstanding commitment to strengthening the profession and supporting correctional professionals nationwide.

Thank you, ACA, for being part of the APPA community!

10/02/2026

A new FREE webinar to add to the lineup!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how agencies use data, but implementing these tools responsibly is critical.

Join this engaging FREE webinar to explore how analytics and AI can help community corrections agencies identify priority cases, improve decision-making, evaluate outcomes, and direct resources where they can have the greatest impact.

🗓️ Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
💻 Online | FREE to Register
Presented by: Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Learn how to integrate information from multiple sources into supervision workflows, apply safeguards that promote transparency and accountability, and develop a practical framework for using analytics and AI while maintaining professional judgment and human oversight.

Save your seat — register today! ⬇️

🔗https://www.bigmarker.com/appa-webinars/improving-supervision-decisions-and-outcomes-using-analytics-and-ai-responsibly

10/01/2026

💭 Think of one person who has made a difference for victims of crime....

Now imagine what it would mean for their work to be recognized on a national stage.

Nominations are open for the 2027 Joe Kegans Award for Victim Services in Probation and Parole! This award will be presented at APPA's 2027 Winter Training Institute in New Orleans.

Help us honor the professionals whose advocacy, compassion, and service have positively impacted victims and survivors!

📅 Deadline: November 6, 2026

Submit your nomination TODAY! ⬇️

�https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/docs/APPA/awards/APPA-Awards-Call_for_Nomination-2027-NOLA.pdf

09/29/2026

Happening TODAY! 🚨

Implementing evidence-based practices across an entire probation and parole system is easier said than done.

Join this engaging FREE webinar to explore how leading agencies are scaling implementation, improving consistency, and sustaining practice change without adding burden to staff.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕐 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
💻 Online | FREE to Register

Learn the three critical infrastructure shifts that help agencies move from one-time training events to lasting practice change, reduce variability across staff, embed evidence-based decision making into daily workflows, and streamline compliance and fidelity monitoring.

LAST CHANCE! Register NOW! ⬇️

🔗https://www.bigmarker.com/appa-webinars/implementation-at-scale-without-adding-burden-how-leading-probation-and-parole-systems-are-solving-the-consistency-challenge

09/28/2026

👋 Meet a Member Monday!

This week, we're highlighting SCRAM Systems, a valued Corporate Member of the American Probation and Parole Association.

SCRAM Systems helps probation, parole, pretrial, and treatment agencies strengthen accountability and support successful outcomes through innovative monitoring technology. Best known for pioneering continuous alcohol monitoring, SCRAM continues to provide tools that help professionals enhance supervision while supporting behavior change and community safety.

We're proud to have SCRAM Systems as part of the APPA community and appreciate their ongoing partnership and commitment to advancing the field of community corrections.

Thank you, SCRAM Systems, for being part of the APPA community!

09/24/2026

🎓 Apply for the Dr. R.J. Polisky Line Officer Scholarship!

Are you a line-level community corrections professional looking to expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills? The Dr. R.J. Polisky Line Officer Scholarship provides financial assistance for line staff working in community corrections to attend APPA Virtual Training Institutes, helping make professional development more accessible.

This scholarship honors Dr. Randy Polisky's longstanding commitment to supporting frontline professionals and recognizes the vital role line officers play in improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals and the communities they serve.

✨ Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your career, gain valuable training, and connect with professionals from across the field.

2 scholarships will be awarded for virtual registration to the 2027 Winter Training Institute!

Interested in applying? Read more about the requirements and apply here! ⬇️
🔗https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=Scholarships

09/22/2026

Join us for a FREE webinar TODAY! 🚨

Quality isn't always what it seems.

Join APPA and the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) for this engaging 90‑minute FREE webinar exploring the difference between genuine quality and the appearance of compliance in probation and youth justice services.

🗓️ Thursday, September 22
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30AM ET
📍 Online | FREE to Register

Learn how governance, oversight, and accountability shape service quality, explore lessons from youth justice reforms, discuss the impact of AI and emerging technologies, and examine how organizations can move beyond measuring compliance to achieving meaningful outcomes.

LAST CHANCE! Register NOW! ⬇️
🔗https://www.bigmarker.com/appa-webinars/quality-vs-the-illusion-of-quality

09/21/2026

It's official! Registration for the 2027 APPA Winter Training Institute is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Join us in New Orleans for engaging training, inspiring speakers, valuable networking, and fresh ideas to elevate your work in community corrections!

🗓️ In Person: January 24 - 27
📍 Sheraton New Orleans
💻 Virtual: January 19 - February 19

Take advantage of our early bird pricing by registering TODAY! ⬇️
🔗 https://www.appa-net.org/institutes/2027-NOLA/

We'll see you in the Big Easy! ⚜️

09/18/2026

Join us in congratulating Christopher B. Thomas, Director of East Texas CSCD, as APPA's Professional of the Month for September! 🎉

With more than 30 years of service in community corrections, Chris has been a driving force behind innovative programming, expanded mental health services, evidence-based practices, and cutting-edge technology initiatives that are improving outcomes across seven Texas counties.

His dedication to advancing the profession and serving justice-involved individuals continues to make a lasting impact on communities throughout Texas and beyond.

Read Chris's full story and learn more about his remarkable contributions here! ⬇️

🔗https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=Professional-of-the-Month

Congratulations, Chris! 👏

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