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- EIN 52-1245173
- (301) 790-3930
- 1135 Professional Ct Hagerstown MD 21740-5853 USA
- www.aja.org
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Causes: Correctional Facilities, Crime & Law
Mission: Banding together all those concerned with or interested in the custody and care of persons awaiting trial, serving sentences, or otherwise locally confined; to improve the conditions and systems under which such persons are detained. Advancing professionalism in corrections through training and professional certification, information exchange, technical assistance, publications, and conferences. Providing leadership in the development of professional standards, pertinent legislation, management practices, programs, and services. Presenting and advancing the interests, needs, concerns, and proficiency of the profession as deemed appropriate by the membership and their representatives.
Programs: Conferences and meetings - the primary expenses include the annual conference held for the education and awareness of those in the jail employment area or those issues involving jails and jail management.
communications, including publications - the american jail association (aja) magazine and other publications are for the purpose of education and training of members. The articles address current issues, problems, and available solutions.
member services and seminars - services provided include opportunities for professional development and recognition including continuing education and training on current issues in the area of jails and jail management.
jail certification programs which are designed to elevate the professional standards of jail management and personnel in the field of local corrections. There are three certifications programs available including certified jail manager (jcm), certified jail officer (cjo), and certified correctional trainer (cct). The certifications obtained from these prestigious programs provide documented evidence to colleagues and communities that these individuals have been tested and found to possess a high competency in these levels of corrections. Expenses: 84,924 jail directory program - the jail directory program produces an online electronic jail directory with up-to-date and accurate information on jails in the united states. Expenses: 5,594