Vision Statement

We see a fair, just and safe society where community partnerships are restoring hope by embracing a balance of prevention, intervention and advocacy.

We seek to create a system of Community Justice where:

A FULL RANGE of SANCTIONS and SERVICES provides public safety by insuring humane, effective, and individualized sentences for offenders, and support and protection for victims;
PRIMARY PREVENTION INITIATIVES are cultivated through our leadership and guidance;
OUR COMMUNITIES are EMPOWERED to own and participate in solutions;
RESULTS are measured and direct our service delivery;
DIGNITY and RESPECT describe how each person is treated;
STAFF are EMPOWERED and supported in an environment of honesty, inclusion, and respect for differences;
PARTNERSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS lead to shared ownership of our vision.

The goals of the American Probation and Parole Association are as follows:

to encourage public awareness of probation and parole
to pursue certification of probation and parole programs on a national basis
to encourage participation of line personnel in the American Probation and Parole Association programs
to develop standards for probation and parole programs
to establish regional training programs
to develop membership internationally in order to become a unified voice for community corrections
to sponsor training opportunities for all levels of practitioners giving the membership and others the opportunity to keep current with practices, issues and innovations as well as continuing to develop professional skills
to provide technical assistance through a broad membership network by identifying those individuals and jurisdictions who can provide assistance to others
to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of community corrections and administer a national awards program
to provide a public information system
to conduct research and develop activities in support of the field of community corrections