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The Association is recorded as being
organized on January 11, 1921, in Harrisburg, PA.
Twenty-seven people from twelve counties (Allegheny,
Beaver, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Crawford, Dauphin,
Delaware, Franklin, Lehigh, Lycoming and Philadelphia)
felt the need for a state conference on behalf of
probation and parole officers to share and exchange
ideas, to advance methods and to establish standards in
the field of juvenile and adult probation, parole and
institutional care. It was also set as a goal to support
appropriate legislation and to cooperate, whenever
possible, with movements promoting the prevention of
crime, as well as advocating progressive treatment of
those involved in the justice system.
PAPPC remains the only
professional association in Pennsylvania whose
membership is open to all juvenile and adult criminal
justice practitioners.
The Association is a volunteer group
with support and recognition from many aspects of the
criminal justice field. It is noted in Purdon's
Statutes. Although PAPPC continues to perform a valuable
function, it could do more if all those connected with
it would contribute, not only by membership, but by some
form of active participation. Come join us and lend your
personal support and expertise as well as underwriting
history as an important part of the justice system.
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Our Objectives
Article II of the Association
By-Laws set forth the PAPPC Objectives:
To promote professional
standards and practices in the fields of juvenile and adult
probation, parole, and corrections that lead to community
safety
To advocate and promote
appropriate legislation for the progressive treatment and
prevention of delinquency and crime
To increase public
understanding of probation, parole, corrections and victim
services
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Ongoing Issues
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Implementation of effective Community Re-Entry
Initiatives for both Adult and Juvenile Offenders
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Implementation of evidence based best practice
standards and training
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Adequate funding for probation, parole and
corrections
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Use of global positing units in the supervision of
sex offenders
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Prison overcrowding /alternatives to incarceration
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Advocate for appropriate treatment for youthful and
violent juvenile offenders
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Impact of unfunded mandates
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Implementation of useful technology in correctional
settings
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How it Works
PAPPC combines expertise from
all areas of the justice System. Through an elected
Executive Committee, responsible for the conduct of the
Association's daily business, and through the
establishment of eight (8) Area Councils, PAPPC seeks to
accomplish its objectives by providing a forum for open
and honest communication and activity. PAPPC:
- Publishes "The Journal" to keep its members
informed of the latest developments and issues in
the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems.
- Established Committees to review matters
relating to: Legislation, Membership, Public
Relations, Education and Professional Development,
etc.
- Conducts an Annual three-day Training Insfitute
and Regional Workshops to maintain the
professionalism of its members and other interested
persons.
- Welcomes professional articles and information
by PAPPC members for publication in "The
Journal."
Send to:PAPPC Journal
P.O. Box 5553
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0553
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Membership
| Student Membership |
$10 |
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Student membership is open to full-time
undergraduate or graduate college students
interested in probation, parole and corrections.
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| Associate Membership |
$10 |
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Associate membership is open to any retired
professional member of the Association or any
individual member not otherwise qualified.
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| Professional Membership |
$25 |
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Professional membership is open to all persons
who are professionally engaged full or part-time
in the prevention, control and treatment of
delinquency and crime through their work in
probation, parole, institutions and agencies.
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| Organizational Membership |
$125 |
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Organizational membership is open to libraries,
professional associations, public and private
non-profit agencies, institutions, university
departments, legislative bodies, and state,
county and municipal departments or
subdivisions.
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| Agency Membership |
$125 |
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Agency membership is open to corporations and
for-profit agencies.
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Membership Application
Download a
Membership Application Form.
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Application which may then be printed and sent
in with your payment. (Requires Adobe
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