Welcome to PAPPC
Welcome to the PAPPC website, a few of the features include: the ability to renew your membership or become a member, update your contact information, register for the annual conference, review and register for training, keep abreast of current initiatives and more!
A message from the president
Dear Colleagues,
It is with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility that I will be accepting the position of President of The Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole and Corrections for the 2026–2027 term. I will be taking the Oath of Office at our 104th Annual Training Institute and Conference in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I am sincerely grateful to our Past President, Claudia Fisher, and the entire Executive Board of the PAPPC, for all that they have done to help me prepare for this Presidential Term and for their tireless efforts in planning our upcoming Conference for all of you to enjoy.
For more than a century, the PAPPC has stood as a steadfast voice for those who serve in probation, parole, and corrections. That legacy is not simply history; it is a compass. As we navigate a period of significant transformation in our field, our greatest strength lies in drawing upon the wisdom of those who came before us and allowing the past to guide how we advance the future. The practices have been refined over generations, and the hard-won lessons of our predecessors form the foundation on which progress is built.
Our profession is one of constant adaptation. Evidence-based practices, data-driven decisionmaking, and new models of supervision have reshaped the way we approach our work, and the pace of change shows no sign of slowing. Change, however necessary, is most effective when anchored in purpose. I encourage each of us to meet these professional shifts with open minds while remembering why we chose this calling in the first place: the opportunity to protect communities, influence lives, and contribute to obtaining positive outcomes for everyone involved in our work.
In the year ahead, I will work closely with the Executive Board to develop a thoughtful and sustainable plan that honors our history while positioning the PAPPC for what comes next. I am deeply appreciative of the example set by those who have served before me, and I look forward to continuing their work with the same dedication and integrity. The strength of this association has always rested on the loyal commitment of its members and the presenters, sponsors, and vendors who generously share their time and talents with us; it is through this continued partnership that we will sustain the PAPPC for the years to come.
I invite you to become an active participant in shaping what lies ahead. Consider joining our Executive Board, encouraging colleagues to become members, and always sharing the experiences that have made your career meaningful. Our work is entirely volunteer-driven, and every contribution strengthens the association’s footprint within Pennsylvania. If you are interested in serving or have questions about how to get involved, please reach out at web@pappc.org.
Respectfully,
Robert C. McGrath
Mission
The mission of Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole, and Corrections (PAPPC) is to support and promote best practice methods and professionalism in the field of juvenile and adult probation, parole, corrections institutional care and community supervision.
Membership
Professional membership is open to all persons who are professionally employed full or part-time in the prevention, control and treatment of delinquency and crime through their work in probation, parole, corrections and victim services/agencies.
Conference
The Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole, and Corrections (PAPPC) is committed to providing valuable professional development opportunities through its annual training institute and conference. This event is held each year within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and serves as a central platform for professional growth and networking. Venues are selected on a rotating basis in the western, central, and eastern regions of the state. While the conference benefits members, it is also open to non-members, who are encouraged to attend and join PAPPC.
Regional Trainings
In addition to the annual conference, PAPPC provides regional training opportunities for its members. Each region-western, central, and eastern- hosts annual training sessions led by carefully selected trainers or presenters. These training courses are offered free of charge as a benefit of PAPPC membership, further supporting professional growth and development. Recently, PAPPC has expanded its capabilities to include Zoom training, allowing members to access valuable content remotely at no additional cost.
The Journal
The Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole, and Corrections annual Journal comes out every Fall. The Journal aims to provide an informative voice to our members regarding all County, State, and Federal updates that affect and shape our chosen profession. The PAPPC Journal also features members and their respective departments showing some of the events that are occurring throughout the State all year. Please email: rmcgrath@westmorelandcountypa.gov if you or your department would like to be featured in the 2026 Journal.
Award Winners
Sarah Lind
PAPPC 2026 Adult Professional of the Year
A professional who is employed in Pennsylvania by an agency at the federal, state or local level which provides supervision to adults on probation or parole or is employed in an adult correctional institutional facility, including county jails, state, and federal prisons within Pennsylvania, employed in the field of community corrections, including private contract facilities or vendors who contract with state, federal or county governments, employed by county, state, and federal operated half-way houses or community corrections centers within the state of Pennsylvania.
Robert Dill
PAPPC 2026 Juvenile Justice Professional of the Year
A professional who is employed in Pennsylvania by a county juvenile probation department and supervises juveniles alleged or adjudicated delinquent or an agency which provides services to juvenile offenders referred by juvenile courts, including, but not limited to, detention centers, residential facilities operated privately or by the Department of Public Welfare, and out-patient or day treatment programs.
Sponsors
