American Jail Association

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.