Mission Statement

AJA is dedicated to:

• 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 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.