General Info
Where It All Happens
All APPA workshops, intensive sessions, general sessions, resource expo and receptions will take place in the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How Will You Benefit?
- Learn fresh, new ideas from well-known experts.
- Experience innovative programming.
- Participate in stimulating discussions with your peers.
- Enhance your current abilities and qualifications.
- Discover “what works” from professionals in the field.
- Network with your peers and learn from their diverse experience.
- View and compare the newest correctional products, technologies and services.
- Increase your current program’s effectiveness.
- Take part in exciting and fun social events.
Who Should Attend?
This institute is "not to be missed" if you are a corrections professional involved in...
- probation
- parole
- juvenile justice
- treatment
- social work
- education or training
- victim services
- residential programs
- judicial system
- pre- and post-release centers
- restitution
- law enforcement
- public policy development
NEW! Student Registration
Are you a student majoring in criminal justice, law enforcement or public safety? Get ready for your future career!
Attend a full day of workshops, view the newest criminal justice products and services and network with the experts for just $49. This special student rate allows a full day of admission to the American Probation and Parole Association 32nd Annual Training Institute on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Don’t miss it!
- Meet and learn from experienced professionals active in community corrections, probation, parole, juvenile justice and law enforcement.
- Bridge the link between theoretical discussions and practical applications when you discover “what works” from professionals in the field.
- Increase your exposure to issues and trends in criminal and juvenile justice.
- Gain information about future career opportunities.
Institute Orientation
Sunday, July 8 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
First time attendees, our friends who travel from outside the United States and all new members or others just interested in learning more about APPA and the Institute are invited to attend an Institute Orientation where you will learn about the Institute’s:
- Meet and learn from experienced professionals active in community corrections, probation, parole, juvenile justice and law enforcement.
- Bridge the link between theoretical discussions and practical applications when you discover “what works” from professionals in the field.
- Increase your exposure to issues and trends in criminal and juvenile justice.
- Gain information about future career opportunities.
You will also meet APPA President, Executive Committee members, APPA staff and other VIP’s.
APPA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, July 11 • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
All Institute registrants are encouraged to attend this informative membership meeting.
APPA Committee Meetings
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8
Did you know that APPA has over 20 committees seeking your participation? Most committees will meet on Saturday, July 7 or Sunday, July 8 and are open to all members. Plan to arrive early to get involved in your association.
APPA Accredited Training Contact Hours!
All APPA Institute workshops have been approved by the APPA Training Accreditation Committee for 1.5 contact hours. Workshops have also been accredited by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors.
If you need verification of your attendance at Institute workshops, check the Contact Hour section on the Institute Registration Form on page 39. You will receive an attendance verification form and specific instructions at registration. Please note only paid Institute registrants are eligible to receive the Certificate of Verification. A $10 processing fee will apply.
Why are contact hours valuable?
- Ensures workshop training/learning objectives
- Provides official verification of attendance at Institute workshops
- Meets professional licensing requirements
It Pays to be an APPA Member
APPA members save $60 in registration fees. It is not too late to take
advantage of the savings. You can become a member of APPA when you register for
the Institute. Just complete the membership section on the registration form,
and your savings start immediately!
Read more information about APPA membership.
Host Agencies
Bucks County Adult Probation and Parole Department
County Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officers Association of Pennsylvania
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Federal Probation Office
First Judicial District, Philadelphia Adult Probation and Parole Department
Juvenile Court Judges Commission
Montgomery County Adult Probation and Parole Department
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation and Parole Department
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
The Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole and Corrections (PAPPC)
PAPPC is a statewide volunteer organization with support and recognition from many aspects of the criminal justice field. PAPPC’s objectives are to provide the opportunity for continuing professional development; to promote professional standards and practices in the fields of juvenile and adult probation, parole, and corrections which 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.