As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are deeply grateful for the generous support of those who participated in our Golden Celebration, their commitment to APPA’s mission has played an instrumental role in helping us reach this remarkable milestone.
Thank you for being a vital part of this celebration!
Featured Content
Pioneering Probation
Veronica Cunningham on APPA's 50th Anniversary and Future Vision


In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, Veronica Cunningham, Executive Director of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), with over nine years of transformative leadership, shares her vision for APPA as it celebrates 50 years of advancing community corrections.
Dive with us into the exciting initiatives planned for APPA's 50th Anniversary, including year-long celebrations and the landmark Summer Training Institute in New York City! This conversation explores APPA's push toward unified standards in probation practices, the vital work of the International Relations Committee, and the growing importance of global partnerships. Veronica highlights the inspiring Justice 2.0 initiative led by Sarah Lewis in the UK and teases the potential for collaboration between APPA and this transformative movement.
From technology's role in reshaping community corrections to the future of evidence-based practices, Veronica shares her insights into what lies ahead for probation and parole professionals worldwide. Whether you are an APPA member or passionate about the future of community corrections, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.
Our Commitment
- Instilling Confidence in the community supervision industry.
- Serving and Engaging the more than 90,000 community supervision professionals in America.
- Providing a Safe Space for dialogue and resolution of the many issues facing the community supervision workforce in America, Canada and beyond.
- Utilizing the Latest and Greatest Technology to deliver training and disseminate information.
- Assisting in Professional Development of community supervision and supervision professionals.
- Providing Networking Opportunities for students and professionals to share ideas and exchange information about what works in community supervision.
- Offering Support and Resources to Jurisdictions who are training the best of industry professionals.
- Working Continuously to Define Our Role in public policy and to expand our presence on both national and international levels.
Celebrate 50 Years with a Special Membership Offer!
In honor of APPA’s 50th anniversary, we’re offering an exclusive 2-for-1 individual membership throughout the month of May! Even better – the first 50 people to join will receive a complimentary limited-edition 50th anniversary challenge coin as a thank-you for being part of our community. Don’t miss your chance to grow your network, access valuable resources, and own a piece of APPA history!
Please note: A $7 shipping fee applies for the challenge coin.
- A $60 discount on training institute registration.
- A 20% discount on Relias online training.
- Access to exclusive communities within APPA Connect, our online forum.
- 30-day early access to our peer-reviewed e-journal Perspectives, delivered straight to your inbox and available on APPA Connect.
- Up to 60% off on travel, accommodation, events, shopping, and more with APPA's partners, Member Deals and Engine.
- Opportunity to run for a board of directors or area representative position.
- Opportunity to join APPA committees.
- One vote in APPA elections.
Our Premier Sponsor
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