HISTORY

ACJA is incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta and operates under bylaws that regulate the transaction of its business and affairs. Historically, the ACJA has been a very active association and in 2010 ranked fourth in Canada in terms of active memberships.
 

VISION, MISSION, and GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Vision:
Alberta has an accessible and effective criminal justice system delivered by competent caring and informed professionals. “Promoting Leadership in Criminal Justice”

Mission:
To promote a humane, equitable and respected criminal justice system that fosters the confidence and support of Albertans.

Values and Guiding Principles:

• Sustainability, accountability and responsibility of our association 
• Diversity and equity of our stakeholders 
• A collaborative, holistic and inclusive approach to educating individuals on criminal justice matters 
• Respect and integrity for the interests of our members and the community

GOALS

The goals of ACJA are:

• To provide a forum for criminal justice system professionals and associated service providers to obtain and exchange information, knowledge and skills, emphasizing best practices and accessibility.
• To be recognized as a valuable and viable association that fosters future criminal justice professionals.
• To be responsive to the needs of the community by being receptive, insightful and informative.
• To operate with an effective and knowledgeable board that is representative of the criminal justice system.
• To provide feedback to/from the Canadian criminal justice system.
• To recruit, promote and engage membership.