Organizations


American Probation and Parole Association
A professional organization that provides training, services, and advocacy. 

Coalition for Parole Restoration
Works to obtain the just administration of parole for all people in prison.

Urban Institute
Authors research articles on current community supervision practices.

Vera Institute of Justice
Presents research and commentary on probation and parole.

The Pew Center on the States Public Safety Performance Project
Documents state policy and highlights best practices and reforms. 

Center for Effective Public Policy
Promotes a fair, equitable, and effective justice system through providing research on key issues in corrections practices.  

United States Parole Commission
Releases and supervises offenders from the federal prison system. 

United States Probation and Pretrial Services System
Operates the federal government's probation system. 

Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers Association
Serves as the professional organization for federal probation officers.

National Institute of Corrections
Provides a comprehensive library of resources on probation and parole.