International Support Gains for SAW Project
The SAW Project is pleased to garner the support of influential public, private and non-governmental organizations to further its mission of positive change in community corrections worldwide.
The Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) is a global association dedicated to the accomplishment of public safety and successful reentry through training, education, standards of evidence-based research and best practices, providing peer-based technical assistance and support in collaboration with strategic partners. APAI also offers a mentoring program that sees to foster a supportive environment for the personal and professional growth of leaders of paroling and releasing authorities. To achieve our mission, we commit to the following priorities:
- Developing and promoting standards and best practices through training, mentoring, and research partnerships.
- Expanding membership, including international paroling authorities.
- Developing cost effective membership interactions, such as online training and meetings, using technology whenever possible.
- Establishing and publishing association resolutions and information relevant to all paroling authorities.
- Identifying ongoing strategies for funding for sustainability.
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an international association composed of members from the United States, Canada, and other countries actively involved with pretrial, probation, parole, and community-based corrections, in both juvenile and adult legal systems. APPA has grown to become the voice for thousands of pretrial, probation, and parole practitioners and providers of services including line staff, supervisors, and administrators from both the public and private sectors. APPA’s portfolio includes two training institutes each year, as well as customized onsite and online training; addition offerings include technical assistance, journals, monographs, and guidebooks; research; publications; information clearinghouse services; and policy and advocacy efforts related to the field. | Visit Website
The Community Justice Overseas Territories (CJOT) Network is a professional network that brings together probation practitioners, academics, and justice professionals working in the British Overseas Territories (BOTs), and the Crown Dependencies. Established in 2023 following connections made at the 5th World Congress on Probation and Parole, CJOT was created to address the challenges of professional isolation in small and remote territories by fostering knowledge exchange, peer support, and evidence-based practice. The network now includes all ten BOTs with probation services, as well as the Crown Dependencies of Jersey and Guernsey. Through quarterly meetings, spotlight sessions, and conferences, members share best practices, collaborate on training, and support each other in delivering probation services across diverse and unique jurisdictions. Inspired by the hummingbird symbol of “doing what you can,” CJOT continues to grow as a platform for collaboration, professional development, and advancing probation practice in the overseas territories. | Visit Website
Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) is the Direct Support Organization for the Florida Department of Corrections. Erica leads FFCE’s statewide efforts to strengthen Florida’s workforce by connecting career trained returning citizens with employers, advancing fair and second chance hiring, and reducing recidivism. FFCE works with businesses, community leaders, and public partners to increase awareness of employment opportunities for individuals transitioning out of prison, many of whom have completed career and technical education, industry credentials, or rapid training programs. The Foundation serves as a bridge between Florida’s correctional system and the community, aligning trained job seekers with real workforce needs. Through partnerships and community reentry initiatives, FFCE enhances access to job training, academic education, and wellness programs that support successful reentry. This work increases investment in workforce development, supports public safety, and contributes to healthier, more resilient Florida communities. | Visit Website
The International Community Justice Association (ICJA) aspires to change the public perception of justice-involved individuals, end the overuse of incarceration and correctional supervision, and achieve a just society. ICJA promotes public safety through evidence-informed practices for justice-involved individuals through collaborative community-based treatment services, research, and advocacy. | Visit Website
The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is a global member-based agency that exists to support the improvement of correctional and prison practice. Together with its members and partners, the ICPA community works to support the improvement of global corrections by sharing best practice, supporting global engagement, actively promoting policies and standards for humane and effective correctional policies and practices, and assisting its members and partners in their development and implementation. ICPA believes that imprisonment is a last resort and supports the development of alternative sanctions and community corrections. ICPA believes in integrity and professionalism, the sharing of ideas and partnerships, and in the capacity for positive change in individuals.
ICPA is committed to the sharing of good practice and research from across the world through its major annual conference and regional events. ICPA’s membership also works collaboratively to improve correctional practice worldwide through its topic-specific Network Groups, regional Chapters, and online resource library. Through the dedication of its members, ICPA is committed to promoting and sharing ethical and effective correctional practices to enhance public safety and build healthier communities worldwide. | Visit Website
Reduce Recidivism is a non-governmental organization and a youth-led initiative that contributes to rehabilitation and reintegration of young offenders in correctional institutions in Ghana. The project provides structured vocational training and learning opportunities in areas such as soap making, beading, hairdressing, and computer literacy, alongside comprehensive life skills development in communication, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Reduce Recidivism also sets up small business enterprises for inmates after serving their sentences. Through these targeted interventions, we aim to make the reformation process more meaningful and effective, equipping young offenders with the tools and confidence necessary for successful reintegration into society. By fostering self-reliance and creating pathways to employment or further education, Reduce Recidivism contributes to long-term personal transformation and a reduction in repeat offenses. | Visit Website
Penal Reform International (PRI) is a non-governmental organization working globally to promote criminal justice systems that uphold human rights for all and do no harm. We work to make criminal justice systems non-discriminatory and protect the rights of disadvantaged people. We run practical human rights programs and support reforms that make criminal justice fair and effective. We work at the international, regional and country level to raise awareness of the unnecessary use of imprisonment. We promote alternative measures and sentences, which in many instances are more proportionate and more likely to reduce re-offending. We support the establishment of probation systems and help those in place to be more effective. We also work to develop and pilot alternative sentencing programs to increase the range of options available to courts. | Visit Website