Ashley Koonce, Executive Director • 936-344-1377
2025 Annual Training Conference • May 2025 • Atlanta, GA

Association of Paroling Authorities International

The recognized voice for the highest professional standards of responsible parole practices.

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The recognized voice for the highest professional standards of responsible parole practices.

APAI’s Mission

The Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) is a global association dedicated to the accomplishment of public safety and successful offender 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:

APAI’s Values

Why Join APAI?

Through APAI’S Website and Social Media Networks, members have the ability to survey other Boards/Releasing Authorities regarding issues and specific topics in a fast and user-friendly medium 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

— Jeffrey Peterson,
Former Executive Officer

Annual Report

2020-2021 APAI Annual Report

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