Membership Options
AJA's Membership Types. Please read the descriptions to be sure that you select the correct membership type.
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Non-Member
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For individuals who want to see what AJA is about before becoming a professional member. You must work in law enforcement and/or corrections.
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Professional (Individual)
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For those working in law enforcement and/or corrections. Each member receives access to all member benefits including: Magazine (print and on-line versions), Training & Certification discounts, access to iConnect, our national jail blog/forum and our weekly AJAlert newsletter, which covers topics, updates and upcoming training opportunities.
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Consultant
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This membership type applies to individuals who provide consulting services to correctional or jail facilities, including, but not limited to, audits, reviews, and program development.
NOTE: This option is for an independent, individual consultant. If you work for a consulting firm as a consultant, you must select a corporate membership
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The Retired Member category is exclusively for individuals who have retired (officially or medically) from physically working in the corrections field.
Please note: Retired members cannot currently be employed in corrections in any capacity. This restriction also applies to those working as consultants in the field and those who provide services to a correctional facility. Only individuals who meet these criteria are eligible for this membership level.
The idea behind this membership is to keep retired individuals connected and informed about ongoing developments in the field, likely through newsletters, updates, or events. It's a great way for those with significant experience in corrections to stay up to date and maintain a connection to the industry without being actively involved in day-to-day operations.
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Life
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Life Members recognize that supporting AJA's work is essential to the health and growth of their professional community. As a Life Member of AJA, you are showing your commitment to the ongoing development of the corrections profession. We offer both single payment and pro-rated options to fit your budget. Anyone qualified to be an Individual or Retiree Member is also qualified to be a Life Member.
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Student
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This special membership level is available to full-time students enrolled in a Criminal Justice Program, not currently employed in the field of corrections or working for a company providing a service to jails. Student membership can open the door to such opportunities as networking with current jail professionals and keeping up with the latest happenings in the field. Note- you must provide the following: a photocopy of your current student ID , and the email address on the account must be your student email. Please submit the required information to membership@aja.org.
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Agency
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Criminal justice agencies can benefit through an Agency Membership, which offers special pricing on AJA's professional development seminars, annual conference registration for several staff. Only the primary contact person will receive all member benefits. (i.e., access to the national jail blog iConnect, a copy of our bi-monthly magazine and our weekly newsletter AJAlerts.
Small = Under 100 Beds: $115 Medium =100 - 999 Beds: $345 Large = 1,000+ Beds: $575
NOTE: YOU CANNOT PROCESS YOUR NEW AGENCY MEMBERSHIP ONLINE. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND SUBMIT THE FORM.
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Industry Affiliate
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Affiliate membership is available to private non-profit organizations. Evidence of nonprofit status must accompany your application.
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Corporate
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Corporate membership is available to companies providing products and services to jails. This beneficial membership category links your company to more than 3,200 jails and detention facilities in the United States through advertising, exhibiting, and sponsorship opportunities. Special recognition at our annual conference.
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Subscription
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Receive our award-winning quarterly American Jails magazine.
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If paying by check, click the correct membership form button below to download and print the membership form.
AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS CANNOT BE DONE ONLINE. PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SUBMIT THE FORM.
Please carefully review the description to ensure you select the correct member type. If you are not involved in corrections or law enforcement, you cannot register for a Professional Membership or a Non-Member account. If you work for a company that offers services, you must register as a Corporate Member. If you're a Consultant, you must sign up under the Consultant member type. If you're unsure, please contact AJA before registering. Choosing the wrong member type may result in someone from AJA reaching out to you.
Select a membership type from the dropdown below to begin the application process- to submit your application electronically, you must pay by credit card.
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