Jail Leadership Initiatives
AJA’s Jail Leadership Initiatives prepare current and emerging leaders through regional academies and statewide partnerships built on the 22 Core Competencies for Jail Leaders.
New England
New England Jail Leadership Academy
(NEJLA)
New Jersey
New Jersey Correctional Leadership Series
(NJCLS)
California
California Jail Command Academy
(CJCA)
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Jail Leadership Academy
(RMJLA)
Ohio
Buckeye State Jail Leadership Initiative
(BSJLI)
Mississippi
Mid-South Jail Leadership Initiative
(MSJLI)
Florida
Florida Leadership Command Academy
(FLCA)
Texas
National Jail Leadership Command Academy
(NJLCA)
nebraska
Jail Executive Institute
(JEI)
Leadership Academies & Initiatives
National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA)
Founded in 2009, NJLCA prepares and develops leadership skills for the successful transition of mid-level managers to senior leadership positions within jails. The only program of its kind in the nation.
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Rocky Mountain Jail Leadership Academy (RMJLA)
A collaboration between AJA and the Colorado Jail Association, RMJLA shapes tomorrow’s leaders in Colorado and the surrounding states.
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California Jail Command Academy (CJCA)
Provides training for mid-level managers and up in the California corrections system, with curriculum targeting California-specific jail issues.
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New Jersey Correctional Leadership Series (NJCLS)
A collaboration between AJA and NJCJWA designed to identify and prepare the next generation of correctional leaders in New Jersey.
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New England Jail Leadership Academy (NEJLA)
A collaboration between AJA and the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association, NEJLA gives new supervisors the tools to become skilled leaders now and great leaders tomorrow.
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Florida Jail Leadership Command Academy (FJLCA)
A joint program between AJA, Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation, and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office to equip future leaders with essential skills.
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Buckeye State Jail Leadership Initiative (BSJLI)
In partnership with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, BSJLI cultivates essential leadership skills among current and emerging jail managers across Ohio.
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Mid-South Jail Leadership Initiative (MSJLI)
Created to empower current and future jail leaders with the skills and vision needed to drive positive change across local corrections in Mississippi.
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Jail Executive Institute (JEI)
JEI is an all-inclusive, interactive, multi-day immersive experience explicitly designed for jail executives and members of their immediate command staff. Participants gain a wealth of knowledge, invaluable resources, and a network of professionals with whom to confer in the future.
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