MEMBERSHIP
WHY
SHOULD YOU JOIN?
As a
member of SSCA you will:
Receive a quarterly corrections journal, The Southern Concourse.
This publication will allow you to keep abreast of topics of
concern for corrections. Corrections professionals share information
about innovative programs and accomplishments as well as issues
and concerns in their states. The Southern Concourse will also
keep you in touch with the colleagues you will meet through
SSCA. As a "family" we are concerned with each other just as
we are concerned with corrections issues.
Have the opportunity to attend an annual training conference
in one of the 14 states that comprise SSCA. These conferences
are centered around a training program that is second to none.
Not only do we learn about offender programs, needs, and programs;
we acknowledge the problems and needs of correctional workers
and provide training that will address our concerns as well
as motivate and stimulate us to do our jobs well.
Provide networking opportunities with qualified, experienced
professionals. Through your attendance at the annual training
conference, or from contacting the individuals/programs highlighted
in The Southern Concourse, you will have a wealth of knowledge
at your disposal. We share our ideas and assist each other on
a daily basis.
Have the opportunity to be recognized in any number of ways
including:
Kenneth
Law College Scholarships
David H. Williams Excellence of Service Award
Line Staff of the Year Award
P.C. Shields Member Recognition Award
These
awards are discussed in depth in the Awards
Program section of
the site.
MEMBERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
SSCA offers four types of memberships to accommodate anyone
with an interest in corrections:
Regular: Any person employed in, or honorably retired from, any area of the criminal justice system within the borders of the member states. The annual dues are $25 and entitle members to attendance at the annual conference, full voting privileges and an annual subscription to the association's quarterly publication, The Southern Concourse.
Affiliate:
Any criminal justice association, correctional department
or institution within the borders of the member states upon
receiving a favorable recommendation of the SSCA Executive
Board. The annual dues are $100 and the Affiliate will receive
four annual subscriptions to the association's publication,
The Southern Concourse.
Supporting
Patron: Private agencies, commercial and business
enterprise industrial or corporate with an interest in the
criminal justice system and the Association. The annual dues
are $150 and the Supporting Patron will receive one annual
subscription to the association's quarterly publication, The
Southern Concourse.
Associate: Any interested individuals. The annual dues are $25 and entitle the Associate member to one annual subscription to the association's quarterly publication, The Southern Concourse. This is a non-voting membership.
Dual: The term "Dual Membership" is used to denote a chapter which upon affiliation, or thereafter, enters an agreement with the Southern States Correctional Association which provides that each member of the Chapter will hold membership both in the chapter and the Southern States Correctional Association. Annual dues are $25.00 and entitle the member to all the rights and privileges of regular Members of SSCA in addition to their membership in their local association.
TO
JOIN THE ASSOCIATION
Print
the membership application by clicking on this link.
Complete the application ensuring that you mark the appropriate
type of membership and please remember to provide all requested
information. Send to the address given with a check or money
order in payment for dues. A confirmation membership card
will be sent to you. |
