The Association of Reentry Professionals is a not-for-profit membership organization that seeks to be the leader in advocating excellence in reentry practices and procedures and to foster the development and growth of Reentry Professionals.
AoRP Mission
To promote ethical standards and foster and implement the growth, development, and professionalism of Reentry Professionals and to enhance the quality of services that impact the reentry process to improve community safety and reduce recidivism.
AoRP Goals
Foster development and growth of reentry professionals committed to preserving and enhancing reentry.
Establish a code of ethics and professional practices.
Promote member adherence to a professional code of ethical standards and practices.
Provide training opportunities for reentry professionals.
Collect, research, publish, and disseminate historical, managerial, and technical information regarding reentry.
Implement programs that ensure cultural and social diversity in our membership and leadership.
Promote public understanding of the concerns of reentry.
Conduct activities that maintain advocacy favorable to reentry.
Enlist, organize, and support members to achieve our purpose.
Foster cooperation, knowledge exchange, and education among reentry professionals.
Provide a valid and reliable certification program for reentry.
AoRP Values
Altruism
Unselfish dedication to the success of the organization.
Caring
Empathy, kindness and concern for the people and their needs.
Dignity and Respect
Maintaining ones self-worth while honoring the value of all.
Fairness
Equitable, impartial treatment of all.
Honesty
Representing oneself and the organization truthfully.
Integrity
Acting in accordance with our core values.
Loyalty
Allegiance to the people and the organization, even in the face of adversity.
Ownership
Accepting responsibility.
Pride
Publicly recognizing and celebrating our accomplishments.
Sharing
Making information known and accessible at the earliest possible point.
Trustworthiness
Inspiring the confidence of others.
Affiliate members
26% of the total corrections population (those incarcerated, and on probation or parole) have a mental health problem.
