CREDENTIALS & MEMBERSHIPS
The Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of high professional standards for criminal justice agencies and criminal justice personnel.
The keystone for FCCD is its educational programs which are designed to foster an interchange of information and training between the professionals in Law Enforcement, the Courts, Corrections, Probation and Parole, Juvenile Justice and Interested Citizens. FCCD is the Primary Organization in the State of Florida for bringing the various Criminal Justice Disciplines together to help recognize and develop strategies to solve our great state’s Criminal Justice needs. The mission of the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency is to serve as a catalyst for the prevention and reduction of crime and delinquency and to enhance the quality of justice for all Floridians. FCCD strives to improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems by examining problems, proposing solutions, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of those solutions. FCCD assists the criminal justice systems to function more productively by fostering interagency coordination and cooperation; by developing and coordinating policy issues; by rendering training and technical assistance; and by granting funds to support system improvements. |
Founded in 1957, The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has been improving the lives of at-risk children through its six Florida locations and comprehensive programs. The Sheriffs Youth Ranches is credited with helping more than 136,000 children and families in Florida.
Our VisionTo develop young men and women who, because of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, are able to face the future with a sense of direction, ability and hope. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient and productive citizens. Our Values Children First!
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AACC’s greatest asset is her nearly 50,000 members worldwide—Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Pastors, Students, Lay Helpers and more…. These “people helpers” come together through AACC to learn, lead and influence. AACC is a “place for you to belong”—an organization that provides support, education, resources, encouragement and strives to be practical, biblically-based and clinically excellent.
Divisions of AACC
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“I cannot do all the good that the world needs.
But the world needs all the good that I can do.”
But the world needs all the good that I can do.”
For more than 146 years, the American Correctional Association has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession.
The American Correctional Association shapes the future of corrections through strong, progressive leadership that brings together various voices and forges coalitions and partnerships to promote the concepts embodied in its Declaration of Principles. The American Correctional Association provides a professional organization for all individuals and groups, both public and private that share a common goal of improving the justice system. |
Much like our colleagues in the military and at hospitals, correctional chaplains provide pastoral care to those who are disconnected from the general community by certain circumstances – in this case to those who are imprisoned, as well as to correctional facility staff and their families when requested. Where permitted, we also minister to the families of prisoners.
Each correctional chaplain is also a representative of his or her faith community and is required to be endorsed by their denominational body in order to qualify as a chaplain. Correctional chaplains are professionals, with specialized training in the unique dynamics of the corrections world. Most serve as full-time correctional facility employees or part-time contract employees. "Chaplains are important in a correctional setting because they help offenders develop a healthy attitude toward themselves and staff in the prison where the offenders are incarcerated; Chaplains help offenders develop a positive spiritual reality regardless of religious preference and they help promote spiritual growth that will assist in an orderly transition from a prison environment to the outside community." |
Each year thousands of Florida citizens just like you, contribute thousands of hours of valuable service in Florida prisons. The involvement of volunteers is highly valued by the Department. It is an opportunity that is both important public service and personally rewarding experience.
Volunteers help the Department to deliver better programs and services. They bring a variety of skills and display an exceptional brand of engaged citizenship. Many volunteers help offenders become more productive, educated, self-sufficient, and law abiding citizens. You must complete a volunteer application and pass a basic security clearance before you are scheduled for volunteer service. The Department has a four hour training and orientation session that you will be asked to complete. Florida Department Of Corrections Volunteer Training Manual |
-- Jana Stanfield
Attendance In Following Seminars
Florida Council On Crime And Delinquency
Chaplains Conferences
Beyond Limits For Pastors And Leaders
Counseling Accreditation
Mental Health Accreditation
MaryAnn Jordan has gone through training as a Volunteer Chaplain through the Department Of Corrections which requires more extensive training of 5 days, rather than 4 hours as normal.
Team Members are required to attend training through the Department Of Corrections every year.
Each Team Member has a pin number and badge with the Department Of Corrections.
Team Members are also varied in backgrounds such as Lawyers, Contractors, Business Administrators, Criminal Justice Field, etc.
Florida Council On Crime And Delinquency
Chaplains Conferences
Beyond Limits For Pastors And Leaders
Counseling Accreditation
Mental Health Accreditation
MaryAnn Jordan has gone through training as a Volunteer Chaplain through the Department Of Corrections which requires more extensive training of 5 days, rather than 4 hours as normal.
Team Members are required to attend training through the Department Of Corrections every year.
Each Team Member has a pin number and badge with the Department Of Corrections.
Team Members are also varied in backgrounds such as Lawyers, Contractors, Business Administrators, Criminal Justice Field, etc.