American Correctional Association

Law EnforcementVirginia, United States201-500 Employees

The American Correctional Association (ACA) is the oldest and largest international association focused on the corrections field. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, it serves all disciplines within corrections and pursues professional excellence across the profession. The organization administers accreditation through its Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, with final decisions announced at its conferences.

Its activities are oriented toward corrections agencies and facilities seeking external standards and accreditation, as well as professionals involved in policy and practice within the field. In 2024, ACA accredited federal residential reentry centers during its annual conference in Nashville. In 2026, final accreditation decisions were anticipated to be issued at the Summer Conference in Pittsburgh, reflecting ongoing use of its conference framework for accreditation outcomes.

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