For the last 43 years, the association has hosted an annual training conference for its members at a major resort destination. This event provides an opportunity for information sharing among participants and provides structured workshops and seminars on a variety of topics. Each conference features prestigious speakers from various fields with useful information for our members to benefit from and also planned social events.

The Board of Directors has once again secured the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Resort as the host hotel for the 2024 conference. The conference will begin Sunday 07/28/24 and will conclude Thursday 08/01/24.

Register Online Register for the conference and pay online with your credit card.

Mail-In Application You can also download our registration form, and send the registration form along with fees to our office.

Trainers and speakers from both regional and national organizations have participated including: U.S. Department of Justice Pretrial Services Resource Center Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving U.S. Department of Labor National Institute on Drug Abuse National Council on Crime and Delinquency MacArthur Foundation National Association of Pretrial Services Various Universities State and Local Officials

Typical topics have included: Alternatives to Jail Overcrowding Alcohol and Drug Treatment Methods Liabilities and Legal Issues Diverting Drunk Drivers Support Counseling Integration Networking and Service Provider Utilization Caseload Planning and Management Techniques Interviewing Techniques