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APAI Chairs' Meeting

The APAI is the recognized voice for the highest professional standards of responsible parole practices. We will demonstrate through embracing APAI's established values that the parole process of the criminal justice system is an essential element for making our society a safer, better place to live.

Who may attend?

This meeting is designed for and open to Chairs or Heads of any appointed Parole Board or Releasing Authority. If unable to attend, Chairs and Executive Officers of such entities may designate their Vice Chairs or Executive Officers to attend in their place, subject to approval by APAI’s Executive Committee. Representation is limited to one Chair or Executive Officer per state or commonwealth in the United States. Countries outside of the United States may send two representatives, following the guidelines listed above. While membership in APAI is not a requirement to attend this meeting, we strongly urge all participants to encourage their respective Boards or Paroling Authorities to join. Individual memberships are also available. For information, visit www.APAIntl.org and click on the Yellow Tab, Online Payments, then Join Now.!

What topics will be covered?

This meeting has a history of covering topics that are current and relevant to Parole Boards and Releasing Authorities at the time of the meeting. Issues are solicited from those attending. This is a unique opportunity for leaders in the field to discuss issues with peers.

Submit your topic ideas online: Suggestion Box

When & Where is the meeting?

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
 Council of Paroling/Releasing Authorities (formerly Council of Chairs).

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meet `n Greet Reception

Friday, September 5, 2008 - Sunday, September 7, 2008
A schedule of meeting times and topics will be posted in early July.

Swissotel Chicago, 323 E Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601
This AAA 4-Star hotel is located steps from The Magnificent Mile, minutes from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum, and is only 20 miles from both O’Hare and Midway airports.

Rates: $205 Single/Double.
Reservations: 888-73SWISS. Mention "Parole Group" or Association of Paroling Authorities for the special discounted government rate.
Rooms will only be held until Friday, August 1. Please book early!

WHY attend?

Attendees consistently rate this meeting excellent and highly valuable. This is a once-a-year opportunity to meet and discuss issues specific to leaders in the field of parole. There is no other meeting anywhere like it.

APAI acknowledges support for this important leadership meeting from: