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VCA Membership

Membership

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VCA membership is open to individuals who are involved in the corrections profession or a related field, support the goals of improving the profession, subscribes to the ACA’s and the VCA’s Constitution and Bylaws, and who pays annual dues, unless the person is a Life Member.

Become a Virginia Correctional Association Member

Apply for VCA membership online or download a printable PDF application you can return via mail or fax. If you have questions regarding VCA membership please contact us.
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  • Printable Payroll Deduction Application (PDF)
  • Printable VCA Membership Application (PDF)

​Member Benefits

Founded in 1979, the Virginia Correctional Association is a Dual Membership Chapter of the American Correctional Association, the premier national association representing the corrections profession.

The American Correctional Association was founded in 1870 and serves as the voice of corrections. There are many career-enhancing benefits which accompany an ACA/VCA Membership. Being an American Correctional Association/Virginia Correctional Association member can give you access to these services — sometimes at a discount:
Publications
  • Correspondence Courses
  • Corrections Today Magazine
  • On The Line Newsletter
  • Corrections Compendium Journal
  • Videos and other training materials
Standards & Accreditation
​A system of verification that correctional agencies/facilities utilize to ensure they comply with national standards.
Government Affairs
​This department serves as the liaison between the association and decision-makers at the state and federal levels.
Professional Development
  • Online Correctional Academy (OCA) Courses
  • Training Resources
  • National & On-Site Workshops
  • VCA Annual Training Institute
  • Technical Assistance Professional Certification
Conventions
  • ACA Winter Conference
  • ACA Summer Congress of Correction
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Richmond, Virginia 23225
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  • Home
    • About
    • History of VCA >
      • Past Presidents of the Virginia Correctional Association
    • Mission and Goals
    • VCA - ACA Code of Ethics
    • Organizational Structure/Constitution and Bylaws
  • Leadership
    • Board Members
    • Committees
    • 2021-22 VCA Officers and Board Members Bios
  • Membership
  • NEWS & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
  • Training
    • Training Institute
    • Regional Workshops
    • Gallery
  • Awards & Scholarships
    • Scholarship Recipients
  • Sponsors & Vendors
    • Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Contact & Connect
    • Resources and Links