What is the purpose of the Georgia Jail Association?

The Association was formed in the Summer of 1987. The organization's main objective is to provide a distinct and unified voice for jail officers working in local detention centers. GJA's membership is comprised of Jail Administrators, Jail Officers, Sheriffs, Support Staff, and other interested parties of the jail profession in Georgia. GJA strives to accomplish the following goals:  

1. To bring together those concerned with, or interested in the professional operation and administration of jails in the State of Georgia;

2. To advance professionalism through training, exchange of information, technical assistance, publications and conferences;

3. To provide leadership in the development of professional standards, management practices, programs, and services; and

4. To advance the interests, needs, and concerns of the membership.

Why should I join? What are the benefits? 

GJA offers numerous benefits to its members. The member is offered bi-annual training with the latest national, state, and local jail / corrections information. They are offered regional training and development seminars as well as State Legislative updates and input. GJA gives its members an opportunity to share ideas and network with other corrections professionals. GJA also produces a newsletter, The Informer, covering important developments in the jail industry.  

What does it cost?

Membership is $15.00 per person per year.
 

How do I join?

Professional membership, a voting member, includes law enforcement personnel working with or in support of a jail and who are employed by and work under the supervision of a Sheriff.  Membership is $15.00 per year.  GJA membership correspondence should be sent to:

Liz Hallsworth

Secretary, Georgia Jail Association

P.O. Box 1168

Grayson, GA 30017

She may be reached by calling (770) 619-6671 or by e-mail at: elizabeth.hallsworth@gwinnettcounty.com .

Where can I send articles or news items for The Informer?
 
Melinda Allen

Editor, The Informer
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department

2900 University Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

She may be reached by calling (770) 822-3111 or by e-mail at: melinda.allen@gwinnettcounty.com .
 

What should I expect to see or gain from attending GJA Conferences?

GJA's Training Conferences, now held twice a year,  focuse on professional training for its members.   Topics covered during the conferences are Georgia Jail Standards Updates, Georgia Criminal Justice Updates, Legal Issues for Jails, Georgia Legislative Updates, Jail Security Issues, and much more.  Participants receive a certificate of completion of the training program, as well as POST credit.  GJA is committed to providing the latest and most up to date information available.