Who We Are

The Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) brings together executive-level governor appointees from all 50 states who are responsible for overseeing the nation’s largest correctional systems. Our membership includes Directors from state corrections agencies, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, military corrections, and local jurisdictions such as Los Angeles County, the District of Columbia, New York City, and Philadelphia.

CLA members are among the top correctional leaders in the country, collectively managing more than 400,000 professionals and overseeing the supervision and care of nearly eight million incarcerated individuals, probationers, and parolees.

Why Partner With CLA

Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) is the nation’s most exclusive correctional association that limit's its members to only top tier decision makers of each state. Composed of State governor-appointed Directors, Commissioners and secretaries, as well as leaders of military corrections, FBOP, and large county jails. As the key decision-makers in corrections, our members provide Corporate partners with unprecedented access opportunities to engage, build transformative relationships, and shape the future of the field. Our unique Corporate Partnership Program, eliminates the middle man and puts our partners in direct access to CLA’s executive-level membership.

What You Can Expect

We hold an average of 10–12 conference programs each year across the United States for our Governor-appointed members, which include State Directors, Commissioners, and Secretaries. These conferences address both national and regional issues, bringing the highest executive-level members together under one roof for several days.

At our events, you can expect 2 days of executive sessions for both members and corporate partners to attend many times, including a fun activity to conclude. 

No other organization provides the level of opportunity and access that CLA does. We are not a typical association that hosts large trade shows focused on the masses. Instead, CLA offers an exclusive membership, open only to State executive members from each state. This exclusivity sets us apart and ensures unmatched access to the true decision-makers in the industry.