The MCAA Mission
Our Mission
The Maryland Correctional Administrators Association (MCAA) is dedicated to supporting Maryland’s correctional professionals by promoting high standards, professional development, and innovative practices. Our mission is to advance public safety, strengthen correctional operations, and ensure ethical, effective management across Maryland’s correctional facilities.

Our Vision
We envision a future where Maryland’s correctional facilities continually improve to better serve communities, empower staff, and foster successful reintegration for those in custody.
Our Goals
Support Correctional Excellence: We provide training and resources to enhance skills and working conditions for correctional staff.
Advocate for Effective Programs: We help develop programs that benefit those in custody and support safer communities.
Promote Unified Leadership: We bring together correctional administrators to shape standards, support legislation, and address shared challenges.
Encourage Community-Based Solutions: We champion alternatives to incarceration, community release, and reintegration initiatives.
Build Future Leaders: Through our scholarship foundation, we support individuals pursuing careers in criminal justice.