Region VIII

to support and assist the professional growth of correctional educators.

to assist in the development, establishment, and provision of correctional education.

to expand cooperative relations with related professional organizations and agencies to enhance the efforts of the total criminal justice system.

to support research in the field of correctional education.

to act as an advocate and promote excellence in correctional education.

to inform the membership of activities and results of the conferences, workshops, and pertinent research and literature.