Why Join AzJEA?
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Arizona Justice Educators Association is a 501(c)3 organization. Your membership contribution is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! When you become a member of AzJEA you have the opportunity to promote:
- the advancement, effectiveness, and quality of justice education;
- understanding and cooperation in the field of justice education;
- the highest ethical standards in justice education professionals AND
to recognize achievements and contributions by educators, practitioners and students.
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AzJEA is a 501(c)3 organization. Your membership contributi
Term of Membership
Membership is for the period of October 1 through September 30 annually. PENDING CHANGE TO CALENDAR YEAR.
AzJEA strives to keep the cost of its membership low and focused toward providing the annual conference and professional development sessions. Our operating costs are minimal. With that said, we understand the cost may not be feasible for everyone. Scholarships for annual memberships may be awarded at Board discretion by contacting Azjea.President@gmail.com
Membership Categories
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Regular Membership
Regular Members are those persons who are employed by or retired from accredited high schools, colleges, or universities as supervisors, instructors, or direct academic personnel in Criminal Justice programs.
Voting Rights: Only Regular Members in good standing are entitled to vote. To be in good standing, Regular Members must be current in their dues.
Regular Membership w/Conference Registration
Regular Members are those persons who are employed by or retired from accredited high schools, colleges or universities as supervisors, instructors, or direct academic personnel in Criminal Justice programs.
Voting Rights: Only Regular Members in good standing are entitled to vote. To be in good standing, Regular Members must be current in their dues.
This membership option is open two months prior to the Annual Conference and includes registration for the event.
Associate Membership
Associate Members are those persons who work in allied agencies, in or out of Arizona, having a particular interest in the objectives of AzJEA and who join for the purpose of coordination and agency relationship.
Voting Rights: Associate Members are not entitled to vote. However, Associate Members may express their views on all matters considered by AzJEA.
Associate Membership w/Conference Registration
Associate Members are those persons who work in allied agencies, in or out of Arizona, having a particular interest in the objectives of AzJEA and who join for the purpose of coordination and agency relationship.
Voting Rights: Associate Members are not entitled to vote. However, Associate Members may express their views on all matters considered by AzJEA.
This membership option is open two months prior to the Annual Conference and includes registration for the event.
Student Membership
Student Members are those persons who are enrolled in secondary and post-secondary institutions in criminal justice studies. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for student membership.
Voting Rights: Student Members are not entitled to vote. However, Student Members may express their views on all matters considered by AzJEA.
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Education and Networking
Throughout the year, AzJEA provides valuable information and networking opportunities to members. Educators from Community Colleges and Universities, working and retired practitioners, from Northern, Southern and the Phoenix Valley of Arizona!
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The annual conference takes place in the fall and features a variety of presentations of interest to criminal justice educators, practitioners and students. The 2020 and 2021 conferences were set up online instead of in-person, and members were able to attend from the comfort of their own homes via Zoom. 2022 returned to in-person at PVCC. We look forward to the Spring 2025 Conference!
Professional Development
Professional development opportunities are included with membership. Three times a year, members will have the opportunity to hear from presenters r participate in continued education training events on different aspects of the criminal justice field. Attendees receive a certificate of attendance. Professional development will be virtual unless specifically stated otherwise. Visit the Professional Development page for more information.
Educator Support
Teaching tips and information are provided to members via social media on a regular basis. Resources for teaching virtually have been a priority.
Scholarship Opportunities - Opening January 2025
Membership fees go toward scholarships for undergraduate and graduate criminal justice students. By joining AzJEA and paying the annual dues, members help scholarship award-winners work toward the completion of their degrees. See the Scholarship page for more info.
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AzJEA is a 501(c)3 organization. Your membership contribution may be considered a tax deduction as allowed by law.
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