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NABCJ Ohio Chapter

The Executive Board and the members of the Ohio Chapter are currently recruiting esteemed Corrections Professionals to be a part of our organization.

About NABCJ OHIO

The mission of NABCJ is to examine and act upon the needs, concerns,, and contributions of African Americans and other minorities as they relate to the administration of equal justice.
The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) is a non-profit, non-partisan, multiethnic professional association of individuals committed to the goal of improving the administration of justice at the local, state, and federal levels.
The genesis of NABCJ was a historic conference on “Blacks in the Criminal Justice System” hosted by
Dr. Charles Owen at the University of Alabama in February of 1973. At the meeting, Dr. Bennett
Cooper, then Director of the State of Ohio’s Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, called for
the creation of a permanent national organization that would focus on the goal of achieving equal
justice for Blacks and other minorities. The conference supported Dr. Cooper’s recommendation and
created a committee to establish the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Inc.

Meet Us At Our 37th Annual State Conference

Registration is now open! Mark your calendar for October 27th and be part of our 37th Annual State Conference in Lewis Center, Columbus, Ohio. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry leaders and peers.

Benefits of Membership

Aside from the obvious tangibles such as quarterly newsletters and the right to participate in all activities of the Association, each member becomes part of a rapidly growing network of minority-oriented criminal justice professionals who are dedicated to improving all aspects of our criminal justice process. The network tends to become reinforced and strengthened with each new member and with
each activity sponsored by the Association Regional and annual conferences help to focus national attention on the major issues confronting our justice delivery systems. Training sessions are regularly conducted utilizing leading criminal justice experts. The Association places special attention on major legislation affecting the criminal al justice system at the local, state, and federal levels. NABCJ is frequently called upon to provide testimony on pending legislation, aimed at changing some aspect of the process.

Apply for the 2024 Ohio Chapter Scholarships

The 2024 Ohio Chapter Scholarship applications are now open! We are offering $1,000 scholarships to qualified students pursuing a career in criminal justice or related fields. This is a great opportunity to receive financial support for your education. If you’re a high school senior or a college student with a passion for justice, apply today and take a step closer to achieving your academic and professional goals.

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Our Affiliates

Together we can make anything possible

Cincinnati

Diana Pearson, Chairman

Cleveland

Dr. Nyisha Stewart, Chairman

P.O. Box 43807

Richmond Heights, OH 44143

Columbus

Roger Wilson, Chairman

P.O. Box 479

Reynoldsburg, OH  43068

Dayton

Christopher Martin Chairman

P. O. Box 26482

Trotwood, OH  45426

Lima

Glenda Turner Chairman

P.O. Box 661

Lima, OH  45802

Mansfield

William Salas, Chairman

Contact Us

 If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us.

P.O. Box 328872
Columbus, Ohio 43232