named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Training Conference
Hosts multi-day conferences across New York State featuring workshops, professional development sessions, and collaboration with national organizations like the American Probation and Parole Association; began in 1993 and continues as a core activity.
NYSPOA Awards Program
Recognizes outstanding probation officers through annual awards including the Award of Honor and Presidential Distinguished Service Award; includes nomination process and formal ceremony during the annual conference.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers awards program for probation professionalsAnnually recognizes outstanding probation officers through an awards program, including a formal ceremony to honor distinguished service in the field.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for policy changes in community correctionsEngages in legislative advocacy by submitting position papers, providing written and oral testimony, and meeting with state legislators and executive branch officials to influence legislation and budget decisions affecting probation and community corrections.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual training conferences for probation officersOrganizes and hosts an annual conference for probation officers across New York State, recognized as the premier training event in the field, offering professional development workshops, exhibitor spaces, and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference is scheduled for July 29–31 in Syracuse, New York.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for probation officer trainingOffers scholarships to support attendance at the NYSPOA Training Conference, with recipients selected through a random drawing process.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Supports state-level probation administration through collaborationParticipates in work groups convened by the Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA) to support the effective administration of probation services across New York State.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains directories of probation departments and criminal justice resourcesProvides a comprehensive directory of county probation departments across New York State and curates a list of criminal justice-related agencies and resources for professional use.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$5963%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$45K
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Net assets$45K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +326.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 15
- Alexander Cruz — Trustee
- Amanda Shirback Bond — Trustee
- Darlene Paolini — Trustee
- Dave Bianchi — Trustee
- Drew McNichol — Trustee
- Iris Puelles — Trustee
- James Warriner — Trustee
- Jean JR Regis — Trustee
- Jennifer Yaun — Trustee
- John DelValle — Trustee
- Karen Prager — Trustee
- Kiersten Curtis — Trustee
- Laura Provost — Trustee
- Ron Rowe — Trustee
- Sylvester Price — Trustee
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- 57 County Departments Network — County-level probation departments operate independently within New York State.
- American Probation and Parole Association Network — Affiliate member of APPA; sends representatives to APPA institutes and affiliate meetings.
- American Probation and Parole Association Network — Member organization providing connection to national probation and parole standards and resources.
- American Probation and Parole Association Partner — Partnered for multiple conferences including 1999, 2005, and 2017 events, allowing NYSPOA to present workshops, awards, and leadership programming.
- Mid-Atlantic States Correctional Association Partner — Co-hosted the 2011 conference in partnership with NYSPOA.
- Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association Network — Regional association partner supporting correctional and probation collaboration.
- National Association of Probation Executives Network — Member organization linking to national leadership in probation services.
- New York State Government — Probation Officers operate as certified Peace Officers under state authority.
- New York State Corrections and Youth Association Partner — Co-hosted the 2011 conference in partnership with NYSPOA.
- New York State Council of Probation Administrators Partner — Collaborates with COPA as a professional counterpart organization in probation administration.
- New York State Council of Probation Administrators Partner — Collaborates with COPA to address issues affecting both administration and line staff in probation services.
- New York State Department of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Government — Supported NYSPOA conferences by submitting workshop proposals, presenting awards, and offering registration scholarships.
- New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — Linked as a collaborating state agency in criminal justice administration.
- New York State Fraternal Order of Police Partner — Law enforcement partner organization with shared interests in criminal justice.
- New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Government — Linked as a key state agency partner in the criminal justice system.
- New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Government — Supported NYSPOA conferences by submitting workshop proposals, presenting awards, and offering registration scholarships.
- Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Government — Participates in work groups initiated by OPCA, the state regulatory office for probation services.
- Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Partner — Host venue for the 2025 annual conference.
- other criminal justice agencies Partner — Collaborates with criminal justice agencies to increase public safety and promote professionalism in community corrections.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Learning-Focused Professional Developmentmethodology: learning-focused professional developmentBy hosting conferences at educational institutions and incorporating external input into programming, the organization enhances professional development because situating learning in academic environments and co-creating content increases engagement, relevance, and knowledge retention among probation professionals.
- Professionalization through Standards and Advocacymethodology: professionalization-through-standards-and-advocacyBy developing education programs, professional standards, legislative advocacy, and public relations, the organization advances the professionalism of probation officers because institutionalizing these elements strengthens public safety and field-wide credibility.