News Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago
Governor Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel. Mary Claire WootenMay 16, 2025
News ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 15, 2025
State Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation. Mary Claire WootenDecember 24, 2024
News Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward reflects on challenges and successes APR spoke with Ward to discuss his role as director, the challenges and successes facing the Bureau, and his future goals. Alex JobinNovember 28, 2024
News Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward highlights reentry success on Capitol Hill Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center. StaffNovember 25, 2024
Legislature Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session. Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2024
News Opinion | Small group, big accomplishments: Birmingham DRC Graduation This small group has made a big accomplishment in conquering the Birmingham DRC program and getting their lives on track. Matthew EstesJune 27, 2024
Public safety CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024