APCA - Academy of Prisons & Correctional Administration

Welcome to APCA

The Academy of Prisons and Correctional Administration (APCA), Vellore, is the premier training institute for prison and correctional officers, sponsored by the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Nevertheless, officers from other states and union territories are also being trained upon special request from the concerned states and UTs. The Academy offers basic, in-service and various short-term training courses besides organizing conferences, workshops and seminars at regional, national and international level.

Board of Management

The Academy is an autonomous institution governed by a Board of Management.

Training

APCA trains officers from other states and union territories on special request.

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Batches Completed

Years of Experience

Divisions of Apca

APCA specializes in providing administrators and correctional officers with training that emphasizes efficient prison administration and rehabilitation approaches.

Basic Courses

In-Service Courses

MoUs & Special Courses

Training Activities

Training Components

Professors

Advisory Commitee

No. of Officers Trained

Courses and Programmes

Aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of administrators and correctional officers.

Basic Courses

Nine Months Basic Course for Prison Officers
Three Months Basic Course for Probation Officers and Welfare Officers
Three Months Basic Course for Psychologists

In-Service Courses

Three Months In-service Course
Refresher Course
Computer Course

MoUs and Special Courses

Vertical Interaction Course
Human Rights Course
Special Course on Welfare Duties

Training Components

Indoor Training
Outdoor Training

Our MOTTO

APCA could vary depending on its specific values and mission. it might encompass principles

Objectives

“To impart training in Correctional Administration and allied subjects to the officers in the ranks of Assistant Jailors to Superintendent of Prisons and equivalent ranks and above, supervisory officers of allied Departments of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and also from non-participating States”

Vision

“To prepare prison and correctional officers as leaders, who will lead the Correctional Services with uprightness, dedication, courage and a strong sense of service to the people, to achieve the goals of reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society.”

Mission

" To inculcate in them, such values, standards and norms as would help them discharge their duties better. In particular it will try to inculcate integrity of the highest order, sensitivity to aspirations of the people in fast changing social milieu, respect for human rights, law and justice, high standard of professionalism, physical fitness and mental alertness”