Which of the following is the oldest and largest international correctional association in the world and has supported the professional development of corrections since 1870?

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The American Correctional Association (ACA) is the oldest and largest international correctional association in the world, founded in 1870. The Academy of Professional Corrections and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences are both professional associations, but not specifically focused on corrections like the ACA. The American Society of Criminology is a professional society that focuses on the study of crime and justice, but does not have a specific emphasis on corrections.

Which of the Following Is the Oldest and Largest International