In 1913 members of California Corrections and Probation met to discuss the need to associate for the purpose of being identified as professionals. The California Probation, Parole and Correctional Association was founded in 1917 to advance correctional practices through public education and information, legislative advocacy, research, standards development and professional development.

It is one of the nation's oldest and largest state professional associations for corrections and provides California with dynamic and innovative leadership in corrections.

“…I believe strongly in the need for CPPCA to work hard to deliver the message that there are critical gaps in services to California’s most troubled youth….” - Tony Cardenas, former Ca State Assembly member, Current Los Angeles City Councilmember