The Turks and Caicos Islands has been elected as the new Chair of the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole (CAPP), following the Association’s 2nd Annual Conference held in Saint Lucia on September 4–6, 2025. Director of Rehabilitation and Community Supervision, Mr. Jaron Harvey, and Senior Probation Officer, Ms. Marcella Williams represented the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) at the regional gathering. The conference brought together probation and parole professionals from across the Caribbean to share best practices, strengthen partnerships, and chart the future of community corrections in the region.
By assuming the chairmanship, TCI will help shape the regional agenda with a key focus on advancing offender rehabilitation, youth crime prevention, and professional standards across the Caribbean. TCI will also have the opportunity to host the 3rd Annual CAPP Conference in 2026.
During the conference, a presentation was delivered that highlighted the significant strides being made in the Turks and Caicos Islands to expand probation and parole services and to implement a national prevention agenda for at-risk youth. The presentation showcased TCI’s progress in strengthening supervision practices, introducing new rehabilitation programs, and building multi-agency partnerships to reduce re-offending and improve public safety. The conference agenda centered on pressing issues facing the region, including the management of sex offenders, gang-involved individuals, and the development of effective crime prevention strategies.
Speaking on the election, the Hon. Otis Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, stated: “This is both an honour and a responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands. As Chair, we are committed to working alongside our regional partners to elevate probation and parole as key pillars of public safety, rehabilitation, and crime prevention. This recognition underscores the important role our country plays in advancing rehabilitation in the region.”
CAPP is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices, supporting offender rehabilitation, and fostering professional collaboration across the region.
