NOHCJ traces
its history back to 2003 through an antecedent organization, the
American Correctional Association. The main objective of NOHCJ is to
focus the attention of its members and citizens upon the needs of the
criminal justice system. The emphasis at the federal, state and local
level has been on the variety of challenges facing the criminal justice
system.
NOHCJ strives
to promote equality for people of Hispanic descent and other minorities
in the criminal justice field through examination of its members needs,
concerns, talents and strengths.