To provide an association within Ontario for the purpose of affecting cooperation among individuals, groups and governmental organizations interested and active in the field of criminal justice.
To further, by all appropriate means, the study of criminology and criminal justice issues.
To inform the public, government, profit, and non-profit organization and promote an understanding of the criminal justice system.
To co-operate with organizations, either inside or outside of Ontario, that have similar goals and objectives.
To receive and administer all monies including funding grants, donations, gifts, legacies and bequests to further the objects of the CJAO.
To promote and advance a fair, progressive and compassionate criminal justice system.