A regular feature of the publication is an Op-Ed column titled “The Soap Box.” Contributions for this feature are welcomed, and may be submitted for publication consideration to the Public Information Office.

Until December 2004, the Association newsletter was printed and disseminated via mail.  At the close of 2004, however, the Association introduced the current electronic format with a new name and logo design.  The circular logo and image of a person moving from behind bars that appeared on the masthead of The Monitor gave way to a stylized scale of justice that symbolizes the Association's commitment to fairness, justice, and balance.  At the same time, the new name - The Journal - tacitly recognizes that the concept of supervision endorsed by the Association, while it includes monitoring offenders, entails a broad array of services, collaboration, support, and treatment.