The philosophy of MACA is based on the need to enhance professionalism in the field of criminology. With an ever-expanding web of specialised fields and disciplines pertaining to criminology, it is deemed of utmost importance to maintain a veritable high-end state-of-the-art knowledge and operational base.

The Association's main trust is to:

• Promote a national strategy and policy
• Promote realistic perceptions of crime in Malta
• Act as a catalyst and focal point
• Represent the varied interests of the wider Criminology community
• Create a network covering the public and private sectors
• Expose Maltese Criminologists to European and international initiatives
• Promote a professional warranting system for criminologists

The Association's Long Term Benefits:

• Develop the criminology capacity of the nation
• Promote information flows and synergies
• Induce a strong, sustainable Criminology community
• Encourage a national criminology and security strategy