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International training, consultation, and media focused on evidence-based criminal justice practice.

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Desistance Advocate and Theorists

The study of desistance from crime examines why individuals exit their life of criminal offending.

In relation to other fields of study in the arena of criminology, the body of knowledge is limited, yet growing, making it an exciting time for inquisitive criminal justice practitioners to learn of this fascination school of thought.

The Paragon Group can help with publications, webinars and speaking engagements for you or your agency.

Or team with us for development of your own practice model!!

The Criminologist Podcast

Desistance Advocate and Theorists

The Criminologist Media Group ( A division of The Paragon Group LLC), is proud to produce a weekly podcast, entitled The Criminologist.

Dedicated to educating and entertaining our listeners, our podcast brings you subject matter experts from around the world, while sharing the latest and greatest evidence based practices to help individuals desist from a life of crime.

The Criminologist Channel

TIDES! Trauma Informed Desistance!

Visit our YouTube channel, The Criminologist, for a multi-media resource hub!

View our original content, as well as offerings from world leading thinkers on the topics of rehabilitation, criminology and desistance from crime...At no cost!

The Criminologist Media Group also provides documentary and educational narration services focused on criminal justice, behavioral science, trauma-informed practice, and human transformation.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ

TIDES! Trauma Informed Desistance!

TIDES is our customed deigned program model intended to augment your agencies' current evidence-based interventions! Learn all about our "Four Pillars of Change", and our innovative approach to navigating your client interactions!

International Training and Consulting experience!

->International Training School on Core Correctional Skills trainer and consultant.

-> Master Trainer of the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI).

-> Trainer of the Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reentry (DRAOR) and the Structured Dynamic Assessment for Case management 21-item (SDAC-21) scales.

-> Facilitator of a variety of cognitive behavioral interventions and desistance based techniques.

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