Services

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Narration

International trainer, keynote speaker, and host of The Criminologist podcast, Joseph Arvidson provides documentary and educational narration focused on criminal justice, behavioral science, trauma-informed practice, desistance, and human transformation.

Narration services include educational media, documentary-style storytelling, podcast narration, training content, and public-facing audio projects grounded in clarity, credibility, and authentic communication.

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Agency Consulting & Implementation

The Paragon Group provides consulting, implementation support, and training designed to help justice and human service agencies strengthen evidence-based practice, trauma-informed approaches, and desistance-focused supervision. Services include organizational development, staff training, program design, implementation planning, and integration of the TIDES Supervision Model into real-world practice environments.

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International Speaking & Training

Joseph Arvidson delivers presentations, workshops, and training sessions focused on evidence-based practice, desistance from crime, trauma-informed supervision, neuroscience, identity transformation, and organizational change. His training and speaking work has reached justice and human service professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Indonesia, North America, and South America. Presentations are designed to translate complex theory into practical strategies for real-world supervision and system change.

Assessment and Evaluation

The Paragon Group can assist your agency with assessment and evaluation of both the clients you serve and the programs you implement.

We have the capacity to train your staff in a variety of client assessments, ranging from the Level of Service Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) to various desistance-based change scales, such as the Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reentry (DRAOR) or the Structured Dynamic Assessment Case management (SDAC-21) tools.

Our team has expertise in the use of mixed method research, allowing us to offer utilization focused evaluation to ensure program fidelity.

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Testimonials

Dr. James Bonta- Corrections Consultant, Co-Author of The Psychology of Criminal Conduct.

I have known Joe over the past few years corresponding with him over the importance of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model of offender assessment and treatment. During our discussions he has shown clarity and enthusiasm in his approach to RNR. More recently, Joe has completed certification as an LS/CMI Master Trainer. This is a rigorous process involving writing both a theory and knowledge test and submitting videos of his training of the LS/CMI. Joe performs at a very high level of expertise.

Janina Cich- CJ Program Director/COO The American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies

Joe Arvidson is a dynamic and engaging Professor and Expert Presenter, providing key strategies based on research and practical application that resonates with human service professionals. His delivery style is that of focusing on the audience's needs, using a variety of techniques for audience engagement and connectivity, real-world, actionable tactics, and out-of-the-box thinking strategies. Joe is a genuine leader and change agent.

Jason Mereness, MA- Community Corrections Supervisor & Adjunct Faculty member

Joe brings energy, passion, and a second-to-none correctional understanding to every room he enters. Very few individuals can match Joe's evidence-based professional understanding. I can trust that Joe is always willing to talk through anything. While others get caught up in being "right", Joe prefers to be informed. As a kindred-spirit, I greatly appreciate this type of approach; especially when it comes to providing peers, clients, families, and the community with the best possible outcomes. Joe is one of the elite!

LuAnne Buck, Director of Corrections Programs at RS Eden.

Joe is an exceptional trainer on Evidence Based Practices. He recently facilitated a 90 minute presentation on Desistance from Crime Theories to RS EDEN Corrections Leadership team. An excellent training providing us additional Evidence Based tools to use when working with our clients. I highly recommend Joe for any of your training needs.