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8 articles on court-ordered evaluations, classes, recovery, parenting and anger management from The Diversion Center.
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Anger Managementby Derek Collins | Feb 23, 2026 | Anger Management
Unlocking Court Referrals with Anger Management Classes in Atlanta
Turn Court Orders Into Steady Referrals This Spring Spring in Atlanta feels like a reset. The weather warms up, people get outside more, and courts and probation offices also hit a new rhythm. Many judges and probation officers use this season to push people to change...
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Anger Management Classesby Derek Collins | Feb 16, 2026 | Anger Management Classes
Beyond Anger: Integrating Mental Health Evaluations in Marietta Court Cases
Anger-related charges in court often look simple on the surface, but they rarely are. In many Marietta cases, what shows up as yelling, shoving, or threats is really the tip of a much deeper mental health or substance use problem. When that deeper issue is ignored,...
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Uncategorizedby Derek Collins | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Launching Court-Ordered Anger Management in Atlanta Without a Legal Background
Turn Court-Ordered Classes Into a Profitable Practice Launching court-ordered anger management classes in Atlanta can be a smart move if you are a counselor, coach, or helping professional who wants steady referrals. Courts keep moving all year, but the start of the...
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Anger Management Evaluationsby Derek Collins | Feb 2, 2026 | Anger Management Evaluations
Common Mistakes in Court-Ordered Anger Management Evaluations
Avoid Costly Missteps in Court-Ordered Evaluations Court-ordered anger management evaluations can make or break a case. Judges, probation officers, and attorneys in Georgia use these reports to decide what happens next for someone who has a charge tied to anger,...
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SAP Evaluationsby Derek Collins | Jan 26, 2026 | SAP Evaluations
What to Expect From a SAP Evaluation in Marietta
Start Your SAP Evaluation Journey with Confidence An SAP evaluation in Marietta is a required step for anyone in a Department of Transportation-regulated, safety-sensitive position who has a drug or alcohol violation. It is not just another appointment; it is the...
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Uncategorizedby Derek Collins | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
🛡️ School Safety Resources Georgia: Your 7-Point Checklist for HB 268 Compliance
Target Audience: Georgia School Administrators, Principals, and District Safety Officers. Georgia’s educational landscape is undergoing its most significant change yet with Georgia House Bill 268—the Keeping Georgia’s Students Safe Act. This legislation...
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by Derek Collins | Nov 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Georgia HB 268 School Safety & Violence Prevention Toolkit for Student Advocacy Specialists
A Comprehensive Solution to Support Student Well-Being, Strengthen Family Engagement & Prevent School Violence As a Student Advocacy Specialist in Georgia, you have one of the most important roles in education today. With the passing of Georgia House Bill 268,...
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by Derek Collins | Nov 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Georgia HB 268 School Safety & Violence Prevention Toolkit: A Comprehensive Solution for Preventing School Violence, Strengthening Family Engagement, and Supporting Student Mental Health
By Derek Collins, PhD., CEAP, CADC-II, MATS, SAP School safety is one of the most urgent issues facing families, educators, and communities across Georgia. With schools experiencing rising concerns around bullying, violence, mental health challenges, and online...
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