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Licensing Court-Mandated, Outcomes-Based Intervention Frameworks for State & Municipal Systems

For more than 15 years, I have designed, implemented, and operated court-mandated diversion and behavioral intervention programs that reduce recidivism, mitigate risk, and improve compliance across justice-involved and high-liability populations.

My work is built on one core principle:

Critical incidents rarely occur in isolation—they escalate when early warning behaviors go unaddressed.

I develop structured, defensible, and scalable curricula that allow courts, probation departments, municipalities, and contracted providers to intervene early, disrupt escalation patterns, and produce measurable behavior change.

Licensing Opportunity for State & Government Agencies

State agencies, city governments, court systems, and contracted providers can license my structured, implementation-ready frameworks to deploy standardized, outcomes-driven programming within their jurisdictions.

Each curriculum is designed to:

  • Reduce repeat offenses

  • Improve participant accountability

  • Increase court and probation compliance rates

  • Address criminogenic risk factors

  • Provide measurable behavioral outcomes

  • Strengthen public safety infrastructure

 

 

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You will also receive the following:

Upcoming LIVE Trainings

2026

         Certified Anger Management Specialist Training

May 15-16, 2026 | Friday & Saturday | 10-5pm EST

Live Training:

On day 1, we focus on the information and implementation. On day 2, we will show you how to teach the classes so you will leave the training with the confidence needed to implement your program right away. Participants receive 12 CE hours.

Location:

Embassy Suites Hotel 

2029 Satellite Blvd 

Duluth, GA 30097

Are you looking to expand your professional services, enhance your income opportunities, and make a lasting impact in your community? Our Anger Management Certification Program is specifically designed to provide you with the tools, expertise, and credibility to elevate your practice and serve a broader client base.

What You'll Gain

    • Boost Your Professional Standing: By becoming a certified anger management specialist, you’ll distinguish yourself as an expert in delivering high-quality, court-mandated anger management classes. This nationally recognized certification is backed by NAADAC-approved Continuing Education credits (12 CE hours), adding a valuable credential to your portfolio.

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    • Expand Your Services and Income Opportunities: This training opens the door to a variety of lucrative opportunities. With your certification, you can facilitate anger management groups in diverse settings such as prisons, probation offices, DUI/DWI schools, educational programs, day centers, non-profit organizations, corporations, and wellness programs. You'll be equipped to provide both individual and group sessions, increasing your reach and revenue potential.

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    • Proven Marketing and Branding Strategies: We go beyond just teaching techniques; we provide you with proven marketing strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. Learn how to effectively brand your services, attract more referrals, and leverage professional relationships to grow your client base and increase your income.

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    • Serve Your Community: As a certified anger management specialist, you’ll play a key role in improving emotional well-being within your community. You will empower individuals to manage their anger, reduce violence, and build healthier relationships—making a real difference in the lives of others.

In today’s environment, courts, schools, probation offices, and other organizations seek qualified professionals to deliver effective anger management services. By completing this program, you position yourself as a go-to provider, known for delivering high-quality, evidence-based education. This certification not only enhances your credibility but also signals to courts, employers, and clients that you adhere to the highest professional standards in anger management.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain valuable techniques for helping clients manage anger, control responses to triggers, and develop lasting behavioral change. You’ll learn evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-awareness strategies, and emotional intelligence training.

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  • Marketing Mastery: We provide you with the tools to effectively market your anger management services, improve your branding, and create a unique selling proposition. These strategies will help you stand out among competitors and secure more clients.

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  • Professional Credibility: This certification serves as a badge of expertise, giving you the confidence to approach prisons, probation offices, schools, DUI/DWI programs, day centers, non-profits, corporations, and wellness programs. You'll be able to offer services in settings where anger management expertise is in high demand.

By investing in this certification, you gain access to a new stream of revenue while enhancing your professional credibility. You’ll be well-positioned to secure contracts, attract more clients, and generate additional income through diverse service offerings.

Take this step to elevate your career, grow your business, and make a meaningful impact in your community. Enroll now in our Anger Management Certification Program and gain the skills, strategies, and credibility needed to transform lives—and your own professional future.

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Certified Victim Impact Panel Instructor Training

This certification program is designed to equip professionals with the tools, training, and confidence to lead impactful Victim Impact Panel (VIP) classes for court-mandated clients.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how offenses like DUIs and reckless driving affect victims, families, and communities. Get certified by the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers to lead 2-hour court-mandated Victim Impact Panels.

Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Specialist Training

Contract our team to conduct this training for your agency

This training delivers deeper insight into why people shoplift and commit acts of theft. By completing this training, treatment providers will be able to effectively work with offenders who have committed crimes of theft. 

Trainees will receive 6 CEs approved by NAADAC for completion of this training.

Training Location: 2480 Windy Hill Rd Suite 401,  Marietta, GA 30067. 

According to the National Association of Shoplifting and Theft Addiction:

Shoplifting has become one of the most prevalent crimes in the U.S., averaging about 550,000 incidents per day resulting in more than $13 billion worth of goods being stolen from retailers each year. That is more than $35 million in losses per day. Current estimates are as high as 1 in 11 Americans who shoplift in our nation today.

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For this reason, it is important to educate counselors, youth, educators, retailers, and law enforcement. Learn about the prevalence of shoplifters, types of shoplifters, ways to prevent shoplifting, and the fact that it can be and is an addiction. Shoplifting has become an epidemic, and the best defense against it is prevention.

By the end of this 6-hour training, you will:

VIP DAY: MARKETING INTENSIVE

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At the VIP Day Marketing Intensive, you’ll unlock the proven blueprint that has helped countless professionals in the court-mandated space go from struggling to thriving.

Led by Dr. Collins, CEO of The Diversion Center, a leader in the industry who has helped providers break free from financial uncertainty and establish themselves as highly sought-after experts, this immersive session is designed to give you the exact principles that works—without fluff, without guesswork.

Training Location: Barcelo Bavaro Palace, Dominican Republic 

Imagine waking up each day with a fully booked calendar, predictable income, and the confidence that your business is running like a well-oiled machine. No more second-guessing your marketing strategy, no more wondering why others are getting clients while you struggle to stay above water. 

It’s time to invest in yourself and your business. 

This isn’t just another training—it’s an opportunity to redefine your future and finally build the business you envisioned when you started.

By the end of this 1-day intensive, you will:

NACATP accredited training

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I am part of a business coaching program, and I am amazed at how simple things can be when you trust the process. What sets working with Derek apart is his humility—he genuinely wants people to succeed without any arrogance. He guided me through my fears and helped me realize that I was my own biggest obstacle. I prayed, watched his free videos, and applied the business knowledge I already had, and things started to click. I put my faith in God, did the work, and now it’s paying off. I’ve shifted my mindset and am becoming obsessed with reaching seven-figure success. My first client review gave me the confidence I needed to make it happen. It takes courage to make money! I’m on the road to success with The Philadelphia Diversion, and there’s no stopping me! Faith. Focus. Fuel = Success.

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Editable Workbooks For Your Court Mandated Program

Are you in need of workbooks for your court mandated program?

 Look no further, as we offer a selection of comprehensive workbooks for anger management, domestic violence, parenting, substance use, and shoplifting.  Reprint, resell, rewrite our workbooks and sell them as your own. You will have 100% resell rights and the workbooks are delivered directly to your email in an editable word document.

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Certified Behavioral Threat Intervention specialist

The Certified Behavioral Threat Intervention Specialist Training is an advanced, in-depth program designed to equip teachers, social workers, counselors, and community leaders with the critical skills needed to manage threats and provide effective interventions. 

DETAILS:

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be certified as Behavioral Threat Intervention Specialists, empowered to lead violence intervention efforts in their schools, communities, and organizations.

Training Objectives:

Marietta

Diversion Center

2480 Windy Hill Road SE
Suite 401 Marietta, GA 30067
404-503-8069

Marietta

Diversion Center

2702 Duluth Hwy Suite A
Duluth, GA 30096
404-781-7468

Duluth

Diversion Center

320 W. Lanier Ave, Ste 200 Fayetteville, GA 30214 ​404-503-8069

Fayetteville

Diversion Center

9442 South Main Street, Suite 103 Jonesboro, GA 30236 404-369-8597

Jonesboro

Diversion Center

561 W Pike St. Suite 206 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 404-781-7468

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