Patricia Shaver
Founder
Patricia holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and is a Certified Addiction Specialist, Paralegal, and the CEO of a non-profit organization focused on supporting the reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals. With extensive experience working alongside defendants, court personnel, judges, and judicial agencies, she has conducted countless interviews and substance abuse assessments throughout her career.
Her core competencies include:
- Mediation
- DOC Training Classes
- Court Testimony
- Criminal Thinking
- Criminogenic Needs
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Record Management
- Group Counseling Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
- Investigations
- Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Abuse
- Interlock Enhancement Counseling
Patricia is also well-versed in curriculum design, training, and instructional methods, specializing in both individual and group instruction. She has a strong background in counseling clients through dependency recovery, life adjustments, and personal transformation. In addition, she has worked extensively with both ex-offenders and offenders released from prison who struggle with substance abuse issues. Patricia also spent 20 years as a Bail Bond Agent.
Her commitment to community service is evident in her extensive education, licensure, and leadership roles on various boards. These positions have empowered her to make a meaningful impact in her community.
Notable roles include:
- Aurora Armed Forces Treatment Court Program
- Commissioner at the Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation
- Director at Cunningham Fire Protection District
- Director at South Metro Fire Rescue
- Certified Addictions Specialist III
- Commercial Driving School Instructor
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider
Patricia’s dedication to her work and community continues to guide her efforts in supporting individuals in their recovery and reintegration.