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A Global Retrospective: Key Milestones in Probation Development
SESSION INFO
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Sponsored by the International Relations Committee: As the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary, this workshop brings together international experts for a forward-thinking discussion on the evolution of probation and community supervision worldwide. By examining lessons from diverse systems—both emerging and long-established—we will explore how history informs current practices and future innovations. Key themes include: Global Retrospective – Examining major milestones in probation’s development. Adapting to Change – Strategies for maintaining effectiveness in evolving correctional landscapes. Innovating for the Future – Emerging trends, international collaborations, and technology in supervision. Featuring: Jason Nachkebia (Republic of Georgia) – Insights on building a probation system from the ground up; Jochum Wildeman (Netherlands) – Lessons from a system with over 200 years of history. Join us for an engaging Q&A discussion, gaining global insights into the future of probation.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Joseph Arvidson
Executive Director , The Paragon Group, LLC
Joseph Arvidson, MS, with over 36 years in Corrections, is the Executive Director of The Paragon Group, advancing evidence-based criminal justice practices globally. He co-created the TIDES Supervision Model, integrating trauma-informed care with desistance theories, to enhance correctional interventions and approaches. Joseph also founded The Criminologist Media Group, and produces and hosts The Criminologist podcast. An adjunct faculty member at two Minnesota universities, he is also certified to train numerous core correctional skills and practices. His work has impacted professionals domestically, and he has influenced practitioners in the international sphere as well, from Europe, to the Middle East, and Australia.
Julie Truschel
CEO, SAW Project
Julie Truschel has an extensive employment history in criminal justice, working since 1985 in various capacities of juvenile and adult corrections. Involvement with researchers creating the ‘What Works’ curriculum made a dramatic impact, after which she worked with administrators nationwide to integrate evidence-based practices (EBP) within agency operations. Her current focus is creating and directing the Supervision Around the World (SAW) Project. This endeavor strives to chart global supervision practices, identify the most effective working models, and bring positive change through international collaboration. See more details at https://sawproject.org/
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