Robert Paradise

About Robert Paradise

Our Mission: Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform works for a just, humane, and restorative judicial and correctional system by means of research, public education, legislative advocacy, coalition building, community organizing, and litigation. We support rational, cost-effective programs and policies that reduce crime, lower recidivism, and make our society safer.Our Vision: CCJR seeks a system of justice that protects the community while promoting the rehabilitation of offenders and the well-being of inmate families.Our Goals:Build, empower, and mobilize an active statewide coalition. Debunk common myths and stereotypes about prison and offenders. Reform the criminal justice process to make it more restorative and less adversarial. Promote alternatives to incarceration which are less costly and more effective than prison, such as fines, counseling, community service, and restitution. Advocate for programs that maintain relationships between inmates and their loves ones. Work to reintegrate offenders back into their families and communities. Address addiction as a healthcare issue, not as a criminal offense, and redirect resources to prevention and treatment. Oppose mandatory minimum sentences and dangerous overcrowding in our jails and prisons. Serve as a networking resource for prisoners and their families.PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

Experience

1. Chairman

   Citizens For Criminal Justice Reform

   Jan 2010 — Present · Concord, NH, US

   CCJR Newsletter - April 2017We are pleased to announce that founding member Dr. Robert Paradise has once again agreed to serve as Chairman of Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform beginning on April 19, 2017. During the fiscal year 20••••17 the position of chair has been in the capable hands of Attorney Michael Sheehan who will now pick up the mantle of vice-chairman. We thank Mike for his ongoing dedication and for providing his legal knowledge and expertise to everything we do.Dr. Paradise began his volunteer service as our first vice-chairman from January 2011 to February 21, 2012 alongside of Chris Dornin as founding chairman. Paradise then served four years as chairman from February 2012 until March 2016 when he voluntarily stepped down as chair in order to take a much deserved break. He continued to serve as a board member. The last twelve months has been anything but a respite or sabbatical for Dr. Paradise. In September 2016, he suffered the loss of his only child Elizabeth in a tragic car accident, and later underwent the implantation of a heart pacemaker. Elizabeth was 31 years old and the mother of his two precious grandchildren. Along with his wife of 43 years they now care full-time for their grandson and part-time for their granddaughter. In the midst of these life-changing events Dr. Paradise has graciously volunteered to step back into a leadership role for CCJR. Dr. Paradise is an ordained minister and a retired Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with a Bachelor Degree in Theology, a Masters in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling. He is also a Licensed Temperament Therapist, and holds Board Certification in Abuse and Crisis Therapy, and as a Temperament Instructor. He is a Charter Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a Professional Clinical Member of the National Christian Counselors Association, and is a Diplomat with the National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists, of Sarasota, Florida.

Skills

• Biblical Studies
• Prison Ministry
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Community Outreach
• Evangelism
• Religion
• Event Management
• Pastoral Counseling
• Revivals
• Strategic Planning
• Exceptional Public Speaker
• Team Leadership
• Non-Profit Volunteer
• Music Ministry
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Board Administration
• Crisis Counselling
• Nonprofits
• Public Relations
• Family Therapy
• Public Speaking
• Crisis Intervention
• Expository Preaching
• Discipleship
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Church Administration
• Leadership
• Pastoring
• Leadership Development
• Weddings
• Organizational Development
• Psychotherapy