Dale R. Todd
1712 Pacific Avenue Suite #102
Everett, Washington, 98201
Office: 425-252-7970, Fax: 425-258-2096
E-mail: dalertodd@msn.com Website: http://dalertodd.info/
Education:
Ph.D. Northcentral University (NCU), School of Business and Technology
Management, Prescott Valley, Arizona, 12/03 to 9/08.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration Degree with a
Specialization in Criminal Justice Administration, 9/08.
Published Dissertation: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Domestic
Violence Treatment in Washington State". (ProQuest Publication #: AAT3327498, ISBN:
9780549796183, ProQuest document ID: 1594202661)
Committee: Chairman- Daljit Singh, Ph.D., Members-Lonnie Ness, Ph.D.,
James McGinley, Ph.D., and The Honorable Judge Fred Gillings, JD., of
Marysville Municipal Court, Marysville, Washington.
M.P.A. City University of Seattle, Bellevue, Washington, 1989 to 1991.
Masters of Public Administration Degree in Criminal Justice, 6/91, GPA 3.96.
Graduated with Presidential Honors.
B.A.S. Westmar College (also known as Westmar University), LeMars, Iowa, 1975
to 1977. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Psychology, 6/77.
A.A.S. Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa, 1973 to 1975.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Police Science Technology, 6/75.
(Total graduate school/ professional credits completed 103, undergraduate credits completed, 135).
NCU, City University and (former) Westmar College are fully accredited members of the Higher Learning
Commission (HLC) of the North Central and the Northwest Commission/Association of Colleges and
Schools. This accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and the U.S.
Department of Education. These two governmental accreditation bodies regulate degree-granting
educational institutions of higher education. NCU is also an accredited member of the Association of
Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Higher education uses an accreditation process
performed by objective, not-for-profit external agencies to evaluate colleges, universities and educational
programs for continuous quality. This accreditation process gives the public the assurance that the degree
programs meet the same stringent requirements as all academic institutions that receive accreditation.
Regional accreditation is the most respected and recognized standard for colleges and universities whether
on line or campus based.
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Professional Qualifications:
Washington State, Court and DSHS Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, Program
Manager Level. Re-certified and re-affirmed by the State of Washington five separate
times under Washington State law and DSHS. Frequently retained to testify as an expert
on family violence in Superior, District and Municipal courts. Commencing 12th year of
teaching instructing groups/students, directing group process, assessing level of
dangerousness of perpetrators and evaluations for criminal and civil court, instructing
and educating public and private entities, program development and program syllabus
development.
Washington State: Washington State Certified Counselor # CL60169073
Over 12 years of experience in public speaking and training in domestic violence to
chemical dependency treatment programs, victim impact panels, mental health
professionals, GAL’s, sexual assault centers, DSHS Social Workers, prosecutors/
attorneys, police officers, city employees and professional organizations such as the
Rotary Club. Training /workshop presentations including “Assessing the Abusive
Personality: Clinical Variables”. Extensive experience in criminal justice agencies to
include law enforcement, jails, community probation, parole, supervision of staff, and
offenders, monitoring behavior/ security, mental health counseling.
1998- Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCCJS):
National Association of Forensic Therapists, #A18278. (Masters Degree level
certification with 4,800 hours of case management experience verified/ completed).
Tested and certified 7/98.
(Certification is the process that validates, based on predetermined standards, an individual’s qualifications,
and knowledge to practice in a defined knowledge area. The National Association of Forensic Counselors
(NAFC) and its certification commission, The American College of Certified Forensic Counselors
(ACCFC). The certified practitioner from the NAFC and ACCFC qualifies as an expert witness under the
Federal Rules of Procedure sect. 702 pertaining to expert witnesses. The NAFC and ACCFC certification
programs are designed to establish the body of knowledge necessary for certification, test through written
examination, the common body of knowledge necessary to deliver counseling, evaluation, examination,
and forensic services to clients, attorneys and the civil/criminal justice system. There are approximately
33,000 members in this professional organization).
Employment:
1999-current- Co-owner and President of Phoenix Counseling Consultants, Inc., a
state, court and DSHS Certified Domestic Violence/ Anger Management Treatment
counselor in private practice, Program Manager Level. Experienced in courtroom
testimony and pre-sentence investigations. Completion of over 14,000 hours of WAC
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388.60 direct clinical assessments, anger management, and domestic violence treatment,
including individual and group treatment, instructing students and community members.
Member Snohomish County Domestic Violence Task Force. Approved contractor by the
Department of Social and Health Services for evaluation and treatment of Child
Protective Services involved cases since 2001. All supervision and training completed per
Washington State Administrative Code WAC 388.60 including, intern (1 year training
completed-1999), staff (2 years training completed-2000), and program manager level (3
years training completed-2/19/02). Phoenix Counseling Consultants, Inc. is also
recognized by the Washington State Department of Health to employ Agency Affiliated
Counselors.
1994-1996- Snohomish County Evaluation and Treatment Center/ Psychological
Technician (part-time) for persons detained under RCW 71.05.
1990-1998- Washington State (Felony) Community Corrections Officer 2, 3, and Lead
Officer Officer-Bishop Lewis Work Release-Seattle, WA, Correctional Mental Health
Counselor-3, five county region. Completed over 4,800 hours of case management/
mental health assessments/ counseling/ referrals/ criminal investigations/interviews.
Clinical interventions in consultation with mental health professionals.
1984-1989- Correctional Supervisor/Correctional Mental Health Therapist, 1, 2 and
3- Special Offender Center, Division of Prisons, Monroe, WA. (For the violent and
mentally ill offender). Directed the care, custody, evaluation, and treatment for one or
more groups of court-committed mentally ill offenders at a mental health prison complex
utilizing individual and group psychotherapy techniques. Performed program-wide
assignments such as program interpretations/ evaluations and development, security, and
offender evaluations; supervised and trained other correctional mental health therapists
and custody staff. Testified at hearings involving the Washington State Parole Board
(IRB).
1978-1983- Deputy County Sheriff 1st Class-Woodbury County, Iowa, Supervising
Officer of Crime Prevention Unit, Public Information Officer, School Liaison Officer, jail
supervisor, patrol operations. Experienced in dignitary protection.
1970-1975- State and Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician,
Respiratory Therapist, St. Vincent Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa. All phases of
community rescue.
Published articles: (Completed through a double blind peer review process)
Todd, D.R., (2009, December). Etiology of the Antisocial Personality: Is This A
Response To Dysfunction In Early Childhood Development?" (12/09, Vol. 8 (2). The
Forensic Therapist.
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Todd, D.R., (2009, May). Assessing the Abusive Personality: Clinical Variables. 8, 1.
The Forensic Therapist.
Todd, D.R., (2006, September). Intergenerational Transmission of Violence and
Delinquency. 5, 2. The Forensic Therapist.
Additional Specialized Training/Certifications:
1996- Washington Institute for Mental Illness Advanced Level, Western State Hospital.
1996- Washington Institute for Mental Illness, Level 1, Western State Hospital.
1995- MRT Certified Washington State Department of Corrections.
1985- Graduate of the Washington State Correctional Services Academy (for
supervisors).
1984- Graduate of the Washington State Correctional Officers Academy.
1980- Graduate of the Iowa State Law Enforcement Academy, Certified Police Officer.
Continuing Education/Training: (20 hours of continuous training for re-certification every two
years required for domestic violence license/ recertification (most salient training listed, others upon
request).
5/10-Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work- risk assessments, ethics,
appropriate screening using GAF scale, scope of practice, client referrals- 6 hrs.
2/10- Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse- Drugs and Alcohol- 14 hours.
11/09- Triple Play Conference- Three Faces of Healing- CD, Mental Health and DV- 13
hrs., and presenter.
11/09- Fair Fax Hospital- Stress and Anxiety- 3 hrs.
10/09- Diversity Training- 6 hrs.
3/08-DV-Victims Issues-Pathways, YWCA- 7 hrs.
2/08- Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse- Drugs and Alcohol- 14 hrs.
9/07- Accessing Community Resources, Pathways YWCA, 2 hrs.
9/07- Racism, Sexism, Homophobia Training, Pathways YWCA, 4 hrs.
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2/07- Addictions Training, Addictions Training Institute, 14 hrs.
5/06- Victim Advocacy- Pathways YWCA, 3 hrs.
2/02- Center for Battered Women, Everett, WA “Victim Services”, 32 hrs.
10/01- Drugs, Alcohol, Violence and Family Effects- WA. Assoc. Independent Treatment
Providers- 12 hrs.
2001- Snohomish County Superior Court GAL and completion of training- 26.75 hrs.
2000- Anger Control Strategies, 8 hrs.
2000- DV Conference, “Domestic Violence”, 24 hrs.
1999-DV Conference, “Why Does She Stay”, Center for Battered Women, 8 hrs.
1999- Victims Services-state certified training, Spokane Coalition for domestic Violence.
1999- Perpetrator Training-state certified training, Tacoma, WA.
1986- Washington State Correctional Services Academy- Reality Therapy Certificate.
Professional Accomplishments:
Former member of the Washington State Fatality Review Board of Snohomish County.
10/07-9/08- Instructor Snohomish County Jail, Domestic violence.
2006-current, Panel Instructor, Domestic Violence Impact Panel, Everett Police
Department, in consultation with Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
1999- State of Washington, Life Safety Award.
1998- Outstanding Citizen Award, Everett Police Department.
1996- Former adjunct instructor, Central Washington University, Law and Justice,
“Theories of Criminal Investigations”, undergraduate program.
1996- Former member of Washington State DSHS Community Protection Team.
1979-1983- Elected Member, Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputies Association.
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1980-1983- Gordon Chemical Treatment Center (Juvenile Treatment), Board of
Directors.
1980-1983- Sioux land Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Board of
Directors.
Continuing Research Interests and Teaching Interests:
1. Psychology of violence, community education/ seminars.
2. Criminal law and behavior.
3. Criminal justice/criminology.
4. Teaching criminal psychology/violence prevention/ criminal justice.
5. Supervising counseling/abuser programs/ program development.
(12/15/10)