Richard I. Robinson

Senior Corrections Advisor, US Department of State - INL KM/TAD, United States

Prior to his work at INL, Mr. Robinson began his career in Human Services over 35 years ago, providing care for mentally and developmentally disabled youth and adults while working within multiple state agencies. Mr. Robinson has since served within, and retired from, the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections after serving for 21 years in such roles as Youth Corrections Officer, Training Specialist, Youth Program Officer, Quality Assurance Manager, Youth Program Manager, Training Officer, Academy Commander, Inspector, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, and Regional Juvenile Parole Supervisor. He has also served as an Administrator within the Office of Juvenile Justice in Louisiana, The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and the Fairfax County, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Mr. Robinson has served as a Technical Assistance Consultant through the Department of Justice – National Institute of Corrections, and in private practice, since 2000. Mr. Robinson has traveled extensively nationally, establishing consulting relationships with multiple state and local agencies. His international experience encompasses time spent in, Belgium, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Tunisia. He has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Arizona State University, and his Master of Education in Educational Psychology/Human Relations from Northern Arizona University. As a father of two, Richard personally enjoys fun with his family, and professionally, promoting the best practices in curriculum design, teambuilding, employee retention programs, as well as juvenile and restorative justice.