"I highly recommend Curtis as a trusted and invaluable partner in the field of school safety. In his role supporting the Maine School Safety Center as an external partner, Curtis demonstrated an exceptional command of behavioral threat assessment, emergency preparedness, and violence prevention strategies. His extensive knowledge base and deep experience were evident in every conversation—and more importantly, in every outcome.

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Curtis doesn’t just advise; he supports organizations with tangible and concrete actions. He brings clarity to complex challenges and works side-by-side with teams to turn best practices into practical solutions. Whether assisting with policy development, training school staff, or guiding responses to emerging concerns, Curtis showed a rare ability to adapt to each school’s unique context while maintaining fidelity to evidence-based principles.

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His professionalism, responsiveness, and steady leadership have had a lasting positive impact on our school safety efforts. Curtis is exactly the kind of consultant schools and districts need—smart, experienced, and action-oriented. I have full confidence in his new venture and would recommend his services without hesitation." - Karen A. Barnes, PhD, LCSW

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"We are pleased to provide this testimonial for Curtis Herring, who provided exceptional consulting services to help our school district enhance our threat assessment policy and procedures. Over the course of our engagement, he demonstrated remarkable expertise, professionalism, and dedication to our mission.
Throughout our bimonthly meetings, Curtis consistently kept our team focused and on track, ensuring we made meaningful progress toward our goals. What set him apart was the wealth of real-life experience he brought to every discussion. The practical examples and case studies he shared provided invaluable guidance that helped our team understand complex concepts and apply best practices effectively.

Curtis' organizational skills were exemplary. He came to each meeting well-prepared with structured agendas, clear action items, and follow-up materials that kept our entire team aligned and moving forward. Despite the sensitive and sometimes challenging nature of threat assessment work, he maintained a patient and flexible approach that allowed our team to work through difficult scenarios at our own pace.

Perhaps most importantly, Curtis' genuine care for the safety and wellbeing of students and staff was evident in every interaction. His kind demeanor and compassionate approach created an environment where our team felt comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and engaging in the sometimes difficult conversations that this work requires.

We would highly recommend ETJ Consulting to any organization seeking to strengthen their threat assessment capabilities. Curtis' combination of technical expertise, real-world experience, and interpersonal skills makes him an invaluable partner in this critical work." - Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of Human Resources, Douglas County School District

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It is my pleasure to highly recommend Curtis Herring as a trusted consultant and partner in organizational development. I have had the privilege of working closely with Curtis as he guided me and my team through the process of building and scaling a lay counseling ministry within our church. His insight, experience, and structured approach have proved invaluable.

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Curtis not only brought clarity to complex organizational questions, but he also equipped us with a comprehensive suite of standard operating procedures, forms, and best practices that have strengthened the foundation of our entire ministry. His ability to adapt proven frameworks to our unique context demonstrated both skill and humility. Curtis has a clear understanding of church culture, counseling best practices, and leadership development. These qualities make him an asset to any team.

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I am deeply grateful for his partnership and enthusiastically recommend him to any organization seeking to develop systems that support healthy and sustainable growth. In the best way, Curtis doesn’t operate like a consultant; he feels like a friend. He invests, and the fruit of his investment is evident. - Jason Sanderson, Hillside Fellowship, Grow Team Lead

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Curtis was an invaluable resource and mentor over the course of the year as we worked to build out a structure and framework for Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management. Curtis is knowledgeable, not only about best practices, but how to adapt practices to work within the framework of our organization. In addition to a thorough written product and management plan, Curtis provided examples and resources based on his professional expertise. The information he provided allowed me to go into threat assessment drills with confidence. He was a true mentor for me throughout the year and I always felt like I could reach out to him with questions. Curtis is an incredible asset when developing standard protocols and I look forward to collaborating on future projects. - Ryan Taylor, Director of Student Services, Avon Grove Charter School

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