Joseph Paul Manley

Meet

Joseph (Paul) Manley

Board-Certified Workplace Violence & Threat Specialist

Founder, Risk Mitigation Technologies LLC & the P.R.E.V.A.I.L.™ Framework

Adjunct Lecturer, Endicott College

From Control to Connection: A Journey That Transforms

Joseph (Paul) Manley spent over 30 years on the frontlines—corrections, EMS, law enforcement, prosecution—where every decision carried weight and consequences. But over time, he saw a deeper truth: systems built on control often fracture trust, escalate conflict, and leave survivors behind.

So he built something different.

Paul created the P.R.E.V.A.I.L.™ framework to help high-risk workplaces prevent violence before it erupts—and recover with dignity when it does. His approach blends legal insight, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed strategy to guide teams through crisis, recovery, and cultural repair.

Today, Paul is a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and strategic advisor who reframes leadership through the lens of connection, clarity, and compassion.

🎤 Speaking That Moves People—and Systems

Paul’s keynotes and training don’t just inform—they transform. He speaks with conviction and care, guiding audiences through the shift from reaction to prevention, from silence to survivor advocacy, from authority to emotionally intelligent leadership.

Whether addressing educators, healthcare leaders, corporate teams, or public safety professionals, Paul activates trauma-informed change with stories that resonate and strategies that stick.

🧩 Signature Topics

Situational Awareness & Ethical Response: Training teams to see what others miss
De-escalation Through Connection: Preventing violence with emotional intelligence
PREVAIL™ in Action: Real-world strategies for early intervention and trust-building
Post-Incident Recovery: Restoring trust and resilience after workplace trauma
Survivor-Centered Systems: Designing policies that heal, not harm

🌱 Recovery Support & Advisory Services

When crisis strikes, Paul helps organizations move forward—not just legally, but ethically. His trauma-informed recovery services include:

Post-incident debriefing & team support
Survivor-centered policy review & communication strategy
Leadership coaching for trust rebuilding
Strategic planning for long-term resilience
Integration of PREVAIL™ principles into recovery protocols

Flat Fee Engagements: Starting at $2,000

Custom quotes available based on scope, timeline, and organizational needs

🔑 Why Audiences Trust Him

Paul is more than a speaker—he’s a guide through complexity. His lived experience, legal expertise, and emotionally intelligent approach make him a trusted voice in violence prevention, ethical leadership, and trauma-informed reform.