Modell Consulting Group

What Modell Consulting Group does

Modell Consulting Group (MCG) is a private, founder-led professional services firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, that develops and delivers forensic interviewing training and expert consulting to multidisciplinary professionals who serve vulnerable populations — principally children and adults with disabilities, individuals with mental health disorders, and older adults. The firm's core intellectual property consists of two proprietary interview methodologies: the FIND Model (Forensic Interviewing for iNdividuals with Disabilities), an evidence-based framework for gathering legally defensible information from individuals with disabilities including those who do not speak or use communication devices; and the SAFE Model (Supporting Abused Frail Elders), developed pursuant to a US Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative contract for interviewing alleged victims of elder abuse. Around these models, MCG operates a tiered training portfolio spanning 1-day workshops through 5-day certificates, delivered virtually via Zoom with pricing ranging from free peer-review and refresher sessions to $995 per participant for advanced 4-day programs.

MCG monetizes through three streams: fee-for-service training delivered to individuals and multidisciplinary teams (CPS, APS, law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, Children's Advocacy Centers, victim advocates); custom agency training contracts developed and delivered on-site or virtually for specific organizations; and expert consulting covering abuse dynamics, peer review, agency policy, behavioral analysis, and expert testimony. Its go-to-market blends direct sales (inbound inquiries and custom requests), event-driven scheduled public cohorts, and channel partnerships with bodies such as the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers and the National Children's Advocacy Center. The buyer base is concentrated in US state and local government and nonprofit CACs, with selected international advisory engagements in Iceland and Singapore.

The firm is led by Dr. Scott J. Modell (CEO), a credentialed expert with 13 books and 300+ publications, supported by a small senior team (COO, Senior Director, Operations Manager) and a network of contract consultants. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no public financial reporting; operations are active with training cohorts publicly scheduled through 2027.

Name

Modell Consulting Group

Legal name

Modell Consulting Group, LLC

Website

https://modellconsultinggroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modell Consulting Group is a Nashville-based professional services firm that develops and delivers proprietary forensic interview training — FIND for individuals with disabilities and SAFE for elder abuse — to multidisciplinary professionals in CPS, law enforcement, prosecution, and child advocacy centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forensic Interview Training and Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forensic & Correctional Behavioral Health Services (HLAFACAM), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Forensic interviewing training
• Elder abuse investigation
• Disability victim services
• Multidisciplinary team training
• Trauma-informed consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Fee-for-service training delivery to professionals and agencies. Training programs include multi-day intensive courses with per-participant pricing ranging from free peer review sessions to $995 for advanced 4-day programs.
2. Consulting & Expert Services: Expert consultation on abuse dynamics, interviews, peer review, agency policies, and court cases involving individuals with disabilities. Also includes behavioral analysis services.
3. Custom Training Development: Partnership arrangements for developing customized training curricula for specific agencies and organizations, including agency-wide training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Modell Consulting Group delivers fee-based forensic interviewing training programs and expert consulting services for multidisciplinary professionals who investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable populations. The company offers two proprietary training suites—FIND (for individuals with disabilities) and SAFE (for older adult victims)—delivered as multi-day virtual courses, alongside consulting on abuse dynamics, peer review, behavioral analysis, and customized agency training.

Product overview

Modell Consulting Group offers a suite of specialized forensic interview training programs and consulting services focused on vulnerable populations. The core offerings are organized into two main training programs: the FIND (Forensic Interviewing for Individuals with Disabilities) suite and the SAFE (Structured Interviewing for Elder Justice) suite. FIND trainings include Foundations for Forensic Interviewing Adults (5-day), Advanced Forensic Interview Certificate, Adapted for Individuals Who Do Not Speak (3-day), Two-Day Intake, Two-Day Training, Two-Day Prosecutor Training, and One-Day Training. SAFE trainings cover elder abuse and include Four-Day, Two-Day, and One-Day options. These are complemented by Peer Review Sessions, Refresh Training, and specialized one-day workshops. The company also provides Full Service Consulting and Partnership services including expert consultation, behavioral analysis, and customized training development. Additionally, the company produces the 'Forgotten Victims: The Forensic Interview' podcast as a thought leadership channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FIND Foundations for Forensic Interviewing Adults A five-day training designed for professionals who work with adults who have disabilities and/or mental health disorders, teaching them how to gather information in the most reliable and legally defensible manner using the FIND Model of Forensic Interviewing.
• FIND Advanced Forensic Interview Certificate A multi-day certificate program for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience, founded on forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for disability, mental health, language capacity, and cultural background.
• FIND Adapted for Individuals Who Do Not Speak A three-day training for established forensic interviewers to develop skills for gathering information from individuals who do not speak, use gestures to communicate, speak few words, or utilize a communication device. Priced at $695 per participant.
• FIND Two-Day Intake Training A two-day training for intake workers who initiate investigations of abuse, neglect, maltreatment and exploitation, founded in forensic interviewing best practices for asking open-ended questions on the phone.
• FIND Two-Day Training A two-day training for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) investigating and supporting victims of abuse and neglect, introducing the basics of the FIND Model of Forensic Interviewing.
• FIND Two-Day Prosecutor Training A two-day training for prosecutors to increase knowledge about the needs of crime victims with disabilities and learn different ways to pursue charges in these cases.
• SAFE Four-Day Training A four-day virtual training designed for first responders including Adult Protective Services workers, law enforcement, and investigative personnel to effectively communicate and gather information from alleged victims of elder abuse and neglect. Priced at $995 per participant.
• SAFE Two-Day Training A two-day training for elder justice professionals seeking additional information on communicating with older adults who are alleged victims of crime.
• SAFE One-Day Training A one-day training for professionals seeking to learn about abuse in later life, the multidisciplinary team approach, and tips on communicating with the older adult population.
• Full Service Consulting Expert consultation on abuse dynamics, interviews, peer review, agency policies, and court cases involving individuals with disabilities. Delivered to agencies, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Partnership Services Partner services including training development, peer review, behavioral analysis, publications, and customized trainings for organizations and agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ professionals trained nationally and internationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US Department of Justice - Elder Justice InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAFE (Supporting Abused Frail Elders) trainings were developed by Modell Consulting Group pursuant to a contract awarded by the US Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative. MCG partnered with DOJ EJI to develop forensic interviewing model for communicating with older adults who are alleged victims of elder abuse and neglect.
• Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCG co-hosted the FIND Advanced Training with the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers. Professionals from Ohio and beyond were invited to register for the training opportunity.
• Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott J. Modell has taught for the Office of Victims of Crime, providing training on interviewing crime victims with disabilities.
• National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott Modell has taught for the National Children's Advocacy Center and conducted training internationally. MCG consultants serve as faculty and subject matter experts for NCAC programs.
• National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott J. Modell has lectured for NAPSA on topics related to crime victims with disabilities and interview techniques.
• Icelandic Government Agency for Child ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott Modell conducted three days of training for approximately 180 professionals from Icelandic diagnostic center, multidisciplinary team member organizations, disability advocates, and Barnahus (CAC).
• Singapore National Council of Social Service (NCSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott J. Modell lectured for the Singapore National Council of Social Service on interviewing crime victims with disabilities. MCG has served in advisory capacity for NCSS work.
• New York Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special NeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCG has served in advisory capacity for work with the New York Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
• Louisiana Department of Children and Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCG has served in advisory capacity for Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Multiple MCG consultants have conducted interviews and training in Louisiana.
• California State University Sacramento - Autism Center for ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Modell served as Director of the university's Autism Center for Excellence during his tenure as Professor at California State University, Sacramento. External consultant relationship maintained.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National Children's Alliance is the national membership and accreditation body for over 900 Children's Advocacy Centers in the U.S. It sets standards, provides training, and convenes the CAC network that MCG serves as a training vendor, representing a broader incumbent with wider scope.
• Childhelp: Childhelp is a national nonprofit providing child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy programs including professional training. It overlaps with MCG's mission of serving vulnerable children and offers training resources to similar CPS, CAC, and law enforcement audiences.
• National Adult Protective Services Association: NAPSA is the national membership organization for Adult Protective Services programs, providing training, resources, and advocacy. MCG has lectured for NAPSA, indicating it serves as a content partner, but NAPSA's broader mandate and institutional positioning make it a broader incumbent in the elder justice training market.
• International Association of Forensic Nurses: IAFN is the professional association for forensic nurses providing sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training and certification. While broader in scope, it serves overlapping customer segments (forensic nurses, MDTs) and competes for the same training budgets in victim services.

Direct peers

• Justice Resource Institute: Justice Resource Institute provides forensic mental health, victim services, and child welfare programs including trauma-informed assessment and intervention. It operates in an overlapping space with MCG's behavioral health and forensic interviewing work with vulnerable populations.
• Zero Abuse Project: Zero Abuse Project is a nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse through education, training, and survivor advocacy. It offers forensic interview and child protection training to professionals, overlapping directly with MCG's CPS, law enforcement, and CAC target segments.
• CornerHouse: CornerHouse is a Child Advocacy Center in Minneapolis providing forensic interview training, research, and practice guidance for professionals interviewing children. It offers similar curriculum to MCG's FIND program and serves the same CPS/CAC customer base with comparable methodologies.
• National Children's Advocacy Center: The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) provides forensic interview training, child abuse prevention resources, and multidisciplinary team support nationally and internationally. MCG consultants serve as faculty for NCAC programs, making it both a partner and the closest comparable training organization serving the same forensic interviewing market.
• Gundersen National Child Advocacy Center: Gundersen National Child Advocacy Center provides forensic interview training, child abuse assessment, and professional education for MDTs. It serves the same forensic interviewing market with comparable training programs and target customers (CPS, law enforcement, prosecutors).

Regional players

• Elder Justice Coalition: Elder Justice Coalition advocates for federal policy and resources to combat elder abuse, including training initiatives for first responders and prosecutors. It serves a U.S.-focused policy and training niche that overlaps with MCG's SAFE program audience.

Market position

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Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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