Welcome to J. D. Hubbard Consulting
I'm a legal consultant with over 20 years of experience in the field of probation. I shed light on the world of anime, manga, and gaming for professionals who supervise clients. My live training and webinars explain what clients are likely to encounter, the cultural context behind the media, where they are accessing it, and what is safe to watch or play versus what is inappropriate. Everything is explained in layman's terms, so you don't have to be a fan to understand the content.
What Do I Do?
I provide training and consultation to people working in legal and law enforcement fields. I explain in layman's terms what anime, manga, and video games clients in the system might be using and whether such content might be problematic for their particular case.
Why Do I Do It?
I have been a fan of anime, manga, and video games since my early childhood. Having worked in probation for many years, I have had the opportunity to see that many officers do not necessarily know the implications of what a particular client might be watching and how it might impact supervision. I am in a unique position to see both worlds and help bridge the gap
2001 - Present
Colorado Judicial Branch
Boulder County Probation
Developed extensive experience with probation program management and implementation of client centered interventions.
Worked collaboratively with department heads and officers to establish systems for the implementation of the District's supervision philosophy.
My Experience
2019 - Present
Nan Desu Kan
Colorado's Largest Anime Convention
Staff judge, panelist, and presenter Nan Desu Kan model show. Participating in the convention with other attendees gives me an insider's knowledge on the anime industry, including what is new, what is popular, and how fans enjoy and talk about anime, manga, and
video games.
2013 - 2022
Fan Panelist
Multiple Anime Conventions
My wife and I researched, wrote, and presented several panels on anime and video game related topics. These included examinations of Buddhism and Shinto in specific series, a study of The Art of War, an evaluation of the anthropology of the Tomb Raider games, and many more.
Juris Doctor
University of Colorado, Boulder
1996 -1999
Masters in Public Administration
University of Colorado, Denver
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1996 -1999
BA in Anthropology and English Literature
University of Colorado, Denver
1993 - 1996
My Education
Familiar with standards of probation supervision
Can analyze anime, manga, and video games simultaneously from a fan perspective and a supervision approach
Clearly explains fan content in layman's terms
Provides resources to understand where clients are accessing content and which distributors may be problematic
My Skills
Jim Tanner, Cyber Crime Analyst, 20th Judicial District Probation, Colorado
“Jack is a walking encyclopedia on this topic. His 30+ years experience with these modalities has greatly benefited my investigations.”
D. M. Probation Supervisor, Colorado
"Jack partnered with Jim Tanner to put on a four hour webinar training on all things Anime related for Law Enforcement, Probation/Parole and treatment providers around the country. I was so very impressed with the breadth and depth of Jack’s knowledge on this topic, Japanese culture, etc. This is a quickly growing area that impacts sex offender supervision and management, and with
this training, Jack provided a huge service to the field. We are so fortunate to have Jack (and of course Jim T) available to us in this district.
Thank you!!"
R. L. Probation Officer, Colorado
"The entire presentation was relevant to me. I learned things about Japanese culture I did not know about. But I feel I am more able to clearly define appropriate and inappropriate anime. I work with sex offenders directly so this is greatly relevant."