DJUANA ADAMS
Mobile,AL
Summary
Legal professional with over 15 years of experience and knowledge of criminal and administrative law investigations. Expert skills in legal research, report writing, preservation of evidence, interviewing, and conflict resolution, legal content training and case management. Senior-level university supervisory investigator with experience in Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Clery Act and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVe). Adept at partnering with community stake holders to gather investigative data for criminal and administrative investigations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Title IX Investigator
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12.2021 - Current
- Investigate and resolve complaints about sexual misconduct or harassment and other situations that fall under Title IX at University of South Alabama and USA Hospitals.
- Perform as neutral party and provide unbiased information while maintaining respectful attitude.
- Collect witness statements, video recordings and photographs for investigative analysis to facilitate unbiased dispositions for administrative case hearings
- Conduct thorough unbiased interviews with staff, faculty, students, complainants, respondents, witnesses, and documented investigative findings.
- Maintenance of over 500 cases Maxient data base
- Assists Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators with annual review of University policy and procedures for overall effectiveness and related to federal and state civil rights laws
- Respond to complex or emotionally charged questions; applies advances analytic skills
- Assist Title IX team with development and implementation of events to raise awareness in University community about all forms of sex discrimination
- Stays abreast of Title IX, Clery Act and VAWA; works collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups in multicultural settings
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
University Detective Sergeant
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Supervised over 30 officers with victim/ witness statements, video/audio recordings, DNA evidence and photographs to support case findings for arrests, subpoenas and search warrants
- Investigated Clery Act reportable criminal offenses that include criminal homicide, sexual assault, rape, sexual battery, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson
- Investigated Clery Act reportable hate crimes that involves larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation and vandalism
- Investigated VAWA offenses: Domestic Violence, dating violence and stalking involving students, staff and faculty
- Investigated weapons law violations, drug abuse violations and liquor law violation on campus and in university perimeter
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends of stalking, domestic violence and threat assessments
- Supervised investigations to insure compliance with Clery Act and Title IX reporting
- Preserved all evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Coordinated training and crime prevention with Student Affairs and Housing and Residential Life to resolve organizational issues at lowest level.
- Investigated criminal complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training for accurate Maxient reporting
- Police department annual instructor of Louisiana criminal law updates from 2018- 2022
- Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
Police Officer/ Police Sergeant
Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans, LA
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Secured and protected museum artifacts, guests and staff at five French Quarter museums, respond to after hours 24 hour emergency burglary and fire alarms.
- Managed payroll for 13 personnel. Supervised 13 officers.
- Trained new employees on payroll software, report writing and criminal investigations of theft, arson, burglary and battery
- Supervised directed patrols on of Lower French Quarter properties at Louisiana State Museum
- Prepared monthly schedules for staffing of daily operations and special events operations for Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest, Satchmo Fest and Hurricane Preparation
- Scheduled and coordinated contract vendors for service and repair of fire and burglary alarm systems
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Investigated complaints of daily criminal activity, prepared incident reports for arrests
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Louisiana Department Of Juvenile Justice
Bridge City, LA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Supervised 20 staff to make sexual safety priority in building and promoting sexual safety in confinement in compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Direct care staff member responsible for facilitating treatment team meetings for youth in physical custody of Department of Juvenile Justice(DOJJ)
- Supervised care of over 200 youth, advising correctional facility managers of behavior problems, sexual abuse and sexual harassment
- Monitored over 150 youth deemed to be at risk to public safety and/or not amenable to treatment in less restrictive setting
- Prepared daily logs and reports of unusual happenings that occurred during recreational and occupational therapies
Client Advocate
Self-employed
New Orleans, LA
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Job coach to help people with disabilities one-on one or/in small group to learn self- advocacy skills necessary in work place
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for elderly clients
- Managed over 50 clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems and following up with potential and existing clients.
Disability Rights Advocate
Disability Rights Louisiana
New Orleans , LA
05.2006 - 11.2013
- Prepared written communications, reports and documents for information, referral and possible legal representation for five Louisiana offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette and Shreveport
- Managed over 150 cases to ensure beneficiaries of Social Security disability benefits have access to benefits planning through the Work Incentives Planning & Assistance program (WIPA)
- Collaborated with Louisiana Rehabilitative Services (LRS) to plan annual Diversity Works Job Fairs geared to connect individuals with disabilities with employers looking to hire and diversify their workforce
- Partnered with over 20 statewide agencies to develop statewide job fairs for individuals with disabilities with estimated 15, 000 job seekers and more than 1, 500 businesses to build more inclusive workforce
- Evaluated, inspected and determined compliance of National Football League (NFL) during Superbowl XLVII with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) for accessibility of sidewalks, restrooms, facility entrances, transportation services for guests attending events
- Drafted memorandums, filed appeals and represented appellants in hearings before Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) and Housing Authority and Louisiana Rehabilitative Services
- Educated clients about their rights and options when dealing with LRS to assist consumers and applicants in pursuing legal , administrative or other appropriate ways to protect their rights
- Conducted outreach and training events at universities, community colleges and interest groups of individuals and families affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and /or Developmental Disabilities
Student Attorney
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Engaged practicing law by representing clients in legal matters under supervision and guidance of clinical faculty
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes
- Reviewed over 100 case files and reported case progress to clients
- Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques
- Divorce & Domestic Violence Clinic
- Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic-
- Civil & Administrative Law Clinic
Education
Post-Doctorate Certification - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.2012
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge,LA12.2010
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Paralegal Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.1998
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12.1997
Skills
- FBI National Incident Based Reporting System training 2020
- Excel, Microsoft Edge, Office 365, Outlook, Microsoft Office Programs, Google Docs, PowerPoint and operating systems (Windows and MacOS)
- Social media investigations (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram TikTok, Snapchat and Tinder) certification 2021
- Volunteer tutor for English as Second Language 2018-2020
- NCIC/LETS Records Research
- First Aid/CPR/AED 2021
- ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Special Topic Certification 2022
- ATIXA ADA/504 Coordinator Certification 2022
- Experienced in investigations using CCTV Surveillance
- Trained in AFIS, CAD, Maxient, and ARMS 2017-2022
- Analytical and Critical Thinking for policy updates and revisions
Timeline
Title IX Investigator
University Of South Alabama
12.2021 - Current
University Detective Sergeant
Tulane University
12.2017 - 12.2021
Police Officer/ Police Sergeant
Louisiana State Museum
08.2015 - 12.2017
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Louisiana Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2014 - 08.2015
Client Advocate
Self-employed
11.2013 - 08.2014
Student Attorney
Southern University Law Center
08.2009 - 12.2011
Disability Rights Advocate
Disability Rights Louisiana
05.2006 - 11.2013
Post-Doctorate Certification - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Paralegal Studies
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Loyola University New Orleans
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
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