Beatriz Susana Uitts, J.S.D.

Experience

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  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Conciliation Center - Legal Aid Clinic

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Legal Intern

  Provided legal advice and conciliation services pro bono to poor people in Colombia to protect their rights.

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  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Legal Department

  Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

  Lawyer

  Wrote and reviewed civil contracts subscribed by the University with natural persons and legal entities. According to the type of contract, selected, reviewed, and established the proper insurance.

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  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Legal Aid Clinic

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

  Worked with students at the Legal Aid Clinic to provide the best defense in workers’ judicial processes. Provided labor law and social security advice to the public. Taught labor law and social security induction to law students who were in last year of Law School. Provided legal advice to 14 thousand families that belong to Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia) in all issues of law, particularly in areas of civil, family, and criminal law.

  • Labor Law Professor Instructor

    Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Professor Instructor, National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia Agreement

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
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  Álvarez Liévano Laserna Abogados

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  Labor Law Attorney

  Provided legal assistance to clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Implemented companies’ labor law policies. Counseled companies and helped them to implement procedures when violations of workplace rules or code of conduct occurred. Developed mechanisms to achieve a productive and good working environment between employers and employees. Performed labor law mediations before the Ministerio de la Protección Social. Established procedures before the Ministerio de la Protección Social.

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  St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Research Assistant, Law Library Circulation

  Conducted legal research and contributed to the overall maintenance of the law library's database.

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  His House Children's Home

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  Planned and executed intakes and interviews according to the Agency procedures. Ensured the well-being and rights of up to 14 minors in the Girl’s residence, guaranteeing a decent standard of living for vulnerable and abused girls. Supervised staff and general house administration. Served as a mentor. Provided training to staff on human trafficking, including factors that make victims vulnerable, recruitment and control tactics, and the signs of recognizing potential human trafficking situations. Show less

  • Lead Resident Counselor - Undocumented Alien Children (UAC) program

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Resident Counselor - Undocumented Alien Children (UAC) program

    Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
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  St. Thomas University School of Law

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Research Assistant, Human Trafficking Academy

  Conducted research and wrote articles in the field of human trafficking. Provided general data maintenance on the Academy’s database. Educated the community at-large on the crime of trafficking in persons and human rights related issues through preventive and public awareness activities.

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  Community Action and Human Services Department, Violence Prevention and Intervention Division

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Victim Advocate VAWA crimes, Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate

  Participated in drafting Grant for Miami-Dade County Human Trafficking Collaborative Project as part of U.S. Dept. of Justice Office of Justice Programs and assisted with its implementation. Presented Grant to Honorable Judges of the State of Florida 11th Judicial Circuit, Domestic Violence Division. Trained Miami-Dade County employees on human trafficking. Handled intake, eligibility assessment, and assistance for trafficking victims in Miami-Dade County. Provided advocacy services to victims of domestic, sexual and dating violence, and human trafficking, including intensive case management while coordinating a community response to access a variety of services. Served victims at Safespace North-Domestic Violence Center for battered women. Prepared victims for trial at the Domestic Violence Division. Provided presentations and trainings on human trafficking and domestic violence to raise public awareness to a variety of audiences. Served at Miami-Dade County Human Trafficking Coalition and worked closely with federal/local government agencies, community-based organizations, and universities to enhance a robust coordinated response for victims and survivors of human trafficking.Certificates: Core Competency Advocacy Training, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Certified Human Trafficking Application Assistant, Office Atty. General Bureau Victim Comp. Certified Domestic Violence Application Assistant, Office Atty. General Bureau Victim Comp.Member: Educational and Training Committee.Projects: Nat’l Crime Victims’ Rights Wk., Engaging Communities Empower Victims. Curriculum for Empowerment/Support Group/Training Traffick Victims/Survivors. Human Trafficking in Miami and our Local Response Conference. Handout ‘Interacting with victims of human trafficking. Booklet/Directory of Services Available to Assist Victims of Human Trafficking. Brochure Raising Awareness to Combat Human Trafficking. The Human Trafficking Community Resources Awareness Symposium. Show less

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  St. Thomas University

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Graduate Research Fellow and Instructor, John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking

  Conducted research. Designed and delivered presentations, specialized trainings, and seminars on human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, and the role of the Internet in facilitating those practices. Provided crucial insights and expertise to bolster the Academy's mission in combating these critical issues. Acted as a representative of the Academy at various conferences, meetings, and events. Coordinated high-impact outreach events for the Academy.

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  Human Trafficking Front

  Apr 2020 - now

  Founder and Executive Director

  Conducts risk assessments to help implement best practices, designs and provides specialized counter-trafficking trainings, and tools, strategically and practically, to assist governments, first responders, professionals, and industries in mitigating legal risks and strengthening responses, policies, and processes in accordance with the standard of due diligence and international norms and standards, with a particular focus on human rights-related issues, including human trafficking and online exploitation of children.My strength: International human rights law, human trafficking law and policy, the intersection of cyberspace and human rights, business and human rights, strategy and policy development, grant management, compliance and risk management, digital policy, online child protection, stakeholder collaboration, and digital literacy. Show less