Lashundra Long

Led 40+ active investigations per month into abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect and achieved a 95% compliance rate with state investigation timelines. Partnered with law enforcement, medical providers, and attorneys to prepare court-ready reports and support protective actions.

Managed 30–40 investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation and collaborated with hospitals and law enforcement to implement protective service plans. Streamlined workflows to reduce overdue cases by 15% and provided expert testimony supporting protective orders and prosecutions.

Managed high-risk APS caseloads and coordinated multi-agency responses to support investigations and prosecutions. Prepared cases for the Attorney General’s Office and supported successful legal outcomes.

Evaluated safety and well-being of children and families in the foster care system through forensic-style interviews and documentation reviews to inform case decisions. Partnered with providers to mitigate safety risks and address permanency barriers.

Intervened in child protection cases, developed safety plans, and provided crisis intervention while producing detailed court reports and testifying in custody and placement hearings. Coordinated community supports to improve family outcomes.

Developed a training toolkit for CPS workers and child advocacy professionals and assisted with webinars and site visits to improve program delivery. Provided actionable feedback that informed practice improvements.

Designed and facilitated mentoring programs for at-risk youth, improving engagement and supporting student success through targeted treatment goals and replacement strategies.

Oversaw quality control of financial transactions and assisted with risk reviews and compliance checks, reducing error rates by 15%. Supported regulatory adherence through detailed reconciliations and process checks.

Earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Johnson C. Smith University, completed May 2015.