FORENSIC CRIMINOLOGY CONSULTING FIRM
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jane Gray has provided expert witness testimony in numerous cases involving a wide variety of security topics. Her expertise stems from direct interviews with criminal offenders and extensive training, particularly in areas of premises liability and negligent hiring and retention. Dr. Gray's knowledge and expertise has led her to become a highly sought-after expert retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide.
We are pleased to announce that JGA is the first organization to be granted a commercial license for the Risk Terrain Modeling software, RTMDx, distributed by Simsi, Inc., the exclusive licensee of the software program from Rutgers University. This powerful tool allows us to diagnose environmental conditions that lead to crime. As spatial risk analysts, we at JGA are able to enhance our analyses using RTM in our assessments of crime foreseeability while working closely with Joel Caplan, one of the developers of RTM. To find out more about how JGA is using RTM to assist our clients in reaching their litigation goals, click here.
Dr. Joel Caplan's TEDx Talk on Risk Terrain Modeling
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Jane Gray, Ph.D.
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL
Jane Gray received her Ph.D. in Sociology/Criminology from The Ohio State University in 1988. As an educator she has taught at Florida State University’s School of Criminology and Capital University where she served as Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Gray has also held the position of Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University where she taught several classes in Sociology and Criminology. In addition, she is a recognized speaker on issues related to the foreseeability or prediction of criminal events, including premises liability, negligent hiring and retention, as well as security in general.
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Dr. Gray has consulted with various public and private sector agencies as well as numerous attorneys on matters concerning social science in general and criminal behavior in particular. With respect to her work as an expert witness, her expertise resides in identifying the foreseeability of crime by evaluating the environment as would a criminal offender. Her extensive research and experience with prison inmates provides the necessary framework for determining how offenders interpret environmental features in a particular location in order to estimate their risk of apprehension and the likelihood of a successful criminal outcome.
​Dr. Gray's expertise has led her to become a nationally recognized expert and consultant. Her research has led her to the top of her field, and she has testified in numerous federal and state courts in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Dr. Gray has testified as an expert witness regarding the foreseeability of numerous criminal events, including twelve mass shootings where she worked on behalf of both Plaintiff and Defense counsel, some of which include the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado; the 2015 mass shooting at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the 2016 mass shooting that occurred at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida; and the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Dr. Gray has testified in matters involving violent crime at convenience stores, bars and restaurants, hotels, resorts, music concerts, and other entertainment venues. She also has experience in cases involving sex trafficking, ritualistic murder, and drive-by shootings. Her recognized objectivity, critical attention to detail, and her ability to advance concise and robust opinions have all contributed to her success in the legal field.
JULIE DAMRON, M.S., CPP
TESTIFYING EXPERT
Julie Damron is board certified in security management and received her Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification from ASIS International, an ANSI accredited standards development organization. As such, Julie is both a physical security consultant and provides expert witness testimony in cases involving negligent security. Julie received her B.A. in Criminology and Psychology from Capital University in 2000 and her M.S. in Criminology from Florida State University in 2022. As part of her coursework, she completed an internship at the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility. After earning her B.A., she completed 8 hours of coursework in Chemical Dependency Counseling.
Julie has 7 years of experience working as a Case Manager for Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility, which prepares offenders for successful community reentry. In that position, she facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups under the Responsible Adult Culture program, which is designed to help offenders recognize and change patterns in thinking that lead to antisocial behaviors. She also taught lessons in anger management, social skills and social decision-making. Julie developed plans with a Staff Team for individual resident programs, monitored progress and arranged aftercare for residents upon release.
Julie also has 8 years of experience with customer service in the private sector, and 10 years of experience in an urban school setting as an Instructional Assistant. As an IA, she served in a variety of roles. Julie was a school facilitator for the Leader in Me program, which is based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. She implemented the LLI program for small groups of students to improve reading skills and planned and facilitated PBIS events and rewards. During her last four years with the district, Julie was responsible for the safety and security of an urban high school building at the main entry point and the attendance and truancy intervention program, and she assisted students with de-escalation and social-emotional learning.
MADISON RILEY,
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Madi Riley received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies from The Ohio State University in May 2023, after only three years of study. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Madi emphasized research methodology and quantitative analysis, and is a valuable addition to our team with respect to these skills. She has been accepted into the PhD Program in Sociology at The Ohio State University beginning in the fall of 2025, where she plans to specialize in criminology to further her career in the field of forensic criminology.
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Madi has obtained certifications in Risk Terrain Modeling and RTMDx Analyst 1. Additionally, Madi is a member of the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA). In furtherance of her education in crime analysis, she has completed Reducing Local Crime with Risk Terrain Modeling taught by Dr. Joel Caplan and Dr. Leslie Kennedy of Rutgers University. Completion of this training course has awarded her with 60 hours of Continuing Education credits, as well as a certification from IACA in collaboration with Simsi, Inc.
SILIA DORY, J.D.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Silia Dory received her B.A. in Criminal Justice from Georgia College & State University in 2020. In addition, she received her J.D. in the Spring of 2024, from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri.
At the law school, Silia was a Student Ambassador, member of Phi Alpha Delta Lawson Chapter, and an associate member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution. As a part of her legal studies, she has interned at the Missouri State Public Defenders Office working on misdemeanor and felony cases, including death penalty cases. She has considerable experience researching case law, writing memos and briefs, and interviewing clients.
Silia assists JGA in numerous areas including legal research, legal data extraction, and document review.
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