Partners for Justice
Alani Ray is an experienced professional with a diverse background in advocacy, legal, and educational roles. Currently serving as a Client Advocate at Partners for Justice since July 2022, Alani has previously held positions such as Judicial Case Manager at the Superior Court of Delaware and Legislative Aide in the United States Senate. Additional experience includes roles at the Boys & Girls Club, focusing on youth development and education, as well as internships with organizations like The Borgen Project and Grassroots Law Project. Alani holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a Pre-Law Track from Spelman College and is pursuing a Certification in Paralegal Studies at Delaware Technical Community College. Educational history also includes an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Delaware Technical Community College and participation in the Early Bird College Program at Delaware State University.
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Partners for Justice
Partners for Justice (PFJ) was founded to transform public defense locally and across the United States to ensure that race and wealth no longer determine legal outcomes. This means ensuring that public defenders are equipped to assist clients in accessing supportive community services, secure better legal outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom, and ensure that more people can walk away from the criminal legal system with their rights, life, and future protected. Our flagship program embeds trained non-attorney Client Advocates in public defender offices, immediately expanding their capacity to offer clients wraparound support and fight the enmeshed penalties of arrest. We also help public defenders incorporate holistic approaches into their systems and practice. Since our launch in 2018, PFJ has grown from a two-site pilot to partnering with 12 offices across the country. We have leveraged over $2 million in local governmental support and saved our clients nearly 130 years in jail.