Partners for Justice trains non-attorney Advocates to provide clients with case navigation and wraparound support, while helping public defenders protect people from incarceration and other criminal penalties.
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Recent college graduates are selected as Advocates for a two-year term. Advocates are trained by the Partners for Justice team in preparation for their term.
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Advocates are placed as employees in a host Public Defender’s office, where they receive local training and daily supervision and support.
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Advocates support Public Defender clients and community members, building a network of local services, community organizations, and civil attorneys.
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Public Defenders and Advocates work together to reduce jail time and improve case outcomes for more people, disrupting the cycle of poverty and incarceration.
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