Dafna Gozani
About Dafna Gozani
Dafna Gozani serves as the Youth Justice Initiative Senior Policy Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law in Oakland, California, where she has worked since 2018. She facilitates meetings among community and system stakeholders to advance youth justice initiatives.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Dafna Gozani serves as the Youth Justice Initiative Senior Policy Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law in Oakland, California. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission to improve youth justice systems. In her role, Gozani facilitates meetings among various community and system stakeholders to promote effective youth justice strategies. She actively participates in statewide coalitions and stakeholder convenings, working collaboratively to advance youth justice initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bay Area Legal Aid
Prior to her current role, Dafna Gozani worked as a Staff Attorney for the Youth Justice Project at Bay Area Legal Aid from 2016 to 2018. During her two years there, she focused on providing legal support and advocacy for youth involved in the justice system. This experience contributed to her understanding of the challenges faced by system-involved youth and informed her current work in youth justice policy.
Education and Expertise
Dafna Gozani earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University, where she concentrated in International Human Rights and Criminal Justice, as well as Public Interest. Her studies spanned from 2010 to 2013. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her degree from 2003 to 2008. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and social justice.
Community Engagement and Training
In her professional capacity, Dafna Gozani develops and delivers law and policy presentations and training sessions aimed at system-involved youth, impacted families, and community members. Her work focuses on educating these groups about their rights and the legal processes that affect them. Through her training initiatives, she aims to empower individuals and communities to engage effectively with the youth justice system.