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The Defender team – more than 500 attorneys, social workers, investigators, administrators, and other staff – makes sure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to high-quality defense when facing criminal charges. Our mission-driven, client-centered model focuses on outcomes that support a fundamentally fair system that creates safer, stronger communities. Our unique model and approach give our attorneys and staff the skills and support they need to get the best outcomes for our clients. Many former Defenders go on to serve as judges, state and federal officials, and successful private practitioners.
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Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardles
Save the date: MON, Dec 4th‼️
Support us as we join several of our partners
in speaking on ICE arrest at 10am.
📍Criminal justice center.
1301 Filbert St
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Great article in The Philadelphia Citizen about our partnership with Partners for Justice, providing resources to individuals navigating the legal system! ⚖️
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#philly #reform #phillyreform #reformresources
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/partnering-for-better-criminal-justice/
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Recap from this week’s annual
#phillydefenders x @muralarts Art Exhibit & Sale, featuring over 100 pieces from formerly and currently incarcerated people! Proceeds from art sales go toward re-entry programs for returning citizens. 🎨🖌️
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#thingstodoinphilly #phillyfundraiser #phillymurals #phillymuralarts #philly #returningcitizens #stopmassincarceration #reform #reformphilly #phillyphilly #phillysupportphilly #phillyevents #phillynonprofit
Dec 1
Chief defender, @khudson_phillydefender testified in front of @phlcouncil Committee on Public Safety in support of an amendment to @cmthomasphl Fair Chance Hiring Legislation, which prohibits city agencies & private employers from rejecting an applicant based on a conviction that resulted in exoneration.
We are thrilled to partner alongside @clsphila & @innocencepa on this!
Nov 27
Sporting our red gear today to stand with children and families whose living conditions are uncertain for Homeless Youth Awareness Month. ❤️
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Tag us in photos of you rocking your red gear! #ecyehregion1 #redshirtday #iwillbeyourvoice #HomelessYouthAwareness #HomelessYouth #Homelessyouthawarenessmonth
Nov 17
18% of Philly’s youth suffer from homelessness. Housing insecurity is a major source of disruption and trauma for our young clients and their families. Join #phillydefenders tomorrow as we raise awareness of youth homelessness by wearing the color red. Share your pics with us on social media to help spread the word. #ecyehregion1 #redshirtday #iwillbeyourvoice #HomelessYouthAwareness #HomelessYouth #Homelessyouthawarenessmonth
@yasprojectphilly @yeahphilly @juvlaw1975 @phlyouth
Nov 16
Save the date: MON, Dec 4th‼️
Support us as we join several of our partners
in speaking on ICE arrest at 10am.
📍Criminal justice center.
1301 Filbert St
Great article in @Thephilacitizen about our partnership with @partnersforjustice, providing resources to individuals navigating the legal system! ⚖️
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Read the full article
https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/partnering-for-better-criminal-justice/
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