Social Workers Break Barriers!
watch and learn how the Defender’s team of social workers breaks barriers for our clients and their families!
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Want the Defender to come to your next community event? Let us know!
Keisha Hudson on Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
Gov. Shapiro’s proposed $10 million for indigent defense is great news for public defenders
Keisha Hudson on First Year of Driving Equality Law
Driving Equality has had a significant impact in cutting down racially-motivated pretextual stops, and no negative impact on public safety.
Keisha Hudson on Abolishing the Death Penalty in PA
Abolishing the Death Penalty would save the lives of many incarcerated people from Philadelphia.
Defender Days
Councilmember Cindy Bass and the Defender are collaborating on a clinic to Philadelphians interested in clearing their criminal records.
Black History Month Racial Justice Screening Series
Join us for film screenings and discussions to promote antiracism in the justice system!
Junior Defender Program
Our Junior Defender program shows Philadelphia students how to navigate through the criminal justice system.
Defender Statement on Conditions at JJSC
The Defender Association shares concerns about the unsafe conditions in the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (JJSC).
Defender Association Selected for the Catalyst Grant Program
The Police Accountability Unit will use the grant funding for a data dashboard that will document racial disparities in Philly vehicle stops.