Check out this story in the Philadelphia Citizen featuring the work of our Partners for Justice colleagues! Learn more about the partnership here.
Defender Association/Partners For Justice Featured in Philadelphia Citizen
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
Are you (or do you know) a #Philly #highschool student looking for a PAID summer internship? Check out this opportunity with our Jr. Defender Program! ow.ly/Hvzj50RoHjN Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project Juvenile Law Center YEAH Philly Black Public Defender Association The Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project
2024 Junior Defender Internships
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Will you be 18 by June 10? Do you want to learn about our criminal legal system? Apply to our Junior Defender Internship Program!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you (or do you know) a Philly high school student looking for a PAID internship? Check out this opportunity with our Junior Defenders program!
2024 Junior Defender Internships
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Will you be 18 by June 10? Do you want to learn about our criminal legal system? Apply to our Junior Defender Internship Program!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our DEI Coordinator, Christina Tavares, recently spoke to @the_napd advocates about the importance of DEI programs! Learn about her journey and why she’s dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #DEI #PhillyDefenders #SupportPhillyDefenders #FundDefenders
Apr 26
Happy Bring Your Child to Work Day! We had a fun and educational day planned for the children of the #phillydefenders team. They got a behind-the-scenes look at our work and learned how we make a difference in the community.✨
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#BYCTWD2024 #CommunityEngagement #FamilyFirst #babydefenders
Apr 25
Celebrating Our Admin Team! 🥐
Today we gathered for a special breakfast to thank our amazing administrative staff for all their hard work. 🥞 Let’s keep showing our appreciation every day!
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#AdminAppreciation #BreakfastTogether #administrativeprofessionalsday #supportPhillydefenders
Apr 24
If we want a fair justice system in Philly, we need a proper balance of resources. That’s why we’re fighting for equal starting salaries for #phillydefenders attorneys. 🔗in bio to learn more about the client services we want to fund in our FY25 budget request.💰
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#fundphillydefenders #phillydefenders #philly #phillyattorneys #equality #attorneys #equalpay
Apr 23
On April 16, 2024, #phillydefenders @khudson_phillydefender & Sarah Allen testified before @phlcouncil about our request for a $15 million budget increase, which would mainly be used to hire more attorneys and social workers for our child and youth clients. ===========================
🔗 in bio for full written testimony #fundphillydefenders #thedefenseneverrests
#budgetseason
Apr 17
Monday #photodump: just a few of the amazing moments and people from the #defender90 #gala. What a fantastic and fun way to celebrate 90 years representing Philly! More highlights to come!
Thanks to all of the sponsors, honorees speakers, past and present #Phillydefenders & guests for making it happen! Photos: @christianwitha_c, @upncomingprodllc_ , & @livelensphotos for #wehadagreattime
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Apr 8
This #budgetseason #phillydefenders is seeking more investment in supports and services for our children and youth clients. Check out our full written testimony to @PHLCouncil: https://phillydefenders.org/fy2025-budget/
#fundphillydefenders #thedefenseneverrests
NOW: Chief Defender @K_Nicole_Hudson presenting #phillydefenders budget testimony to @PHLCouncil. Watch here: https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology/phlgovtv/ #thedefenseneverrests #FundPhillyDefenders
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