Check out this story in the Philadelphia Citizen featuring the work of our Partners for Justice colleagues! Learn more about the partnership here.
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
While the safety concerns in Kensington are real, more community surveillance isn’t the answer. 💡
Shoutout to #PhillyDefender Paula Sen of our Police Accountability Unit for spotlighting the PPD’s history of problematic surveillance in this community. Read the full article from @kensingtonvoice below:
www.kensingtonvoice.com/en/philly-police-launching-drone-program-kensington-with-cameras-that-fly...
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While the safety concerns in Kensington are real, more community surveillance isn’t the answer. 💡
Shoutout to #PhillyDefender Paula Sen of our Police Accountability Unit for spotlighting the PPD’s history of problematic surveillance in this community. Read the full article at @kensingtonvoice . Link in bio 🔗#CommunitySafety #PhillyReform #PublicSafety #SupportPhilly #PhillyNews #Kensington #philly #phillynews #phillyphilly #phillyreform
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Proud to announce that 100 people have been released from pretrial incarceration! 🎉 Thanks to the work of #phillydefenders incredible team of attorneys in collaboration with our justice system partners. Full story below:
Philly Defenders Secure Safe Release of 100 Clients
The milestone is a testament to the power of a collaborative approach to reducing Philly’s jail population.
phillydefenders.org
🚨 Reminder: Our office will CLOSE EARLY tomorrow for Election Day Tuesday, November 5th! 🗳️
We’ll reopen with REGULAR HOURS on Wednesday, November 6th. Make sure to get out and vote! For more info, visit http://phillydefender.org . See you at the polls! #ElectionDay #GoVote 🌟
While the safety concerns in Kensington are real, more community surveillance isn’t the answer. 💡Read the full story here:
Philly police to launch drone program in Kensington, cameras to fly beyond line of sight
The drones will respond to 911 calls and can arrive at a scene faster to give officers perspective, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
www.kensingtonvoice.com
📢 Exciting news! Two new #JuvenileJustice laws, SB 169 and SB 170, are shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation for our youth.
Full breakdown of what each law entails below!
Senators Celebrate Signing of Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, SB 169 and 170, into Law
HARRISBURG, PA − October 17, 2024 − Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bills 169 and 170 ...
pasenate.com