On April 4, 2024, we’re celebrated 90 years of representing Philly’s adult citizens and 50 years serving children with a very special event at the Constitution Center. The Gala was a huge success, thanks to all the local leaders, current and former Defenders and honorees who filled the venue that night. A big thanks to all of the sponsors who made it possible for this celebration of 90 years of public defense in Philly, and for supporting our Next Generation of Philly Defenders Fund!
Check out just a few of the highlights below.
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
� Our offices will close EARLY tomorrow, August 30th, and remain CLOSED on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.
We’ll be back to REGULAR HOURS on Tuesday, September 3rd. For further assistance, tap the link below . Have a great holiday! �
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The courts had to intervene with a historic $25 million judgement to force the City to address the inhumane conditions in Philly’s jails.The safety and dignity of incarcerated individuals and staff should never be an afterthought. Every stakeholder in the city needs to work together to create lasting reforms that will protect the people at the jails, lower the prison population and improve public safety. Full statement below:
phillydefenders.org/25million-jails/
#JusticeForAll #PhillyDefenders #ReformNow #CriminalJusticeReform #PrisonReform #HumanRights #IncarcerationReform #PublicSafety
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Check out our #free online tool anyone can use to track police vehicle stops in #Philly. The dashboard uses Philly Police Department data to break down traffic stops by race, the reasons police give for stops, traffic stops by police district, and real data on how increases or decreases in stops correlate with the number of shootings in Philly neighborhoods. Check out the 🔗 in bio!
#DrivingEquality #PhillyDefenders #KnowYourRights #StayInformed #JusticeSystemReform #data @cmthomasphl @phlcouncil @reform @phlcpoc
Sep 6
Supporting Philly’s future, one school at a time! 📚✏️🚌
#Phillydefenders had the privilege of dropping off school supplies to students at @gompers_cares & @wagnerms1701 to help set them up for success this year.
At #Phillydefenders we’re committed to empowering the next generation and giving back to our community. Here’s to a strong start to the school year!
#PhillyYouth #Community #BackToSchool #philly #phillyyouth #phillyresources #phillyyouthresources
Sep 5
Need help getting off probation under the new law? Philly Defender offers probation termination services that could assist you. Apply today!
🔗Hit the link in our bio to learn more about ending your probation. #philly #phillyreform #phillynews #probationofficer #probationreform #probationlaws #PAlaws #PAform #phillydefenders
Aug 28
The courts had to intervene with a historic $25 million judgement to force the City to address the inhumane conditions in Philly’s jails.The safety and dignity of incarcerated individuals and staff should never be an afterthought. Every stakeholder in the city needs to work together to create lasting reforms that will protect the people at the jails, lower the prison population and improve public safety.
🔗 in bio to read the full statement.
#JusticeForAll #PhillyDefenders #ReformNow #CriminalJusticeReform #PrisonReform #HumanRights #IncarcerationReform #PublicSafety
Aug 22
We had an incredible training session with Alyse Weinfurter from @valleyyouthhouse and Jason Miller from Families Forward Philadelphia, focusing on the critical issue of homelessness.
They provided valuable insights on how to better serve our clients facing these challenges. ✨
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! Swipe for resources to help those who may be struggling with homelessness.➡️
#Philly #reformphilly #phillydefenders #phillyhomeless #stophomelessness #phillyhomelessoutreach #homelesssyouth #youth #youthadvocacy
Aug 20
The new probation reform law is out, and we’ve broken down the key points so you don’t have to. ⚖️✨
Not sure if you qualify? Stay tuned for part 2 or hit the link in our bio to learn more about ending your probation.🔗
#philly #phillyreform #phillynews #probationofficer #probationreform #probationlaws #PAlaws #PAform #phillydefenders
Aug 16
Delighted to remind everyone about our five CORE VALUES, developed in collaboration with @gideonspromise. ⚖️✨
These values define our ethos, guiding our practice within and beyond the courtroom, shaping our interactions with clients, community members, criminal justice stakeholders, and funders alike. #PhillyDefenderStrong #philly #reformphilly #publicdefense #community #justice
Aug 15
