Expungement Event: July 31

Posted on July 26, 2022August 1, 2023 by 2010admin

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The Defender is partnering with Cannabis Noire to provide FREE expungements and information as part of the “Summer of Social Justice” series!

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WHEN: Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: One Art Community Center, 1431 N. 52nd Street

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All are welcome to join us for FREE criminal record expungements, educational workshops about how our justice system works, and MORE!

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Our Chief Defender, @khudson_phillydefender spoke out on the urgent need for increased public defense funding this week. Last year’s $7.5M was historic, but it’s not enough—public defenders across PA are still overwhelmed, leaving too many people jailed simply for being poor. This isn’t just a budget issue; it’s a justice issue. ⚖️

If we fund law enforcement and prosecution, we must fund public defense. Thank you to the legislators fighting for change and to our public defenders who never stop fighting for justice. @phlcouncil @senhughesoffice #FundPublicDefense #JusticeForAll #Indigentdefense #fundphillydefenders #phillydefenders #Phillynews #philly

Mar 28

Our Chief Defender, @khudson_phillydefender spoke out on the urgent need for increased public defense funding this week. Last year’s $7.5M was historic, but it’s not enough—public defenders across PA are still overwhelmed, leaving too many people jailed simply for being poor. This isn’t just a budget issue; it’s a justice issue. ⚖️

If we fund law enforcement and prosecution, we must fund public defense. Thank you to the legislators fighting for change and to our public defenders who never stop fighting for justice. @phlcouncil @senhughesoffice #FundPublicDefense #JusticeForAll #Indigentdefense #fundphillydefenders #phillydefenders #Phillynews #philly

Couldn’t let Women’s History Month end without highlighting over three decades of women making history right here in our office.

Huge thanks to the female Chief Defenders who have done so much for this office and the surrounding communities. Happy Women’s History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #HonoringHerStory

Mar 26

Couldn’t let Women’s History Month end without highlighting over three decades of women making history right here in our office.

Huge thanks to the female Chief Defenders who have done so much for this office and the surrounding communities. Happy Women’s History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #HonoringHerStory

Peer advocates play a crucial role in helping our young clients navigate complex systems and access the resources they need to stay out of the system. Their unique experiences make them invaluable in guiding clients toward a better future. ✨

That’s why our budget request includes more resources to support our clients. A big thank you to our entire social services team for their relentless dedication and hard work every day! #PeerAdvocates #ClientSupport #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #socialservies #peeradvocates #socialworkers #philly #phillyreform #fundphillydefenders

Mar 25

Peer advocates play a crucial role in helping our young clients navigate complex systems and access the resources they need to stay out of the system. Their unique experiences make them invaluable in guiding clients toward a better future. ✨

That’s why our budget request includes more resources to support our clients. A big thank you to our entire social services team for their relentless dedication and hard work every day! #PeerAdvocates #ClientSupport #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #socialservies #peeradvocates #socialworkers #philly #phillyreform #fundphillydefenders

It’s budget season!⚖️💰
Public safety isn’t just a promise—it requires investment. To build a safer Philadelphia, we must ensure the right resources are in place. We look forward to working with City Council and the administration to make that vision a reality. Read our full budget statement. Link in bio 🔗
#PhillyBudget #JusticeForAll #InvestInCommunity #fundphillydefenders

Mar 20

It’s budget season!⚖️💰
Public safety isn’t just a promise—it requires investment. To build a safer Philadelphia, we must ensure the right resources are in place. We look forward to working with City Council and the administration to make that vision a reality. Read our full budget statement. Link in bio 🔗
#PhillyBudget #JusticeForAll #InvestInCommunity #fundphillydefenders

Philadelphia can’t be a city of opportunity while immigrants face detention without representation. ⚖️✨

We’ve asked the city for funding to launch our first Immigrant Defense Unit—because every
#Philly resident deserves equal justice.
#DefendImmigrants #PhillyJustice
#FundPhillydefenders
#theDefenseNeverRests #immigration #ice

Mar 19

Philadelphia can’t be a city of opportunity while immigrants face detention without representation. ⚖️✨

We’ve asked the city for funding to launch our first Immigrant Defense Unit—because every
#Philly resident deserves equal justice.
#DefendImmigrants #PhillyJustice
#FundPhillydefenders
#theDefenseNeverRests #immigration #ice

IKYMI – Our Driver Equality Dashboard made local news on its one-year anniversary!✨⚖️

Want to see how police are patrolling in your area? Hit the link in bio!
#DriverEquality #KnowYourRights #CommunitySafety #PoliceTransparency

Mar 14

IKYMI – Our Driver Equality Dashboard made local news on its one-year anniversary!✨⚖️

Want to see how police are patrolling in your area? Hit the link in bio!
#DriverEquality #KnowYourRights #CommunitySafety #PoliceTransparency

Our Chief Defender, Keisha Hudson, recently spoke to @PHLCouncil about why we need more social workers—especially for our clients in Kensington—and funding to expand our work in Wellness Court. Social workers and specialized courts help people tackle addiction, behavioral health challenges, and housing instability, keeping them out of the justice system and on a better path.

This #SocialWorkMonth, we’re shining a light on the impact of social workers and the need to invest in real solutions that support our communities.

🔗 in bio to read and watch the full testimony

#SocialWorkersMatter #InvestInCommunities #HarmReduction #BehavioralHealth #JusticeReform #EndMassIncarceration #Philadelphia

Mar 6

Our Chief Defender, Keisha Hudson, recently spoke to @PHLCouncil about why we need more social workers—especially for our clients in Kensington—and funding to expand our work in Wellness Court. Social workers and specialized courts help people tackle addiction, behavioral health challenges, and housing instability, keeping them out of the justice system and on a better path.

This #SocialWorkMonth, we’re shining a light on the impact of social workers and the need to invest in real solutions that support our communities.

🔗 in bio to read and watch the full testimony

#SocialWorkersMatter #InvestInCommunities #HarmReduction #BehavioralHealth #JusticeReform #EndMassIncarceration #Philadelphia

This week marks 3 years of Driving Equality! 🚗✨ #PhillyDefenders Chief @khudson_phillydefender shared big news at Monday’s press conference: traffic stops for Black drivers are down nearly 9%!

While this is progress, the data still shows a huge discrepancy in the treatment of Black drivers. There’s still work to do, and we remain committed to pushing for real change.

Check out our Driving Equality interactive dashboard to see the impact firsthand.

Major shoutout to @CouncilmemberIsaiahThomas for his vision and for working with our Police Accountability Unit to make this change a reality!

🔗 Link in bio for details.

#DrivingEquality #PhillyData #JusticeReform #EquityInAction #philly #phillynews #phillyreform #blacklivesmatterphilly #publicsafety

Mar 5

This week marks 3 years of Driving Equality! 🚗✨ #PhillyDefenders Chief @khudson_phillydefender shared big news at Monday’s press conference: traffic stops for Black drivers are down nearly 9%!

While this is progress, the data still shows a huge discrepancy in the treatment of Black drivers. There’s still work to do, and we remain committed to pushing for real change.

Check out our Driving Equality interactive dashboard to see the impact firsthand.

Major shoutout to @CouncilmemberIsaiahThomas for his vision and for working with our Police Accountability Unit to make this change a reality!

🔗 Link in bio for details.

#DrivingEquality #PhillyData #JusticeReform #EquityInAction #philly #phillynews #phillyreform #blacklivesmatterphilly #publicsafety

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#PhillyDefenders launched a new page with resources for Philly’s immigrant community—because everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and informed. #ImmigrantRights #LegalAid #JusticeForAll
The information is available in English and Spanish. https://phillydefenders.org/immigrant-rights/

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As ICE continues to target Philly courthouses and undocumented neighbors, we stand firm: No one should face detention or deportation alone. Philly must invest in an Immigrant Defense Unit. Full statement below 📢

Defender Statement on ICE Arrests at the Courthouse

If this city truly values due process and dignity, it must invest in real defense for our immigrant communities.

phillydefenders.org

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We remain deeply concerned about the City’s renewed police sweeps in Kensington. Displacement & arrests are not solutions to complex public health challenges. People deserve access to housing, treatment, and care—not criminalization. Read full statement:

Statement on Return of "Sweeps" to Kensington

Arresting and displacing people in crisis is a failed strategy that won’t make Kensington safer—real support and investment will.

phillydefenders.org

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Grateful to @billy_penn for featuring #PhillyDefenders Mimi Laver & Marni Gangel in their latest on Philly’s child welfare system.
Families deserve support, not separation. Read full article below.

Will Philly fix its foster care system for kids and families?

A City Council-driven look into the city’s foster care practices has those invested in change hopeful.

billypenn.com

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