The Defender Association is developing a blueprint for pre-entry that reimagines Philadelphia’s pre-trial system with a model that protects due process, and prioritizes community-based supports over cash bail to create a fundamentally fair, cost-effective system that improves the safety of our communities.
Pre-entry is a system of support services for people who have been arrested that does not rely on cash bail to achieve safety in the community or appearance in court. For a quick overview, watch the video below:
The Defender Association, along with our coalition partners, launched our pre-entry initiative on November 14, 2019. Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey presented the vision for pre-entry to the audience. Here’s a video of her presentation:
Presentation: Pre-entry Coalition Kick-Off Event, November 14, 2019
Institute for Community Justice
First Stop Recovery
Fruits of the Family Table
NET
Dear Black Fathers
Coat of Many Colors Rebuilding Lives
Good Shepherd Mediation Program
Restorative Encounters
JEVS
Running Hard
Sankofa Healing Studio
Philadelphia Auto and Parole
Rebuilding a Village Foundation
ProAct /DBHIDS/PMHCA
Just Leadership
Front Line Dads
Focus on Fathers
The Elite 30 Association and Coalition
Prevention Point Philadelphia
Philadelphia Community Bail Fund
Careerlink
Broad Street Ministry
The Wedge
Want to join our coalition? Send an email to: Pre-entry@philadefender.org
Check out these videos featuring Defender staff, clients and others speaking on the need for pre-entry and pre-trial reform.
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
We had an amazing time connecting with our @philabarassociation colleagues at Tuesday’s Criminal Justice Section celebration! ✨
The highlight of the night? Presenting a special honor to our incredible partners at @PreventionPointPhilly for their unwavering commitment to meeting the critical health needs of so many #PhillyDefenders clients. Your work inspires us every day! #Philly #phillyreform
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We had an amazing time connecting with our @philabarassociation colleagues at Tuesday’s Criminal Justice Section celebration! ✨
The highlight of the night? Presenting a special honor to our incredible partners at @PreventionPointPhilly for their unwavering commitment to meeting the critical health needs of so many #PhillyDefenders clients. Your work inspires us every day! #Philly #phillyreform
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We had an amazing time connecting with our @philabarassociation colleagues at Tuesday’s Criminal Justice Section celebration! ✨
The highlight of the night? Presenting a special honor to our incredible partners at @preventionpointphiladelphia for their unwavering commitment to meeting the critical health needs of so many #PhillyDefenders clients. Your work inspires us every day! #Philly #phillyreform
Dec 20
✨ Super excited to partner with @preventionpointphiladelphia ✨
Each month, we’re teaming up to host Defender Day, offering FREE legal resources and info on expungements, probation terminations and more to those who qualify. 💼⚖️
Ready to learn more? Hit the link in our bio! Let’s make a difference together. 💪🏽 #CommunityJustice #DefenderDay #Expungement #LegalHelp #PhillyCommunity #kensington #Philly #phillynews #phillyphilly
Dec 19
It’s a Philly thing! 💪 😂
Huge thanks to all our public defenders who put in the work every single day.
Special shoutout to our very own
#PhillyDefender Mary Henin from the homicide unit for securing a NOT GUILTY verdict today! ⚖️ ✨
#JusticeServed #ProudMoment #philly #phillyeagles #phillymemes #publicdefense #publicdefenders #eagles #phillymemes #eaglesmemes #philly #phillyreels
Dec 16
Giving back to the community is what we love to do!💙Huge thanks to @nomo_foundation for letting us be part of the Winter Coat Giveaway & Expungement Clinic.
Need help with record clearing or probation termination? We’re here for you—book your appointment today! Link in bio. #CommunityFirst #ExpungementClinic #LegalHelp #GivingBack #nomofoundation #phillyreform #philly
Dec 16
Legal terms got you confused? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!
Today’s breakdown: Indictment🔍✨
Got a legal term you want us to explain next? Drop it in the comments! 👇
#LegalTips #StayInformed #LawSimplified #clientfocused #phillydefendees #Publicdefense #PApublicdefense #legalterms #Philly
Dec 12
Thrilled to partner with @nomo_foundation for this amazing Winter Coat Giveaway & Expungement Clinic! 🧥✨
Join us this Saturday at 9 AM for FREE hats, coats, scarves, delicious food, and valuable LEGAL ADVICE to help clear your record. Let’s make a difference together! 💪🏾❄️ #CommunityLove #GivingBack #ExpungementClinic
Dec 10
This year, we hosted a Resource Expo focused on services for youth and young adults.
Our Partners came through with materials, introductions, and so much knowledge! Big thanks to everyone who showed up to connect and build: @yasprojectphilly @clsphila @idaay_inc & plenty more 🖤
#CommunityConnections #YouthEmpowerment #communityresources #philly #phillyresources
Dec 9
We are beyond proud to share that our Director of Alternative Sentencing, Elisa Downey-Zayas, has been selected for @cityandstatepa “Pennsylvania Impact Awards”!🎉
This prestigious recognition highlights Pennsylvania’s most influential executives, thought leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers—and Elisa exemplifies all of these qualities.
Congratulations, Elisa, on this well-deserved honor! Hit the link in bio to read her full feature🏆👏 #Leadership #Advocacy #ImpactAwards #PennsylvaniaTrailblazers
Dec 6
