Defenders connect clients to community services and supports from the beginning stages of the criminal justice process.
The Defender social service team understands the importance of ensuring that clients are viewed as a complete person rather than a case file.
Defender Social Workers focus on connecting clients with services at the front-end of the criminal justice system by developing individualized, community-based treatment plans to focus on a person’s underlying needs and challenges.
By meeting with clients at the earliest possible point in the case, we support and humanize our clients so that the criminal justice system makes high-stakes decisions about the person rather than the charges.
We provide timely referrals and connections to services, including:
For questions or additional information about community partnerships, please reach out to:
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
Thank you, @philabarassociation, for recognizing us as this year’s #BarStars! 💫
We’re honored to be institutional members and appreciate all the resources and support you’ve provided Philly Defenders over the years. Here’s to making a difference together! #PhillyLaw #CommunityDefense #philly #phillybarassociation
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Thank you, @philabarassociation, for recognizing us as this year’s #BarStars! 💫
We’re honored to be institutional members and appreciate all the resources and support you’ve provided Philly Defenders over the years. Here’s to making a difference together! #PhillyLaw #CommunityDefense #philly #phillybarassociation
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Thank you, @philabarassociation, for recognizing us as this year’s #BarStars! 💫
We’re appreciate all the resources and support you’ve provided Philly Defenders over the years. Here’s to making a difference together!
🚨Holiday Season is Here🚨
Grab your limited edition gear and support the cause! Our swag store will be open until November 20th. Don’t miss out—Hit the link below🔗
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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 🌟