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.
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
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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
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We had an amazing time connecting with @philabarassociation at Tuesday’s Criminal Justice Section celebration! ✨ We’re honored to highlight out incredible partners at @Preventionpp for their unwavering commitment to the community!
Thrilled to partner with NOMO Doundation 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! 💪🏾❄️
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. 🖤
#YouthEmpowerment #communityresources #philly
We are beyond proud to share that our Director of Alternative Sentencing, Elisa Downey-Zayas, has been selected for @cityandstatepa “Pennsylvania Impact Awards”!🎉
Read her full feature below🏆👏 #Leadership #ImpactAwards #PennsylvaniaTrailblazers
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2024/11/2024-impact-awards/401212/