Justice System Reform is Impotent Without Eliminating Racist Practices

🚨 Hump Day Recap🚨

This week has been nothing short of incredible as we continue to uplift our community. Here’s what we’ve been up to:

💼 Bryn Mawr Career Pop-Up Event
🛍️Business Expo
📚Social Work Student Day

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🚨 Hump Day Recap🚨

This week has been nothing short of incredible as we continue to uplift our community. Here’s what we’ve been up to:

💼 Bryn Mawr Career Pop-Up Event
🛍️Business Expo
📚Social Work Student Day

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

📢 ICYMI: We’re incredibly proud of our public defense attorney, Andrew Pappas, for his powerful interview with @nbcphiladelphia on the release of 100 individuals from Philly jails.

This milestone reflects the dedication and hard work of our team, committed to justice and second chances. Let’s keep pushing for positive change in our community! #PublicDefense #JusticeForAll #Philly

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Nov 13

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🚨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—link in bio!🔗

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Nov 12

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Incarcerated individuals deserve protection and respect—today and every day. ✨

Our Director of Prison Advocacy, Tom Innes, took a powerful stand at City Council, advocating for a new Prison Oversight Board to support the health and safety of incarcerated people and staff facing tough conditions. Link in bio for full testimony. ⚖️

#PrisonReform #PhillyCouncil #CommunitySafetyUnit #phillyphilly #phillynews #phillyreform #phillyreels #philly #meekmill #phillydefenders #mentalhealthphilly

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Nov 7

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Incarcerated individuals deserve protection and respect—today and every day. ✨

Our Director of Prison Advocacy, Tom Innes, took a powerful stand at City Council, advocating for a new Prison Oversight Board to support the health and safety of incarcerated people and staff facing tough conditions. Link in bio for full testimony. ⚖️

#PrisonReform #PhillyCouncil #CommunitySafetyUnit #phillyphilly #phillynews #phillyreform #phillyreels #philly #meekmill #phillydefenders #mentalhealthphilly

🎉 Big News for Philly’s Justice & Safety! 🎉

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, we’re reducing the jail population on State Road and making our community safer.

This milestone shows what’s possible when we come together to push for a fairer, more just system. Here’s to all the hard work—and to even more progress ahead! 💪🏽✨

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#PhillyDefenders #100Released #SaferPhilly

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Nov 4

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🎉 Big News for Philly’s Justice & Safety! 🎉

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, we’re reducing the jail population on State Road and making our community safer.

This milestone shows what’s possible when we come together to push for a fairer, more just system. Here’s to all the hard work—and to even more progress ahead! 💪🏽✨

🔗 in bio for details
#PhillyDefenders #100Released #SaferPhilly

#PhillyDefenders out & about! ✨

Last week, we had an amazing conversation with @lasalleuniv BSW students, sharing insights and inspiration. Meanwhile, our dedicated peer advocates were holding it down at @the_napd racial justice conference. Proud to be connecting
and advocating!

#CommunityEngagement #JusticeForAll #PhillyPride

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Nov 4

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#PhillyDefenders out & about! ✨

Last week, we had an amazing conversation with @lasalleuniv BSW students, sharing insights and inspiration. Meanwhile, our dedicated peer advocates were holding it down at @the_napd racial justice conference. Proud to be connecting
and advocating!

#CommunityEngagement #JusticeForAll #PhillyPride

While the safety concerns in Kensington are real, more community surveillance isn’t the answer. 💡

Shoutout to #PhillyDefender Paula Sen of our Police Accountability Unit for spotlighting the PPD’s history of problematic surveillance in this community. Read the full article at @kensingtonvoice . Link in bio 🔗#CommunitySafety #PhillyReform #PublicSafety #SupportPhilly #PhillyNews #Kensington #philly #phillynews #phillyphilly #phillyreform

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Nov 1

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Op-Ed: Justice system reform is impotent unless you eliminate racist practices

Chief Defender Keir-Bradford Grey shares her thoughts on the need to eliminate racist practices that plague our entire justice system.

Chief Defender Keir-Bradford Grey shares her thoughts on the need to eliminate racist practices that plague our entire justice system.

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