Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
Nearly 2/3 of �the youth in the JJSC are presumed innocent and waiting for their day in court.
Our FY2025 #budget proposal includes 💰 for more #phillydefenders social workers will help us safely release these young people to their families while the court process moves forward.
🔗 in bio for our full proposal to dismantle the womb-to-prison pipeline. ——————- #fundphillydefenders #supportphillydefenders #philly #phillyyouth #Phillydefenders #publicdefense #supportpublicdefense #reformphilly
Chief Defender,Keisha Hudson on dismantling the Womb-to-Prison Pipeline. 📢 ———— Much of our 2024 budget request aims to provide the resources, social workers, and programs needed to make a difference. Click the link in our bio to learn more and join our mission. ✊ ————— #EndYouthViolence #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport #CityCouncil #YouthPrograms #reformphilly #philly #phillyyouth #phillyrevival #phillyphilly #phillystoptheviolence #phillygram #fundphillydefenders #fundpublicdefense #supportphilkydefenders
Philly Defenders is proud to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, honoring the rich heritage and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. ✨ ————- We stand with our AAPI colleagues, clients, and communities, acknowledging their strength, resilience, and vibrant culture. Let’s work together to promote justice, equity, and inclusion for all. ————— #AAPIHeritageMonth #UnityInDiversity #PhillyDefenders
Our DEI Coordinator, Christina Tavares, recently spoke to @the_napd advocates about the importance of DEI programs! Learn about her journey and why she’s dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #DEI #PhillyDefenders #SupportPhillyDefenders #FundDefenders
Happy Bring Your Child to Work Day! We had a fun and educational day planned for the children of the #phillydefenders team. They got a behind-the-scenes look at our work and learned how we make a difference in the community.✨ ———————— #BYCTWD2024 #CommunityEngagement #FamilyFirst #babydefenders
Celebrating Our Admin Team! 🥐 Today we gathered for a special breakfast to thank our amazing administrative staff for all their hard work. 🥞 Let’s keep showing our appreciation every day! ———————- #AdminAppreciation #BreakfastTogether #administrativeprofessionalsday #supportPhillydefenders
If we want a fair justice system in Philly, we need a proper balance of resources. That’s why we’re fighting for equal starting salaries for #phillydefenders attorneys. 🔗in bio to learn more about the client services we want to fund in our FY25 budget request.💰 ——————————— #fundphillydefenders #phillydefenders #philly #phillyattorneys #equality #attorneys #equalpay
We’re still buzzing about the blast we had at the #Defender90 #gala at the @constitutionctr! It’s too hard to capture in one post, so stay tuned for more highlights! #ohillydefenders
Are you (or do you know) a #Philly #highschool student looking for a PAID summer internship? Check out this opportunity with our Jr. Defender Program! @ysrpinphilly @juvlaw1974 @bpda_justice @yeahphilly @yasp2