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Community Power.
Courtroom Impact.

Families, young people, advocates, attorneys, and neighbors working together to make the criminal legal process more understandable and participatory.

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A stronger defense starts with community.Families • advocates • youth • neighbors
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People & Families

Get support, prepare for court, and connect with a local Hub.

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Attorneys & Justice Professionals

Make a referral or build a family-centered professional partnership.

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Young People & Emerging Leaders

Build advocacy skills, learn the system, and lead change.

Youth leadership

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One platform. Clear ways to act.

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Across our city

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01

South Philadelphia

South Philly Hub

Monday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PMVirtual
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02

Philadelphia — virtual citywide meeting

Best Outcomes

Tuesday · 6:00 PMVirtual
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03

Philadelphia — youth-centered virtual meeting

Youth Hub (YASP)

Tuesday · 4:30 PM–6:30 PMVirtual
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04

Haddington / West Philadelphia

Haddington / Ardella’s House

Tuesday · 6:00 PM–8:00 PMContact Hub to confirm format
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05

Germantown

Germantown Hub for Justice

Wednesday · 3:00 PM–5:00 PMIn person
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06

North Philadelphia

North Philly Hub

Thursday · 6:00 PM–7:30 PMHybrid — in person with Zoom option
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07

West Philadelphia

West Philly Hub

Thursday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PMVirtual
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From isolation to collective power

How Participatory Defense Works

01

Meet

Connect with a local Hub.

02

Prepare

Organize questions, information, mitigation, and court preparation.

03

Participate

Become informed and actively involved in the defense process.

04

Support

Families and communities provide meaningful support.

05

Organize

Communities identify patterns and build collective power.

This week

Hub meetings across Philadelphia

All events
MondaySouth Philly Hub6:30 PM–8:00 PM · VirtualTuesdayBest Outcomes6:00 PM · VirtualTuesdayYouth Hub (YASP)4:30 PM–6:30 PM · VirtualTuesdayHaddington / Ardella’s House6:00 PM–8:00 PM · Contact Hub to confirm format

Schedules may change. Confirm with the Hub before attending.

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Stories From the Hubs

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For Attorneys, Advocates & Justice Partners

Strengthen defense through referrals, family engagement, mitigation support, training, and trusted community connection.

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Skills • leadership • opportunity

Youth Justice & Leadership

Build advocacy skills, connect with mentors, create youth-led content, and explore justice careers.

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