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Who We Are Incorporated in 1971 PDAP is a statewide community of Public Defenders dedicated to securing a fair justice system and ensuring high quality legal representation for people facing loss of life freedom or family. Our mission is to provide tools strategies mutual support training and information to Public Defender offices to be the voice of public defense and to promote best practices in the leadership management and administration of justice in Pennsylvania. PDAP operates according to the following core values Upcoming Events March 13 2025 Delco Defends Drug Cases What Are Controlled Substances. March 19 2025 Sentencing Advocacy Mitigation Writing Workshop March 20 2025 Racial Justice Program Navigating the Court System as a PD of Color Public Defenders by County Questions.