15 Nov Take Action
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Take action Eliminate Mandatory Minimums Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences from the DC Code. Learn ...
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05 Nov Solitary Confinement
Solitary confinement The US Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on solitary confinement – DC’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee has not. 8 Minute Read When someone incarcerated is placed in solitary confinement, they are kept alone in a prison or jail cell with no meaningful human interaction...
03 Oct Pregnancy and Childbirth
pregnancy and childbirth Every mother and child should bond in a safe and healthy environment–not be handcuffed and separated at birth in custody. 7 Minute Read watch the most recent council hearing When an individual is pregnant and gives birth, they need a proper diet, prenatal vitamins,...
19 Sep Qualified Immunity
qualified immunity Qualified immunity emboldens police violence and impedes accountability. 6 Minute Read Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that can limit a person's ability to sue public employees, such as police officers, for constitutional rights violations. An officer can receive qualified immunity only if a court decides...
17 Sep Reparations
reparations Reparations have the potential to reduce the racial wealth gap and increase public safety. 5 Minute Read Researchers, government entities, and elected officials have acknowledged slavery and discrimination led directly to the health, housing, and wealth gaps between Black and white residents in the US. As...
23 Aug Jury Demandability
Jury demandability In DC, you can demand a jury trial of your peers if you face a lawsuit for $20 or more, but not if you face 180 days in jail. 5 Minute Read The right to demand a jury trial is fundamental to U.S. democracy. It provides...
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07 Aug Gun Violence Prevention
gun violence prevention DC’s public health plans to reduce gun violence were not fully implemented – and gun homicides increased. 5 Minute Read Gun violence is a public health crisis that costs the District of Columbia $2 billion each year. Black residents are disproportionately impacted by gun...
07 Aug Restorative Justice in Schools
restorative justice in schools If fully implemented, restorative justice would help end the cycle of trauma and violence in schools. 4 Minute Read Restorative justice provides a trauma-informed, holistic approach to navigating student conflicts and building safe school communities. Schools that have implemented restorative justice have seen...
24 Jul Prevention
Prevention Skip to issues The current system of prosecution, punishment, and policing isn’t preventing violence. Too many DC residents experience unacceptable levels of violence. But when violence erupts, it almost exclusively impacts Black residents. About 95 percent of victims and suspects in homicides and 94 percent of victims...