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...
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...
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...
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...