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We stand with Charles Allen.

As you may have heard, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen is facing recall efforts. Organizers of the recall campaign claim Allen has not done enough to address public safety concerns. We at Neighbors for Justice do not agree. Charles Allen is serious about community safety. Allen understands that supporting the hard work of violence interrupters and credible messengers is…
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Send a Virtual Holiday Letter to our Neighbors at the D.C. Jail!

We invite you, once again, to join us in sending virtual letters to our neighbors in the DC Jail. Four years ago, peak-COVID, we started sending virtual holiday letters to our neighbors at the jail. Many people were sending letters then; it was cold, gloomy, and many people were spending the holidays alone for the first time. Sending…
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Send a Virtual Holiday Letter to our Neighbors at the D.C. Jail!

We invite you, for the third time, to join us in sending virtual letters to our neighbors in the DC Jail. Help us let the 1,500 men and women in the jail know that we are thinking of them this holiday season and help provide some encouragement during what has been a very difficult year with lockdowns,…
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Sign-on: Humane Conditions at new Jail Annex

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DC Is Building A New Jail Facility. Help Us Call For Transformational Change!

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Community Conversations with Returning Citizens

Tue, Apr 20th, 6:30 – 8 pm  Join the first installment of community conversations with returning citizens, a panel discussion with men and women who have been justice involved. Learn about their experiences, triumphs, and challenges related to transitioning to society – from jobs to housing to family. Following the panel discussion, hear a brief…
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