The Editor's Voice

The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 has advanced to a full council for review. The Bill proposes legislation that reforms the incarceration of juveniles and also prevent them from entering the system with the same harsh intake and penalties as adults. In addition, it reduces over […]

Please join The DC Voice for it\’s \”Brookland Community Meeting\” at Serendipity Jazz Coffeehouse.

There\’s no question that a helping hand can go a long way. Well, the Office of the State Superintendent for Education is promoting its Kids & Teens Eat Free program throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Sites across the city serves meals daily including schools, churches, community organizations, libraries and DC Parks and Recreation Centers. For

On Tuesday, April 19th, Councilmember McDuffie presented a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 24-April 30 as “National Reentry Week.” It is estimated that more than 8,000 individuals return each year to the District from various prison populations. Returning citizens remain one of the District’s most vulnerable populations. Often they need guidance and assistance navigating toward valuable

Washington, DC – The Council is voting to approve and fund a new plan for closing DC general. In February the administration proposed a plan to close DC general. As initially proposed the plan called for locating the Ward 5 temporary shelter at 2266 25th Place, NE. The 25th Place site presented serious challenges including