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Aug 31, 2023

Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C.

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
Aug 28, 2023

Champions of Justice: Get to know the 2023 slate of members of ACLU-D.C.'s Board of Directors

Freedom of Speech and Association
Learn about the 2023 slate for the ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors! And get ready to join us at our annual membership meeting.
Learn about the 2023 slate for the ACLU-D.C. Board of Directors! And get ready to join us at our annual membership meeting.
ACLU-D.C. Board Members
ACLU-D.C. Board Members
Aug 23, 2023

4 Facts You Need to Know About Disability Rights in D.C.

Disability Rights
Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. Here’s what you need to know about disability rights in the District.
Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. Here’s what you need to know about disability rights in the District.
Disability Rights in D.C.
Disability Rights in D.C.
Jun 14, 2023

Real Justice Means Healing: Why We Partnered with Network for Victim Recovery DC

Freedom of Speech and Association
At ACLU-D.C., we believe that healing from harm is an integral part of justice. We partnered with the Network for Victim Recovery of DC to provide healing support to clients and partners.
At ACLU-D.C., we believe that healing from harm is an integral part of justice. We partnered with the Network for Victim Recovery of DC to provide healing support to clients and partners.
hope health healing
hope health healing
May 19, 2023

D.C. Native Artecka Brown Brings Healing to Chocolate City

Criminal Legal Reform

D.C. native Artecka Brown brings healing and resources to her beloved "Chocolate City." Through Christopher Brown's Heart Beats, she organizes community events and supports grieving moms.

D.C. native Artecka Brown brings healing and resources to her beloved "Chocolate City." Through Christopher Brown's Heart Beats, she organizes community events and supports grieving moms.

Artecka Brown and 7 other people at a Christopher Brown's Heart Beats event
Artecka Brown and 7 other people at a Christopher Brown's Heart Beats event
Apr 4, 2023

D.C. needs police accountability. Congress and the President should not get in the way.

Criminal Legal Reform
The District’s police accountability bill creates more transparency, holds police accountable, and restricts harmful practices. Making it law is crucial to advance public safety and rebuild trust.
By Monica Hopkins
The District’s police accountability bill creates more transparency, holds police accountable, and restricts harmful practices. Making it law is crucial to advance public safety and rebuild trust.
By Monica Hopkins
metropolitan police, mpd
metropolitan police, mpd