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The future of DC is at stake. Every child deserves to grow up without fear of violence. Listen to Peace For DC’s evidence-based, community-centered approach to building peace in the District. ❤️✌🏾☮️ youtu.be/yj3HSRWbM04?si…

“A more expansive approach is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of community violence prevention programs.” -Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., a leading expert on gun violence reduction & professor at @northwesternu. Hear what else he has to say: undark.org/2025/01/13/res…

#CollaborationIsKey🔑 #DCPeaceAcademy is one of the ONLY spaces where DC’s frontline violence intervention workers (who work in govt, hospitals & various community orgs) come together to coordinate. Building teamwork leads to increased alignment & greater outcomes in the field.

Thank you to Jovan @LOVEMOREMEDIALL for speaking at #DCPeaceAcademy today on how to navigate social media to reduce violence & other words of wisdom such as: “Exposure leads to Expansion” = expose your participants to a wide range of ideas to expand their minds.🔥

Honoring Dr. King today and every day. ✌🏿✌🏽✌🏻

…. Our new class joins us from across the city, from government & community, with a wide range of experience in the field. We cannot wait to see how their Academy experience propels them to even further greatness! #KnowledgeIsPower📚

Introducing just a few of the amazing #Peacemakers of Cohort 8 at the #DCPeaceAcademy! We are so excited to welcome our 8th group of violence intervention & prevention workers to 14 weeks of personal & professional development….

New Year, New Merch! We just added athletic wear, more hoodies for winter, and more logo styles. Check it out: bonfire.com/store/peace-fo…  Support Peace For DC and look stylish at the same time

#MondayMotivation “Peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, understanding, & true love.” Let’s all start off the new week centering justice, understanding, & love for our fellow humans. #DCPeaceAcademy #Peacemakers ❤️✌🏾☮️

It takes a village & #DCPeaceAcademy is part of that village! Hear cohort 7 #Peacemakers reflect on how the Academy provided them with opportunities for professional & personal development, as well as networking & collaboration. Next up: COHORT 8!🔥🔥

New Years Day was Tom Marmet’s birthday. He should be turning 29, but instead, because of his tragic death in 2018, we work to honor his life by resolving to do more to end community violence in DC. Click here to learn more: peacefordc.org/so/08PGSq0Qt?l…

Sending season's greetings and holiday cheer to you and your loved ones from the Peace For DC Team! May the holidays be filled with joy and peace. And may the New Year begin with a renewed commitment to partnership and peacebuilding.

NEW: #Peace4DC Year End Impact Report: peacefordc.org/2024-year-end-… Thanks to our incredible donors & partners we’ve made significant strides. Together, we’ve built a stronger, more connected community where individuals can overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

1:1 sessions with Behavioral Health Wellness Coaches & Life Coaches.  When our Peacemakers are whole, they are able to make the community whole. Join us in supporting DC's #Peacemakers through the #DCPeaceAcademy with a donation today: peacefordc.org/donate

IYKYK-- If you are going to attend #DCPeaceAcademy, you better get ready to peel back some layers.  We cannot heal the community, until we first #HealTheHealers.  At the Academy we pour into DC's violence intervention & prevention #Peacemakers through classes as well as…

Help us pour into these #Peacemakers and help them achieve greater results in the community: peacefordc.org/donate Shout out to Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7!! We ❤️ you.  Coming soon: ✨cohort 8✨🎉

#DCPeaceAcademy is making a difference. Don’t take our word for it— listen to our amazing alumni, DC’s violence intervention & prevention professionals talk about the impact the Academy has giving them tools to be #Peacemakers & creating a space for collaboration.

We know that like housing, hunger, and other big challenges, our government cannot solve this alone. This is an all-of-us challenge. Together, peace is possible. Join us in building peace for dc: peacefordc.org/donate

Nevertheless, homicides & shootings are still much higher than pre-pandemic. We must remain focused & continue to bring the rates of violence down, until children feel safe playing at every playground & businesses feel safe opening in every neighborhood.

Homicides are down YTD in DC: 33% city-wide, w/ similar reductions in both ONSE Priority Communities & OAG Cure the Streets Target Areas. This is a testament to the hard work of DC’s public safety ecosystem- including DC’s violence intervention & prevention professionals.

#OpenMic🎤 with Peace For DC’s Antoine Gatlin. We believe in the power of the community and we believe in the possibility of peace. What gives you hope? Add your thoughts in the comments!