It is critical that juvenile justice reform efforts in the District continue to move in a positive direction. Support efforts that invest more resources in community-based alternatives to incarceration and positive youth development opportunities! Here is what you can do to take action!
Spread the Word!
Share the JDCY website link with your friends, family and neighbors and urge them to get involved in supporting juvenile justice reform efforts!Call or Write to the City Council!
Urge city council to invest more resources in community-based alternatives to incarceration and positive youth development opportunities!Not sure who your city council member is? Visit the council's website: http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/findmycouncilmember
Make Your Voice Heard!
Attend DC City Council hearings! Consider testifying at DC City Council Hearings!The Committee on Human Services is responsible for funding and oversight of the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) and holds oversight and budget hearings on a regular basis throughout the year. To find out when committee hearings are, visit the committee's website at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/humanservices.
Chairman Gray holds monthly "Youth Hearings" for youth (21 & under) in the city to share their views. Youth who want to testify can call or email Charmaine Gloude at (202) 724-8080 or by email at: cgloude@dccouncil.us. For information on these hearings, visit http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/youthhearings.