DC Justice Lab

Our amazing Board of Directors spent #DCNativesDay learning from the best experts in fundraising, development, and strategic planning. The best is yet to come!

Congratulations to our newest fellows Ashlei and Mary, who recently passed the DC BAR! Study Sessions with Patrice Sulton are a huge perk for DC Justice Fellows. So far, Justice Fellows have passed their exam on the first try! Submit your application by December 13th to be considered for next year's fellowship class. Thanks to Open Horizon, the fellowship program will continue! Apply today at dcjusticelab.org/careers

You could be DC Justice Lab's new CEO! Learn more at dcjusticelab.org/careers

As cities across the country see their second year of double-digit percentage decreases in gun violence, now more than ever, it is time to double down on effective and equitable strategies to reduce violence and increase community safety. On November 14, 2024- join me, David Muhammad, Kristy Love, Rev. Judie Martin, Patrice Sulton, Tony Lopez, Wilford Pinkney, Kirby Gaherty and more to discuss the innovative and evidence-based work being pursued in DC and what we can learn from the progress in other cities. Register Here - https://lnkd.in/eAVhWtFp

The benefits of affinity spaces are clearly measurable and the brilliance of them is that the returns are deeper and more expansive than one could plan for. Feed your soul and learn more about Open Horizon's latest BIPOC leader gathering below. ??

DC Justice Lab is collaborating with American University’s research team to study how prosecutorial decision-making impacts criminal justice outcomes in DC. Last night, our Research Director, Jason Ziedenberg, joined a presentation where experts discussed the influence of data-driven decisions on outcomes like efficiency. We’re grateful for their support in advancing this important research!

Our #DCJusticeFellows, Ashlei and Mary, attended the #Law4ThePeople National Lawyers Guild Convention in Birmingham, AL, where they gained insights on advancing advocacy in the legal space. #FellowsInTheField #MovementLawyers

This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join DC Justice Lab in reshaping the future of public safety in Washington, D.C. Our work advocates for safer, more equitable communities through evidence-based policies and criminal justice reform. From now until Dec 3rd, your support can help us continue to fight for change and make an impact on the lives of those most affected by the criminal legal system. Every contribution helps fuel our mission. Ready to help us create a safer future? Donate today:https://lnkd.in/eGan8gct #GivingTuesday #PublicSafety #DCJusticeReform #DCJusticeLab #SafeAndFreeDC

We're #Hiring! DC Justice Lab is a place for community-minded changemakers to work together to make our city safer and freer. Visit https://lnkd.in/eMQZFD4V and check out our open positions today!

We are excited to partner with DC Justice Lab in search for an inaugural Chief Executive Officer. They are seeking someone who is excited to join a team of law and policy experts devoted to fundamentally reimagine DC's system of punishment. If you are passionate about equipping changemakers with actionable information and to push for groundbreaking changes to the District's criminal laws, this role is right for you. To learn more and apply, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dTKUgJ4K #SocialImpactJobs #NonprofitLeadership #socialequity #executiveleadership #DCJobs #Racialequity #criminaljusticereform #DMVjobs #legislativejobs #law #legal #research #writing #remote #remotework #remotefirst #CEO #CEOjobs #advocacy #criminallaw