DC has a rich network of dedicated community violence intervention workers who are best positioned to heal
community trauma and engage with the highest risk individuals. Peace For DC is shifting power and resources to these community-based organizations, creating a new system of public health and safety that operates with as much training and strategic planning as traditional systems of public safety.

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Peace For DC believes in centering the voices of those who have been impacted by gun violence and those who are working on the frontlines to interrupt and prevent violence. We work to teach advocacy and public speaking skills and seek out opportunities for our program alumni to use these skills to advocate for themselves and their peers and to help shape the system. We are proud of our graduates who have proactively taken on public speaking and advocacy opportunities 

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“Peace for DC is the most consistent organization when it comes to creating effective short/long term solutions. I sincerely appreciate your efforts to advance the culture.”

- Jovan, ACM

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Peace For DC is proud to serve as a convener and coordinator for the boots on the ground Peacemaking heroes. By investing in community-based organizations and providing training, strategy, and coordinated action, we can change longstanding dynamics and save lives. Together, we can reduce gun violence right now. System change through community building is key to our mission.

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Peace For DC was founded by survivors and advocates, and we are dedicated to standing up for survivors and peacemakers, educating the public on evidence-based strategies to reducing violence, and urging our local leaders to do all that is possible to Keep DC Alive.