The Des

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The Des @TheDes1790 Jan 4, 2024

D.C.'s homicide rate skyrocketed 35% in 2023, bucking the national trend. Baltimore, on the other hand, saw a 23% decrease. Both cities implemented similar violence interrupter programs. What's the difference? Read more: bit.ly/3NPIkpG #DC #Baltimore #GunViolence

The Des @TheDes1790 Dec 24, 2023

"When people are in pain, they think with their animal brains. Our biggest problem with our criminal justice system is that we are not really focused on rehabilitation. It's revenge." - Pam Bailey, @Not_Our_Crimes in her Q&A with The Des.
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The Des @TheDes1790 Dec 11, 2023

Justice from the frontlines: Dec. 10, 2023 thedes1790.com/2023/12/10/you…

The Des @TheDes1790 Dec 4, 2023

Justice from the Frontlines: Dec 3, 2023 thedes1790.com/2023/12/03/juv…

The Des @TheDes1790 Nov 27, 2023

Justice from the frontlines: Nov. 26, 2023 thedes1790.com/2023/11/26/bal…