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Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.

November 14, 2025

The Washington Informer, in collaboration with the Public Welfare Foundation and its Real Safety D.C. initiative, organized a roundtable discussion about community-based approaches to public safety that move beyond traditional policing and incarceration methods. Publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes moderated the hour-long conversation on October 24 as part of the publication's Let's Talk video series. The session took place at the historic True Reformer Building on U Street Northwest and featured four District of Columbia leaders representing various sectors including faith communities, business, government, and grassroots organizations.

Who is affected

  • Washington D.C. communities
  • Four D.C. leaders working across faith, business, government, and community sectors
  • The Washington Informer (as host organization)
  • Public Welfare Foundation (as partner organization)
  • Real Safety D.C. education campaign participants

What action is being taken

  • The Washington Informer is hosting roundtable discussions as part of its Let's Talk video series
  • The Public Welfare Foundation is running its Real Safety D.C. education campaign
  • Four D.C. leaders are working to advance innovative solutions to public safety

Why it matters

  • This discussion matters because it explores alternative approaches to creating community safety that don't rely solely on traditional policing and incarceration systems, potentially offering new pathways for addressing public safety concerns in Washington D.C. and serving as a model for other communities seeking comprehensive safety solutions.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer

Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.