Nearly 40% of D.C. child abuse cases went unresolved last year amid staffing shortages and rising foster care placements.

On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget issued a sweeping memorandum freezing nearly all federal aid, including funds for homelessness and domestic violence service organizations.

Network for Victim Recovery serves the people of D.C. by providing 100% free resources and services to clients who have survived a crime.

Content warning: Abuse 

I never thought I was dealing with domestic abuse. I was abused by someone who I was in a relationship with.

Oogie Boogie stole me from a place I believed to be nice, opening my eyes to skeleton Jack, whose sweat is dripping…

Content warning: sexual assault 

My chocolate is losing its taste from manipulation, hatred, and abusive behavior.

A new story by Jennifer McLaughlin

In D.C., data shows crime is trending downward. Yet 65% of District residents are more worried about crime now than they were a year ago

A new story by Nikila Smith

A new story by Kym Parker

A new story by Dominique Anthony

A new story by Sheila White and Angie Whitehurst

Many residents focused on increased funding and support for DOES in light of expected budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year.

Invisible Prophet writes about their struggles while homeless.

A Street Sense analysis found that in 2022, people experiencing homelessness were over twice as likely to be the victim of a homicide.

D.C.’s budget will help the city implement bills to protect domestic workers, street vendors and young people in foster care.

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2024 budget cuts funding for an array of safety net programs. Here’s why some think the programs need money.

A local service provider is launching an emergency cash assistance pilot program, designed to assist survivors of domestic violence.

D.C.’s domestic workers have spent four years fighting for a bill of rights. The council has just a few weeks left to pass it.

Maurice Spears worries about the rise in domestic violence.