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D.C. Jail (Courtesy of dc.gov)

D.C. Department of Corrections Will House Transgender Inmates Based on Identity, Not Anatomy

by Jamila Bey March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

D.C.’s Department of Corrections will change how it houses transgender people in the D.C. Jail.

D.C. Jail (Courtesy of dc.gov)

D.C. Jail Suspends Visits as COVID Ravages Facilities

by WI Web Staff December 23, 2021December 27, 2021

The ceremony for the Young Men Emerging (Y-ME) Unit brought smiles and positive energy to the graduates and the Industrial bank and DC DOC personnel who attended. (Courtesy of DC Department of Corrections)

Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy, Supplements

Industrial Bank Teaches Financial Literacy at D.C. Jail

by WI Guest Author October 10, 2018October 31, 2020

Peter Newsham (in blue) has been named chief of the Metropolitan Police Department. (Courtesy photo)

Bowser Stays Local, Picks Newsham as Police Chief

by WI Guest Author February 24, 2017October 30, 2020