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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- December 3, 2024
Editors Corner
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During this season, we give thanks to the blessings in our lives, but unfortunately for some, the holidays are just another reminder of a tragic loss of a loved one.
As someone who lost my father to gun violence when I was a teenager, I understand the need to know what happens in the case. I also understand the pain of feeling left out of the judicial process, feeling voiceless.
D.C. Witness has developed a new, unique technology – our Victim Notification System – that includes and educates everyone impacted by violent crime, whether directly or indirectly, about the criminal justice process with deeper information focused on specific cases in specific locations. Its real time feature keeps everyone updated on what happens in cases when it happens.
The VNS is accessible through our website (dcwitness.org).
We developed this tool because we understand how the criminal justice system seems closed off, which is why we do what we do to keep you informed.
So, on this Giving Tuesday, I am asking you to consider those who have been impacted by violent crime and currently stuck in a place of not only loss, but also uncertainty and confusion.
Help D.C. Witness improve our VNS tool by donating to our end of year campaign. With your support we would be able to reach more victims, cover more types of violent crime and give all residents not only a sense of knowledge about what’s going on in violent crime cases, but also a sense of safety.