FAMILY COURT REFORM

WASHINGTON, D.C.’S PUBLIC SAFETY CRISIS REQUIRES FAMILY COURT REFORM

Written By Kendesi Mohammed

Washington, D.C.’s challenges around public safety cannot be solved by policing alone. While law enforcement strategies and leadership decisions matter, they do not address the deeper institutional issues shaping outcomes in our communities.

One of the most overlooked contributors to instability in Washington is the dysfunction within the D.C. Child and Family Court system. When fathers are marginalized or removed from their children’s lives without meaningful consideration of long-term impact, the consequences extend far beyond individual households. Children lose guidance, structure, and connection, and communities absorb the fallout.

Many of the professionals who shape family court decisions do not live in the District. They work here during the day but return to surrounding jurisdictions at night. As a result, they often do not experience the downstream effects of the rulings they issue. Those effects show up in classrooms, neighborhoods, and streets across Washington.

Public safety conversations must include family stability. Children who feel disconnected from one or both parents are more likely to disengage from school, authority, and opportunity. Courts that fail to prioritize healthy parental involvement unintentionally contribute to cycles of instability.

At the same time, residents are told crime is declining. While official statistics show reductions since 2023, serious federal and congressional investigations are now examining allegations that some crime data may have been misclassified. If public safety data is unreliable, policy decisions based on it will be flawed.

This moment calls for transparency, accountability, and reform. Family courts should be evaluated based on outcomes that support child development, parental involvement, and long-term community health. Judges and administrators must be held to standards that reflect the real-world impact of their decisions.

This issue is not about political ideology. It is about children, families, and the future of Washington, D.C. Real reform is possible if we are willing to address the root causes rather than only the symptoms.

Strong families build safe cities.

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🚨 DC Crime Rates: Reality vs Reported 🚨

Inside MPD: Are DC Streets Safer Than They Appear?

Written By Kendesi Mohammed

A draft DOJ report alleges that DC police downgraded and misclassified crimes to make the city look safer. Investigators reviewed thousands of reports and interviewed 50+ witnesses, finding widespread errors.

The report points to a “coercive culture” under Chief Pamela Smith, with officers reportedly humiliated in briefings and pressured to reduce crime numbers.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says the conduct isn’t criminal but MPD must fix the problem. Meanwhile, Smith is stepping down at the end of the month.

The controversy gained national attention after President Trump flagged DC crime stats as “fake numbers” creating a false sense of safety.

What do you think, is DC really safer than reported?

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The American People Deserve the Truth

The Public Deserves to Know What’s in the Epstein Files

Written By Kendesi Mohammed

Washington DC - I agree with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on one central point: the American people deserve full transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. For decades, survivors have asked for justice, accountability, and honesty. The release of these documents is not a partisan issue. It is a democratic one.

At a time when billions of U.S. dollars are being spent overseas, many Americans are facing job losses, shrinking benefits, and growing economic insecurity. In moments like these, trust in government is essential. That trust cannot exist without transparency. When powerful individuals, whether in politics, business, or global institutions, are shielded from scrutiny, the public loses confidence in the very systems designed to protect them.

Greene’s advocacy placed her at the center of a rare public clash with former President Donald Trump, once one of her strongest allies. Her insistence on moving forward with a vote to release the files generated significant internal pressure. According to multiple reports, Trump and senior White House officials initially urged Republican lawmakers to abandon the effort, calling it a political distraction. The disagreement escalated to the point where Trump publicly criticized Greene and withdrew his endorsement, a dramatic moment in an already fractured political landscape.

Despite this, Greene defended her stance as a matter of principle, arguing that withholding the files undermines public trust and threatens democratic accountability. She was among the Republicans who signed the discharge petition that ultimately forced a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The measure gained momentum as public pressure increased and bipartisan support grew.

In the end, Trump reversed his position and announced he would sign the bill if it reached his desk. Today, both the House and Senate have passed the legislation with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending it to the President to be signed into law.

This moment should serve as a reminder that transparency is not optional in a democracy. It is the foundation on which legitimacy is built. Releasing the Epstein files is not about political rivalry or celebrity scandal. It is about ensuring that no individual, regardless of status or power, is shielded from accountability.

The American people deserve to know who had access, influence, or involvement. They deserve a government that does not hide uncomfortable truths. And they deserve leaders willing to risk political consequences in the name of integrity.

The release of these files is a step toward restoring public trust. It is also a signal that accountability still matters in America and that democracy works best when the truth is not withheld, but revealed.

#EpsteinFiles #Transparency #Accountability #Congress #MTG #TruthMatters #ProtectOurDemocracy #SurvivorsDeserveJustice #USA #Politics #StandForTruth