In this episode of Solutions from the Yard, the hosts examine what it truly means to improve public safety in Washington, DC. Centering their discussion on a long-delayed public safety plan, they critique current proposals that prioritize increased policing and incarceration without addressing the underlying causes of crime.

Drawing from lived experience and community insight, the conversation highlights how policies that focus solely on punishment often fail to produce meaningful or lasting change. Instead, the hosts emphasize the importance of investing in community-based solutions, resources, and opportunities that support stability and prevent harm before it occurs.

This episode challenges listeners to rethink conventional approaches to public safety and consider what it would look like to build safer, more supportive communities from the ground up.