In response to some of their players falling victim to Bias-Related and other violent crimes, the leadership of the Stonewall Kickball League held a Town Hall Style meeting and discussion to educate their nearly 800 league members, as well as share information about how to protect themselves and the community at-large.
Stefania Mahdi, of the DC Anti Violence Project, a program of the DC Center, participated in the event. StaStefania Mahdi, of the DC LGBTQ Center’s Anti-Violence Project. Stefania was joined by Brett Parsons from the Special Liaison Branch (SLB) of the Metropolitan Police Department , Roger Kemp from the US Attorney’s Office (AUSA), Director Sheila Alexander-Reid, of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and ANC Commissioner Randy Downs, who moderated the event.
This is part of an ongoing effort to address the issue of Bias-Related Crimes and join the community in developing ways to protect themselves and their community through awareness, communication, education, and de-escalation.
The DC Anti-Violence Project is dedicated to eradicating violence against and within the LGBTQ+ community, engaging creatively with solutions through advocacy, community organizing, and survivor support. Connect with DCAVP on twitter at twitter.com/dcavp or on facebook at facebook.com/dcantiviolenceproject.