October 20, 2016 | Vol. 2, Issue 40
 
Dear Washingtonians,
Last year in
DC, over 30,000 calls were made to the Metropolitan Police Department to
report domestic violence-related incidents. My Administration continues to work
on making sure all victims of domestic violence get connected with the support
services they need, and we are increasing our efforts to prevent domestic
violence. In middle and high schools across the District, we have implemented
prevention programs that give young men and women the safe space to talk about
issues related to masculinity and femininity, including violence between
partners.
Of course, when
domestic violence does happen, we encourage all residents to seek help. The DC
Victim Hotline is available 24/7 by telephone, text, or online chat. This
hotline connects victims to whatever supports they need - whether
that is the police or placement in a shelter. We also have two Domestic Violence
Intake Centers that act as single access points for victims. These centers
conduct intake evaluations, provide counseling and safety planning, and assist
with free legal representation. In fiscal year 2016, 7,100 men and women took the courageous step of getting help by
accessing the District’s two Domestic Violence Intake Centers.
We are also making
investments that will improve the services we offer to victims of domestic
violence. Next year, we are launching a Victim Legal Network
that will connect victims of domestic violence to legal support
specific to their situations. We
are also investing $2.5 million in the development of a new emergency shelter
for victims of domestic and sexual violence who are in immediate need of shelter. Through this investment, we will double our capacity
to provide shelter to the District’s most vulnerable victims within two hours
of the need arising.
October is Domestic Violence
Awareness Month - a month dedicated to having conversations, supporting domestic violence
programs, and sharing the resources we have available to help those suffering
from domestic violence. Domestic violence is a problem that affects entire
communities, and takes many forms - not just physical abuse. I encourage all DC
residents to learn more about this important issue and to spread the word about
the resources we have available - this month and throughout the year.
Sincerely,
ICYMI: This week, President Obama spoke at DC's Benjamin Banneker Academic High School. During his remarks, the President praised DC for our academic gains. Learn more about President Obama's visit HERE.
 Download the "Stat of the Week" and share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #EndDVinDC.
On Monday, October 24, the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) is partnering with the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence to host “Write Your Own Story." The event, which will take place at the UDC Backus Campus, is an opportunity for DC residents to ask questions about domestic violence in a safe space and to learn more about the signs of and the various forms of domestic violence.
Register for the event HERE.
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On Friday, October 28, Mayor Bowser and the DC Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OP3) will launch DC Builds!, a half-day forum that brings together public officials, potential partners, policy experts, and residents to discuss the state of our infrastructure and the innovative tools the District is using to more effectively build and maintain that infrastructure. Hosted at the Georgetown School of Continuing Studies, DC Builds! will give attendees the opportunity to:
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Meet the Office of Public-Private Partnerships and other key agencies;
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Learn about the P3 model and the procurement process;
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Discover what projects the District intends to procure as P3s;
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Network with leaders on these projects and find out how you can get involved!
Learn more about this free event at op3.dc.gov/DCbuilds and register for the event HERE.
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Yesterday, Mayor Bowser, Fire and EMS (FEMS) Chief Gregory Dean and Serve DC Director Delano Hunter celebrated an incredible Hands on Hearts success story. On October 7, less than 24 hours
after being trained in the Hands on Hearts CPR
program, a District resident performed life-saving, hands-only
CPR on a colleague, who is now in the hospital recovering and doing well.
The
Hands on Hearts program provides free life-saving, hands-only CPR training to
communities across Washington, DC. The initiative was launched by Mayor Bowser
in October 2015 with the goal of training 5,000 people by September 2016. Serve
DC, the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism, and FEMS have
trained over 10,000 people in the last year.
Read more about the story HERE.
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This Saturday, October 22, join Mayor Bowser at the FitDC Park Run 5K.
In the spring of 2015, Mayor Bowser launched FitDC, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative that encourages residents to live a healthier lifestyle by linking them to nutrition and physical fitness resources in their communities. Other events that are part of FitDC include the Fresh Start 5K; FitDC Ward Walks; and "Crankin Fitness" every Tuesday at the Barry Farms Recreation Center.
Residents interested in joining Mayor Bowser can register for the 5K HERE.
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Watch the most recent District Minute to learn more about what has been going on in DC. This week features stories about Mayor Bowser's regional meeting with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe; the Anacostia River Accord; and the Millennial Week Hiring Fair.
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 The Department of Health (DOH) promotes and protects the health, safety and quality of life of residents and visitors in the District of Columbia. The agency's responsibilities include identifying health risks; educating the public; preventing and controlling diseases, injuries and exposure to environmental hazards; promoting effective community collaborations; and optimizing equitable access to community resources.
DOH has an opening for a data analyst. This position's primary function is to perform quality data analysis and data entry work contributing to the improvement of public health programs through evidence-based practices. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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