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Photos of our Community Safety Team having fun in the community. Eddie was having a difficult day. He was stumbling through the plaza, clearly intoxicated, and at one point nearly knocked over a table. It would have been easy for the situation to escalate, for someone to call the police, for Eddie to be pushed out, or for things to spiral further. But that’s not what happened. Instead, one of our Community Safety Unit members walked alongside Eddie. They gently guided him awa

As DC Peace Team marks 15 years of promoting nonviolence and community safety, we’re launching the Peacebuilder Collective—a community of monthly supporters helping sustain and grow this work. Peacebuilding requires consistency. Monthly giving provides the steady support needed to train volunteers, offer de-escalation at community events, and facilitate restorative processes that help people navigate conflict constructively. What Your Support Makes Possible By joining, you he

At DC Peace Team, 2025 marked a powerful year of growth, learning, and community impact. As the need for nonviolent intervention and community-based safety continues to rise, so has our commitment to meeting that moment. Over the past year, we expanded our training efforts by 35%, equipping more community members than ever with the tools of de-escalation, nonviolent communication, and conflict transformation. We also introduced new and timely offerings, including Active Bysta

We’re excited to share that the DC Peace Team 2024 Annual Report is now available! Thanks to your incredible support, 2024 was a powerful year of growth, connection, and nonviolent action. Together, we trained thousands, deepened our work in Unarmed Civilian Protection, expanded our Restorative Justice initiatives, and strengthened community partnerships throughout the DC metro area and beyond. Here’s a glimpse of what we achieved together: 111 Nonviolent Skills Trainin