HIPS DCHow to Decarcerate DC EffectivelyDC has another unique opportunity to be leaders in the effort to protect residents during COVID-19. The District can change lives and…May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
HIPS DCA Call to Action: Establish DC’s First Safe Consumption SpaceIn 2018, the District reported 213 opioid-related overdose deaths, or 30.3 per 100,000 people. Overdose fatalities ended the lives of over…Apr 6, 2020Apr 6, 2020
HIPS DCA Call to Action on Trans Day of RemembranceBy: Tamika L Spellman-Policy and Advocacy Associate with HIPS in Washington, DCNov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
HIPS DCLetter to DC Council: Support B23–0318, the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019”We, the undersigned organizations, urge you to support B23–0318, the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019.”Jul 2, 20191Jul 2, 20191
HIPS DCD.C. Council Introduces Legislation to Promote Public Safety and Health by Ending Criminal…(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Councilmember David Grosso (I-At Large), along with Councilmembers Robert White (D-At Large), Brianne Nadeau…Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
HIPS DCSex Workers Need Housing, Not HandcuffsBy The Sex Worker Advocates CoalitionMar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
HIPS DCConversation Between Sex Workers: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 2018By Tamika Spellman, HIPS Advocacy Associate — Twitter: @tamikahs66Dec 17, 2018Dec 17, 2018
HIPS DCDC Passes Drug Testing Kit ExemptionYesterday, an emergency measure was introduced by Councilmember Grosso and Gray and was subsequently unanimously passed by the Council of…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
HIPS DCHIPS Supports New Legislation to Promote Public Safety and Health by Ending Criminal Penalties for…Today, HIPS was honored to host Councilmember David Grosso (I-At Large) and a large group of supporters for the announcement introducing…Oct 5, 2017Oct 5, 2017
HIPS DCSting Operations Targeting Sex Workers Waste Police Resources and Harm Sex WorkersWashington, DC — Last week, the Metropolitan Police Department’s Narcotics and Special Investigations Division conducted a sting operation…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017