Jude Crannitch

Where Crannitch stands

What do you see as the root causes of crime in DC? What policies would you propose to address the issues?

Lack of autonomy and self determination. Strengthen communities through intercultural intergenerational activities that break down prevalent alienation, aggression and depression.

What are your ideas for improving outcomes for youth in the justice system?

Provide alternative programs, activites to incarceration. Listen to the youth and include strategies and remedies which they contribute to along with intergenerational support and collaboration.

What are four things you will do to help DC residents now in prison and those who are returning home?

Provide them with jobs, training and therapy in a city developong into an arts state affirming access to training in an arts economy as a means of constructively reentering society with a renewed sense of purpose.

How do you propose to increase housing for our most vulnerable residents?

Promote legislation recognizing housing as a human right. Provide more social service resources and oversight and collaborate with ANCs and Community village resources to look out for and assist in the well being of our more vulnerable residents.