News & Updates
“I Belong Here”: Expanding OAG’s Successful Anti-Truancy Program
It was a packed auditorium at John Philip Sousa Middle School last week for the second annual kickoff of “I Belong Here,” OAG’s year-long attendance competition that works to combat school truancy.
Overwhelmed by robocalls? Here are 5 tips to help!
4.2 billion. That’s how many robocalls (a call that uses an automated dialer to deliver a pre-recorded message) were made to U.S. households in August 2018 alone.
Cure the Streets: OAG’s Violence Interruption Program
OAG has launched and fully staffed its own violence interruption program called “Cure the Streets” and it’s already showing some early signs of progress.
6 Tips to Make Sure You Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are a student borrower working to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, here are six tips that can help.
Preventing Suicide: Connecting At-Risk Individuals to Mental Health Resources
Earlier this summer, the Centers for Disease Control released a report showing that suicide rates between 1999 and 2016 have increased more than 30 percent in half of the states and by about 16 percent in the District.
Urging Congress to Renew Violence Against Women Act
Last week, AG Racine urged Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
New parent? Protect your child’s credit!
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received nearly 14,000 complaints about identity theft of individuals 19 years old or younger.
Listening to the Community: Stopping Unlicensed Businesses in the District
Learn how feedback from the community helps inform OAG’s work.
Shopping for a rental property? Beware of fake listings!
Fraudsters are increasingly using fake listings to steal money and financial information from people who are on the hunt for great deals on long-term leases and short-term vacation rentals.