News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Introduces Legislation to Reduce Recidivism, Improve Public Safety Outcomes in Juvenile Justice System
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today introduced the Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS ACT – the “ROAD Act” – to hold the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) accountable for better public safety outcomes in the juvenile justice…
Attorney General Schwalb Urges Congress to Vote Against DC Crimes Act
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urging them to vote against the DC Crimes Act, which is before the U.S. House of Representatives today for a floor vote…
Protecting the Environment for all Washingtonians
Last week, communities around the world gathered to celebrate Earth Day, and at the Office of the Attorney General, we are committed to using every legal tool available to protect the District’s abundant natural resources, fight for environmental justice, and ensure all Washingtonians have…
Attorney General Schwalb Testifies on Proposed District Violence Interruption Program Merger
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today testified before the DC Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, chaired by the Honorable Brooke Pinto, on the Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2024.
Improving Public Safety with a New Grant Program
At the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), we recognize that along with policing and prosecution, prevention work is a key component of any comprehensive public safety strategy to help make the District safer now and in the future.
Attorney General Schwalb Announces 11 "Leaders of Tomorrow" Youth Violence Prevention Grant Awardees
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the recipients of the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) “Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Violence Prevention Grant Program.” The public safety grants have been awarded to 11 high-impact local nonprofit organizations serving DC youth and families.…
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released a 2023 Impact Report detailing how over the past year, The Office of the Attorney General has delivered for District residents, securing $610 million in total savings and benefits – over four times its annual budget.
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released a 2023 Impact Report detailing how over the past year, The Office of the Attorney General has delivered for District residents, securing $610 million in total savings and benefits – over four times its annual budget.
Council Oversight: Delivering for District Residents
Yesterday, I testified in front of the DC Council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee for the Office of Attorney General’s annual performance oversight hearing. Oversight hearings are an important part of serving as an elected official, and this hearing was a chance to talk with the Council…
Attorney General Schwalb Testifies at Office of the Attorney General Performance Oversight Hearing
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today testified before the DC Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, chaired by the Honorable Brooke Pinto, for the Office of the Attorney General’s annual performance oversight hearing.