About Safer Latinos. The proliferation of youth violence in the last few decades has fueled the publics....
About Safer Latinos. The proliferation of youth violence in the last few decades has fueled the publics....
Census Updates on Latinos in the District of Columbia. This August 2009 report provides updated figures for demographic, economic and housing characteristics of Latinos residing in the District of Columbia .”
Cumbre Capital Monthly Newsletter. Back issues of
the Federation’s monthly newsletter, featuring advocacy, community
events, recent research, and spotlights on member agencies.”
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The LFGW engages in community-based participatory research to increase public knowledge of issues that affect the Latino community of Greater Washington. Our work brings visibility to our community's capacities, strengths, and challenges. The LFGW's research and policy department also impacts research agendas of concern to Latinos, as well as local and federal domestic policies that affect our community, and increases public and private institutions responsiveness and accountability to Latinos living in Greater DC.
Working with member agencies, the community, and other partners, LFGW utilizes its research findings to frame policy alternatives and recommendations that are presented by LFGW advocates or by allies, to local and federal policymakers, and to other relevant institutions and individuals. These policy alternatives and recommendations address issues affecting the wellbeing of Latinos in Greater DC in areas such as health, education, youth and children, and housing. The policy work pursued by the LFGW's research and policy department also draws inspiration from past studies conducted by its predecessor, The Council of Latino Agencies (CLA)*
PAST
CLA released three landmark reports including:
• The State of Latinos in the District of Columbia : Trends, Consequences, and Recommendations (2002).
PRESENT
The LFGW is currently in year two of a four year Youth Violence Prevention through
Community Level Change research initiative entitled Safer Latinos
• About Safer Latinos
• Safer Latinos website
FUTURE
•• Defining a Latino Platform for Regional Reform
• The State of Latino-Directed Philanthropy in Greater DC
Contact LFGW: 2437 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20009 - ph.202-328-9451