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Safe Passage

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Want to work as a Safe Passage Ambassador?

Safe Passage Ambassadors are trusted adults who support our youth to and from school. Learn about job opportunities.

Safe Passage

Safe Passage addresses District student and school safety concerns, focusing on student arrival and departure from school. Learn more here.

Safe Passage Interactive Maps

The Safe Passage Interactive Map shows the locations of the safe passage priority areas for the 2024-2025 school year. Use this tool to plan the safest route to school for your student!

What Is Safe Passage?

The Safe Passage program supports students as they travel to and from school and in the community. Safe Passage programming includes conflict resolution, mediation services, and community relationship building to keep students safe and improve student attendance. Safe Passage Ambassadors – trained and trusted adults from community-based organizations – are assigned to schools and work to build relationships with school staff, students, families, and community members. You can spot Ambassadors in our community wearing the Safe Passage green vest!

Mayor Bowser's Back to School Guide

Click here to access Mayor Bowser's 2024 Back to School guide!

Program Management

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the District’s Safe Passage program. DMPSJ works closely with the Deputy Mayor for Education, other District agencies, and community partners to ensure our youth can travel to and from school safely. To learn more about DMPSJ, click here. Have questions about the Safe Passage program? Email DMPSJ at [email protected].