Pathways to Progress — a free, interactive community data walk designed specifically for Arlington County and Falls Church residents. The exhibit presents local prosecution data and highlights diversion initiatives and reform policies implemented by Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti.
Community members will learn:
-How the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office approaches local cases
-How diversion programs are working in Arlington and Falls Church
-How data is used to promote fairness, safety, and accountability in the local justice system
The event is a self-guided walking tour with six stations, each staffed by members of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to explain the data and answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
WHEN & WHERE:
• Saturday, May 16, 2026
2:00–4:00 PM
Falls Church Community Center, Senior Center
223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA 22046
• Sunday, May 17, 2026
2:00–4:00 PM
Arlington Mill Community Center, Room 527
909 S. Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204
(The exhibit will be the same on both days.)
WHY IT MATTERS FOR LOCAL AUDIENCES:
This event offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how prosecution decisions affect local communities and how Arlington and Falls Church are using data-driven reforms and diversion programs to improve outcomes while maintaining public safety.
LOCAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
-Strong visuals: walk-through exhibits, data displays, community interaction
-On-site discussions with representatives from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office
-Story angles on transparency, justice reform, and local impact
Commonwealth’s Attorney, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti said, “I’m excited that we are able to pull back the curtain on the office, even in the faces of the challenges and obstacles we have had to overcome to get here. It is a start of what we hope will be enhanced transparency and engagement with the community.”
Registration is highly recommended.