Recent News

Today CCE released an issue brief entitled, "More Data is Needed on the Use of Solitary Confinement in D.C." The brief provides an overview of our efforts to get information and data about the use of solitary confinement - often referred to as restrictive housing or segregation - in D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities. It goes on to summarize the limited data that was provided after more than two years of protracted negotiations, and describes the inquiries that remain unanswered by DOC.

Our current Strategic Plan calls on CCE to publish certain race equity metrics and share progress on our goals annually. We want to ensure public accountability around our race equity goals. A new January 2024 report presents updates on progress made in 2023, and shares some demographic metrics we are tracking toward our overall diversity goals.

CCE's latest report, "D.C.'s Criminal Legal Systems Overview 2022" provides a summary of some of the most significant challenges and innovations faced by D.C.'s adult and youth criminal legal systems in 2022.

2023 report from the District Task Force on Jails & Justice on progress made in the last two years underscores the need for District-wide collaboration to transform D.C.’s criminal legal system.

Join CCE in celebrating our 40th anniversary by watching videos from our Oral History Project, where you will hear from longstanding leaders, community partners, and volunteers about CCE's work over the decades!

CCE mourns the loss, and celebrates the life and legacy, of past Board President Earl J. Silbert.

Join us in thanking DC jurors next week, September 12 through 16, during Juror Appreciation Week!

CCE's latest report, "D.C.'s Justice Systems Overview 2021" provides a summary of some of the most significant challenges and innovations faced by D.C.'s adult and youth criminal legal systems over the last year.

On February 9, 2022 CCE and the D.C. Access to Justice Commission released a report with 71 recommendations to advance and modernize probate for everyone and enhance access to justice for low- and moderate-income people.

CCE's Board of Directors formally adopted CCE's 2022-2024 Strategic Plan on December 9, 2021. Read the Strategic Plan to learn more about CCE's priorities for the coming years!

In fall 2021 CCE released four white papers, published in partnership with the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, include the thoughts and recommendations of advocates, policymakers, and those directly impacted by the law.