Recent News

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.

From releasing two reports that helped educate and empower residents to understand and change D.C.'s criminal legal system to successfully advocating for improved language access for legal resources, CCE has had a busy year! Read our 2021 Highlights to learn more about the impact we've made in the last year.

CCE's staff and leadership have been busy this summer. Read our July 2021 Newsletter to learn more!