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CCE statement before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety Performance Oversight Hearing on the D.C. Corrections Informational Council focusing on public outreach, information sharing, and the value that increased partnerships could have in the future that could improve oversight of correction facilities.

CCE presented testimony for the Oversight Hearing for the Department of Corrections concerning the need to replace the D.C. jail, why the Council should require a Community Advisory Board in future jail planning, and issues related to the Central Cell Block (CCB).

CCE presented testimony for the Performance Oversight Hearing for the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services regarding concerns over the conditions at the Youth Services Center (YSC) particularly as relates to the overpopulation of the facility.

CCE presented testimony for the Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of General Services concerning the D.C. jail (Central Detention Facility), issues raised by the Corrections Information Council (CIC) and in community meetings regarding Central Cell Block’s conditions.

CCE presented testimony for the Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children and the Child and Family Services Agency focusing on the progress made both by the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) and the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (OFC) in implementing recommendations from the May 2024 audit, A Broken Web: Improved Interagency Collaboration is Needed for D.C.’s Crossover Youth. 

CCE testified before the Committee on Housing of the District of Columbia at the Performance Oversight Hearing for the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs.

The Executive Summary highlights key findings and recommendations from From Incarceration to Inclusion: How D.C. Can Lead on Reentry Workforce Innovation.

From Incarceration to Inclusion: How D.C. Can Lead on Reentry Workforce Innovation, a new report published by SCHA, offers proposed solutions to policymakers on how they can continue to improve D.C.’s reentry workforce landscape, build D.C.’s economy and support businesses struggling to find employees. The reports examines the reentry workforce ecosystems of Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County and Baltimore, Maryland, and Denver, including the various interventions or strategies used by these jurisdictions to train and place justice impacted people in jobs. Using this comparative research, SCHA identified takeaways that D.C. can use to improve its own reentry workforce ecosystem.

CCE is proud of the impact we have made in the D.C. community in 2025. Our annual Highlights features some key examples of the work we've done and reports we've published.

CCE released a 2025 update to CCE’s popular community guide, A Victim’s Guide to the District of Columbia’s Legal System. Originally published in 1987, this new edition reflects recent updates to D.C. law and provides a roadmap to help victims understand their rights, connect with comprehensive support services, and navigate the complex web of agencies, stakeholders, and processes to pursue justice in D.C.

Testimony on the Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act, which seeks to address the ongoing overcrowding at the Youth Services Center (YSC), by directing the Mayor to create a one-year action plan to address the issue.

2024 and 2023 Audited Financial Statements