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FY26 Budget Testimony for the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs
Testimonies
Reentry
SCHA
Criminal Justice
June 4, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
On June 4, 2025, Tracy Velazquez, CCE's Policy Director, testified at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs before the Council of the District of Columbia.
FY26 Budget Testimony for the Department of Corrections
Testimonies
Criminal Justice
Jails & Prisons
June 2, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
On June 2, 2025, Katie McConville, CCE's Policy Council, testified at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the D.C. Department of Corrections before the Council of the District of Columbia.
FY26 Budget Testimony for the Department of Corrections
Testimonies
Courts
Criminal Justice
Jails & Prisons
June 2, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
On June 2, 2025, Tracy Velazquez, CCE's Policy Director, testified at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the D.C. Department of Corrections before the Council of the District of Columbia.
Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail Webinar
Videos
Jails & Prisons
May 30, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
On May 30, 2025, CCE hosted a webinar to summarize the findings and data from our newest report, "Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail," produced in partnership with the D.C. Auditor.
FY26 Budget Testimony for the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
Testimonies
Child Welfare
Youth Justice
May 29, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
On May 29, 2025, Magdalena Tsiongas, CCE's Policy Manager, testified at the Budget Oversight Hearing for the D.C. Office of the Ombudsperson for Children before the Council of the District of Columbia.
Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail
Policy Reports
Jails & Prisons
Criminal Justice
May 28, 2025
May 30, 2025
In May 2025, CCE released "Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail" in partnership with the Office of the D.C. Auditor. The report reveals dangerous and deteriorating conditions at the D.C. Jail that continues to put the health and safety of residents and staff at serious risk. This report offers the most comprehensive review to date of facility operations, documenting a crisis marked by rising deaths, structural decay, staff shortages, and inadequate medical and behavioral health care. In addition to the problem of inadequate investment toward a replacement jail facility, this report points to the need to take a broader look at the current operations and management of, and resources for, the jail. The Department faces significant staffing challenges amid a growing jail population. Additionally, this report finds inconsistent compliance – and at times dangerous or deadly non-compliance – with key agency protocols and correctional best practices. *No judicial member of CCE participated in the formulation or approval of this report. This report's findings and recommendations do not reflect the specific views of or endorsement by any judicial member of CCE.*
Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail Executive Summary
Policy Reports
Jails & Prisons
May 28, 2025
May 30, 2025
Executive Summary of May 2025 report, "Urgent Need for New D.C. Jail," developed in partnership with the Office of the D.C. Auditor. *No judicial member of CCE participated in the formulation or approval of this report. This report's findings and recommendations do not reflect the specific views of or endorsement by any judicial member of CCE.*
Testimony on Justice-Involved Youth in Community Act of 2025
Testimonies
Criminal Justice
Youth Justice
May 14, 2025
May 29, 2025
On May 14, 2025, Tracy Velazquez, CCE's Policy Director, testified at the Roundtable on B26-186, the Justice-Involved Youth in Community Act of 2025, before the Council of the District of Columbia.
Testimony on the Fair Opportunities for Public Employees (HOPE) Amendment Act of 2025
Testimonies
Criminal Justice
Reentry
May 14, 2025
May 29, 2025
On May 14, 2025, Katie McConville, CCE's Policy Counsel, testified at Public Hearing on Bill B26-185, the Fair Opportunities for Public Employees (HOPE) Amendment Act of 2025, before the Council of the District of Columbia.
Testimony on The Pretrial Amendment Act of 2025
Testimonies
Criminal Justice
Jails & Prisons
April 23, 2025
May 29, 2025
On April 23, 2025, Katie McConville, CCE's Policy Counsel, testified at Public Hearing on Bill B26-188, the Pretrial Detention Amendment Act of 2025, before the Council of the District of Columbia.
The Workforce Solution: D.C. Employer's FAQ for Second Chance Hiring
Community Education Guides
Justice Education
SCHA
Reentry
March 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
The Workforce Solution is targeted at D.C. employers or business owners who are struggling to fill open positions or are looking to scale up and need talent. This valuable resource answers questions about the legal requirements, financial incentives, and protections available to an employer looking to expand their applicant pool through second chance hiring. Second chance hiring is the practice of hiring people with criminal records, including those who have experienced incarceration, otherwise known as “justice-impacted.”
FY25 Performance Oversight Testimony for the Metropolitan Police Department
Testimonies
Criminal Justice
Disabilities
March 11, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
On March 11, 2025, CCE's Open Horizon Fellow Crystal Nieves Murphy testified before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety of the Council of the District of Columbia regarding practices and recommendations concerning how the MPD interacts with individuals with disabilities.
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