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This report details the Phase IIfindings of the District Task Force on Jails & Justice's Committee on Community Investments &Alternatives to the Criminal Justice System.

This report details the Phase II findings of the District Task Force on Jails & Justice's Committee on Decarceration.

This report details the Phase II findings of the District Task Force on Jails & Justice's Committee on Facilities & Services.

This document includes an analysis of data received from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on people sentenced under D.C. Code from July 4, 2020.

Article from the Washington Post, dated 8.25.20: "Many D.C. drug users not receiving consistent treatment after arrests, audit shows." This article discusses "Everything is Scattered: The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Justice-Involvement in the District," a report published by CCE under the auspices of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA). Misty Thomas, CCE's Executive Director was interviewed for the article.

Article from the DCist, dated 8.25.20: " D.C. Struggled To Provide Continuous Care For Drug Users In Its Criminal Justice System, Report Finds." This article discusses "Everything is Scattered: The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Justice-Involvement in the District," a report published by CCE under the auspices of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA). Misty Thomas, CCE's Executive Director was interviewed for the article.

Infographic from CCE's report "Everything is Scattered: The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Justice-Involvement in the District" completed for the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA).

Summary of Findings and Recommendations from CCE's report "Everything is Scattered: The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Justice-Involvement in the District" completed for the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA).

CCE and the D.C. Auditor released "Everything is Scattered: The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Justice-Involvement in the District." The report highlights both the District's successes and challenges in addressing the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment needs of people who are involved in the criminal justice system, with the goal of improving health outcomes and reducing incarceration for D.C. residents.

In May 2020 CCE joined the Thrive Under 25 Coalition and a group of local advocacy organizations to write to the DC Council and Mayor Bowser with recommendations for further COVID-19 responsive actions in DC's criminal legal system to better meet the needs of people who are incarcerated or returning home to the District from prison and jail.

This white paper details CCE and the George Washington University Law School's Prisoner & Reentry Clinic proposal to update the District's law on good time credits, earned time credits, and compassionate release for incarcerated residents. The report was prepared in consultation with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and with Covington & Burling LLP's generous pro bono support.

CCE Executive Director Misty Thomas testified before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety of the Council of the District of Columbia at the Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants.