News & Events
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Presenting our 2012 Annual Report
In this Report, we cover high-impact projects such as: CCE's popular report on Pedetrian Safety in the District; our new initiative convening a working group to combat Notario Fraud; four great presentations from our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue series; the 2012 Stewart Dinner honoring Jack Keeney, Jr. and Jim Lyons; and more!
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CCE attends national conferences with relevance to on-going school discipline project
CCE’s School Discipline Project is analyzing both the content and the operation of DC’s public and charter school discipline codes. Our research and network-building around this issue were bolstered by attendance at a UCLA conference on Closing the School Discipline Gap, and a Georgetown conference on Positive Outcomes for At-Risk Children and Youth.
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A chat with DC Councilmember Tommy Wells
CCE Board Director Cliff Keenan sat down with DC Council Member Tommy Wells to talk about priorities across the DC justice system. Wells was recently appointed to chair the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety.
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Hillary Evans joins CCE staff as Policy Analyst
Join us in extending a warm welcome to CCE’s newest team member, Hillary Evans! Hillary is CCE’s Policy Analyst, leading our mission in the areas of Children in the Courts, Public Service, and Access to Justice.
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After 20 years, Priscilla Skillman retires but stays close to CCE
December 28, 2012 marked Priscilla's last official day with CCE, where she was the Assistant Director for 20 years. But she is still close to the CCE family.
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School Jury Programs are in busy season
The beginning of the calendar year brings us into a marathon of Jury Education programs. CCE will visit every ward of DC this school year, engaging hundreds of students.
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DC Council takes important step in passing reentry legislation
The Reentry Facilitation Act of 2012 will provide more protection for employers that hire people with criminal records.
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DC Council hearing on truancy relates to new CCE project
We are examining how suspension and expulsion may drive kids into the juvenile justice system
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Microsoft hosts the first Community Building Breakfast
CCE raises awareness and support for reentering neighbors - in partnership with the Alliance of Concerned Men
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Police, Protests and Press Coverage program
On October 2 CCE addressed the effects of "citizen journalism" on the DC justice system in a thought-provoking public program.
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DC Council legislation features CCE Reentry Recommendations
On September 25 CCE testified before the DC Council Judiciary Committee on proposed legislation to enact some of the recommendations from CCE's 2011 report, Unlocking Employment Opportunity.
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New Publication! A Victim's Guide to the DC Criminal Justice System
This fully updated resource provides clear step-by-step guidance to help victims of crime and witnesses to crime navigate the process and access all available services.
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Distracted walkers the subject of NPR news quiz
"Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!" features a news quiz about the current debate over distracted walkers. CCE released our report "Protecting Pedestrians" in March of this year, and the issue has heated up across the nation since then.
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An interview with Judge Rufus G. King, III (Ret.)
The former Chief Judge sits down with us to discuss his new role with the McCammon Group, how he almost became a psychiatrist, Icelandic mysteries, and more!
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Superior Court Chief Judge Forum connects the public with the local court
CCE assisted the Judicial Nomination Commission in a public outreach effort to encourage neighbors to join us at the DC Superior Court Chief Judge candidate forum on July 10, 2012. Listen to CCE Executive Director June Kress on the radio with Gloria Minott of WPFW.
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CCE part of debate in addressing crosswalk dangers
DC Council hearing brings up new questions about pedestrian safety. Should DC reduce the $250 fine for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk if cameras can catch violators in the act?
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Grand Jurors request access to laptops and smartphones
“We’re happy to carry out our civic responsibility. But…â€
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Law school deans speak about legal education
CCE hosts a forum to explore the challenges facing educators and students
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Event photos posted from May 10 Stewart Dinner
View our newest online photo gallery of pictures from the May 10, 2012 Justice Potter Stewart Award Dinner honoring Jim Lyons and Jack Keeney, Jr.
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DC children still linger in foster care
The median time DC children spend in foster care before being adopted has been stuck at close to 4 years since 2006, compared to 2 ½ years nationally. The lack of progress on expediting permanency for the District’s foster children is especially disappointing because the total number of foster care cases has dropped significantly, from 3,421 in 2004 to 2,000 in 2011.
