Council for Court Excellence
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At the Council for Court Excellence, we work towards an equitable and accessible legal system in the District of Columbia. Through research, collaboration, advocacy, and public education, we create positive change and increase civic engagement.
In this powerful video, Lamont Carey urges D.C.’s employers not to overlook a hardworking population: returning citizens.
Watch it here, then visit the SCHA website to learn how to implement second chance hiring to benefit your organization. http://www.scha-dc.org
Watch it here, then visit the SCHA website to learn how to implement second chance hiring to benefit your organization. http://www.scha-dc.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In this powerful video, Lamont Carey urges D.C.’s employers not to overlook a hardworking population: returning citizens.
Watch it here, then visit the SCHA website to learn how to implement second chance hiring to benefit your organization. http://www.scha-dc.org
Watch it here, then visit the SCHA website to learn how to implement second chance hiring to benefit your organization. http://www.scha-dc.org
People with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be victims of crime, yet often face barriers to accessing justice and services.
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities on December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM. [Continued]
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities on December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM. [Continued]
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
People with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be victims of crime, yet often face barriers to accessing justice and services.
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities on December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM. [Continued]
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities on December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM. [Continued]
Today is International Volunteer Day and we are proud to celebrate the people who power CCE’s mission every single day.
We are especially grateful for our School Jury Education Program volunteers who begin their classroom service next week, bringing civic education directly to students across DC.
We are especially grateful for our School Jury Education Program volunteers who begin their classroom service next week, bringing civic education directly to students across DC.
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today is International Volunteer Day and we are proud to celebrate the people who power CCE’s mission every single day.
We are especially grateful for our School Jury Education Program volunteers who begin their classroom service next week, bringing civic education directly to students across DC.
We are especially grateful for our School Jury Education Program volunteers who begin their classroom service next week, bringing civic education directly to students across DC.
D.C.’s justice-involved youth are waiting far too long while awaiting a placement where they can receive needed services.
December 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
D.C.’s justice-involved youth are waiting far too long while awaiting a placement where they can receive needed services.
It's Giving Tuesday! When justice is under attack, truth must be funded. ✊🏽
Today, your gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, helping CCE push back against proposals that would harm D.C.’s Black and Brown communities.
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Today, your gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, helping CCE push back against proposals that would harm D.C.’s Black and Brown communities.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! When justice is under attack, truth must be funded. ✊🏽
Today, your gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, helping CCE push back against proposals that would harm D.C.’s Black and Brown communities.
secure.qgiv.com/for/dxftob?b...
Today, your gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, helping CCE push back against proposals that would harm D.C.’s Black and Brown communities.
secure.qgiv.com/for/dxftob?b...
Today is Giving Tuesday and our Director of Development Sarah Baczewski’s birthday!
Whether it’s connecting with donors, fostering local partnerships, or engaging in community outreach, her work is integral to our efforts to deliver justice reforms in D.C.
We’re grateful for you, Sarah! Enjoy!
Whether it’s connecting with donors, fostering local partnerships, or engaging in community outreach, her work is integral to our efforts to deliver justice reforms in D.C.
We’re grateful for you, Sarah! Enjoy!
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday and our Director of Development Sarah Baczewski’s birthday!
Whether it’s connecting with donors, fostering local partnerships, or engaging in community outreach, her work is integral to our efforts to deliver justice reforms in D.C.
We’re grateful for you, Sarah! Enjoy!
Whether it’s connecting with donors, fostering local partnerships, or engaging in community outreach, her work is integral to our efforts to deliver justice reforms in D.C.
We’re grateful for you, Sarah! Enjoy!
Justice in D.C. is under attack — but you can help defend it.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your chance to double your impact for justice. When you support CCE, you help protect D.C.’s fair and equitable legal systems from unprecedented federal overreach.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your chance to double your impact for justice. When you support CCE, you help protect D.C.’s fair and equitable legal systems from unprecedented federal overreach.
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Justice in D.C. is under attack — but you can help defend it.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your chance to double your impact for justice. When you support CCE, you help protect D.C.’s fair and equitable legal systems from unprecedented federal overreach.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your chance to double your impact for justice. When you support CCE, you help protect D.C.’s fair and equitable legal systems from unprecedented federal overreach.
CCE’s 'Victim’s Guide to the District of Columbia Legal System' is now available. This resource helps crime victims and the people who support them understand what to expect after a crime, how to access services, and how to stay safe in D.C.
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
CCE’s 'Victim’s Guide to the District of Columbia Legal System' is now available. This resource helps crime victims and the people who support them understand what to expect after a crime, how to access services, and how to stay safe in D.C.
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
This week's House vote to advance HR 5214- D.C. Cash Bail Reform Act is disappointing, but not defining.
More than 180 community groups, legal organizations, advocates, and residents continue to oppose federal attempts to force cash bail on D.C.
More than 180 community groups, legal organizations, advocates, and residents continue to oppose federal attempts to force cash bail on D.C.
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This week's House vote to advance HR 5214- D.C. Cash Bail Reform Act is disappointing, but not defining.
More than 180 community groups, legal organizations, advocates, and residents continue to oppose federal attempts to force cash bail on D.C.
More than 180 community groups, legal organizations, advocates, and residents continue to oppose federal attempts to force cash bail on D.C.
DYK that the third week of November is #RestorativeJusticeWeek?
Restorative justice is an ethos that prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and repairing harm done to people, relationships, and communities.
Restorative justice is an ethos that prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and repairing harm done to people, relationships, and communities.
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
DYK that the third week of November is #RestorativeJusticeWeek?
Restorative justice is an ethos that prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and repairing harm done to people, relationships, and communities.
Restorative justice is an ethos that prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and repairing harm done to people, relationships, and communities.
Months of waiting inside YSC don’t just delay placements... they shape lives.
Our latest report looks at what these delays really mean for D.C. youth and what needs to change.
🔗 Read the full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Our latest report looks at what these delays really mean for D.C. youth and what needs to change.
🔗 Read the full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Months of waiting inside YSC don’t just delay placements... they shape lives.
Our latest report looks at what these delays really mean for D.C. youth and what needs to change.
🔗 Read the full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Our latest report looks at what these delays really mean for D.C. youth and what needs to change.
🔗 Read the full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Need legal help in D.C.? There’s a new number to know: 202-933-HELP.
The DC Resource Bridge connects residents to free or low-cost legal support — from family law to housing and benefits. Because access to justice should start with an easy call.
🔗 Learn more: www.legalaiddc.org/blogs/dc-res...
The DC Resource Bridge connects residents to free or low-cost legal support — from family law to housing and benefits. Because access to justice should start with an easy call.
🔗 Learn more: www.legalaiddc.org/blogs/dc-res...
DC Resource Bridge Launches to Connect Residents with Free Legal Help
One-stop service makes finding the right legal help easier, faster, and more compassionate.
www.legalaiddc.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Need legal help in D.C.? There’s a new number to know: 202-933-HELP.
The DC Resource Bridge connects residents to free or low-cost legal support — from family law to housing and benefits. Because access to justice should start with an easy call.
🔗 Learn more: www.legalaiddc.org/blogs/dc-res...
The DC Resource Bridge connects residents to free or low-cost legal support — from family law to housing and benefits. Because access to justice should start with an easy call.
🔗 Learn more: www.legalaiddc.org/blogs/dc-res...
Our DC youth are in the news these days. Now there’s legislation regarding DYRS and CFSA and youth, to address some of these issues.
Can you attend our event to teach parents about the new bills in the DC Council? Join via Zoom MONDAY at 7pm.
Register: bit.ly/TeachN4Parents
Please join us!
Can you attend our event to teach parents about the new bills in the DC Council? Join via Zoom MONDAY at 7pm.
Register: bit.ly/TeachN4Parents
Please join us!
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Our DC youth are in the news these days. Now there’s legislation regarding DYRS and CFSA and youth, to address some of these issues.
Can you attend our event to teach parents about the new bills in the DC Council? Join via Zoom MONDAY at 7pm.
Register: bit.ly/TeachN4Parents
Please join us!
Can you attend our event to teach parents about the new bills in the DC Council? Join via Zoom MONDAY at 7pm.
Register: bit.ly/TeachN4Parents
Please join us!
DYK: D.C. residents may qualify to have their records expunged or sealed?
DC Expungement, a new initiative from DC Justice Labs, helps residents put their records behind them, allowing greater opportunities for housing, employment, and education.
Learn more here👇
dcexpungement.com
DC Expungement, a new initiative from DC Justice Labs, helps residents put their records behind them, allowing greater opportunities for housing, employment, and education.
Learn more here👇
dcexpungement.com
DC Expungement
Learn about how you can get your DC criminal record sealed or expunged.
dcexpungement.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
DYK: D.C. residents may qualify to have their records expunged or sealed?
DC Expungement, a new initiative from DC Justice Labs, helps residents put their records behind them, allowing greater opportunities for housing, employment, and education.
Learn more here👇
dcexpungement.com
DC Expungement, a new initiative from DC Justice Labs, helps residents put their records behind them, allowing greater opportunities for housing, employment, and education.
Learn more here👇
dcexpungement.com
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Final Call for Volunteers! 🚨 Judges and attorneys—this is your chance to shape the next generation of justice.
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Final Call for Volunteers! 🚨 Judges and attorneys—this is your chance to shape the next generation of justice.
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Why are D.C. youth stuck waiting at YSC? Broken systems—not inevitability—cause months-long delays. It’s time to remove barriers and get youth the care they deserve.
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Why are D.C. youth stuck waiting at YSC? Broken systems—not inevitability—cause months-long delays. It’s time to remove barriers and get youth the care they deserve.
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Read this powerful 'Letter to the Editor' from CCE President, Paulette Chapman in @washingtonpost.com.
Paulette highlights how federal shutdowns hit D.C. harder than anywhere else—especially our justice system, where many “local” jobs are federally funded.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Paulette highlights how federal shutdowns hit D.C. harder than anywhere else—especially our justice system, where many “local” jobs are federally funded.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Who is really behind London’s decline?
Readers respond to Post articles and commentary.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Read this powerful 'Letter to the Editor' from CCE President, Paulette Chapman in @washingtonpost.com.
Paulette highlights how federal shutdowns hit D.C. harder than anywhere else—especially our justice system, where many “local” jobs are federally funded.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Paulette highlights how federal shutdowns hit D.C. harder than anywhere else—especially our justice system, where many “local” jobs are federally funded.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Final Call for Volunteers! 🚨 Judges and attorneys—this is your chance to shape the next generation of justice.
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Final Call for Volunteers! 🚨 Judges and attorneys—this is your chance to shape the next generation of justice.
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Sign up for as many sessions as you are available and make a lasting impact in just a few hours.
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Befitting of someone with a Halloween birthday, Open Horizon Fellow Crystal Jones Nieves is a little witchy and loves cozy pastimes. But, most importantly, she's passionate about justice reform and has been a great mentor to our interns—a true asset to CCE!
Happy (spooky!) birthday, Crystal! 🧙♀️
Happy (spooky!) birthday, Crystal! 🧙♀️
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Befitting of someone with a Halloween birthday, Open Horizon Fellow Crystal Jones Nieves is a little witchy and loves cozy pastimes. But, most importantly, she's passionate about justice reform and has been a great mentor to our interns—a true asset to CCE!
Happy (spooky!) birthday, Crystal! 🧙♀️
Happy (spooky!) birthday, Crystal! 🧙♀️
At D.C.’s Youth Services Center, young people are spending months in detention while waiting for placement—some almost six months. None of them should be stuck in a system not designed for their rehabilitation.
Read CCE’s new report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Read CCE’s new report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
CCE Releases New Report on Committed Youth Awaiting Placement in the D.C. Youth Services Center
On October 16, 2025, CCE released a report entitled,
www.courtexcellence.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At D.C.’s Youth Services Center, young people are spending months in detention while waiting for placement—some almost six months. None of them should be stuck in a system not designed for their rehabilitation.
Read CCE’s new report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Read CCE’s new report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
Reminder: Spring internship applications are open until November 1st!
www.courtexcellence.org/careers-and-...
www.courtexcellence.org/careers-and-...
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Reminder: Spring internship applications are open until November 1st!
www.courtexcellence.org/careers-and-...
www.courtexcellence.org/careers-and-...
Judges and attorneys—your community needs you!
Volunteer for SJEP (Dec 8–15) and help D.C. students learn about the importance of jury duty.
Sign up for multiple time slots (you’ll only be assigned to one).
👩⚖️ Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
⚖️ Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Volunteer for SJEP (Dec 8–15) and help D.C. students learn about the importance of jury duty.
Sign up for multiple time slots (you’ll only be assigned to one).
👩⚖️ Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
⚖️ Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
October 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Judges and attorneys—your community needs you!
Volunteer for SJEP (Dec 8–15) and help D.C. students learn about the importance of jury duty.
Sign up for multiple time slots (you’ll only be assigned to one).
👩⚖️ Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
⚖️ Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Volunteer for SJEP (Dec 8–15) and help D.C. students learn about the importance of jury duty.
Sign up for multiple time slots (you’ll only be assigned to one).
👩⚖️ Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
⚖️ Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
CCE is fortunate to work with legal organizations that are both brilliant in practice and generous at heart. 💝
Congratulations to the firms and attorneys on CCE's Board of Directors named to D.C. Courts' 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor List.
https://www.dccourts.gov/about/pro-bono-honor-roll
Congratulations to the firms and attorneys on CCE's Board of Directors named to D.C. Courts' 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor List.
https://www.dccourts.gov/about/pro-bono-honor-roll
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
CCE is fortunate to work with legal organizations that are both brilliant in practice and generous at heart. 💝
Congratulations to the firms and attorneys on CCE's Board of Directors named to D.C. Courts' 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor List.
https://www.dccourts.gov/about/pro-bono-honor-roll
Congratulations to the firms and attorneys on CCE's Board of Directors named to D.C. Courts' 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor List.
https://www.dccourts.gov/about/pro-bono-honor-roll
Systemic delays. Unsafe conditions. Months in “short-term” care.
CCE’s new report on D.C.’s Youth Services Center is making headlines.
📺 ABC7 story: wjla.com/news/local/d...
📘 Full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
CCE’s new report on D.C.’s Youth Services Center is making headlines.
📺 ABC7 story: wjla.com/news/local/d...
📘 Full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
New report exposes placement delays, safety concerns at DC Youth Services Center
The Council for Court Excellence (CCE) has released a report on minors committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) in Washington, D.C.
wjla.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Systemic delays. Unsafe conditions. Months in “short-term” care.
CCE’s new report on D.C.’s Youth Services Center is making headlines.
📺 ABC7 story: wjla.com/news/local/d...
📘 Full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
CCE’s new report on D.C.’s Youth Services Center is making headlines.
📺 ABC7 story: wjla.com/news/local/d...
📘 Full report: www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/y...
D.C.-area judges and attorneys — the Student Jury Education Program returns Dec 8–15! 👩⚖️ Join us for a fun, hands-on experience mentoring local teens about the justice system.
Judges sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Judges sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
D.C.-area judges and attorneys — the Student Jury Education Program returns Dec 8–15! 👩⚖️ Join us for a fun, hands-on experience mentoring local teens about the justice system.
Judges sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Judges sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys sign up here: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...