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.
REMINDER! This Thursday! 👇
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities this Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM.
Register now and please share with your networks: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities this Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM.
Register now and please share with your networks: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
REMINDER! This Thursday! 👇
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities this Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM.
Register now and please share with your networks: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join the Council for Court Excellence for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on Barriers for Victims with Disabilities this Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM.
Register now and please share with your networks: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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.
secure.qgiv.com/for/dxftob?b...
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...
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...
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! 🧙♀️
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
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...
D.C. judges & attorneys — join us Dec 8–15 for the Student Jury Education Program! 👩⚖️ Sign up to volunteer:
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
D.C. judges & attorneys — join us Dec 8–15 for the Student Jury Education Program! 👩⚖️ Sign up to volunteer:
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Judges: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Attorneys: secure.qgiv.com/for/schoolju...
Protect D.C.’s right to fair pretrial justice 🚨 Congress wants to reimpose cash bail through H.R. 5214 — reversing 33 years of progress and harming low-income and Black residents.
Join us in opposing this bill.
Sign by Nov 7 at 2 PM: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
Join us in opposing this bill.
Sign by Nov 7 at 2 PM: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Protect D.C.’s right to fair pretrial justice 🚨 Congress wants to reimpose cash bail through H.R. 5214 — reversing 33 years of progress and harming low-income and Black residents.
Join us in opposing this bill.
Sign by Nov 7 at 2 PM: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
Join us in opposing this bill.
Sign by Nov 7 at 2 PM: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
D.C.’s Youth Services Center was meant for short stays — but many youth are now being held for months in unsafe, overcrowded conditions. A system in crisis that urgently needs reform. 👇
Read our new report: www.courtexcellence.org/.../youth-aw...
#YouthJustice #DCRights #CCE
Read our new report: www.courtexcellence.org/.../youth-aw...
#YouthJustice #DCRights #CCE
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
D.C.’s Youth Services Center was meant for short stays — but many youth are now being held for months in unsafe, overcrowded conditions. A system in crisis that urgently needs reform. 👇
Read our new report: www.courtexcellence.org/.../youth-aw...
#YouthJustice #DCRights #CCE
Read our new report: www.courtexcellence.org/.../youth-aw...
#YouthJustice #DCRights #CCE
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, an event that recognizes the vital role mental health support systems and programs play in our society. Justice reform is highly intersectional, which is why addressing barriers to mental health supports building a more equitable justice system. (1/3)
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, an event that recognizes the vital role mental health support systems and programs play in our society. Justice reform is highly intersectional, which is why addressing barriers to mental health supports building a more equitable justice system. (1/3)
🚨 Spring internship apps are open! Join the Council for Court Excellence for hands-on experience in law, policy & justice.
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1 → courtexcellence.org/careers-and-internships
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1 → courtexcellence.org/careers-and-internships
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚨 Spring internship apps are open! Join the Council for Court Excellence for hands-on experience in law, policy & justice.
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1 → courtexcellence.org/careers-and-internships
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1 → courtexcellence.org/careers-and-internships
On Sept 30, we brought together law, journalism & advocacy leaders for our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue on immigration courts—spotlighting accountability & transparency. Grateful to all who joined the discussion!
October 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
On Sept 30, we brought together law, journalism & advocacy leaders for our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue on immigration courts—spotlighting accountability & transparency. Grateful to all who joined the discussion!
Learn more about U.S. immigration court operations, proceedings, and challenges.
Tomorrow night, we’re thrilled to present our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue event, “Immigration and Justice: The U.S. Legal System Most Americans Never See.”
Get tickets here: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
Tomorrow night, we’re thrilled to present our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue event, “Immigration and Justice: The U.S. Legal System Most Americans Never See.”
Get tickets here: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Learn more about U.S. immigration court operations, proceedings, and challenges.
Tomorrow night, we’re thrilled to present our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue event, “Immigration and Justice: The U.S. Legal System Most Americans Never See.”
Get tickets here: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
Tomorrow night, we’re thrilled to present our Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue event, “Immigration and Justice: The U.S. Legal System Most Americans Never See.”
Get tickets here: secure.qgiv.com/for/...
📣 Join GWBCC & the Second Chance Hiring Alliance for a convo on second chance hiring.
Learn how inclusive hiring strengthens businesses, expands talent, & builds community.
🗓️ Sept 30 · 3:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SecondChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkforce
Learn how inclusive hiring strengthens businesses, expands talent, & builds community.
🗓️ Sept 30 · 3:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SecondChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkforce
September 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
📣 Join GWBCC & the Second Chance Hiring Alliance for a convo on second chance hiring.
Learn how inclusive hiring strengthens businesses, expands talent, & builds community.
🗓️ Sept 30 · 3:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SecondChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkforce
Learn how inclusive hiring strengthens businesses, expands talent, & builds community.
🗓️ Sept 30 · 3:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SecondChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkforce
We’ve released 5 fact sheets breaking down the laws shaping D.C.’s legal system. Each one is designed to give you the facts, the context, and the data you need to understand what’s at stake.
Read the full set of fact sheets at www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
Read the full set of fact sheets at www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We’ve released 5 fact sheets breaking down the laws shaping D.C.’s legal system. Each one is designed to give you the facts, the context, and the data you need to understand what’s at stake.
Read the full set of fact sheets at www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...
Read the full set of fact sheets at www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2...