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D.C.'s complex legal system, one where federal and local decision-makers coexist, presents unique challenges in the pursuit of justice. An organization like CCE, with expertise in civil, criminal, and youth justice systems, plays a critical role in ensuring that District and federal leaders address problems and inequities within our local systems. Leadership and understanding of these complex power dynamics are essential to ensure that the residents of the District of Columbia, who interact with our courts and government, are not overlooked.

In D.C., one in seven adults have a criminal record, and one in 22 are under some form of correctional supervision on any given day.

While Black people make up 47% of D.C.’s population, they are 86% of the people arrested, 90% of those jailed, and 95% of those in prison.

Students of color in D.C. Public Schools are nearly 15 times more likely to be disciplined than white students.

In 2017, 97% of litigants in small estates matters lacked counsel and the majority of those were people of color.

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