The CJCC Criminal Justice Summit Paul A. Quander, Jr. Leadership and Fair Administration of Justice Award recognizes the work of an individual working within the criminal justice system, or an organization that exemplifies the distinguished public service of Paul A. Quander, Jr. who worked tirelessly to improve the fair administration of justice within the District’s criminal justice system. The recipient’s work will exemplify the ideals Paul Quander championed, including institutional accountability, interagency coordination, responsiveness, innovation, and dedication to reducing the negative contacts DC residents have with the District’s criminal justice system.

2019 HONOREE: CEDRIC R. HENDRICKS

Cedric R. Hendricks currently serves as the Associate Director of Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's (CSOSA) Office of Legislative, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs.  This federal agency is responsible for the community supervision of persons on probation, parole, and supervised release in the District of Columbia.  

Before joining CSOSA in January 2001, Mr. Hendricks served for nearly 15 years in a variety of positions with the U.S. House of Representatives, including Minority Deputy General Counsel for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce (1998-2001) and Minority Council for the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee (1995-1998).   In these positions, he worked on a wide range of legislation, including the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, which restructured the District of Columbia’s criminal justice system and established CSOSA.  

Mr. Hendricks is a 1983 graduate of the Howard University School of Law, located in Washington, DC, and was admitted that same year to the District of Columbia Bar.  He also holds Bachelors and Masters of Social Work Degrees from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan.