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Training and Technical Assistance

CJCC hosts training and technical assistance events to improve processes and effect positive outcomes throughout the District. A core belief is that together we can learn more. This aspect of CJCC efforts truly ties together CJCC values. Thoughout our history, CJCC has sought to bring together partners to benefit from the expertise available and to use cutting-edge approaches in the development of programs and policies. 

2023

  • CJCC Webinar: Innovative Housing Programs for Returning Citizens, September 20, 2023

On Septemeber 20, 2023, CJCC hosted a live webinar on innovating housing programs for returning citizens. Click the link below for a  written summary of the event.

For a video recording of the webinar please click here, and enter password mC&c7WmT.

For a written summary of the webinar please click here

  • CJCC Webinar: Alternatives to Incarceration for Youth, August 29, 2023

On August 29, 2023, CJCC hosted a live webinar on promising practices in alternatives to incarceration for system-involved youth. Click the links below for a video recording and written summary of the event. 

For a video recording of the webinar please click here

For a written summary of the webinar please click here

  • CJCC Webinar: Promising Practices In Diversion and Community Supervision, March 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023, CJCC hosted a live webinar on promising practices in diversion and community supervision for system-involved youth. Click the link below for a written summary of the event. 

For a written summary of the webinar, please click here

2022

  • Criminal Justice Webinar Series: Session Three January 12, 2022

On January 12, 2022, CJCC convened the third session of its Criminal Justice Webinar Series. The session's theme was "Trauma-Informed Care for the Criminal Justice Practitioner." Panelists and a moderator discussed challenges and opportunities in self-care for criminal and juvenile justice practitioners. Click the links below for a video and written summary of the event. 

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Session Three Summary

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Session Three Video

  • Racial Equity in Data Webinar June 16, 2022

On June 16, 2022, CJCC hosted a webinar on racial equity in data. Dr. Hawn Nelson, Director of Training and Technical Asssistance at Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy (AISP) presented on racial equity at all points in the data lifecycle. She discussed the toolkit developed by AISP, including recommendations for positive practices that help center racial equity across all stages of the data life cycle. 

Racial Equity in Data Webinar Summary

2021

  • Juvenile Justice Webinar Series: Session Five December 7, 2021

On December 7, 2021, CJCC convened the fifth session of its Juvenile Justice Webinar Series. The session's theme was "Restorative Justice and the Justice System: Fairness, Accountability, and the Administration of Justice." Practitioners in the field shared insights on the definition and application of Restorative Justice in the juvenile justice sphere, and discussed challenges and best practices. 

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Four Summary

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Four Video

*please note the recording was started approximately 5 minutes after the session had commensed. Please read the Summary for a full account of the presenters' comments. 

  • Juvenile Justice Webinar Series: Session Four July 15

On July 15, 2021, CJCC convened the fourth session of its Juvenile Justice Webinar Series. The session's theme was "Reducing Youth Justice System Involvement: What Works?" Presenters and a moderator discussed evidence-based practices with a presentation on programs around the nation. 

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Four Summary

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Four Video

  • Criminal Justice Webinar Series: Session Two May 27

On May 27, 2021, CJCC convened the second session of its Criminal Justice Webinar Series. The session's theme was "Policing In the District - What Will Be The New Normal?" Panelists and a moderator discussed ways to transform policing to best suit the community and defining needs and expectations. Click the links below for a video and written summary of the event. 

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Session Two Summary

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Session Two Video

  • Juvenile Justice Webinar Series: Session Three April 29

On April 29, 2021, CJCC convened the third session of its Juvenile Justice Webinar Series. This session focused on youth perspectives of the root causes of juvenile justice system involvement.  Click the links below for a video and written summary of the event.

Juvenile Justice Webinar Seriers Session Three Summary

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Three Video

  • Criminal Justice Webinar Series: Session One March 10

On March 10, 2021, CJCC convened the first session of its Criminal Justice Webinar Series. The session's theme was "Community-Inspired and Targeted Solutions to Transform the District's Criminal Justice System." Panelists and a moderator discussed ways to begin transforming the District's criminal justice system. Click the links below for a video and written summary of the event. 

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Summary 

Criminal Justice Webinar Series Video 

  • Juvenile Justice Webinar Series: Session Two February 23

On February 23, 2021, CJCC convened the second session of its Juvenile Justice Webinar Series. This session focused on discussing next steps following the publication of the Root Causes of Juvenile Justice System Involvement Study. Click the links below for a video and summary of the event.

Juvenile Justice Webinar Seriers Session Two Summary

Juvenile Justice Webinar Series Session Two Video

2020

  • Juvenile Justice Webinar Series: Session One December 15

On December 15, 2020, CJCC convened the first session of its Juvenile Justice Webinar Series. Dr. Kaitlyn Sill, who had completed the Council-mandated Root Causes of Juvenile Justice Involvement Study presented key findings. Please see below for key takeaways. 

Key Takeaways from the Root Cause Analysis Study

 

2019

  • Information Sharing Forum November 12

On November 12, 2019, CJCC convened its annual Information Sharing Forum for a select audience in the Old Council Chambers at One Judiciary Square.  Participants heard strategies for using data in a public-health-based framework to best address the issues of gun violence.

On June 12, 2019, CJCC convened a Juvenile Justice Techinical Assistance Session titled "Engaging Police to Address Student Conduct Issues in Schools: Current Protocols, Challenges, and Solutions." The session invited local education and law enforcement partners to weigh in on the presence and protocols surrounding law enforcement involvement in the educational setting. 

The CJCC Criminal Justice Summit (CJS) is an annual gathering of criminal justice professionals and stakeholders across the criminal justice continuum to engage in evidence-based training and collaboration. This year’s theme was “Paving the Way to the New Normal – Violence Prevention Strategies That Work.” 

On March 21, 2019, the CJCC held a Juvenile Justice Technical Assistance Session titled “Examining the Intent and Implementation of the Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act”. The CJCC was proud to welcome stakeholders throughout the District to this training opportunity.

  • Bridging Research to Practice--Justice-Involved Veterans March 12

On March 12, 2019, CJCC conducted a Bridging Research to Practice event titled "The Continuum of Care for Justice-Involved Veterans in the District of Columbia."  The event invluded a panle presentation with participation from teh Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs, University Legal Services, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and Community Connecitons, Inc., 

 

2018

The CJCC Criminal Justice Summit (CJS) is an annual gathering of criminal justice professionals and stakeholders across the criminal justice continuum to engage in evidence-based training and collaboration. This year’s theme was “Mental Health at the Intersection: Exploring Best Practices for Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Adults in the Criminal Justice System.” Mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders are highly prevalent among individuals throughout the criminal justice system continuum. Agencies and practitioners at all stages of the criminal justice system face the challenge of responding effectively to the needs of these persons.