The mission of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is to serve as a forum for identifying challenges and generating solutions to enhance public safety and the fair administration of justice for District of Columbia residents, visitors, victims, and justice-involved individuals.

Summary of Services

CJCC provides a forum for effective collaboration and problem solving among the District’s criminal and juvenile justice system agencies. The agency has four core functions: facilitate real-time automated information sharing among justice system agencies; conduct research and analysis to inform stakeholders about crime and justice system trends; facilitate interagency collaboration by convening committees and workgroups; and provide training and technical assistance through webinars, information sessions and public meetings. CJCC’s work is focused on priority areas identified by its members, including violent crime, juvenile justice, incarceration and communication corrections, and substance abuse and mental health treatment for justice involved persons.