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DC Corrections Information Council

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CIC's Current Reports

View our latest report here.

What Does the CIC Do?

The CIC is mandated to inspect and monitor the correctional facilities where DC residents are incarcerated, including DC Department of Corrections facilities in the District and over 100 Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities across the country.

CIC Meeting Notices

Learn more about our quarterly CIC meetings here. All members of the community are welcome. Please continue to check here for more information.

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CIC Press Releases

Learn more about our agency's work in our press releases.

Latest

Aug 4 2023

CIC Statement on the DOC Use of Force on May 31, 2023

This statement is in response to the DOC's use of force during an incident in housing unit...

Mar 16 2023

CIC Statement on the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program

This statement is in response to the Bureau of Prisons proposed changes to the Inmate Financial...

May 19 2021

DC Council Passes Second Look Amendment Act of 2019

On April 27, 2021, the Second Look Amendment Act of 2019 became an effective law. The Second Look...

May 13 2021

Recent Covid-19 Concerns at Volunteers of America Re-entry Center

The CIC has received a number of concerns about Covid-19 outbreaks at the Volunteers of America...

Mar 9 2021

Update on Covid-19 Testing and Early Release Data From the BOP

Update on Covid-19 testing and early release data from the BOP

Apr 26 2024

CIC Bulletin - April 2024

This bulletin discusses the CIC's activity for the month of April including the CIC's ...

Mar 29 2024

CIC Bulletin - March 2024

This bulletin discusses the CIC's activities for the month of March including recent...

Feb 28 2024

CIC Bulletin - February 2024

This bulletin discusses the CIC's activity during the month of February including the CIC's...

Jan 25 2024

CIC Bulletin - January 2024

This bulletin discusses the CIC's activity for the end of 2023 including new reports, staff...

Dec 20 2023

CIC Bulletin - December 2023

This newsletter details the CIC's end of year activity including recent reports, inspections,...

Apr 27 2023

CIC Testimony - Budget Hearing April 2023

The testimony of Donald L. Isaac Sr., Executive Director of the Corrections Information Council,...

Mar 3 2023

CIC Testimony - Performance Hearing March 1, 2023

The testimony of Donald L. Isaac Sr., Executive Director of the Corrections Information Council to...

Mar 23 2022

CIC Testimony - Budget Hearing March 2022

The testimony of Donald L. Isaac Sr., Executive Director of the Corrections Information Council,...

Mar 21 2022

CIC Testimony - Performance Hearing March 2022

The testimony of Donald L. Isaac Sr., Executive Director of the Corrections Information Council,...

Feb 11 2022

CIC Testimony – Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, November 10, 2021

District of Columbia Corrections Information Council (CIC) testimony on conditions of confinement...

DC Corrections Information Council

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 478-9211
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

Pens to Paper to Parents in Prison

Last Date:

This letter-writing event for children of incarcerated parents will feature free stationery, writing suppplies, postage and handling. There will be free haircuts, a spoken word performance by Free Minds & Mouths of Babes and a selfie corner with printed pictures for mailing.

There will be a book giveaway and refreshments will be provided.