There remain two judicial vacancies in the D.C. Court of Appeals and 11 vacancies in D.C. Superior Court next year. We hope the President nominates and the Senate confirms additional judges swiftly in the new year. Congratulations to Stephen F. Rickard, Elana S. Suttenberg, and John Cuong Truong!

This year, we visited all 12 Street Law schools and engaged more than 30 volunteers, helping students build a deeper appreciation for civic duty and connect with leaders in the legal profession.

Thank you to Georgetown Law for being such a strong partner in this work!

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Brittany Hayes as she shares findings on victimization, underreporting, law enforcement responsiveness, and the accommodations and policies needed to improve access to justice for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. [Continued]

And to our dedicated committee chairs and members who make programs like Bench Bar Media possible and the panelists who share their time and expertise at events like SCHA's Talent Beyond Barriers, thank you.

Your commitment to justice, education, and community impact drives everything we do.

We appreciate the support of our pro bono partners, like DLA Piper, Arent Fox Schiff, Kirkland & Ellis, Perkins Coie, & more.

It’s time for solutions that reduce overcrowding, strengthen family involvement, and expand the supports that truly improve outcomes for youth and public safety.

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Our new report shows that delays at YSC aren’t just administrative — they’re cutting young people off from education, family connection, treatment, and real opportunities for rehabilitation.

Your support powers facts, advocacy and community voices that refuse to be ignored.

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Every dollar donated tomorrow up to $10,000 will be matched. Together, we can ensure D.C. remains a model of justice rooted in facts, fairness, and freedom.

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A more accessible, plain-language version is already in development and will be released in 2026, so every victim in D.C. can navigate these systems with clarity and support.

It includes explanations of victims’ rights, how cases move through D.C.’s unique legal system, options outside of court, and where to find help for urgent needs like protection orders, medical care, legal support, or compensation.

Our coalition will keep pushing for a system based on safety and fairness, not wealth. Our collective voice matters more than ever!

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