The CIC is an independent oversight agency mandated by Congress and the DC Council to inspect, monit
The District of Columbia Corrections Information Council (CIC) is an independent monitoring body mandated by the US Congress and the DC Council to inspect, monitor, and report on the conditions of confinement at facilities where DC individuals are incarcerated. This includes facilities operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), the DC Department of Corrections (DOC), and private contractors
04/29/2024
Tomorrow the CIC is hosting our quarterly open board meeting! The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM at 1400 I Street NW in the second floor conference room. The meeting will also be accessible virtually via the link in our bio! We hope to see you there.
04/24/2024
April is Second Chance Month!
CIC staff member Eric Weaver has been hard at work amplifying events for returning citizens this month. Today he attended the FreeHer March and Rally at Freedom Plaza. FreeHer calls for the end of the incarceration of women and girls and the shift in funding from prisons to communities.
Last week the CIC issued our February bulletin!
Read about the CIC’s activities in February at the link in our bio or at
CIC Bulletin - February 2024 | cic This bulletin discusses the CIC's activity during the month of February including the CIC's recent inspection of FCC Allenwood.
01/31/2024
Don’t forget to check out the CIC’s January newsletter! Read the bulletin at cic.dc.gov/node/1704861
Subscribe to the CIC’s monthly bulletin at the link in our bio
CIC Bulletin - January 2024 | cic This bulletin discusses the CIC's activity for the end of 2023 including new reports, staff achievements, and recent inspections.
🗣️The CIC is hosting our quarterly open board meeting tomorrow, Jan. 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.! Join us in our office at 1400 I Street NW, Suite 400, or virtually via the link in our bio.
We hope to see you there!
📢 The Department of General Services is temporarily shutting down the steam plant on January 10, 2024. During this shut-down, no heat or hot water will be available at the Video Visitation Center, Central Detention Facility (CDF), or Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF).
Residents have been informed of the shut-down via notices on their GTL tablets and postings within the unit.
Check out the DC DOC’s social media for more info!
Happy New Year from the CIC! Read about the CIC’s end of year activity in our December bulletin!
Link in our bio
12/20/2023
CIC Staff joined the League of Women Voters, Office of Human Rights, and the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions to observe special election for a new ANC. Resident Shameka Hayes received 25% of the votes and was elected from 11 candidates to serve as the new ANC, representing those in custody at CTF and CDF, as well as those at the Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter.
12/07/2023
Join us next Wednesday, 13 December to help us complete our annual post card project! These post cards will be sent to DC residents in BOP custody over the holiday season. No RSVP necessary, stop by our office anytime during the event hours.
📢🗣️ The November bulletin is out!
Read about the CIC’s activity for this month at the link in our bio!
🗣️Join us for our open meeting tonight at 6 on Microsoft Teams!
Link in our bio
It’s time for the CIC’s quarterly open board meeting!
The CIC will be providing updates on their FY23 Q4 activity, current projects, and goals for this quarter. This meeting will be held in person at the Marion Barry Building, 441 4th St. NW in Room 1107 and virtually on Microsoft Teams. The meeting is open to all and the link to rsvp is in our bio!
We hope to see everyone there!
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