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PR 26-0635

Corrections Information Council Governing Board Dr. Prechelle Shannon Confirmation Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Reappoints Dr. Prechelle Shannon to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending June 7, 2027.

Resolution R26-0403, Effective from Jun 02, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008386
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0635

Summary: PR 26-0635 – Corrections Information Council Governing Board Dr. Prechelle Shannon Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a nomination and confirmation resolution to reappoint Dr. Prechelle Shannon to the Corrections Information Council (CIC) Governing Board.
  • Term of reappointment: ends June 7, 2027.
  • Origin: initiated by the Mayor (Mayor Muriel Bowser) and sponsored by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Sec. 1: Title of the resolution.
  • Sec. 2: Confirms the reappointment of Dr. Prechelle Shannon as a member of the CIC Governing Board, pursuant to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (42 U.S.C. § 10101.01 as codified by D.C. Official Code § 24-101.01), for a term ending June 7, 2027.
  • Sec. 3: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution, once adopted, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
  • Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.

Who Is Affected

  • Dr. Prechelle Shannon: the individual nominated for reappointment.
  • Corrections Information Council Governing Board: the agency/board being governed by this appointment.
  • The Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments: involved in presenting the nomination.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia: tasked with confirmation.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduction: April 2, 2026.
  • Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0635 published: April 10, 2026.
  • Referred to Committee: April 21, 2026 (Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety).
  • The Executive review (legal sufficiency) accompanying the nomination is included, indicating standard confirmation procedures.
  • Upon adoption, the resolution is to be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor’s Office; it takes effect immediately.

About Dr. Prechelle Shannon (Executive Profile Summary)

  • Over two decades of experience at the intersection of criminal justice and mental health.
  • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
  • Leadership roles in multiple organizations and agencies, with extensive work in PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliance, gender-responsive and trauma-informed practices, reentry programming, housing, classification, and victim services.
  • Notable roles: founder of 4TRUTH (trauma-informed consulting), Chief Wellness Officer at Mindflower Group, former DC Department of Corrections administrator, and prior experience with NYC Department of Corrections PREA units.
  • Education: Doctor of Criminal Justice (Kaiser University); M.A. in Administration of Justice; M.S. in Criminal Behavior; B.S. in Behavioral Science; additional certificates in related fields.
  • Public and professional engagement: author, speaker, and board member related to corrections and trauma-informed care.

Potential Impact

  • Continuity of leadership on the CIC Governing Board, ensuring ongoing oversight related to corrections information, transparency, and victim/survivor-centered practices.
  • Reinforcement of gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and PREA-aligned policies within DC correctional systems through CIC governance.
  • No fiscal appropriation or budget changes are indicated in the bill text; the impact is primarily governance and oversight-related.

Overall Assessment

PR 26-0635 is a straightforward confirmation measure to reappoint Dr. Prechelle Shannon to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a fixed term. It follows standard confirmation procedures and would become effective immediately upon adoption, with communications to the nominee and Mayor’s Office.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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