Media Contact

Sarah Martinez
Communications Director

Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: media@endccc.org

For Breaking News:
Cell: (555) 987-6543 (Available 24/7)

Latest Press Releases

March 5, 2025

Alliance to End CCC Announces $2.1 Million Legal Aid Initiative

New program will provide free legal representation to 500 families facing child welfare proceedings across five states.

February 28, 2025

Congressional Hearing to Address Federal Family Court Reform

House Judiciary Committee schedules hearing on Parental Rights Protection Act with expert testimony from Alliance to End Coercive Custodial Control.

February 22, 2025

National Survey Shows 84% Support for Family Court Transparency

Bipartisan poll reveals overwhelming public support for transparency and accountability measures in family court systems.

Key Spokespeople

Dr. Elizabeth Chen

Dr. Elizabeth Chen

Executive Director & Chief Policy Officer

Former federal prosecutor and family law attorney with 20+ years of experience. Leading expert on child welfare reform and constitutional law.

Expertise: Family law reform, constitutional law, child welfare policy, legislative advocacy

Available for: Interviews, expert commentary, congressional testimony

Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin

Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez, PhD

Director of Research & Data Analysis

Nationally recognized researcher in family systems and child development. Author of 45+ peer-reviewed publications on family court outcomes.

Expertise: Research methodology, data analysis, family outcomes, evidence-based policy

Available for: Data interpretation, research briefings, academic conferences

Languages: English, Spanish

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams, LCSW

Director of Family Services

Licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in trauma-informed family therapy and crisis intervention in legal settings.

Expertise: Family therapy, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, therapeutic reunification

Available for: Clinical perspectives, family impact stories, therapeutic approaches

Languages: English, French

Background Information

About Alliance to End Coercive Custodial Control

Alliance to End Coercive Custodial Control is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reforming family law and child welfare systems to ensure that parental rights are protected, children remain safely with their families whenever possible, and justice is served equitably for all families regardless of economic status.

Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Washington, DC
Staff: 25+ professionals
Volunteers: 200+ active advocates
Families Served: 15,000+
States Active: All 50 states

Key Issues and Statistics

System Costs

  • $33 billion annually in federal, state, and local spending on family court and child welfare systems
  • 34% of spending goes to administrative overhead rather than direct family services
  • Average cost per family court case: $47,000

Family Outcomes

  • 2.3 million children currently in foster care nationwide
  • 52% successful family reunification rate
  • 23% of children re-enter the system within two years
  • 78% of parents lack adequate legal representation

Reform Impact

  • States with reform legislation show 34% reduction in unnecessary family separations
  • $2.1 billion in potential annual savings from comprehensive reform
  • 78% improvement in family functioning with trauma-informed approaches
  • 84% public support for transparency measures

Media Resources

High-Resolution Images

Video Content

Organizational Overview (2 minutes)

Brief introduction to Alliance to End Coercive Custodial Control mission and impact

Family Success Stories (5 minutes)

Real families sharing their experiences with our services

Expert Commentary Clips

Short clips of expert commentary on key issues (30-60 seconds each)

Research Reports and Fact Sheets

National Family Court Performance Study

Comprehensive analysis of family court outcomes across all 50 states (156 pages)

Economic Impact Analysis

Detailed cost-benefit analysis of proposed family law reforms (89 pages)

Quick Fact Sheets

One-page summaries of key issues and statistics

Interview Opportunities

Expert Commentary

Our experts are available for commentary on breaking news related to family law, child welfare, and social justice issues.

  • Same-day availability for breaking news
  • In-studio, remote, or phone interviews
  • Multiple languages available
  • B-roll footage provided
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Facility Tours

Visit our offices and meet with families who have benefited from our services (with appropriate privacy protections).

  • Guided tours of facilities
  • Meet with staff and volunteers
  • Interview opportunities with families
  • Behind-the-scenes access
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Exclusive Access

Journalists working on in-depth pieces can receive exclusive access to data, research, and story opportunities.

  • Advance access to reports
  • Exclusive interviews
  • Custom data analysis
  • Long-form story development
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