In advance of releasing "Cochrane for Constituents," an interactive virtual mapping program which will allow consumers, policymakers and various other stakeholders to look at health and social data along county and congressional district lines, CCCP at GMU has published maps focusing on Virginia. The maps highlight a number of important issues facing the state: from the teen birth rate, to the rate of children living under the poverty line, to the rate of people with a college degree. The rates are divided and color-coded along quartiles and county lines, but the black lines also delinate congressional voting districts as well.

CCCP at GMU has released a one-page brief that dives into national crime trends from 2001 to 2010. CCCP at GMU found that, consistent with most reports, crime reported to the police over the past ten years has declined, with the greatest reductions observed for property crimes and larceny theft. Violent crime rates have dropped as well. However, it's important to note that using strictly national figures can mask important trends within subgroups, types of crime, and geographic borders.

CCCP Director Catherine Gallagher spoke at a panel discussion on Monday, March 26, 2012 on Capitol Hill to highlight the need for more opportunities, mentoring, intervention, support and education for America's youth. This panel was part of a series of briefings Congressman Bobby Scott is hosting to urge Congress to pass the Youth PROMISE Act. Joining Gallagher and Congressman Scott for the discussion was renowned actor Hill Harper actor (CSI: NY).