Client Story
A New Life for Joseph
Earlier this year, LCCR's East Baton Rouge team met “Joseph,” a 13-year-old boy who was arrested in 2020 for stealing a car. He was incredibly unhappy and trying to run away from his foster home. Here's how we helped him get a new life outside the justice system.
Exceptional, But Not the Exception
Chantell was celebrating her birthday when she received the only gift she really wanted: news that her husband, Terrance Simon, was finally coming home.
After 23 Years, Terrence is Finally Free
23 years ago, 15-year-old Terrence King was sentenced to die in prison. Yesterday, he walked out of the same courthouse as a free man, ending a long and tragic journey.
Jalen’s Wrongful Arrest
Just before coronavirus struck last spring, “Jalen” was arrested for a carjacking. Too often, people equate arrest with guilt. But in poorer communities of color, just about anyone can get arrested—even children. This was one of those cases.
David’s Reunion with Family
"David" thought his parents had died. Nearly four decades into a juvenile life sentence, he had lost all contact. His LCCR mitigation specialist, Tim, sought to fix that.
Rickey's New Path
Rickey was barely 10 years old when the police first put him in handcuffs.