In March, a horrifying article was published detailing the deplorable conditions of a secretly-operated juvenile prison in St. Martinville, where children were being kept in round-the-clock solitary. Join us on Monday, April 18 from 5:00-6:00pm CST for a Zoom panel discussion. We'll explore the history and usage of solitary confinement in the United States, how it continues to harm children today, and what's being done to abolish this practice. RSVP today!

Juvenile Crime is a pressing topic in New Orleans right now. There are two approaches we could adopt right now to help us better respond to and reduce juvenile crime? Join us on Tuesday, March 8 from 5:00-6:15pm CST for a Zoom panel discussion. We'll explore restorative justice and credible messenger mentoring as two means for reducing harm and producing better results--much to the benefit of public safety and our community as a whole.

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools around the country to close in March 2020, children incarcerated in secure care facilities in Louisiana were left without any educational services for months. Many of LCCR’s clients were affected by this crisis, and they experienced significant learning loss and isolation as a result of educational gaps.  Students with […]

The justice system normally attempts accountability through prosecution, conviction, and incarceration. However, there’s a way to hold kids accountable and provide healing without causing further harm. It’s called restorative justice.

We’ve got a fresh logo, an updated website, and a clearer mission and vision to guide us through the end of 2020 and beyond.

An unprecedented number of current and former public defenders are on the ballot this year.