We met "Keenan" as an 8th grader arrested for simple burglary. He was disconnected from school, struggling with homelessness, and stuck in a chaotic environment. Learn how we helped Keenan to break the cycle.

We first met “Marcus” as a 9th grader arrested for possession of a handgun. Marcus lived with his grandfather in a tough neighborhood and struggled with anger issues. Now Marcus was facing serious charges that could result in years of prison time. Here's how we helped.

On September 20th, our New Orleans community met with candidates vying for our city’s top leadership positions. The Youth Connections Festival and Town Hall offered the opportunity for community members to ask questions about the candidates’ policy goals for youth. Through a storytelling circle, LCCR made sure that youth voices were heard.

Joshua Thompson-Rodriguez joined LCCR as our new Civil Legal Services Attorney in April of this year. With experience working with families in immigration law, Joshua has already had a significant impact on LCCR’s educational advocacy work.

When Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005, nearly 150 children were locked inside Orleans Parish Prison as floodwaters rose. Many had not been convicted of any crime. Trapped without food, water, or medical care, these young people endured days of fear, neglect, and abandonment before being evacuated to juvenile prisons across Louisiana. This report, originally […]

It’s been a great year here at LCCR. We served more than 700 kids between New Orleans and East Baton Rouge, defended against punitive policies like Amendment 3 and SB74, and launched our #ItTakesAVillageNOLA narrative change campaign. Click here to read about what your support helped us achieve in FY 2025.

We first met “Lucia” as an 8th grader arrested for unauthorized use of a car and possession of a handgun. Lucia had been plagued by family troubles throughout her childhood and just wanted to feel accepted. Here's how we helped.

LCCR’s policy team has been hard at work during the 2025 legislative session, working to defend against tough-on-crime policies and rollbacks that had the potential to harm Louisiana’s children. Throughout this session, LCCR tracked three bills that represented the greatest threat to youth justice reform. Here are the results that were achieved.

Last year, Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice spent $165.6 million to operate the state’s prison system. Gov. Landry is now proposing spending $93 million more this year. Here are some better ways we can invest taxpayer dollars that will enhance public safety in Louisiana. 

This is the first article in our Staff Spotlight series, where we will interview staff to learn more about their background, skills, and motivation to do this essential work for kids in Louisiana. In this article, we will discuss Kisha’s work as a youth advocate and how her unique lived experience fuels her advocacy for our kids.