Substance use disorder is a medical condition that requires consistent care, qualified professionals, and a recovery plan. Yet when people enter a parish jail,…
An arrest can change a person’s life before a judge determines whether they committed a crime. In East Baton Rouge Parish and communities across Louisiana,…
Restorative justice offers a different way to respond to harm. Instead of treating incarceration as the primary measure of accountability, it asks who was…
School discipline is often treated as a matter of classroom management, yet its consequences can extend far beyond a missed lesson or a note sent home. When…
A well-written letter to an elected official can turn concern about jail conditions into a clear public record. It gives a sheriff, parish council member,…
For families connected to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, staying in touch can come with a price that reaches far beyond a monthly phone bill. A short call…
Cash bail is often described as a way to ensure that someone returns to court. In practice, it can become a financial barrier that separates people who can…
Louisiana’s habitual offender law allows prosecutors to seek longer sentences when a person convicted of a felony has qualifying prior convictions. The policy…
When someone is detained at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, medical care becomes part of the family’s daily concern. Relatives may hear that a loved one is…
When a person dies in a parish jail, the event is more than a brief crime or public safety item. It is a loss of life inside a public institution, under the…