Meaningful criminal justice reform depends on more than public concern. It requires sustained communication with the people who write laws, approve budgets,…
Jails are often the first place where people with substance use disorders encounter medical care. Many arrive in withdrawal, carrying untreated mental health…
A monthly advocacy meeting is more than a calendar appointment. For the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition, it is a recurring space where…
Coming home after incarceration can bring relief, uncertainty, and a long list of urgent tasks. A thoughtfully assembled reentry pack can reduce some of that…
Public money should serve public responsibilities. When East Baton Rouge Parish relies on private prison companies, decisions about confinement can become tied…
Changing the retirement age for correctional officers can reshape safety inside a parish jail. The policy may preserve experienced personnel and reduce…
A phone call from inside the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison can carry far more than a few minutes of conversation. It may reveal a medical emergency, an unsafe…
Domestic violence and incarceration are often discussed as separate justice issues, but families experience them as connected realities. Abuse can lead to an…
A jail tour gives volunteers a structured way to see how policies affect people in custody. Walking through housing units, medical areas, intake spaces,…
A jail is one of the most powerful institutions in a community. People held there cannot freely leave, choose their medical providers, move to a safer housing…