A community bail fund can help people avoid unnecessary time in custody while their matters move through court. For people accused of low-level offences, even…
Public discussion often treats recidivism as a simple measure of whether prison “works”. A person is released, something goes wrong, and the person returns to…
A child’s regular attendance at school is shaped by far more than motivation or academic ability. When a parent, carer or older sibling is imprisoned, ordinary…
Changing cannabis policy begins with a clear understanding of what decriminalisation means. It generally removes criminal penalties for personal possession or…
Across East Baton Rouge Parish, families of incarcerated people describe a recurring nightmare: surveillance footage that existed on Monday is gone by Friday,…
Every year, thousands of people leave correctional facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish carrying the weight of a criminal record, limited savings, and often…
Bonding companies and court employees form a financial web that rarely surfaces in public debate, even though it shapes who walks free before trial and who…
Public dollars that flow into a parish jail carry particular weight. They fund beds, food, medical care, and the daily operations of a facility that holds…
For decades, the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison has been spoken of as a holding site rather than a place where lives can be rebuilt. The conversation in…