Family contact is a basic part of human dignity, especially when a person is held in a parish jail. A visit can reassure a child, help a partner make plans, or…
A federal civil rights investigation into conditions at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison could become a major turning point for incarcerated people, their…
Immigration detention is often discussed as a federal policy, but its consequences are felt in local neighborhoods. When a person is detained, families may…
Churches in East Baton Rouge Parish have a meaningful role in the movement for humane, transparent, and effective criminal justice. Congregations bring…
Leaving parish jail should mark the beginning of a safer, more stable chapter—not the moment when support disappears. For many people returning to East Baton…
Louisiana’s prison system shapes more than the lives of people behind bars. It also affects political representation, public spending, and the distribution of…
A medical copay may look like a modest administrative charge. For a person held in a parish jail, however, even a small fee can become a serious barrier to…
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits “cruel and unusual punishments.” In the prison setting, that protection reaches beyond the…
An incarcerated person’s death should never become an administrative footnote. Families deserve a clear account of what happened, when medical care was…
Volunteers can bring stability, knowledge, and human connection into a jail setting through well-planned educational programs. A class may focus on reading,…