The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) is a non-profit law office that fights to keep children out of the justice system so that they can thrive in their homes and communities. We both represent individual children in their court cases and address the systemic issues that trap mainly poor, Black youth in the justice system. Juvenile Defense: As the juvenile public defender in New Orleans, our Children’s Defense Team represents over 90% of children in the city who come into contact with the juvenile justice system. We provide each child with a holistic team – a lawyer, social worker, investigator, and youth advocate – to address both the causes and consequences of an arrest. Juvenile Life Without Parole: We represent the majority of Louisianans who are facing or serving life without parole sentences for crimes they committed as children, which the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional in all but the rarest cases. We know that children can and do change for the better, so we fight for their second chance. State and Local Advocacy: We advocate for policies that reduce the number of children in the justice system and provide better alternatives to arrest and incarceration. For the kids who do enter the system, we support policies that keep them safe, protect their rights, and get them home as soon as possible.
External link for Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
1100-B Milton St.
LA Center for Children's Rights
New Orleans, LA 70122, US
In #BatonRouge today or willing to make the trek? We're ending #YouthJusticeActionMonth with our next youth justice town hall at the East Baton Rouge Public Library! Hear from educators, advocates, legislators, and of course youth as they discuss recently passed legislation that can affect and harm children across the state. Join us by RSVP'ing here: bit.ly/bryjtownhall
We're so excited for tonight's screening of "This Is New Orleans" and can't wait to see you at The Broadside! This documentary was created by youth working with our partners at the Center for Youth Equity, and examines the root causes of violence and its impact on those youth, their families, and their neighborhoods. The documentary is a part of a larger social action campaign that leverages the young people’s experiences and insight into calling on city stakeholders to both maintain and increase funding for youth programming and resources. Thanks to Shelby Latino and members of the Fox 8 News staff for having us on NOLA Now this week to discuss LCCR's work, its successes, #YouthJusticeActionMonth, and tomorrow's event. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gQwX-xJF
🔵🟠 THREE WEEKS AWAY!!! 🔵🟠 📣: CALLING ALL #BATONROUGE BASED YOUTH (AGES 10 - 24 YRS OLD) AND THEIR PARENTS/CARETAKERS After all of the positive responses and feedback we received from our #youthjustice town hall in late August, we decided to take this event on the road to our state capital. Join us on Tuesday, 10/29 as we look to inform, discuss, and hear your questions on the recent changes to laws passed during February's special session that will impact and affect children across our state. More info and panelists TBA soon. RSVP here: bit.ly/bryjtownhall #markyourcalendars #YJAM2024 #lalege #Louisiana #savethedate
Welcome to Youth Justice Action Month (#YJAM2024)! Powered by the National Youth Justice Network, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice and so many other members, partners, and youth advocates across the country, #YouthJusticeActionMonth is an annual month-long campaign where we as advocates raise awareness and inspire action that emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation for system-impacted young people through digital and in-person events and activities. Swipe to learn more about what we and several of our partner orgs have planned throughout the month. #YOUthareworthit #NewOrleans #youthjusticeadvocacy
Within our holistic approach to juvenile defense, our Youth Advocates are among the first people from our team to make contact and listen to the system-impacted youth we represent. We're currently looking for someone who is passionate and deeply committed to keeping children out of the legal system. Is it you??? Learn more about this position & feel free to contact us with any questions by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/evHNQdz
Despite some rainy conditions, last Wednesday, we were greeted by community with a standing room only youth justice town hall! We can’t thank our thoughtful and supportive partners Daughters Beyond Incarceration, our selfless and audacious panelists, and everyone in attendance enough for making this event such a success! We look forward to additional opportunities to both hear from and educate youth and their families on laws that can negatively impact children across #Louisiana as well as inform them of the resources that our organization provides. 📸: SJ Walker Studios
We're excited to announce our panelists for Wednesday's youth justice town hall with Daughters Beyond Incarceration! We're centering youth voices during this panel who will be joined by one of our staff attorneys, Senator Royce Duplessis, and Judge Arthur Hunter. Find out more about these esteemed panelists on their respective slides and don't forget to RSVP for the town hall here: bit.ly/yjtownhall
While our attorneys defended the rights of 729 children in both Orleans Parish and East Baton Rouge courtrooms, our socials workers and youth advocates helped connect our kids with the necessary resources to grow up healthy, thrive in their communities, and leave the legal system behind for good. Take a glimpse at this summary of what we’ve been able to accomplish with your support! And, click the following link for the full overview of our new projects, policy wins, and more that your support has made possible this past fiscal year. https://lnkd.in/dswviU4Y
"Without dedicated advocacy, children just like Zoey are forced to endure the trauma of the legal system without addressing the root causes of their struggles." - - - - - With the assistance of her LCCR team, Zoey was able to break free from the vicious cycle of arrest & incarceration to establish a safer and more supportive home environment. Learn more about her progress over the years and how she has changed and matured as a result of working with our organization here: https://lnkd.in/gc_a44s8 #neworleans #youthjustice #clientstory
In less than two weeks on Wednesday, 8/28, we're partnering with Daughters Beyond Incarceration to present a youth justice town hall to both inform and field questions from youth and their families on two recently passed laws that further criminalize and negatively affect this population. If in the #NewOrleans area, please RSVP using the following link: bit.ly/yjtownhall