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Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia Celebrates Black History Month

17/02/2023

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During the month of February, Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia celebrate National Black History Month. This annual event salutes […]

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OJJ sees improvement in 2021-2022 School Performance Scores

02/12/2022

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Baton Rouge, La – On November 16, 2022, The Louisiana Department of Education released 2021-22 school performance scores for the […]

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OJJ Completes First Phase of Adjudicated Youth Transfers

19/10/2022

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Baton Rouge, La. – Today, the Office of Juvenile Justice completed the first phase of adjudicated youth transfers as part […]

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Swanson Center for Youth held Informational for Faith Based Programs

01/08/2022

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Monroe, Louisiana – On Friday, July 29th Swanson Center for Youth at Monroe held an informational for spiritual leaders in […]

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CodeRED Emergency Alert

26/07/2022

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What is CodeRed? The State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice uses CodeRed, an emergency alert system to call, email, […]

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Gov. Edwards Announces Ongoing Investigation and Immediate Actions Related to Weekend Incident at Bridge City Center for Youth

19/07/2022

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Baton Rouge, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards, joined by Deputy Secretary Bill Sommers of the Office of Juvenile Justice […]

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2022 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week to be Celebrated July 17-23

15/07/2022

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is helping celebrate the 2022 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole […]

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OJJ has Immediate Openings

08/07/2022

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Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) has immediate openings for Juvenile Justice Specialist, Corrections Officers, […]

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Gov. Edwards Activates Louisiana State Police and the Dept. of Corrections to Send Additional Personnel to Assist with Immediate Staffing Shortages at Bridge City Center for Youth and Swanson

17/06/2022

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Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards directed Louisiana State Police and The Department of Corrections to immediately provide additional personnel to […]

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JPSO Immediately Restores Order at Bridge City Center for Youth   

17/06/2022

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Bridge City, La. – An altercation ensued, involving 20 youths outside of a dormitory at Bridge City Center for Youth […]

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Reporting Sexual Abuse or Sexual Harassment

All reports of sexual abuse or sexual harassment will be investigated and addressed. Youth, employees, and third parties can report incidents of sexual abuse or sexual harassment in verbal or written formats. All parties can file a report with the Office of Juvenile Justice by calling the Investigative Services hotline at 1-800-626-1430. Reporters can remain anonymous or provide contact information in the event more information is needed.