Regional Locations

An array of treatment and program services is available for youth in OJJ secure care facilities. Youth receive various services based on assessments.

All youth participate in LAMOD (the Louisiana Model for Secure Care). LAMOD is an integral part of the juvenile justice reform movement. With assistance from the Missouri Youth Services Institute (MYSI), OJJ and the Casey Strategic Consulting Group (CSCG) designed LAMOD, an approach tailored to Louisiana’s unique environment, dynamics, and needs. LAMOD provides a therapeutic environment that focuses on youth and staff interacting in small groups, involving family, and fostering positive peer culture.  LAMOD prepares youth for re-entry into the community as productive citizens.

Other treatment services and programs include:

• Thinking for a Change
• Anger Management - Cage Your Rage
• Victim Awareness Program
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Healthy Masculinity
• Pre-Release Preparation
• Parenting
• Juvenile Understanding and Managing Problematic Behavior Program (JUMP) Sexual Treatment Units
• FAST Track
• Mental Health Treatment Unit
• Transitional Mental Health Unit

Learn about the history of Swanson Center for Youth - Columbia