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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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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Bridge City Center for Youth Teen Apprehended by NOPD

18/05/2022

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New Orleans, La. – On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 2:00 pm NOPD apprehended a 19 year-old youth involved […]

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Nelson appointed next Assistant Secretary of the Office of Juvenile Justice

11/05/2022

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Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice today appointed Otha “Curtis” Nelson Jr. next Assistant Secretary of […]

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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.