“Obtaining employment after release is a primary driver in lowering incidences of future criminal activity, which translates to lower crime in our communities. Criminal justice reforms have allowed Louisiana to move away from the “lock em’ up and throw away the key” mindset to an evidence-based, data-driven rehabilitative model that ensures public safety, saves taxpayer dollars and restores lives for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system.“
Right on Crime
September 12, 2018