Louisiana Workplace of Juvenile Justice to finish contract with troubled Jackson Parish jail
Because it first opened its doorways final 12 months, the Jackson Parish jail has flouted state-licensing legal guidelines for juvenile detention amenities. It’s been constantly accused of abusing and neglecting youngsters in its custody. And it’s entered into contracts with…
Licensing a troubled juvenile jail
In early April, inspectors from the state’s Division of Youngsters and Household Providers (DCFS) traveled to north Louisiana to go to the Jackson Parish Jail. Their mission was to find out whether or not the jail needs to be licensed…