We stand with kids
in the justice system
no matter what.

Our Dual Approach

We Advocate

We challenge laws and policies that systemically criminalize youth of color and poor youth. From the courthouse to the statehouse, we advocate for a Louisiana where children are supported in their community, not locked in jails and prisons.

We Represent

We provide specialized, no-cost legal representation to children in the justice system and adults who were sentenced as children. We work with every client to address their unique needs both inside and outside the courtroom.

Meet Corey

Often when a child is arrested, it’s a sign that another crisis is going on in their life. That was the case for 13-year-old Corey. His family was evicted while he was on probation, making it almost impossible for him to fulfill all of the court’s requirements. Luckily, he had his LCCR team on his side.

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  • Introducing LCCR’s 2024 Calogero Champion of Justice Awardee: Ubuntu Village

    Introducing LCCR’s 2024 Calogero Champion of Justice Awardee: Ubuntu Village

    With our Celebration for Children’s Rights coming up on March 21st, we’re excited to introduce our Pascal Calogero Champion of Justice awardee for 2024: Ubuntu Village. “Partners like Ubuntu Village remind us that our children are a reflection of our values, and we must unify if we want to create a Louisiana where Black children…

  • Come Celebrate With Us 2024!

    Come Celebrate With Us 2024!

    Join us on Thursday, March 21st at our annual benefit event — the Celebration for Children’s Rights — as we celebrate our successes and come together to make Louisiana a better place for all children. We will also be presenting our Calogero Champion of Justice Award to Ubuntu Village for its incredible work helping families…

  • LCCR’s Reentry Specialist: Helping Rebuild Young Lives After Juvenile Prison

    LCCR’s Reentry Specialist: Helping Rebuild Young Lives After Juvenile Prison

    Shon Williams has worked at LCCR the past five years, and prior to that, he was incarcerated for 26 years for a crime he committed as a teenager. As our new Reentry Specialist, Shon is now using that lived experience to guide young people through their first steps back into the community after leaving prison.