Recent developments have induced debate over the suitability of detention centers like the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and a new bill designed to address troubles at juvenile facilities is
The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teens in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in the 5200 block of Longfellow Drive on April 28.
BATON ROUGE — The Office of State Inspector General concluded that the Ware Youth Center, the Red River Parish youth detention center with inmates from across the state, to be a safe and secure environment suitable to house juveniles who have entered Louisiana’s juvenile justice system
A new law that will treat all 17-year-olds charged with crimes as adults has sparked disagreement between Baton Rouge officials about whether the teens should be moved to the parish
Two cousins aged just 10 and 12 have been charged with murder for allegedly beating a 3-year-old girl to death while their parents and guardians left eight kids home alone to go gambling.