Louisiana Wants to Jail Kids at Angola Prison's Old Death Row - The Appeal
An upcoming court ruling could decide the fate of a plan to detain “problematic youth” at a facility that previously housed prisoners awaiting execution.| theappeal.org
An upcoming court ruling could decide the fate of a plan to detain “problematic youth” at a facility that previously housed prisoners awaiting execution.| theappeal.org
Children at Angola prison in Louisiana are held in the former death row unit, where they report being maced, abused, and held in solitary confinement.| theappeal.org
The state argues there would be a “near certainty” of “serious bodily injury” to children, staff, and the public if kids are transferred out of the prison.| theappeal.org
Welcome to the Office of Juvenile Justice OJJ serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care.| ojj.la.gov
