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Louisiana teens get support, a second chance through this specialty juvenile court program

Por: The Advocate Entertainment September 30, 2022

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Over the last 20 years, the 15th Judicial District’s Juvenile Specialty Court has worked to build connections with local teens and turn their run-ins with the criminal justice system into opportunities for self-improvement and moving past their mistakes.Desiree Hebert, program coordinator, has worked in the specialty court for 10 years. The Lafayette-based program, one of 11 juvenile specialty courts in the state, has served local teens since... + full article



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