{"id":2327412,"date":"2024-08-20T10:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T14:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/louisiana-lawmakers-support-funding-for-juvenile-detention-centers-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T10:28:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T14:28:11","slug":"louisiana-lawmakers-support-funding-for-juvenile-detention-centers-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/louisiana-lawmakers-support-funding-for-juvenile-detention-centers-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana lawmakers support funding for juvenile detention centers &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flouisiana-lawmakers-support-funding-for-juvenile-detention-centers-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2327412&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Louisiana lawmakers \u200dare focusing on improving funding for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-wisconsin-dem-wants-to-distance-himself-from-defund-the-police-two-of-his-biggest-donors-bankrolled-campaign-to-remove-law-enforcement-from-schools\/\" title=\"This Wisconsin Dem Wants To Distance Himself From \u2018Defund the Police.\u2019 Two of His Biggest Donors Bankrolled Campaign To Remove Law Enforcement From Schools.\">juvenile detention centers<\/a> due to\u2062 a lack \u2064of\u200d financial \u200bsupport\u2062 for the growing\u200b number \u200dof youth offenders. During \u2064a recent meeting of the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission, which was established by the \u200csigning of Senate Bill 431, legislators discussed strategies \u2062to allocate \u200bfunds for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-strip-gop-amendments-in-passing-budget-resolution\/\" title=\"Democrats Strip GOP Amendments in Passing Budget Resolution\">juvenile justice<\/a>\u2064 expenses. The bill allows\u200c the commission to create \u200ba dedicated fund \u200bfor the construction and refurbishment of \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/asylum-seekers-stream-into-us-after-biden-revokes-remain-in-mexico-policy\/\" title=\"Asylum Seekers \u2018Stream\u2019 Into US After Biden Revokes \u2018Remain In Mexico\u2019 Policy\">juvenile detention facilities<\/a>, which are essential for housing both\u2064 preadjudicated\u200c and postadjudicated youths. The lawmakers emphasized the importance of maintaining a regional model\u2063 for juvenile facilities to keep young \u2064offenders close \u200bto their communities, thereby facilitating\u2062 family involvement \u200dand \u200csupport,\u200d which\u200d can reduce recidivism rates. Senator\u200c Heather Cloud highlighted the necessity of \u2062family visitation\u200c in supporting juveniles&#8217; rehabilitation and reintegration into society.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Louisiana lawmakers support funding for juvenile detention centers<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1734185\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Juvenile justice in Louisiana lacks the funding needed to properly support the increasing number of youth offenders.<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s why legislators during the first meeting of the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission on Monday discussed ways to prioritize money for juvenile expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The commission was created in June when the governor signed Senate Bill 431. The bill gives the committee the power to decide on another important piece of the legislation &ndash; grants.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation creates a specific fund in the treasury to provide for the design, construction, site purchase, refurbishment, site work, and other necessary items or materials for the building, repair or refurbishment of fully operational juvenile detention centers to house both preadjudicated and postadjudicated juveniles.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers agreed the broader goal of the commission should be getting back to a regional model for juveniles so they can stay close to their community.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, there are not enough facilities to house the juveniles in their respective cities, which separates them from their families or any support system, and therefore increases the chance of recidivism.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We want family involvement and family visitation,&rdquo; said Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek.<\/p>\n<p>The committee must make quick progress considering another bill Cloud authored in March during the special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/louisiana-democrat-votes-for-school-choice-bill-says-he-can-no-longer-back-failing-schools\/\" title=\"Louisiana Democratic lawmaker supports school choice bill due to concerns about underperforming schools\">crime session<\/a>. Senate Bill 4 was a part of a tough on crime package that increases sentencing lengths for juveniles with multiple offenses of violent crimes.<\/p>\n<p>In a hearing during the crime session, Cloud contended that the cost to society of letting teenagers go without longer sentences is much more than the cost of housing a juvenile.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, data from the Office of Juvenile Justice shows the number of youth served in Louisiana has steadily gone up since 2020, including a 24% increase in combined nonsecure and secure youth since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The commission is working on a website to accept applications from relevant entities for this fund, and SB431 states requests must start being accepted no later than Sept. 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within 45 days of the end of the application period, a separate division working for the committee will submit ratings of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/green-groups-thwarting-geothermal-solutions-to-energy-problems\/\" title=\"Green Groups Thwarting Geothermal Solutions to Energy Problems\">proposed projects<\/a> and recommendations for funding to the commission.<\/p>\n<p>The bill also ensures that beginning Jan. 1 the committee shall start approving projects based on those recommendations, including submitting quarterly status updates and construction progress reports.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1734185\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1734185\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Louisiana legislators are advocating for increased funding for juvenile detention centers, as the state&#8217;s juvenile justice system is struggling to accommodate the rising number of youth offenders. During the inaugural meeting of the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission on Monday, lawmakers explored strategies to allocate funds specifically for juvenile needs. This commission was established in June following the governor&#8217;s approval of Senate Bill 431, which grants it authority over another critical aspect of legislation\u2014grant distribution. The bill establishes a dedicated fund within the treasury aimed at financing various aspects related to building and maintaining fully operational juvenile detention facilities for both preadjudicated and postadjudicated youth.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers emphasized that a key objective should be returning to a regional model that allows juveniles to remain close to their communities. Currently, insufficient facilities force many youths away from their families and support systems, which can lead to higher rates of reoffending. &#8220;We want family involvement and family visitation,&#8221; stated Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek.<\/p>\n<p>The committee is under pressure to make swift progress due in part to another bill authored by Cloud during March&#8217;s special crime session\u2014Senate Bill 4\u2014which aims at increasing sentencing lengths for juveniles with multiple violent offenses. In discussions during this session, Cloud argued that allowing teenagers shorter sentences ultimately costs society more than housing them longer.<\/p>\n<p>Data from the Office of Juvenile Justice indicates a steady rise in youth served in Louisiana since 2020, with a notable 24% increase in both secure and nonsecure placements since 2022. The commission is developing a website where relevant entities can apply for funding from this new source; according to SB431, applications must begin being accepted by September 1st at the latest. Within 45 days after this application period ends, an independent division will evaluate proposed projects and provide funding recommendations to the commission. Starting January 1st, projects will be approved based on these recommendations along with quarterly updates on status and construction progress<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2327413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/prison-murder-released-typo-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[6513,38663,3673,4762,6100],"class_list":["post-2327412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-funding","tag-juvenile-detention","tag-lawmakers","tag-legislation","tag-louisiana"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/prison-murder-released-typo-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2327412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2327413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2327412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2327412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2327412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}