How Much Is Louisiana Spending to Criminalize Children? Operation Restoration Demands Answers

April 8, 2025

As the Louisiana state government plans to spend nearly $198 million on juvenile incarceration in 2025, grassroots advocates like Operation Restoration are raising urgent questions: Why is the state doubling down on youth prisons while crime declines and communities cry out for investment in prevention? According to Operation Restoration’s recent campaign, Louisiana is budgeting $197.9 […]


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