Building Better Lives

The Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Package, passed by the Louisiana Legislature, works to reduce prison populations in the state and invest in programs and policies proven to reduce recidivism. By supporting people in prison and people under community supervision through these incentives, we are able to decrease recidivism and prevent crime, leading to safer prisons and communities.

Reinvesting in Louisiana Justice

The Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force, a bipartisan group comprised of law enforcement, court practitioners, community members, and legislators, found that Louisiana’s corrections system was producing low public safety returns at high costs. We’re working to change that.

  • 10%

    decrease in the number of people in prison is the overall goal over the next decade, saving $262 million.

  • 70%

    of savings (an estimated $184 million) will be reinvested into programs and policies proven to reduce recidivism and support victims of crime.

  • 12%

    reduction in the number of people under community supervision with more manageable caseload sizes for probation and parole officers.

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