Lafayette seems stuck with its aging youth jail
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Lafayette seems stuck with its aging youth jail
Louisiana’s decision to try 17-year-olds as adults last year was a controversial one. But for Alonzo Thomas, administrator of the Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home, it was somewhat of a relief, allowing the staff to focus on younger juveniles’ rehabilitation. “This programming and structure is something these kids have not experienced,” says Thomas. Removing 17-year-olds from the facility has calmed the environment and raised staff morale. Many…
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