The Office of Juvenile Justice Services provides rehabilitative services and secure confinement for Calcasieu Parish juvenile offenders under 17 years of age.  In addition, programs and services for juveniles and families provide early intervention with youth at risk of entering the criminal justice system and coordination of services designed to increase family functioning.  Probation officers provide services for the Fourteenth Judicial District Court, Family and Juvenile Court, including the intake/ screening of all referrals and supervision of juvenile offenders.  Each year over 2000 young people ages 5-17 receive and their families receive services through one of the following programs:  

Administration

Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center

Probation /Intake Services                                                            Intake, Field, Traffic, Drug Court, Shoplifters Accountability      

FINS (Families in Need of Services) Department

FINS (Families in Need of Services), Truancy Assessment and Service Center (TASC), Truancy Intervention Program (TIP), Mental Health Case Management, Child Advocacy Program

Social Services Department                                                      Counseling, Special Programs and Services, Shelter Services, Volunteers/Interns          

The Office of Juvenile Justice Services works closely with other community agencies and programs including Family and Juvenile Court, the District Attorney's Office, the Calcasieu Parish School System, Office For Addictive Disorders, Office of Mental Health, and other government and non-profit organizations to provide services for juveniles and families.

The Office of Juvenile Justice Services is funded through the Juvenile Detention, Probation and Service Tax, which has been consistently approved by Calcasieu Parish voters since 1967.  In addition, federal, state, and local grants and contracts provide funding for educational and counseling services and special programs.

The mission of the Office of Juvenile Justice Service is to consistently provide quality rehabilitative service for juvenile offenders and their families in a manner that is responsible to their needs, while always being mindful of public safety.

Please send any comments or questions about the Office of Juvenile Services to dbolin@cppj.net or call 721-3900.