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Fairness & Impartiality

I was among the first drug court judges in Louisiana, managing a successful 18-month alternative to incarceration program, who reduced recidivism rates for non-violent offenders. My research showed that approximately 65 percent of prison inmates in the United States meet the medical criteria for addiction, but only 11 percent receive treatment.

For far too long, incarcerated individuals have needed mental health counseling in order to re-renter society and be a productive citizen.

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My program emphasized drug rehabilitation and included GED classes for participants without high school diplomas. Graduates were encouraged to apply for expungement under Louisiana Article 893, the expungement statute, to help them obtain jobs and housing.

 

We will offer similar programs to inmates, collaborating with Drug Courts and the Probation and Parole Department to provide second chances.

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