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After years of surging violence, New Orleans is seeing historic low murder numbers. Crime data analyst Jeff Asher breaks down the numbers behind the progress: jasher.substack.com/p/appreciating…

Research-backed summer programs can strengthen public safety, improve outcomes for young people, and offer an alternative to crime. Read more about the smart on crime summer programs happening around our state here: smartoncrimela.com/blog/smart-on-…

When offenders believe they’ll be identified, arrested, and held accountable, they’re far less likely to commit a crime. Public safety starts with certainty ⬇️ @tolmanbrett @TPPF

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Louisiana's HB168 passed out of a Senate committee unanimously yesterday 👏 Read more here about the value of targeted reentry programs for women: smartoncrimela.com/blog/a-second-…

To learn more about mentorship and peer guidance as a tool for reentry: smartoncrimela.com/blog/peer-to-p…

#tncms-source=dontmiss-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne… A former Angola inmate is showing how redemption and reentry can create a positive cycle by leading community-focused classes at Livingston Parish detention centers.

"Louisiana is right to demand accountability from people who break the law — but if we are serious about public safety, we also must be serious about what happens when someone leaves custody and returns to our communities. That is where common sense ought to prevail. Reentry is not an abstract policy concept; it is a practical process that begins the moment someone walks out of a facility and attempts to rebuild their life." theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/op…

Public safety, post-incarceration employment, and redemption go hand in hand. HB 167 is smart policy, offering a roadmap to help the formerly incarcerated leave prison with the documents and records they need to pursue stable employment and strengthen the workforce. Read more: smartoncrimela.com/blog/certified…

The Second Chance Month efforts around Louisiana are worth celebrating. They can unlock futures and strengthen communities all while enhancing public safety. Read more here: smartoncrimela.com/blog/second-ch…

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Women face unique challenges when reentering society. Targeted policies that take these challenges seriously are the smart path forward. Read more in our latest: smartoncrimela.com/blog/a-second-…

April is Second Chance Month — and across Louisiana, communities are coming together to support second chances. These efforts aren’t just about opportunity — they’re about building stronger, safer communities for everyone. See the events happening around the state: smartoncrimela.squarespace.com/blog/second-ch…

Wonderful events are happening across Louisiana in recognition of Second Chance Month. Thank you to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for your leadership this April! @LouisianaDepar2 klax-tv.com/news/louisiana…

For some, 60 days might seem insignificant. But for those inmates with terminal illnesses, being released 60 days earlier can change their lives and those of their family. HB399 represents a compassionate release process, and one that Smart on Crime is proud to support. lailluminator.com/2026/04/03/inm…

Louisiana is honoring Second Chance Month this April. Re-Entry Solutions, a local program in Alexandria, is helping the formerly incarcerated successfully reenter society. kalb.com/2026/03/30/re-…