Louisiana Parole Project

Calvin is making the most of his second chance. Read more about his success story here: paroleproject.org/success-storie…

We are deeply honored to receive the 2026 Dr. Kenneth Walker Community Service Award from @APAIparole. This award recognizes an individual or an organization which has contributed significantly to the furthering of the rehabilitative efforts of parole.

We presented “Reentry After Parole: Applied Learnings from Impacted Leaders” at the @APAIparole annual conference today in New Orleans. The panel highlighted how our efforts, strengthened by collaboration with parole and corrections partners, is improving public safety.

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Thank you @brianhaldane @talk1073 for having @andrewjhundley on to discuss Second Chance Week and how successful reentry benefits public safety. talk1073.com/2026/04/16/sec…

Great segment! @ReggiMarion

Thank you @ReggiMarion @LAFirstNews for having @andrewjhundley to talk Second Chance Week. When people are given real opportunities to rebuild their lives, public safety is enhanced for all of us. louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisiana…

@LSULawCenter 🩵 💙

Over the last month, the LSU Law Business Law Society hosted a clothing drive to benefit @paroleproject! The Business Law Society collected business clothing to help Parole Project clients as they prepare to return to the workforce. #lsulaw #lawstudent #community

@LABI_biz @ErinBendily @PelicanInst @RightOnCrime @emilymchenevert @bfreiberg1 @andrewjhundley 👏 👏 👏

HB 168 just cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee! Thank you to author Rep. Barbara Freiberg, Chairwoman Debbie Villio, the committee and our partners for helping move this important reentry bill forward. LABI's Mary Beth Derrickson testified in support of this bill!

@Mathieu_Era ❤️

My dad passes away peacefully today. He was comfortable and surrounded by love ones. I Will keep you updated but as of now I need a few days. Thanks for all the love and prayers. Long Live cornbread, my dad!

@Mathieu_Era 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

PRAY FOR CORNBREAD!!

When he was 17, James received a life without parole sentence. After 30 years in prison he received his second chance.

Smiley spent 60 years at Angola before getting his freedom three years ago. He had no family left so @paroleproject brought him home and supported his reentry. Tragically, he was struck by a car while crossing a street in early January and passed away on January 31st. RIP friend.

@Mathieu_Era 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Keep Cornbread in your prayers! 🙏🙏

We’re wishing Dwayne the best on his next chapter 🩵 💙

Baton Rouge business owner, Eric Lane of Gerry Lane Enterprises, testified before the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee on the power of second chance hiring and collaboration with local nonprofit @paroleproject. Thank you, Chairwoman Debbie Villio for your leadership in making this hearing possible! #lalege #lagov

God Behind Bars entered Angola, the largest maximum-security prison in the United States, to host a father-daughter dance for incarcerated fathers and their daughters. The success of the event has sparked plans for a similar experience for fathers and their sons.

We commend the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections and @GodBehindBars for providing such an amazing day to these fathers and daughters. Moments like these allow families to strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and remind children that they are loved. #lagov

As we reflect on 2025, we are so proud of the work we’ve been able to do & those who made it possible: team members, donors, volunteers, & the community cheering us on. In the 9 years since we started this journey, we’ve provided second chances to 669 clients. Happy New Year!

Arnold came home from prison one year ago. Since then, he’s turned his second chance into a success story. Read about his journey here: paroleproject.org/success-storie…