Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice OJJ serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS).

We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care.

🎉🎓 BIG CELEBRATIONS IN HAMMOND! 🎓🎉We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible achievements of our Hammond youth w...
06/16/2026

🎉🎓 BIG CELEBRATIONS IN HAMMOND! 🎓🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible achievements of our Hammond youth who recently celebrated their graduation ceremony at the Florida Parish Detention Center!

A massive congratulations goes out to the three determined students who officially earned their high school diplomas from Penn Foster High School of Louisiana. Your hard work and dedication have officially paid off! 🙌✨

But the achievements didn’t stop at graduation. These incredible young men went above and beyond to level up their skills for the future, earning:

âš“ Intro to Maritime Certification (via Northshore Technical Community College)

🔥 Basic Firefighter Certification

❤️ First Aid & CPR Certifications

The Hammond Regional Probation & Parole team was out in full force to cheer them on!

We are incredibly proud of these graduates and cannot wait to see where these new credentials, skills, and opportunities take them next! Join us in leaving them some love and congratulations in the comments below! 👇

Baton Rouge Team Honors National Gun Violence Awareness Month 🧡Every June, communities across the nation observe Nationa...
06/12/2026

Baton Rouge Team Honors National Gun Violence Awareness Month 🧡

Every June, communities across the nation observe National Gun Violence Awareness Month to remember victims, support survivors, and renew a collective commitment to public safety. The movement originally began in 2013 after the tragic shooting of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in Chicago. Her friends chose to wear orange—the color hunters use to signal their presence and stay safe—to honor her life. What started as a local high school tribute has grown into a powerful national campaign.

In solidarity with this mission, the Baton Rouge Regional Probation and Parole Office actively participated in National Gun Violence Awareness Day during "Wear Orange Weekend" on Friday, June 5, 2026. Staff members wore orange to raise vital awareness and demonstrate their everyday commitment to building safer, stronger communities for the youth and families they serve.

We are pleased to announce that the Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia has officially been renamed the Columbia Center...
06/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia has officially been renamed the Columbia Center for Youth.

This transition reflects our ongoing commitment to the youth we serve and our continued mission to provide rehabilitative services that foster positive growth, education, and successful reintegration into our communities. While our name has changed, our dedication to supporting our residents remains stronger than ever.

We look forward to this new chapter as the Columbia Center for Youth.

A Major Milestone for the Jetson Center for Youth! 🎓✨The reopening of the Jetson Center for Youth reached a major milest...
05/27/2026

A Major Milestone for the Jetson Center for Youth! 🎓✨

The reopening of the Jetson Center for Youth reached a major milestone on May 12, 2026, with our first staff graduation ceremony!

This diverse team of professionals—including Juvenile Justice Specialists, Social Service Counselors, teachers, and Probation and Parole staff—successfully completed the essential training required to get the facility safely back in operation. Every role, from security to counseling, is vital to transforming the center into a place of real change.

Congratulations to our graduates! With this fully prepared and confident team leading the way, we are off to a strong start. 🤝💙

05/26/2026

Celebrating our 4th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support! 🙏🤗🎉

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Shut-Up & Drive, officially launching the ACY Driving Academy!đźš—...
05/21/2026

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Shut-Up & Drive, officially launching the ACY Driving Academy!đźš—đź’¨

On Friday, May 15, 2026, nine incredible youth from the ACY-Bunkie campus successfully completed the academy’s first-ever in-person driver education course. But the journey doesn't stop here—this graduation unlocks a massive future opportunity!

These students are now immediately eligible to pursue their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification through the Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) in Alexandria!

Learning to drive is a huge step toward independence, and a CDL opens the door to high-demand, high-paying careers. We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to our first graduating class! The road ahead is bright. 🌟

Tragedy Met with Swift Justice🤝⚖On April 30, 2026, the OJJ Special Response Team (SRT) worked hand-in-hand with the Jeff...
05/15/2026

Tragedy Met with Swift Justice🤝⚖

On April 30, 2026, the OJJ Special Response Team (SRT) worked hand-in-hand with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office following the tragic fatal shooting of a youth. By leveraging our electronic monitoring data, agents provided JPSO Homicide detectives with critical real-time intelligence and movement history.

This seamless inter-agency collaboration—including assistance with the autopsy and investigative staffing—directly resulted in the swift apprehension of a 15-year-old male suspect. We remain committed to community safety and justice through technology and teamwork.

05/11/2026

From May 3rd through May 9th, we celebrated the incredible people who keep our state moving forward.

Whether it's working behind the scenes or on the front lines, our staff at the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) show up every day with heart, dedication, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of our youth.

To our team: You are the backbone of everything we do. Thank you for your hard work, your patience, and your passion. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you! 🤝❤️

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Baton Rouge, LA
70806

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12259220308

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