Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana

Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana Moving Beyond the Bars Louisiana currently incarcerates more people than any other state in the country. Kimball, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana.

The Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) responds to the needs of incarcerated and ex-incarcerated populations in Louisiana, who are marginalized by both social stigma and the difficulty of communicating outside of prison walls, while changing the way lawyers provide services to these individuals. African American men are incarcerated with more frequency than any other racial group. For example, in 2009, “Black non-Hispanic males had an imprisonment rate (3,119 per 100,000 U.S. residents) that was more than 6 times higher than white non- Hispanic males (487 per 100,000), and almost 3 times higher than Hispanic males (1,193 per 100,000).”[1] In Louisiana, 1 out of 55 residents are incarcerated.[2] At JAC we believe this problem is attributable to serious deficiencies in the criminal justice system. The current institutional structures that provide legal services to this population do not provide meaningful results for long lasting change. These issues are systemic and pervasive, and must be attacked through an aggressive multi-faceted approach to reform. To these ends, we envision three goals for supporting a just community: JUSTICE, ACCOUNTABILITY, and THE CENTER.

[1] U.S. Department of Jutice, Office of Justice Programs, "Bulletin." December 2012, NCJ 231675.
[2] 2011 State of the Judiciary Address to the Joint Session of the House and Senate Louisiana Legislature by Catherine D. Tuesday, May 3, 2010 House Chamber. Available at: http://www.lasc.org/press_room/press_releases/2011/2011-07.asp, Last accessed: October 10, 2011.

09/25/2026

Yesterday morning, ISSC member Terrance Winn stopped by KSLA in Shreveport to spread the word about Voices & Votes: Shreveport, happening TONIGHT!

Voices & Votes is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to bring people together around voter education, civic engagement, community resources, and connection while introducing Shreveport to the work of the Impacted Solitary Survivors Council (ISSC). ISSC is a statewide, survivor-led network that helps people directly impacted by solitary confinement turn their lived experiences into leadership, advocacy, and collective power.

Tonight, you’ll have an opportunity to meet ISSC members, learn how to get involved, connect with community resources, and enjoy food, music, networking, and fellowship. Whether you’ve been directly impacted by the criminal legal system, know someone who has, or simply want to learn more and connect with the community, we want you in the room!

TODAY — Friday, September 25
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
5000 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Your story matters. Come join us tonight! 💙🩵

New Orleans, our next Expungement Clinic is coming up!If a past record has been creating barriers to employment, housing...
09/16/2026

New Orleans, our next Expungement Clinic is coming up!

If a past record has been creating barriers to employment, housing, education, or other opportunities, JAC may be able to help you take the next step toward a fresh start.

Join us for our October Expungement Clinic:
📅 Wednesday, October 14

🕘 9:00 AM

📍 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119

First come, first served — no registration required

You MUST bring the following documents to be seen:
📄 Bill of Information from the Clerk of Court
📄 Court Minutes from the Clerk of Court
📄 Background Check from State Police

Our team will also provide assistance with income-based fee waivers for those who qualify.

Don’t let the process overwhelm you. Our staff and volunteer attorneys are here to help you understand your options and navigate the expungement process.

Save the date and share this with someone who may need it. We’ll see you October 14! 💙💚⚖️
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Your voice matters. Your vote matters. And making sure every eligible person has access to the ballot matters to us.On N...
09/15/2026

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. And making sure every eligible person has access to the ballot matters to us.

On National Voter Registration Day, the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) and the Impacted Solitary Survivors Council (ISSC) recognize voting as an important part of building stronger, more accountable communities.

For many of the people and families we serve, involvement with the criminal legal system can create confusion about voting rights, eligibility, and whether their voices still have a place in our democracy. That’s why voter education and access are important to our work. We believe people directly impacted by the criminal legal system should not only have a seat at the table—they should be informed, engaged, and empowered to help shape the policies that affect their lives and communities.

Today is a reminder to register, check your registration status, learn your rights, and make a plan to vote.

When impacted people are informed and engaged, lived experience becomes collective power—and collective power creates change.

Stronger communities start with you.
People. Policy. Power. A Stronger Louisiana.

09/14/2026

There’s power in your story. There’s power in your voice. And there’s power in community.

The Impacted Solitary Survivors Council (ISSC) is a statewide, survivor-led network of people directly impacted by solitary confinement. Through healing-centered engagement, leadership development, community organizing, and advocacy, ISSC creates space for survivors to turn their lived experiences into collective power and help shape change across Louisiana.

Now, we’re bringing that work to Shreveport!
Join us for Voices & Votes: Shreveport, a voter education and ISSC membership drive designed to connect, educate, and empower. Come hear directly from ISSC members, learn more about your voice and your vote, connect with community resources, and discover how you can become part of this growing movement. We’ll also have food, music, resources, and plenty of time to connect and build community.

If you’ve been impacted by the criminal legal system, know someone who has, or simply believe in creating stronger communities and elevating the voices of people with lived experience, we want you in the room.

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
5000 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109

Come meet us. Hear the stories. Learn about ISSC. And most importantly—join us.

Shreveport, your voice matters—and we’re creating space for it to be heard.Join the Impacted Solitary Survivors Council ...
09/09/2026

Shreveport, your voice matters—and we’re creating space for it to be heard.

Join the Impacted Solitary Survivors Council (ISSC) for Voices & Votes: Shreveport, an evening centered on civic engagement, community connection, and collective power.

Whether you’ve been directly impacted by the criminal legal system, have a loved one with a record, or simply want to become more engaged in your community, this event is for you.

Come out to:
Learn more about voting and civic engagement

Connect with ISSC and learn how to become a member

Hear directly from impacted survivors
Access helpful community resources

Enjoy food, music, and fellowship!

Friday, September 25, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
5000 Greenwood Road | Shreveport, LA 71109

Your lived experience has power. Your voice has power. Your vote has power.

REGISTER. CONNECT. TAKE ACTION.

A fresh start begins with knowing your options. 💙A criminal record can create barriers long after a case is over—impacti...
08/31/2026

A fresh start begins with knowing your options. 💙

A criminal record can create barriers long after a case is over—impacting your ability to find employment, secure housing, obtain a TWIC card, reinstate your driver’s license, or pursue professional opportunities.

At the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana, we help people move forward. Through expungement assistance, TWIC card appeals, driver’s license reinstatement assistance, reentry support, legal services, and advocacy, we work to remove the barriers that can stand between you and your next opportunity.
Your past is part of your story—it doesn’t have to determine your future.

Need help? Contact the JAC office nearest you:

📍 Baton Rouge: 225-709-6665
📍 New Orleans: 504-322-4050
🌐 jaclouisiana.org

You may have options. JAC can help.
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Thank you to our incredible JAC volunteers!Because of your time, compassion, and commitment, JAC is able to serve more p...
08/27/2026

Thank you to our incredible JAC volunteers!

Because of your time, compassion, and commitment, JAC is able to serve more people, strengthen more families, and expand access to justice in our community. Every clinic supported, every form completed, every question answered, and every person welcomed is part of the impact you help make possible.

Your service does more than support our work. It helps create second chances, removes barriers to opportunity, and reminds our community that they are not alone.

To our donors and supporters: this is what your investment helps build. When you support JAC, you are helping power the hands and hearts behind this work. Together, we can continue to grow our impact and reach even more people who need legal support, advocacy, and hope.

Thank you, volunteers, for being the heart of JAC.
And thank you to everyone who gives, serves, and stands with us.

08/25/2026

JAC Honored with the Community Service Award!

This morning, the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) was honored to receive the Community Service Award from United Christian Faith Ministries in Baton Rouge!

We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from a ministry that has long served as a pillar in the Baton Rouge community. UCFM’s commitment to service, faith, and uplifting families reflects the same spirit of community care that drives our work every day.

At JAC, our mission goes beyond providing legal services. Whether we’re helping someone pursue an expungement, navigate barriers to employment, or access the resources they need for a fresh start, we believe everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and a pathway forward.

Thank you to United Christian Faith Ministries for recognizing our work and for continuing to pour into the Baton Rouge community. We are grateful for this honor and even more motivated to keep showing up and serving Louisiana’s justice-impacted communities. 💚⚖️
CommunityImpact UCFM

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