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Re-Imagining Public Safety Through Support, Advocacy & Accountability

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Our Mission

The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition advances solutions and works collaboratively with criminal justice coalitions to reduce mass incarceration and uphold the basic human rights of those incarcerated at the Parish Prison and their families. Learn why decisions about the Sheriff’s budget deserve your voice — read our latest explainer on why public oversight matters for true accountability. Why the Sheriff’s Budget Should Face a Public Vote We pursue change through education, advocacy, transparency, and accountability.

We believe that only those who truly pose a risk should be incarcerated, and that facilities must be safe for both workers and those under state control. Need to request medical records for a loved one inside the jail? Our step-by-step guide walks you through the process: How to Request Medical Records for a Loved One Inside the Jail. Incarcerated individuals must be treated as human beings.

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Our Demands

Reporting: We call on the EBR Parish Prison to report ALL incidents of injury or death of those held at the facility.

Transparency: We call on the EBR Parish Prison to regularly post ALL incidents of injury or death publicly.

Public Oversight: We call for the creation of a citizens' review board of the EBR Parish Prison.

Engagement: We call for regular meetings between the Coalition and Metro Council Members.

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Join the coalition, attend community meetings, and lend your voice to the movement for prison reform in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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Strengthen our coalition by becoming an official member. Your participation fuels our advocacy for transparency and accountability.

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Change begins when communities demand accountability. Stand with us in the fight for transparency, dignity, and justice at EBR Parish Prison.

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Prison reform coalition pushes for changes inside EBR jail

The Advocate

Coverage of the coalition's efforts to secure reporting and transparency commitments from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

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Prison reform coalition pushing for changes inside EBR jail

WAFB

WAFB reports on the coalition's demands for incident reporting and public oversight at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

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Coalition calls for accountability at EBR Parish Prison

The Advocate

Reporting on the coalition's advocacy for a citizens' review board and regular engagement with Metro Council Members.

Traffic citations may seem minor, but they can quietly drive jail growth and deepen racial and economic disparities. How Traffic Citations Can Expand A Jail Population Learn how these seemingly small violations can expand a jail population—and what we can do to break the cycle. The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition is built on the conviction that public safety and human dignity are not competing values but complementary ones. Our work centers on re-imagining what safety looks like when communities are engaged, transparent, and accountable. We collaborate with criminal justice coalitions, local advocates, and concerned citizens to push for meaningful reform at the Parish Prison. Through education and advocacy, we challenge the assumption that incarceration is the default answer to every challenge, and we champion alternatives that prioritize rehabilitation, reentry, and the restoration of constitutional liberties for those who are housed in our facilities.

Transparency is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe the public has a right to know what happens inside the Parish Prison, how those in custody are treated, and whether conditions meet humane standards. Our coalition regularly calls for oversight mechanisms, including citizen review boards and public reporting on incidents and injuries within the facility. We advocate for facilities that are safe for both workers and those under state control, and we press for accountability when those standards fall short. By demanding openness from local officials and the Metro Council, we help ensure that the treatment of incarcerated individuals remains a visible public priority.

We recognize that mass incarceration does not end at the jailhouse door. Reentry barriers trap individuals long after they have served their time, limiting access to housing, employment, and the basic rights of citizenship. Our coalition works to reduce those barriers and to support families who carry the burden of a loved one's incarceration. We host regular meetings, public forums, and educational events that bring together advocates, leaders, and community members to imagine a safer, more just parish. Through membership, petitions, and civic engagement, we give ordinary people a meaningful role in shaping the future of criminal justice in East Baton Rouge.

Our vision is one of minimal incarceration used only for those who truly pose a risk to public safety. We advocate for a system that treats every person humanely, provides meaningful pathways back into society, and refuses to accept the status quo simply because it is familiar. While critics may dismiss prison reform as unrealistic, our coalition stands firm in its commitment to constitutional rights, humane treatment, and genuine accountability. We invite residents across the parish to join us in this work, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply showing up to meetings and making their voices heard. Together, we can build a justice system worthy of the community it serves.