School Involvement

Project L.E.A.D.

(Legal Enrichment and Decision-Making)

The District Attorney's office offers a unique classroom experience for parish schools to teach children about the Louisiana criminal justice system. Members of the judicial system and the medical community interact with the class through role playing focusing on legal, social, and medical consequences of the decisions they make.

"My gratitude to all involved with the Project L.E.A.D. program. Your participation in the education of our Lafourche parish youth is appreciated."

- Angie Besson

LCO Middle

"I think the L.E.A.D. program helped to increase students' awareness of personal consequences as well as the legal ramifications involved in breaking he law. The kids enjoyed the role-playing. I think it was instrumental in creating a lasting effect on what they've learned."

- Joycelyn C. Terrebonne

Golden Meadow Middle

"...I felt that it was very insightful for the children to learn what legal issues were involved in seemingly innocent activities. The mock trial was especially a real realty check for some..."

- Paulette Plaisance DeFelice

Holy Rosary

Domino Effect

The District Attorney’s office, in cooperation with M.A.D.D., holds presentations throughout Lafourche to high school students teaching the dangers of underage drinking and driving.

Violence Intervention Program (VIP)

Our VIP program is a zero-tolerance school violence program we have been able to implement. The program has been designed not only to combat violence in the schools, but to treat and prevent the causes of such outbreaks.

Truancy Program

The truancy program has been developed to combat chronic absenteeism and holds accountable parents who allow it to happen. Our program seeks to compliment our School Board's efforts to make our school system the best it can be.