Lafourche Parish Transitional Work Program

County Work Release

Last Updated: April 09, 2024
Address
1156 Hwy 90 E, Raceland, LA 70394
Beds
160
County
Lafourche Parish
Phone
985-537-9650
Fax
985-537-9658
Email
milfred-zeringue@lpso.net

Lafourche TWP is for County Work Release offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Lafourche TWP on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 985-537-9650.

At the Lafourche Parish Transitional Work Program, inmates with good behavior have access to traditional jobs in the public sector during the day. The program offers varying degrees of freedom, some even allowing prisoners to work during the week and return home, serving their sentences on only weekends. Depending on the terms (which change from time to time), inmates may reside in a halfway house or under home confinement when not working. As they near their release date, residents may transition to reintegration programs, with potential offers of full-time employment upon full release.

Work release program initiatives have proven benefits, including increased employment opportunities post-release, accelerated job acquisition, higher post-release earnings, and reduced recidivism rates among participants. Lafourche TWP is committed to empowering inmates with skills and opportunities for successful reentry into society.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Transitional Work Program, established in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections (LDPSC), provides soon-to-be-released inmates with the opportunity to earn wages, aiding in their transition to life beyond prison. Through job assignments, inmates can acquire valuable skills to help them reintegrate into society, while also having access to GED preparation and testing, offshore safety courses, alcohol/drug rehabilitation programs, and bible study sessions facilitated by various religious groups.

Candidates must meet stringent guidelines for consideration in the program. Essentially, a candidate must be a model prisoner. The LDPSC determines eligibility, considering factors such as time of conviction, length of sentence, and the inmate’s conduct record. The DOC conducts interviews of all inmates who are eligible for such a program. Eligible inmates are then screened to ensure they meet all the requirements before a final decision is made.

Additionally, wardens of local jails can recommend DOC inmates for screening if they are eligible for the program.

Participation in the program is considered a privilege and is granted following a thorough screening process by the State of Louisiana. Inmates are expected to adhere to all program rules, and any deliberate violations may result in re-incarceration and additional jail time. In addition to their work assignments, Transitional Work Program inmate workers also prepare meals for the Meals on Wheels program, as well as for other inmates and staff members.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Louisiana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Lafourche Parish Transitional Work Program.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

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Visitation Information

Visitation occurs twice monthly on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as per a schedule outline outlined for each specified dormitory. The inmate must request in writing for approval of any items he requests to be brought to him while in the program. Only the listed approved items will be allowed into the facility. Examples are clothing, shoes, hygiene items, etc.

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