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11/03/2026

LOUISIANA, TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!

The polls are OPEN, and it’s time to make your voice heard!

The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) and the Impacted Solitary Survivors Council (ISSC) are reminding every eligible voter that your voice matters and your vote is an important part of shaping the future of our communities.

Voting is more than casting a ballot. It’s about having a say in the decisions, policies, and leadership that impact our everyday lives.

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📍 Not sure where to vote?
Visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s GeauxVote Voter Portal to find your polling location, check your registration status, and view your sample ballot.

voterportal.sos.la.gov

Don’t assume your vote doesn’t matter. Don’t sit this election out. Make a plan, get to the polls, and encourage someone else to do the same!

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR FUTURE.

11/01/2026

📍 WHERE SHOULD JAC GO NEXT?

The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana is on a mission to make second chances more accessible, and we want to hear from YOU! 💙

We’re planning future expungement clinics across Louisiana, and your input can help us determine where our services are needed most.

TELL US: WHERE SHOULD WE GO NEXT?

📍 Shreveport?
📍 Monroe?
📍 Lafayette?
📍 Alexandria?
📍 Somewhere else?

Whether you need assistance with an expungement, know someone who does, or believe your community would benefit from our services, we want to hear from you!

👇 DROP YOUR CITY OR PARISH IN THE COMMENTS!

10/30/2026

💙 Still processing all the knowledge and powerful conversations from yesterday’s CJCC Public Safety Summit!

The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) had the opportunity to attend the summit, and to say we walked away mind-blown would be an understatement!

From juvenile diversion and crime reduction strategies to reentry, workforce development, and long-term public safety outcomes, the discussions challenged us to think critically about how we approach public safety and the investments needed to create safer, stronger communities.

One of our biggest takeaways? Public safety isn’t just about reducing crime. It’s about addressing the circumstances that contribute to it, creating opportunities, removing barriers, and investing in solutions that produce lasting change.

As an organization committed to removing barriers for justice-impacted individuals, these conversations reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and community-centered solutions.

We’re grateful to the CJCC for bringing together such a diverse group of leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and explore what meaningful public safety can look like.

We left inspired, informed, and even more committed to the work ahead!💙

10/20/2026

📢 DONALDSONVILLE, WE’RE COMING TOGETHER THIS THURSDAY!

The conversation continues, and now is the time to make our voices heard!

Join Good Neighbors Louisiana THIS THURSDAY, October 22nd, for an important community meeting as we discuss what’s next following the Hyundai air permit hearing and how we can continue pushing for a Community Benefits Agreement that puts residents FIRST!

Our communities deserve more than promises. We deserve protections for our homes, good-paying jobs for local residents, strong environmental and safety standards, and a real voice in decisions that impact our future.

Date: THIS THURSDAY | October 22nd
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Donaldsonville Library
500 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, LA

Dinner will be provided!

The power of our community is in our collective voice!Whether you’ve been involved from the beginning or are just learning about this effort, we need YOU at the table.

Bring a neighbor, invite a friend, and join us as we continue organizing for a stronger, healthier, and more equitable future for our communities!

💚💙 Our community. Our voices. Our future.

10/09/2026

📢 DONALDSONVILLE, YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📢

What’s next in the fight for stronger protections, good-paying local jobs, and accountability from Hyundai?

Join Good Neighbors Louisiana for an important community meeting as residents and advocates come together to discuss the next steps following the air permit hearing and the continued push for a Community Benefits Agreement!

This is about more than development. It’s about protecting our homes, preserving our communities, creating opportunities for local families, and ensuring that residents have a seat at the table when decisions are made that impact their future.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Donaldsonville Library
500 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, LA

🍽️ Dinner will be provided!

Real community progress happens when we organize, advocate, and make our voices heard. Whether you’re a resident, community leader, or concerned neighbor, we encourage you to join the conversation!

Our communities deserve to be heard, protected, and prioritized! 💚💙

10/02/2026

Behind every number is a person working toward a new beginning and greater opportunity. 💙

From 1,988 expungement petitions completed to 1,300 client referrals, JAC’s work is about more than numbers. It’s about helping remove barriers, connecting people to resources, and creating clearer paths toward stability and brighter futures.

Every petition completed and every connection made represents another opportunity for someone to move forward.

The numbers tell a story—and we’re proud to keep doing the work. ⚖️

09/25/2026

Your past does not automatically determine your ability to participate in the democratic process.

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding felony convictions is that a conviction means you can never vote again. That is not necessarily true in Louisiana. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to register and vote. Louisiana’s eligibility rules allow some people with felony convictions to register, depending on their current order-of-imprisonment status and how long it has been since incarceration.

ISSC is committed to making sure impacted people have accurate information about their voting rights and know where to find answers.

DON’T ASSUME YOU CAN’T VOTE. CHECK YOUR STATUS.

Louisiana voters can check their registration through the Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Portal. Select “Search By Voter” and enter your first and last name, ZIP code, and birth month/year. You can also check through the GeauxVote mobile app.

09/24/2026

Congratulations are in order for JAC’s very own Clare Fitzpatrick! 🎉⚜️

After months of dedication, studying, and hard work, Clare successfully passed the Louisiana Notary Examination and earned her notary public commission!

As JAC’s Intake Specialist and Paralegal, Clare plays an important role in helping us serve Louisianans impacted by the criminal legal system. Adding notarial services to her skill set also strengthens our in-house capacity, helping our legal team streamline services and better meet the needs of the people we serve.

Please join us in celebrating Clare on this incredible accomplishment! We are so proud to have her on ! 💙👏

09/22/2026

JAC is proud to have walked alongside so many people as they worked to move beyond the barriers created by the criminal legal system.

If JAC has helped you or someone you love, consider paying it forward. Your donation can help make sure the next person who walks through our doors has access to the legal support, resources, and advocacy they need to move forward.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue creating opportunities for second chances and brighter futures.

Ready to pay it forward? Donate by clicking the link in our bio or heading to jaclouisiana.org today! ⚖️✨💪🏾

09/18/2026

Yesterday, JAC was proud to once again have a seat at the table as community leaders, advocates, and organizations from across Louisiana came together for another Reignite Louisiana convening.

These conversations matter. Creating meaningful, lasting change requires all of us to be in the room—sharing perspectives, listening to the experiences of our communities, building relationships, and working collectively toward solutions.

JAC is proud to participate in spaces like these and to help ensure that the voices and experiences of justice-impacted people remain part of the conversations shaping Louisiana’s future.

Thank you to A Bella La Femme Society for continuing to create opportunities for collaboration, honest dialogue, and collective action.

We’re not just showing up—we’re helping shape the conversation and the outcomes. Together, we can continue working toward a more just and equitable Louisiana. 💙⚖️

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4035 Washington Avenue, Suite 2103
New Orleans, LA
70125

Telephone

+15043224050

Website

http://www.jaclouisiana.org/

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