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Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Anti-Crime Tips for Seniors -- National Crime Prevention Council
(Separate Website)
Fight crime against seniors and find out how not to fall prey to criminals who target older people.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Apply for LA CHIP - Louisiana's Children's Health Insurance Program
(Separate Website)
Click to learn about Louisiana's Children's Health Insurance Program, free for families who qualify. Click on the link to learn more and to apply.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court -- Instructions and Forms for Protection from Abuse
(Separate Website)
The Bossier Parish Clerk of court offers information and forms to ask for a court order for protection from abuse. Be sure to see all of the information the court clerk has about this issue. The information is not a substitute for a lawyer's advice, but it may help you.
By: Bossier Parish Clerk of Court
Bullying - What You Can Do
(Separate Website)
Tips for students, parents and schools for preventing bullying at school, from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
By: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Crisis Phone Line
VIA LINK Call Center is a 24 hour, telephone crisis intervention service. Many calls to VIA LINK's line relate to emotional distress, abuse, violence and every day stresses.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Domestic Violence: Louisiana Protective Order Registry and Self-Help Forms
(Separate Website)
See the forms and instructions on the site of the Louisiana Protective Order Registry (LPOR). The link takes you to the LPOR page, which is part of the site for the Louisiana Supreme Court.
By: Louisiana Protective Order Registry
Educational Advocacy -- How to Help a Child with School Discipline Issues
(Separate Website)
Learn more about school discipline and how to support a child with discipline issues.
By: Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Help Your Child Do Well in School
(Separate Website)
Resources for parents. Tips and ideas.
By: NEA (National Education Association) & the PTA
Helping Children and Teens Cope with Hurricane Season
(Separate Website)
A guide for parents and caregivers.
By: Mercy Corps
Hotline Counseling
(Separate Website)
Overwhelmed by problem behaviors? Need help stopping abuse? Toll-free number open 24/7. Anonymous. Free. Talk to a counselor on this hotline. 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Then Push 1 to Talk to a Hotline Counselor OR Push 2 to Have Information Mailed to You.
By: Childhelp USA
How to Protect Yourself from Abuse
(Separate Website)
Hotline for children and teens being abused. Anonymous and free. 24/7 counselors. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and press 1 to speak with a hotline crisis counselor.
By: Childhelp USA
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
(Separate Website)
Even though this site is mainly for attorneys and advocates, there is a section for survivors of domestic violence. The survivors section of the site has links to other useful Web sites also.
By: Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(Separate Website)
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. On its site you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
By: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL)
(Separate Website)
PCAL's mission is prevention of child abuse and neglect. The organization sponsors the KIDLINE hotline (1-800-CHILDREN).
From PCAL's site: "anonymous, toll-free, statewide telephone service offering crisis intervention, support, parenting information and referrals to community resources within the state of Louisiana."
Put Your Experience to Work -- Senior Employment Program
(Separate Website)
Temporary, part-time employment placement for low-income senior workers across South Louisiana is offered through the Senior Community Service Employment program.
By: Catholic Charities Agency of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Other Formats:
PDF File
Resources for Parents
(Separate Website)
Tips for busy parents - school achievement, safety & health.
By: National PTA
Safer Seniors -- Anti-Crime Tips
(Separate Website)
Tips for staying safe in on the street and at home.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
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