Protect your rights or get the help you need, without a lawyer.
Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 14 resources
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
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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
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
Helping Children and Teens Cope with Hurricane Season
(Separate Website)
A guide for parents and caregivers.
By: Mercy Corps
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
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
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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
Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry
(Separate Website)
Searchable directory.
By: Louisiana State Police
The Mediation Center
(Separate Website)
Address and phone number for no cost mediation services for those who have agreed to mediate a dispute, or who have been referred by a court.
By: Loyola University New Orleans
Other Formats:
PDF File
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
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Intake Workers: Referrals
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