Local district attorneys' offices have made tremendous strides over the last 12 months, due in significant part to strong engagement with local law enforcement and public officials to accommodate…

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), through the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753), has awarded a $963,000 project grant to the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Inc. (LDAA) to recruit, retain, and train assistant district attorneys in response to a historic rise in crime within the state. The funding will enable LDAA, a non-profit organization supporting criminal justice professionals in Louisiana, to address critical staffing needs and strengthen prosecutorial capabilities across the state. This 4-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, aims to provide the resources necessary for Louisiana's district attorneys' offices to hire and retain experienced assistant district attorneys, ensuring the preservation of institutional knowledge and the ability to effectively respond to elevated crime rates.

Local district attorneys' offices have made tremendous strides over the last 12 months, due in significant part to strong engagement with local law enforcement and public officials to accommodate needs precipitated by a historic rise in crime. However, there is still a heightened need to hire and retain experienced assistant district attorneys within louisiana. IT is also of the utmost importance that louisiana use every tool to retain invaluable institutional knowledge and fill critically needed positions. All funding for this project will go towards the recruitment, retention, and training of assistant district attorneys.