At Micah action, Deputy Mayor Andrew Kopplin, Commissioner James Carter, Sheriff Marlin Gusman, and a representative from Councilwoman Guidry's office all agree to fully support and fund the new Pre-trial Services Program, cap the jail at 1,438 beds, and change how Orleans Parish Prison is funded.
May 17, 2012
The Micah Project helps bring back the tradition of Blessing of the Fleet to Plaquemines Parish, during which fishermen receive a blessing for safety and a bountiful year. An interfaith event, the Blessing of the Fleet is an opportunity to strengthen community.
May 14, 2012
Read about the new Pre-Trial Services Program in New Orleans, including quotes from Daniel Schwartz, the Micah Project’s Executive Director.
May 11, 2012
Listen to Pastor Barriere talk about the Justice Shall We Pursue Action and why we need to reduce unnecessary incarcerations.
April 25, 2012
Prayers and promises rolled off the tongue Tuesday night, when Micah leaders urged Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman and city officials to commit to a series of reforms aimed at reducing the number of people languishing in jail. Gusman pledged his support to abolish a system of per diem state funding that critics say lends a financial incentive to stash defendants behind bars.
Help create a public transportation system that first and foremost serves the community's needs by filling out the public transportation survey.
Read the Times-Picayune series “Louisiana Incarcerated,” which explores why Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the world how our prisons and jails function.
See how PICO changes lives, strengthens families and revitalizes communities across the country.
