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***UPDATE***

Free Youth Diversion Program Offers Positive Path for Teens

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting parents and guardians to bring their pre-teens and teens to a free youth diversion program designed to help young people make positive choices.

A free youth diversion class, C.H.O.I.C.E. (Choosing Healthy Options Instead of Criminal Engagement), will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Relations and Crime Prevention Office, located at 1501 Corporate Drive in Shreveport.

The program is geared toward youth who may be facing challenges related to peer pressure, behavioral issues, substance abuse, gun violence, or other factors that can place them at risk. Through education, discussion, and mentorship, teens will learn strategies for making responsible decisions, developing positive relationships, and avoiding behaviors that can lead to involvement in the criminal justice system.

Parents and guardians who believe their child could benefit from the program are encouraged to sign them up for the class. For additional information, contact Deputy Vernita Williams at 318-681-0869.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Breck Scott