by Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office
A podcast presented by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office where we discuss community issues and achievements with District Attorney Stephen Dwight and guests.
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March 27, 2024
<p>In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with Tonya Doucette, a mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose, and founder of Project Trey. Nearly 100 people a year die of an overdose in Calcasieu Parish and fentanyl is responsible for the majority of those deaths. This discussion includes what fentanyl is, signs of addiction, community resources for addicts, and how the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office is holding dealers accountable.<br/><br/>If you would like to schedule a training on fentanyl, visit www.calcasieuda.com.<br/><br/>If you need resources for addiction and recovery, visit www.projectrey.org.</p>
February 13, 2024
<p>In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with State Representative and former 14th JDC Judge, Wilford Carter, Sr to discuss the impact he has made not only in Southwest Louisiana, but Statewide. Mr. Carter shares stories of fighting for African American rights and the 1986 lawsuit pertaining to the Voting Rights Act that that he was instrumental in. In 1988, Louisiana only had 6 black judges in the State; today, Louisiana has the highest number of African American Judges per capita. </p>
January 26, 2024
<p>In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with CPSO Commander Gene Pittman to discuss human trafficking in Calcasieu Parish. This is an educational episode that discusses the reality of human trafficking in Southwest Louisiana, what it looks like, and how people can help. <br/><br/>For more information and training information about human trafficking in SWLA, visit www.fighthtswla.org or call 337-431-1350. To report suspected human trafficking in Calcasieu Parish, call 337-491-7952.</p>
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