Together with the Juror Project and New Orleans Councilmember Jason Williams, OPD has launched a Know Your Rights Community Forum series. Through presentation, discussion and an active role-playing scenario, the series will outline the criminal justice system and people's rights within it from stop and search, to arrest and first appearance.
The event is Friday, October 19, from 6 - 7:30 pm at Dillard University's Georges Auditorium and hosted by District D Councilmember Jared Brossett and Dillard's Housing, Health and Community Resources Fair.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information: visit the Facebook event page.
Friday's event is the first in an ongoing series throughout New Orleans. Stay tuned for future dates.
If you'd like to host a Know Your Rights event with your organization or community, please reach out to Lindsey Hortenstine, .
