LAFOURCHE PARISH
JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY
Thibodaux, Louisiana
The firm served as a Corrections Consultant to the Architect for this juvenile justice complex.
A Functional Program planning document was prepared which included an analysis of existing research literature, a review of standards, codes and laws, as well as existing conditions in the Parish. Programs, services and facilities which were to be developed were described, and relationships of spaces and security requirements were provided.
To enhance the campus environment, a residential design was utilized.
The facility accommodates a full spectrum of juvenile
justice considerations including:
• Administration Building
• Group Home
• Facility for Children in Need of Supervision
• Facility for Children in Need of Care
• Educational Facility for after-hours care
• Secure Detention Building
Construction costs for the facility totalled $2.5 million.
This project was contracted with and produced by the
predecessor entity of Dean/Dale and Dean Architects, P.A. For information regarding involvement by current DD/A staff on this project, refer to the Resumes section.