Louisiana

Dwight Hudson

Louisiana State Director of Right on Crime

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Conservative criminal justice reforms that enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and saves taxpayer dollars. Our mission is to promote policies that prioritize individual liberty, limited government intervention, and personal responsibility while holding offenders accountable. We believe in second chances and seek to strengthen communities through evidence-based practices.

Explore our initiatives, research, and success stories in the Pelican State, and join us in making Louisiana’s criminal justice system more effective and efficient while preserving the values of freedom and responsibility. Together, we can create a safer, more just Louisiana.

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Louisiana Special Session on crime
Research – Community Supervision Part 2: Point of Entry
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Testifying to the Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to HB 9, 10, and 11, ROC Director Scott Peyton warned Louisiana senators that “apples to apples” criminal justice comparisons with other states is imperative and to “NOT imitate anything the federal system is doing.”
Peyton testified against HB 9, 10, and 11 and warned Louisiana senators that “apples to apples” criminal justice comparisons with other states is imperative and to “NOT imitate anything the federal system is doing.”
“Substantial, sudden changes to the Louisiana Criminal Justice system require sufficient debate and review, that’s prudent, that’s conservative, and it’s what every Louisianian deserves.” -Scott E. Peyton, ROC LA Director testifies to Louisiana House Comm on Administration of Criminal Justice
Right On Crime opposes Louisiana H.B. 65 which designates simple burglary as a violent offense.

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“Louisianians deserve a cost-effective criminal justice system that ensures public safety, restores victims, reforms offenders, and recognizes hope and redemption.”