BATON ROUGE - Judge Foxworth-Roberts and the Domestic Violence Intervention Court Team celebrated the inaugural graduation of the 19th Judicial District Domestic Violence Intervention Court Pilot Program on Friday morning.

The program, launched in 2024, aims to reduce the chances of offenders continuing domestic violence, increase victim safety and provide treatment and accountability for offenders.

Offenders enrolled in the program follow a 27-week Domestic Violence Intervention Course taught by a licensed clinical psychologist, which provides participants with a better understanding of the dynamics of abuse, accountability for their actions and the ability to develop healthier behaviors and relationships.

While joining the program is optional, upon entering, participants must communic

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