Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 2605.5. CIP Council; duties

(1) Investigate the impact that a parent's or caregiver's involvement in the criminal justice system has on the mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of their child or children up to and through adulthood.

(2) Serve as a liaison between government and private interest groups with regard to matters of unique interest and concern to the children of incarcerated parents or caregivers.

(3) Identify and discuss best practices as they affect the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers and explore how those practices can be adapted to programs and services within the state.

(4) Advise executive and legislative bodies of the potential effect of proposed legislation on the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers, as the CIP Council determines to be necessary and appropriate.

(5) Investigate the merits of the establishment of a state agency within a department dedicated to issues affecting the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers and determine how such agency or program is to be organized and implemented.

(6) Provide resources and education to the caregivers of children with incarcerated parents or caregivers.