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HAHarvey Walden
9 hours ago

Unknown County Recurring Events Content Updated October 26

https://ibervilleparish.com/tec_recurring_events/ Last Modified: 2023-10-26T13:44:26-05:00

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HAHarvey Walden
10 hours ago

Victims Advocacy

The Governor’s Office for Victims Advocacy puts crime victims first, and advocates for the promotion and protection of constitutional and statutory rights of crime victims in Louisiana. The Office for Victims Advocacy seeks to assist victims of crime in Louisiana by providing resources, and to ensure that victims of crime become an integral part of the criminal justice system. We fight to protect their rights, make their voices heard, and ensure they’re at the heart of Louisiana’s justice system. Victims deserve support, respect, and advocacy; and our goal is to make that happen. Resources Louisiana Crime Victims' Rights Statute Louisiana Laws- Louisiana State Legislature Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Crime Victims Reparations and the basic qualification requirements Louisiana Victims Notification Network LAVINE-LCLE Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault LaFASA is a free, confidential, and anonymous emotional and resource support available for survivors and loved ones statewide. Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence LCADV is a federally designated statewide coalition of shelters, non-residential programs and individuals working to end domestic violence in Louisiana. Louisiana Address Confidentiality Program The ACP provides relocated victims of abuse, sexual assault or stalking with a substitute address to use in place of their actual address when they apply for or receive state or local government services (e.g., driver's license, voter registration, public school records, etc.). Crime Survivors Guide Crime Survivors NOLA is a group of Greater New Orleans survivors and advocates who share information and resources for survivors of violence. National Center for Victims of Crime The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. MADD Louisiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving is more than just mothers. We're fathers, sisters, brothers, families, and friends. We're truly a grassroots organization, made up of people like you who care about making an impact in Louisiana to keep your loved ones safe. MADD works tirelessly to support victims at no charge, advocate for stronger laws and create a future of No More Victims®. Patty Giovingo Sr. Coordinator Phone: (225) 342- 1836 Email: [email protected]

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HAHarvey Walden
10 hours ago

Women's Policy

Women's Policy | Office of Governor Jeff Landry skip to Main Content Menu Programs & Initiatives Programs Women's Policy Women's Policy A primary function of the office is to serve as a connector between non-profits, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, legislators and concerned citizens to promote effective collaborations to further the status of Louisiana women. This includes working collaboratively with the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus and the Louisiana Women’s Foundation. The office provides strategic support and leadership to the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission. The Governor’s Office on Women’s Policy (OWP) supports public policy that promotes the educational, health, social and economic well-being of women and girls in Louisiana. Domestic Violence Prevention Commission The Domestic Violence Prevention Commission exists to: Assist local and state leaders in developing and coordinating domestic violence programs. Develop a state needs assessment and a comprehensive and integrated service delivery approach that meets the needs of all domestic violence victims. Establish a method to transition domestic violence service providers toward evidence-based national best practices focusing on outreach and prevention. Develop a plan that ensures state laws on domestic violence are properly implemented and provides training to law enforcement and the judiciary. Develop a framework to collect and integrate data and measure program outcomes. View Upcoming Meetings of the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission Here Toll-Free 24 Hour Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-411-1333 Free. Confidential. 24 hours. Help is available. Women's Policy and Research Commission The Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission exists to: Research and collect facts and statistics about the wellbeing of women. Make special studies of conditions pertaining to the employment, health, safety and financial status of women in the state of Louisiana. Submit an annual report to Governor with their findings. Staff: Laurie Marien Executive Director Email: [email protected] Powered by Cicero Government

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HAHarvey Walden
10 hours ago

Louisiana Commission on Human Rights

Louisiana Commission on Human Rights | Office of Governor Jeff Landry skip to Main Content Menu Programs & Initiatives Programs Louisiana Commission on Human Rights Louisiana Commission on Human Rights What Does the Commission on Human Rights Do? The role of the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) is to enforce specific laws pertaining to discriminatory practices in the state of Louisiana. To accomplish this purpose, the Commission uses distinct procedures for intake, investigation, mediation and determination to process official complaints of discrimination Click Here to Learn More Powered by Cicero Government

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HAHarvey Walden
10 hours ago

Louisiana Youth for Excellence (LYFE) Program

Our journey for positive youth development has not stopped during COVID. It has propelled our youth forward, towards a journey that shows patience, creativity and a greater understanding of engagement during unexpected change. – Sashika Baunchand, OMG Founder and President, Louisiana What is LYFE? The LYFE program is designed to teach youth personal responsibility, self-regulation, goal setting, healthy decision-making, a focus on the future, and the prevention of youth risk behaviors. Louisiana Youth For Excellence (LYFE) was created to promote positive youth development and to build awareness of the consequences of at-risk behaviors for today’s vulnerable youth, such as children in foster care, children in poverty, and children in juvenile detention centers. Prioritizing our most at-risk youth first, our goal is to expand statewide and provide our positive message to all students throughout Louisiana. LYFE works with schools, non-profit and faith-based organizations, parents, and the community to teach goal setting, leadership development, character building, and integrity. Program Objectives Implement curricula and/or strategies that include medically accurate and complete information based on adolescent learning and developmental theories for the age group receiving the education. Teach sexual risk avoidance skills through methods that do not normalize teen sexual activity. Select sexual risk avoidance curricula and/or strategies that are culturally appropriate, and recognize the experiences of youth from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences. Target youth ages 10 to 19. Funding This LYFE Program is made possible by Grant Number HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-SRAE-0044 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of (insert name of recipient) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. The Title V State SRAE Program is authorized and funded by Section 510 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 710) as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (Public Law 117103) and extended by division B, title I, section 142 of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (Public Law No 118-35), and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. For more resources, visit WeAscend Staff: Dr. Amanda Shackelford Executive Director (225) 342-3423 Email: [email protected] Staff: Tressa Dunbar Program Manager (225) 219-7552 Email: [email protected] Rachael Dorman Program Manager

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HAHarvey Walden
12 hours ago

Attorney General Murrill announces multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach

In October 2023, direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe announced that it had discovered a data breach in which 6.9 million consumers were affected, including 68,814 in Louisiana. This data breach exposed a wide range of data about 23andMe customers, including in some cases genetic ancestry information, and subsets of this data were subsequently published for sale on the dark web.

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HAHarvey Walden
13 hours ago

Louisiana Children's Trust Fund

The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund (LCTF) was established in 1983 following the passage of the Children’s Trust Fund Act. This Act established a separate source of funds that is governed by a Board of Directors which is composed of cross-sector multi-disciplinary representatives. The responsibilities of the board include the development of a comprehensive State Plan for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and oversight of child abuse and neglect prevention programs. The board also ensures that best practices and evidence-based models are introduced and utilized by grantees and that programs are implemented with high quality and fidelity. The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund operates as a quasi-government agency housed within the Governor’s Office of Programs and Planning. Each year, federal dollars are received through the Administration for Children and Families Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grant in addition to the Statutory Dedicated funds obtained from duplicate birth certificate fees. LCTF utilizes these funds to provide reimbursement contracts to primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs. These programs provide support to strengthen the family system in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect. All programs are funded after a highly competitive grant application process. Programs are also required to submit semi-annual evaluation reports to demonstrate outcomes for their populations served. Click Here to Learn More Mission: To prevent child abuse and neglect among Louisiana's children and families through building strong cross-sector partnerships and through increased child safety public awareness. Our Purpose: To support community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, enhance, and coordinate initiatives, programs, and activities to prevent child abuse and neglect. To support the coordination of resources and activities to better strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. To foster understanding, appreciation and knowledge of diverse populations to effectively prevent and threat child abuse and neglect. Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund announces the 5th Annual Child Abuse and Prevention Conference on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the Double Tree Hotel Lafayette, Louisiana from 9:00 Am the 4:30 p.m. Register here. Meet the Board Angela Bridgewater, DPS&C Office of Juvenile Justice Judge Ree Casey- Jones, Juvenile and Family Court Judge Brittney L. Cochran, Department of Education Franchesca L. Hamilton- Acker, LA Bar Association Christie Hitchens, NASW-LA Alicia Kober, LA Medical Society Yolanda Motley, Early Childhood Education Kimberly Sherman, LA Psychological Association Jolie Williamson, Children's Cabinet Tamara Foster- Montgomery, Southern University Staff: Ursula Anderson Executive Director Call: (225) 219-7560 or Email: [email protected] Lakela Palmer Program Manager Call: (225) 342-0425 or Email: [email protected] Michele Rabalais Executive Administrative Assistant Call: (225) 342- 2245 or Email: [email protected]

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HAHarvey Walden
13 hours ago

Governor's Office of Disability Affairs

Governor's Office of Disability Affairs | Office of Governor Jeff Landry skip to Main Content Menu Programs & Initiatives Programs Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Governor's Office of Disability Affairs The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) strives to serve as an informational resource for people with disabilities, their families and the agencies that serve them. GODA was established and designed by the Governor’s Office to adequately educate, address and resolve issues relative to the disability community. It is our goal to promote, encourage and support citizens with disabilities so they may have an equal opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of life. There are numerous state and community organizations across Louisiana that work in partnership with GODA. It is their collaboration and partnership that enable us to facilitate positive progress for Louisiana citizens with disabilities. List of Disability Affairs Resources Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs Upcoming Meetings Check out our Summer Safety Water Program in Partnership with Louisiana Department of Health!

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HAHarvey Walden
15 hours ago

Iberville Parish Lists Recurring Events in TEC Sitemap

https://ibervilleparish.com/tec_recurring_events-sitemap.xml

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HAHarvey Walden
15 hours ago

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda 09-21-2026

Agenda Center • Lincoln County • CivicEngage Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Website Sign In Home Agenda Center Agenda Center The agenda center contains links to meeting agendas, minutes, and videos. Some files in this area require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Tools RSS Notify Me Search Agendas by: Time Period Time Period Time Period Last Week Last Month Last 6 Months Last Year Start Date End Date Enter Search Terms Select a Category All Categories Board of Adjustment Board of Commissioners Meeting Information Historic Preservation Commission Planning Board Search ◄ Back to all agendas Board of Commissioners Meeting Information 2026 Agenda Minutes Media Download Sep 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda 09-21-2026 Download ▼ Agenda Sep 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda 09-21-2026 Download ▼ Agenda Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow

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HAHarvey Walden
15 hours ago

Link to Lincoln County Job Openings

VIEW CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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HAHarvey Walden
16 hours ago

Iberville Parish: Explore a List of Upcoming Local Events

This sitemap entry points to a collection of upcoming events, indicating a general calendar or listing of local activities within Iberville Parish.

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HAHarvey Walden
1 day ago

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Brings Music and Fun to Town Square

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival

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HAHarvey Walden
1 day ago

Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Returns to Riverfront Plaza

Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival

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HAHarvey Walden
1 day ago

Mardi Gras Mambo Kicks Off Festivities in Baton Rouge

Mardi Gras Mambo

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HAHarvey Walden
2 days ago

Find Job Openings with Lincoln County Government

Please see the Lincoln County Employment Opportunities page to view and apply for current openings.

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HAHarvey Walden
2 days ago

St. Gabriel Community Festival & Parade Details Expected Soon

https://ibervilleparish.com/event/st-gabriel-community-festival-parade/

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HAHarvey Walden
3 days ago

Iberville Parish Events Index Available Online

https://ibervilleparish.com/events/

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HAHarvey Walden
4 days ago

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

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HAHarvey Walden
4 days ago

Unknown County Website Lists Recurring Community Events

https://ibervilleparish.com/tec_recurring_events

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