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urn: urn:us-la:rs:15:972
citation: "R.S. 15:972"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 15 › Chapter 7 › Part VI"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2009, number: 170, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Definitions

For purposes of this Part:

(1) "Evidence-based practices" shall mean practices which have been documented based upon scientific research to demonstrate effectiveness in terms of a reduction in recidivism rates among participants.

(2) "Office" shall mean the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, youth services, office of juvenile justice.