Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis urges law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to adopt restorative justice approaches to enhance community safety and well-being. Restorative justice focuses on addressing harm and wrongdoing by emphasizing accountability and responsibility from the wrongdoer, while also prioritizing the needs and voices of victims and survivors. This method encourages facilitated conversations between affected parties, allowing for a collaborative process to repair harm and promote healing, which can serve as an alternative or complement to traditional justice systems.

The resolution highlights the benefits of restorative justice, noting that participants often feel empowered and experience emotional healing, leading to lower rates of recidivism among offenders. It calls for law enforcement entities, including police departments and district attorneys' offices, to implement these practices to foster safer and healthier communities. Additionally, the resolution mandates that copies be sent to relevant officials in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and various law enforcement associations to ensure awareness and potential action on this initiative.