Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, Judge Scott Crichton and Assistant District Attorney Ron Stamps will team up again to provide a program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.

The program, designed for ages 13 and up as well as their parents, will be held Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport. It will be offered again on October 29.

The first part of the program titled "Don’t Let This Be You" will cover legal concepts and consequences of criminal behavior, which officials say all teenagers should know. There will be specific focus on the law regarding drug possession and spin-off crimes related to drug addiction, and instruction on the law regarding teenage sex and its legal consequences, which includes paternity and child support, and more.

There will be numerous examples of local cases, now adjudicated and final, which evidence the very real and serious consequences of criminal behavior.

The program was recently honored by The Shreveport Breakfast Optimist Club for its innovative approach in educating teenagers about criminal consequences.

To register or get more information, call Andrea Samuel at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy at (318) 681-0735. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.