CRS Deploys Conciliation Team to Jena, Louisiana in September 2007

The Community Relations Service deployed personnel to Jena, Louisiana in September 2007 to work with all parties and law enforcement to reduce community racial tensions and maintain peace during the large protest and demonstration activities which drew large crowds of people and extensive international, national, and local media coverage. CRS provided assistance to the community and visitors in preventing the potential for conflict. CRS will continue to assess racial tensions and work with all parties in Jena to resolve racial difficulties.