Lejeune's Order

Lejeune's Order was a 1949 guideline established by Judge Lejeune for the handling of child abuse cases in Louisiana. It emphasized that children should be protected from re-traumatization, the importance of thorough and evidence-based investigations, and that cases should be handled with sensitivity and professionalism. The order aimed to ensure that child abuse allegations were taken seriously, investigated carefully, and that the child's well-being remained the top priority. Essentially, it set standards for how authorities, therapists, and officials should approach such sensitive cases to promote fairness, safety, and justice.