{"id":236864,"date":"2022-10-11T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T18:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=236864"},"modified":"2022-10-11T14:19:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T19:19:03","slug":"louisiana-casino-death-shows-lack-of-resources-for-struggling-teenagers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/louisiana-casino-death-shows-lack-of-resources-for-struggling-teenagers\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana Casino Death Shows Lack of Resources for Struggling Teenagers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relatives have disclosed the teenager found deceased last week at Louisiana\u2019s Paragon Casino Resort<\/a> had been struggling with drugs and mental health<\/a> issues. But officials have yet to release a formal cause of death.<\/p>\n

\"Giah
Giah Barrere, pictured above. She passed away last week. She was found at a Louisiana casino. (Image: Avoyelles Today<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It troubles the family because Giah Barrere, 17, was unable to get assistance for her personal issues because of a lack of juvenile resource centers in central Louisiana, KALB<\/em>, a local TV station, reported.<\/p>\n

Her body was discovered at the Marksville, La. gaming property on Oct. 3. An initial exam revealed the girl was not stabbed nor shot by a gun, KALB<\/em> said. More tests will be undertaken.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a parent\u2019s worst nightmare,\u201d<\/strong> Donna Barrere, Giah\u2019s mother, was quoted by KALB<\/em>. \u201cI don\u2019t want anyone else\u2019s parents to go through what I\u2019m going through.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

She directed her comments at the limited resources for juveniles. In just a few months, her daughter would have turned 18 and would be considered an adult. That is the age group when more resources are available to those needing assistance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe juvenile system keeps telling us that our hands are tied,\u201d Donna Barrere added. \u201cSomeone needs to untie them. Something needs to be done to help these kids. It\u2019s not fair for me to have to bury my 17-year-old because I couldn\u2019t get the help I needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle agreed more resources are needed to help teenagers. “We\u2019ve seen them commit suicide. We\u2019ve seen them overdose. And we\u2019ve seen them go to violent crime,\u201d Riddle told KALB<\/em> about support services for teens. \u201cIt\u2019s a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are no rehabilitation centers nearby, he added. The Acadiana Juvenile Detention Center is relatively close. But that center is for violent teens, Riddle said.<\/p>\n

Proposed Resource Center Not Yet Funded<\/h2>\n

A proposal, to build a center to help teens before they find themselves getting sentenced, is currently before the Louisiana legislature. The 32-bed facility was proposed for Pollock in Grant Parish.<\/p>\n

\"Louisiana\u2019s
Louisiana\u2019s Paragon Casino Resort, pictured above. A dead teen was found at the property. (Image: Paragon Casino Resort)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It would help those teens who are struggling with drug<\/a> addiction or emotional issues, officials explained. As proposed, the patients would get counseling during a one- or two-month stay. They could also continue attending school while in the center.<\/p>\n

So far, $1 million was approved for its construction. It should get full funding by next October, Riddle said.<\/p>\n

Pre-adjudication is a very difficult placement,\u201d<\/strong> Riddle explained. \u201cIt would help them. They could continue their school. They could receive counseling while they are being held, and hopefully, it\u2019s a short-term thing that\u2019s 30-60 days at the most.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Also, Riddle warned more needs to be done, too, for juveniles needing three, six or 12 months of support.<\/p>\n

No Cause of Death<\/h2>\n
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Meanwhile, officials have yet to announce a cause of death for Giah Barrere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cTunica-Biloxi Tribal Police are conducting a thorough investigation of the incident, and are working with Paragon management and the local coroner as well,\u201d Harold Pierite, chief of Tunica-Biloxi tribal police, said in a prior statement.<\/p>\n

The casino was opened in 1994. The Marksville gaming complex is located some 88 miles northwest of Baton Rouge, La.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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