Take The Resources Out of School Resource Officers
The latest report card is in, and Louisiana is failing its children across the board. Louisiana ranks 49th in the nation for overall children’s well-being, according to The Annie E. […]
Statement on OJJ’s decision to not accept any more youth into their care
In response to a letter from the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) to Louisiana Juvenile Court judges stating that OJJ cannot accept any more youth into their care, Gina Womack, […]
Joint Statement on Rampant Abuses at Ware Youth Center
The New York Times recently released an investigative report on the systemic failures and ignored abuse running rampant within Ware Youth Center – which has led to a surge in […]
Safe Communities Start with Schools
There is a crime wave happening in schools across the state, but it’s not the kids who are committing the crimes. Recently, there have been multiple reports that schools are […]
Joint Statement Regarding Judge’s Order to Allow Transfer of Youth to Angola
Louisiana Youth Justice Advocates Respond to Judge’s Order to Allow Transfer of Youth to Angola BATON ROUGE — A federal judge is allowing Louisiana to move children in its custody […]
Statement on criticism over Mayor’s support of a youth
In response to ongoing criticism over the Mayor’s support of a youth who committed a carjacking, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), […]