Statement on Police Abuse of a Child
Following reports of Jefferson Parish police physically restraining a 10-year-old, diagnosed with with ADHD and ODD, in a chokehold and handcuffs, Gina Womack, Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s […]
Statement on Escapes and Proposal to Close Bridge City Center for Youth
Last week, in response to the most recent escape from Bridge City Center for Youth, and the subsequent calls for closure of the prison from Sen. Pat Connick, Gina Womack, […]
Statement regarding Inspector General’s Investigation into OJJ
In response to news that the Louisiana Inspector General will begin an investigation into the Office of Juvenile Justice, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s […]
Open Letter Response to New Orleans City Council’s Crime Intervention Plans
In the past two weeks, we have closely followed the virtual meetings held regarding crime in the City of New Orleans. We have also reviewed the 8-point plan put forth […]
FFLIC Statement on City Council Meeting
Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), today issued the following public statement to the New Orleans City Council in response to their […]
FFLIC Statement on Recent Carjackings
In response to the latest news of carjackings, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), has issued the following statement: “We extend our […]