FFLIC Statement on OJJ Ending Its Private Contract with Ware Youth Center
In response to news that Louisiana officials will end its private contract with Ware Youth Center Gina Womack, Co-founder and Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children […]
Youth Leader Builds New Beginning
This fall, we are excited to celebrate with CJ, an active Youth Leader at FFLIC and member of Black Man Rising, as he heads to college. “I am excited,” CJ […]
FFLIC Response To Judge’s Decision to Release Youth From Angola
In response to a federal court decision ordering Louisiana officials to stop housing children in the former death row unit of Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as Angola, Families and Friends […]
FFLIC Mother Fights for Fair Schools
FFLIC believes that people are our greatest resources for creating loving and safe communities. Many of our members have been impacted by the harsh and ineffective carceral systems we seek […]
All Kids Deserve to Be Happy
The health, well-being, and safety of Louisiana’s children is our responsibility, and children across the state should be protected, supported, and given every opportunity to reach their full potential. Every […]
“The Life of a Youngan” by Desmond L.
Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) is committed to uplifting the voices of youth in advancing narrative change and transforming the youth justice system into a holistic model […]