FFLIC Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has enormous implications for racial, economic, and gender justice in America. Our team is still processing those implications and the anticipated […]
Statement Regarding OJJ’s Loss of Control at Bridge City Center for Youth
In response to the news that 20 youth attempted to take over Bridge City youth prison, following another major incident earlier this week at Swanson Correctional Center, Gina Womack, the […]
The Fight Continues To Keep Schools Safe
The Louisiana legislature failed to protect children from K-12 schools’ use of “physical force that causes pain or discomfort to discipline a student,” by not passing House Bill 649, which […]
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 […]