The story of a quaint Mississippi town accused of systematically imprisoning students for minor offenses—such as wearing the wrong color socks—and punishing them without due process of law may sound like the plot of a cooked-up horror story, but in Meridian, Miss., it’s a sad and unthinkable reality. The Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit …
Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children wishes you and your family the best this holiday season. For many this is a time of joy and celebration, but for others it is not. We ask you to remember all of those who are unable to spend this holiday season with their loved ones. Hundreds of …
New Orleans, LA – Please join us for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Prayer Supper. WHO: Catholic Campaign for Human Development, local clergy and funded organizations – Friends and Family of Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) and The Micah Project WHAT: Annual Prayer Supper WHEN: Thursday, November 8, 2012 6 pm – 8:30 pm WHERE: Cafe Hope …
In 2011, the Dignity in Schools Campaign launched a community engagement process to gather input from 8 states around the country with FFLIC providing input for Louisiana. This Model Code articulates a vision for all stakeholders based on the best practices, research and experiences of students, parents and educators from around the country, and on a …