Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) is seeking a Development and Communication Director FFLIC is a statewide membership based organization dedicated to creating a better life for all of Louisiana’s youth especially those who are involved or at risk of getting involved with the juvenile justice system. We use the strategies of education, …
Happy Holidays from FFLIC 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 …
On Tuesday November 22nd, FFLIC was invited to the Youth Study Center (YSC) to have a special dinner with the youth and staff. This event was sponsored by Juvenile Regional Services (JRS) who coordinated the event with the staff at the Youth Study Center. Julia Farinas from JRS provided beautiful decorations that gave the evening …
Join FFLIC on Saturday, October 22, 2011 for its 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Juvenile Justice! This event is in collaboration with the Campaign for Youth Justice’s national run/walk event. FFLIC hopes to bring attention to youth in the juvenile justice system and youth being transferred to the adult system. The event will take place …
Gina Womack, co-founder and executive director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), has been named a 2011 Alston Bannerman Fellow. The Alston Bannerman Fellowship is a national award presented by the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) that honors longtime community activists of color and gives them the opportunity to take sabbaticals. Ms. …
On Monday, the Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children or FFLIC, released a report to the Office of Juvenile Justice, the Juvenile Justice Implementation Commission, and Governor Bobby Jindal, providing details of family reports of failing juvenile reform. The report highlights OJJs failure to in implement the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2003 (ACT …