A YOUTH JUSTICE DISASTER:
A CASE STUDY AND SOLUTIONS

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"As mothers and fathers, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and allies, we believe in and implement a model of organizing that is people- and community-centered, and is explicitly anti-racist."

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LET KIDS BE KIDS

40% of Louisiana’s youth are locked up for nonviolent offenses.

Roughly 56% of African American youth in the juvenile justice system report a prior school suspension.

Each year there are approximately 300,000 suspension and expulsions in Louisiana.

Research shows a strong correlation between harsh discipline practices, dropout, and incarceration.

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We Are Building a Movement to Stop the School to Prison Pipeline.

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

Stop blaming our kids. Fix the system. #act1225 #letkidsbekids #NoMorePrisons

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

FFLIC believes in a world without youth prisons. But we also recognize that as we take steps to get there, some of those steps might involve requiring better standards for youth who are currently incarcerated. We support House Bill 746, which would take a step towards justice by limiting the use of solitary confinement in youth prisons, and we're really pleased to see this bill advancing! Celebrate the wins! #NoMorePrisons

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

Thanks to NY Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg and the #1000wordsofsummer community for sponsoring FFLIC’s “Youth Summer Slam” to provide a chance for youth to win a $500 prize for spoken word, poetry, and writing. For more info: https://bit.ly/YouthSummerSlamLA

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

We know the system is corrupt and rife with violence and abuse. Yet our leaders turn a blind eye to what’s happening to our youth. It’s past time to implement the solutions we know work Governor John Bel Edwards #Act125 #carenotcages

Over the last six months, at least nine inmates at the Bridge City Center for Youth have escaped the facility. A former employee says the facility is out of control and says the staff is a big part…

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

Every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Feeling so much gratitude to NBA Player Dejounte Murray for sharing his story and rise to success.

Dejounte Murray is a testament to perseverance through adversity. The Seattle native was born into a family that succumbed to the traps of a blighted neighborhood — from his grandmother down to his parents, who reportedly were all gang members. However, watching the tragedies of street life around...

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Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

To transform our youth justice system, we must continue to advocate for the closure of youth prisons and stop the building of new ones, and the Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission (JJRAIC) is key to change. In the upcoming weeks we will provide more information on the agenda and how to join the next meeting, which is scheduled for June 10, 2022.

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Every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you so much @DejounteMurray for sharing your story and rise to success. https://t.co/w7ScVKBiOG https://t.co/i8FQdRc70z

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Dejounte Murray@DejounteMurray
10 Years Ago I Was In Juvenile And That Whole Month In There I Told The Guards Ima Get Out And Change My Life And Never Come Back And They Told Me I Will Be Right Back. 10 Years Later Them Same Guards Asking For Pictures And My Autograph!! Look At GOD!!!

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NY Times bestselling author @jamiattenberg is sponsoring FFLIC’s “Youth Summer Slam” writing contest that will begin mid-June! Alongside her #1000wordsofsummer initiative to encourage writers to write 1000 words a day for two weeks. https://t.co/3shLsFmqXx

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The harmful impacts of the youth incarceration system continue long after incarceration. Read the key findings from a multidecade youth justice study, including high mortality rate. #NoMorePrisons
https://t.co/kEkNoKjIYD

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And if the blog peaks your interest, read “Willful Defiance” by @mark_r_warren which takes lessons and solutions from organizers for justice-orientated change. https://t.co/Az0dnijVWR

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