What We Believe
"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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Alonzo Defillo Jr. was 15-years-old when he was tried as an adult after a string of carjackings and armed robberies in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
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ICYMI: This report by @MikePerlstein details the real-life horrors and ineffectiveness of our youth justice system, giving a face to the state's failures. Kids deserve mental health supports and a chance at rehabilitation. https://t.co/oa4gMuQdR5
Today @LouisianaGOV is hosting a “Whole Health Convening” at his mansion. Yet he doesn’t seem to understand that in order to have healthy and safe communities we have to support and rehabilitate our most vulnerable youth. A thread 🧵
We stand in solidarity with those youth and families in Pennsylvania. No matter the state, these systems are failing, and it's time to take a more rehabilitative approach. #NoMorePrisons https://t.co/Zzdz7rVAka
FFLIC's office will be closing today at 3:00 PM CST and will reopen on Monday. If you need immediate assistance please call 504-708-8376 and we will get back with you as soon as possible. https://t.co/xHo7fw7eRX
“Though Louisiana has made significant progress in reducing the state prison population, these reports are critical for understanding the local practices that drive our high rates of incarceration.” #NoMorePrisons https://t.co/hnffXAWLIG
We are not surprised that Sommers has resigned, as the entire youth justice system is a sinking ship in Louisiana and is rife with failure. https://t.co/im1dfLMmgj
WE ARE ASKING OUR SUPPORTERS TO INVEST IN FFLIC'S CONTINUED WORK TO:
Stop the school to prison pipeline to help children stay in school and reduce the possibility of incarceration, and provide training to parents and schools on positive behavioral intervention supports.
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