FFLIC

Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) is a statewide membership-based organization that fights for a better life for all youth

[FFLIC @fflicla]

If you haven't noticed - we signed off from X. As a youth justice org, we want to engage on platforms that reflect our values—community care, equity, and accountability. Sadly, the leadership of X stands in stark contrast to this. Follow us elsewhere as we continue our fight.✊🏿

[FFLIC @fflicla]

“This is about profit-making, not child welfare and public safety,” @ginabwomack said. “Our youth are the ones who suffer abuse in unsafe facilities lacking adequate care, education, and services.”

[Nick Chrastil @nchrastil]

Last week, many Louisiana officials were upset a detention center violated a state law to ID a juvenile escapee.

How about a detention center that operated without a license, maced and held kids in solitary, and apparently avoided paying 200k+ in fines, all against state law?

[FFLIC @fflicla]

📝 Mutual Aid is all about the development of networks to support community building and care!🌱 Your input on this survey will guide us in strengthening these networks and ensuring everyone gets the support they need. https://t.co/ZX2L3aJ4Cl #MutualAid #CommunityCare

[FFLIC @fflicla]

This is a step in the right direction! Let's continue to allow youth to guide the policies that impact them!

[Mayor LaToya Cantrell @mayorcantrell]

The @CityOfNOLA, @NewOrleansRTA, @RideNewOrleans, @NOLALibrary, & @NOLACYPB announce the Opportunity Pass zero-fares pilot program starting 9/3/24.

This aligns with the Youth Master Plan, offering Orleans Parish youth ages 16-24 FREE rides on RTA buses, streetcars, & ferries.

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Thank you to this rising star, Annalisa, for your brave and thoughtful views on youth incarceration! "Louisiana’s slanted views on youth crime show a need to focus on solutions rather than individuals" https://t.co/jeGYMwPcgJ via @IlluminatorLA

[FFLIC @fflicla]

“Youth justice has become a political issue, as opposed to a matter of our collective future, a matter of creating safe communities.” - @LAKidsRights

[The Imprint @TheImprintNews]

Republicans in Louisiana and North Carolina have passed laws that roll back reforms, allowing more teenagers to be prosecuted as adults.
https://t.co/DNe72UZwp9

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Youth deserve opportunities, guidance, and second chances. We achieve better outcomes for youth and greater community safety by keeping youth out of the system by supporting them through diversion programs, mental health treatment, and other interventions.

[Louisiana Center for Children's Rights @LAKidsRights]

"Up to 90% of justice-involved youth nationally have experienced a traumatic event, including loss, maltreatment, or other issues that sometimes lead them to the welfare system or foster care."

https://t.co/OtUqoqEDbm

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Unnecessary suspensions, especially for Black and brown youth, thwart the chances of them reaching their potential. It is also not equal or just.
#fflic #article8 #nomoreprisons, #investinkids, #letkidsbekids #fflicwork #saveourkids #solutionsnotsuspensions #endzerotolerance

[FFLIC @fflicla]

It's difficult to hold the system accountable if you don't know the system. Our state constitution states the public education system must provide learning environments that are humane and just so EVERY individual is afforded an EQUAL opportunity to develop their full potential.

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Congrats to our FFLIC Black Girls Rising members for publishing this OpEd about how "It’s clear Louisiana leaders don't care about youth who are incarcerated." #NoMorePrisons
https://t.co/wlgNT1Z4ZX

[FFLIC @fflicla]

" In response to news of the legislature’s approval of the Governor’s appointment of Kenneth “Kenny” Loftin as Director of OJJ, FFLIC issued a statement. Read the full statement at https://t.co/eoP4wRkOpN

[FFLIC @fflicla]

“We are deeply disappointed by the lack of accountability and protection of youth in the state’s custody. Kenny Loftin failed the youth in his care, and those failures have repercussions for the safety of our communities." https://t.co/dwZC7esnBD

[FFLIC @fflicla]

This appointment of Kenny Loftin to OJJ is beyond inappropriate and sends an alarming message that the state will not protect youth within its care. This woeful lack of accountability on Loftin’s part simply cannot earn him a promotion. #WareWasKenny https://t.co/amCq8Zt8dl

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Take Action NOW! Over 40 people reported sexual abuse at Ware during Kenny Loftin's tenure. Yet Gov Jeff Landry has now proposed appointing the former director of Ware as the new head of OJJ. The vote is 2day! https://t.co/wB5KZ3E0Cz #WareWasKenny

[FFLIC @fflicla]

We are utterly disturbed by Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed appointment of the former director of Ware Youth Center as the new head of the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ). Take action now! Sign the petition and learn more at https://t.co/wB5KZ3DsN1

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Instead of creating incentives for local detention centers to have kids locked up, we should be finding ways to reduce beds and find alternatives to incarceration. #NoKidsinPrison #NoMorePrisons

[FFLIC @fflicla]

“I’m concerned about a pay-to-play scheme, where you have municipalities opening facilities with a promise of state dollars...It incentivizes the sheriff paying as little as possible to house those people.." https://t.co/M4FmEjKKZt

[FFLIC @fflicla]

Listen in to The Gray Area talk show about all things impacting our youth in our community and how the youth justice system plays a part. Brought to you by the youth team at FFLIC in partnership with Nicole Rochat at WHIV! #TheGrayAreaPodcast #FFLICwork #Blackvoices #YouthVoices

[Schott Foundation for Public Education @SchottFound]

Youth Coordinator Antonio Travis from @fflicla is making sure that Black boys' mental health is at the center of the conversation.