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Following reports of Jefferson Parish police physically restraining a 10-year-old, diagnosed with with ADHD and ODD, in a chokehold and handcuffs, Gina Womack, Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children, issued the following statement:  “The actions taken by Jefferson Parish police are nothing…

Last week, in response to the most recent escape from Bridge City Center for Youth, and the subsequent calls for closure of the prison from Sen. Pat Connick, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), issued the following…

In response to news that the Louisiana Inspector General will begin an investigation into the Office of Juvenile Justice, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), issued the following statement: We are glad the Inspector General will investigate…

In the past two weeks, we have closely followed the virtual meetings held regarding crime in the City of New Orleans. We have also reviewed the 8-point plan put forth as a result of those meetings.  We are disappointed in these short-term solutions. We need…

Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), today issued the following public statement to the New Orleans City Council in response to their meeting about rising crime: While our policymakers and public safety officials argue and point fingers…

In response to the latest news of carjackings, Gina Womack, the Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), has issued the following statement: “We extend our deepest sympathies to those who were impacted by this month’s carjackings. To meaningfully improve public…