Families And Friends Of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) (Louisiana)
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Headquarters Location: New Orleans, LA
Founded: 2007
Mission: Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) is a statewide membership-based organization that fights for a better life for all of Louisiana’s youth, especially those involved in or targeted by the juvenile justice system.
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louisiana, youth, juvenile justice, public education, community building, leadership development advocacy, policy reform, school to prison pipeline
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Leadership
Gina Womack.
Gina Womack is the Executive Director of Families And Friends Of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC). She was 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. Womack is one of six…
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Financial Data
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Total Revenue:
$466,253
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Contact Info
Address:
1600 Oretha C. Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
Story:
FFLIC was created in response to horrifying stories of abuse and neglect in Louisiana’s secure-care facilities. Louisiana’s harsh and punitive juvenile justice system has targeted and mistreated Louisiana’s youth. FFLIC advocates for the children who are lost in this abusive system. FFLIC strives to give parents a voice when their children are taken from them. FFLIC’s goal is to change the practices and culture in these facilities so that they no longer mimic the adult prison system and instead provide a nurturing and rehabilitative environment.
Expert Reviews of Families And Friends Of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) (Louisiana)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children has raised attention to family voices and has made lasting changes on the Louisiana criminal justice system through its productive collaborations with other organizations.See expert comments.
Organization Strengths Summary:
Experts have stated that FFLIC's strongest assets are its dedicated staff and leadership and its prioritization of the needs of its community.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
FFLIC could increase its impact by expanding its services across the nation and focusing on developing greater staff capacity.See expert comments.
Expert Comments: Evidence of Impact
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This is FFLIC's 10 year anniversary. The impact that they have had on changing the Juvenile Justice system in Louisiana has been phenomenal. FLLIC in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana (JJPL) was responsible for closing down the most notorious Juvenile facility within the state. With their help, secure custody went from over 1000 to less than 400 today. | ||
Reform through Family Empowerment |
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FFLIC helped to empower families to pass the most comprehensive juvenile justice reform in 40 years. This bill reduced the number of kids in secure care from nearly 2000 to less than 600 as well as moving money from expensive and ineffective facilities to community based services. FFLIC has created sustainable juvenile justice reform through the families it works with. | ||
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They have successfully mobilized families and community members and have been a key part of transforming Louisiana's juvenile justice system. They are continuing to be an effective force in implementing and pushing for change. | ||
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They have highlighted family voices and have had a strong impact on the community. | ||
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They have increased the visibility of issues ad have led to changes in local policies. | ||
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An excellent history of providing services for ex-offenders and a commitment to the leadership development of those impacted. | ||
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The strength of this organization is its leadership structure and membership base. FFLIC has grown from a project of JJPL to a Statewide organization with several member chapter across the state. | ||
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They have a great staff leadership and an innovative program approach. | ||
Good Focus on Families |
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The strength of FFLIC comes from its incredible leader, Gina Womack, and its hundreds of members. FFLIC's ability to empower and train families to fight for their children in multiple systems is its greatest asset. | ||
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Staff and volunteers are extremely committed. | ||
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Its directly connected to relevant constituency. | ||
Expert Comments: Areas for Improvement
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They should increase their capacity building along with technical assistance to help not only recruit new members but to help grow the organization. | ||
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They should build staff capacity. | ||
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They would benefit from capacity building for long term sustainability. | ||
Expansion Across the US |
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There should be a FFLIC in every county in this country. We would see a significantly reduced number of children in cages and children with more opportunities because their families are better able to advocate for what they need. | ||
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Leadership
Gina Womack
Executive Director
Executive Director
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