Friends Outside Los Angeles County is pleased to announce the release of its publication, “Improving Outcomes for Individuals with Sex Offenses.” Written in partnership with two researchers, Luis Barrera Castanon, Ph.D., and Marco Murillo, Ph.D., the publication is our final report that to the project funder, the California Workforce Development Board.
Fatherhood Project
We are excited to announce the return of our reentry fatherhood program, the Dads Back! Academy F.I.R.E.!
FOLA Stands Against Hate
I am using this space to condemn racism of all kinds. I hope that everyone who reads this post will take a moment to ask what they can do in defense of these appalling acts.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu
While still grieving incalculable losses due to COVID, I am concerned that a possible palliative effect of this new year could be a false reassurance that somehow a new year will make our problems disappear.
Reflections on 2020
As the year comes to a close, I suspect that many are looking forward to kicking it figuratively to the curb and toasting its conclusion on New Year’s Eve. It has been a trying year at the least. One of my personal guidelines is “If I am going to go through H – e – double hockey sticks, I am going to learn from it.”