A unique camp offers welcoming space for Wisconsin prisoners to spend time with their children, but stigma and other barriers limit its reach. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. The thunk of a plastic bat followed each pitch and question Tasha H. […]
Vendor failure means Wisconsin prisoners can’t buy food or other items
The conglomerate that enables deposits and purchases also runs a prison phone system that has left families disconnected. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. The online system Wisconsin prisoners rely on to receive money from loved ones recently crashed, leaving them unable […]
Family & Reading Connections Programs Help Children of Incarcerated Parents
Family Connections and Reading Connections are programs run by Madison Urban Ministry that work to help children maintain contacts with family members who are incarcerated. Both programs are funded by donations and grants and are free to people making use of them and work to help maintain connections so a prison sentence doesn’t mean an […]