By: Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Although the closure of the state’s two youth prisons remains in question, Milwaukee leaders say their focus continues to be on finding alternatives […]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele And The Department Of Health And Human Services Announce New Approach For Youth Justice Reform
Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development By County Executive Chris Abele Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on July 1 the submission of a proposal to create a youth justice system that provides a continuum of care […]
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Wisconsin Must Shift Youth Justice Policy to Promote Transformative Change
As Wisconsin looks to establish a new correctional system for youth, it is incumbent upon us to act with great urgency to respond to the immediate crisis at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools. We must take deliberate action to promote youth justice system reforms that are most effective, safe, sustainable and support proper care […]