Chantell Jewell

Suit Alleges Policy Decisions Led To Suicide at Community Reintegration Center

Suit alleges "deliberate indifference" to Antonio Bonaccorso's mental health struggle in advance of suicide.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center

County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.

County Executive David Crowley Announces the Return of In-Person Visits at Community Reintegration Center

Reversing a decade-long ban, Crowley’s evidence-based action is aimed at reducing recidivism and creating better post-release outcomes of incarcerated individuals

County Officials Change Jail Food Provider

Contract with Trinity Services Group, starting at $6.2 million annually, needs county board approval.

Sheriff Seeks To Keep Transferring Inmates to Racine

MCSO seeks to extend a contract allowing the jail to transfer individuals to Racine County.

Skills Training Returns to Milwaukee Correctional Facility

Those at Community Reintegration Center can now receive welding training.

County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue

Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.

Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC

In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.

Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022

Number of assaults and fights fell in 2022.

Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked

Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.

Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food

Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.

Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center Residents Complete IN2WORK Rehabilitative Program

7 CRC residents completed skills training in food service and retail last month

Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?

Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.

Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition

Board cut funding for uniforms, signage at renamed Community Reintegration Center.

House of Correction Changing Name

Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.

Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor

Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'

Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?

They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.

Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls

Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

Clancy Applauds Efforts to Provide Healthy Food to Individuals in County Care, Considers Restart of Farm

House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program

A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.

Mentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates

Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.

HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System

Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.

Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Chantell Jewell on Confirmation to Lead House of Correction

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Approval of Chantell Jewell as House of Correction Superintendent