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Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans

Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans

Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.

Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?

Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?

19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.