Cruel and Unusual
Hunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
Some states banned it but not Wisconsin. Waupun inmates plan strike beginning June 10.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Waupun Ignores Solitary Confinement Rules?
State Corrections new policy reduces length by 75% but prison still has long confinements.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Going Crazy in Solitary
Psychologist studied effects of isolation on many prisoners; the findings are grim.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Making Friends With a Fly
Prisoner's 360 days in "the hole" shows impact of solitary confinement.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Wisconsin Curbs Solitary Confinement
State joins national reform movement, but prisoner advocates say more could be done.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Prison Guard Fired for Sexually Harassing Inmates
State Department of Corrections releases records of this seven months after they were requested.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Journalists Sue State Dept of Corrections For Records
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism requested records on inmate treatment under open records but state won't release them.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Prisons Reducing Use of Solitary Confinement?
New policy outlined by state official says prisoner "segregation" not effective for disciplining or rehabilitating inmates.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Lawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse
Milwaukee Democrats call on the Department of Corrections to respond to allegations of abuse at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Prisons “Routinely Engage in Torture,” Group Claims
Faith-based advocacy group asks Gov. Walker to investigate allegations of prisoner abuse at Waupun.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Waupun Prison Guards Accused of Abusing Dozens of Inmates
Many of prisoners are from Milwaukee; critics call for an investigation. Part 1 of a series.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
