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Inmate Hunger Strike in State Prisons
Strike starts at Waupun and Columbia prisons; protests long-term solitary confinement.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Dee J. HallHunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
Some states banned it but not Wisconsin. Waupun inmates plan strike beginning June 10.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Dee J. HallA Debate Over Lincoln Hills Problems
Critics of trauma-informed care say it led to problems, others say it wasn’t fully implemented.
May 24th, 2016 by Dee J. HallCrime Rate Like “a Third World Country”
Officials at Greater Milwaukee Committee call for solutions to homicides, juvenile crime.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Dylan Deprey and Michael HorneTwo State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. HallNew Corrections Chief Faces Problems
Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Steven WaltersMANDI Finalist Seeks Safe City For All
Safe & Sound works with residents, cops and community groups to help neighborhoods.
Feb 20th, 2016 by Andrea WaxmanEnd Solitary Confinement, Especially of Youth
State continues using isolation, including at Lincoln Hills for Boys, without transparency about practices.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Laurence J. DupuisWhy Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses
His staff knew about it for years. Why didn’t the governor act?
Feb 16th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyGetting Tough On Drunk Driving
Legislators push to make fourth OWI a felony. But the state corrections costs are high.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Steven WaltersWaupun Ignores Solitary Confinement Rules?
State Corrections new policy reduces length by 75% but prison still has long confinements.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Dee J. HallHow Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime
Special unit focuses on collaborating with community and crime prevention.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Laura Thompson