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How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19
Milwaukee County Parks and the Zoo will close effective this weekend until further notice
Mar 14th, 2020 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corri Hess
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Receives $1.2 Million Grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance to Reduce Offender Opioid Overdose Deaths
Funding to enhance overdose treatment and recovery programming
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods
Clarke Square Will Get New Clinic
Sixteenth Street Community Center’s eighth near south side health clinic opening.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border
Southwest Key's immigrant detention centers for unaccompanied minors cause termination.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Corri Hess
New York’s After Care Program Helps Youth
Mentors youth offenders after they finish placement in community facilities. Last in a series.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses
Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities
Sep 12th, 2019 by Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
Youth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corri Hess
Supervisor Martin Supports Plan to Upgrade, Repair Youth Facilities
"It is important to have our kids close to home and close to their families while receiving culturally relevant treatment that meets their needs."
Jul 9th, 2019 by Sup. Felesia Martin
What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
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
Jul 1st, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Division Recognize Mental Health Month
Community partners across the county will host free events throughout the month of May
May 2nd, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Submits Youth Prison Proposal
Asks state for $41.4 million to build secure residential center for youth now at Lincoln Hills.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Corri Hess
Milwaukee County Submits Proposal and Renderings for New SRCCCY
Proposal signifies a step forward for Milwaukee County in Project Rise movement to reform youth justice system
Mar 29th, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee County Provides More Than $2 Million in Support for St. Anthony Place, Opening Today to Support the Formerly Homeless
St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need
Mar 15th, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
Report Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders
As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility
Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corri Hess
Youth Justice Milwaukee Hosts Successful Roundtable with Elected Leaders on Youth Justice Reform
In a roundtable with local officials, Youth Justice Milwaukee shared vision for investing in youth, nonresidential community programs
Dec 12th, 2018 by Youth Justice Milwaukee
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions
"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."
Nov 27th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Project Rise: How Milwaukee County Is Rewriting Futures with an Innovative Youth Justice Model
Using a community-based, evidence-driven approach, Milwaukee County seeks to change lives and build community through its approach to youth justice
Sep 20th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Announces Brian McBride as New Director of Wraparound Milwaukee
McBride to continue focus on strength-based, individualized approach to care
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Mary Jo Meyers Receives Unanimous Approval from County Board to Head Department of Health and Human Services
County Executive Chris Abele thanks the board for its support and thanks Meyers for her continued service and leadership
May 24th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Mary Jo Meyers
Health and Human Needs Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of County Department of Health and Human Services
May 16th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Promotes Mary Jo Meyers to Serve as Director of Health and Human Services
Meyers, a 33 year County employee, Will Continue County’s Successful Efforts on Collaborative, Community-Based, Trauma-Informed Care
Jan 17th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
