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Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help During Senate About Lincoln Hills 

Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help During Senate About Lincoln Hills 

Counselor's family says death could have been prevented, state failed.

Problems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills

Problems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills

Despite efforts to improve conditions at state youth prison, not all is well.

Lincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage

Lincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage

State Department of Corrections looking to hire more staff at juvenile facility.

MKE County: State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home
MKE County

State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home

County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.

MKE County: Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
MKE County

Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?

Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.

Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons

Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons

Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.