Dana Wachs calls on Walker administration to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
"It’s clear that we have serious safety and civil liberties issues at these facilities."
EAU CLAIRE – Dana Wachs released a statement today in support of an effort led by the prison-reform advocates and Democratic legislators to close the embattled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake correctional facilities for Wisconsin youth.
“Wisconsin youth advocates and Democratic legislators are showing more leadership for Wisconsin youth and families than we have from the current governor’s office. It’s clear that we have serious safety and civil liberties issues at these facilities. It’s time to close up shop and find another way to rehabilitate the youth incarcerated at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
“We need a new solution for Wisconsin youth — one that protects the rights of the children we lock up and the dedicated employees who teach, guard, and care for these youth.
“I’m appalled that we have numerous cases of staff being beaten. We have evidence of extended, repeated solitary confinement or the use of shackles on these children. With all this evidence, Gov. Walker still hasn’t been to Lincoln Hills. It’s irresponsible and unacceptable.”
Wachs for Wisconsin
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Facilities
- MKE County: Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice - Graham Kilmer - Nov 1st, 2024
- Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections - Andrew Kennard - Aug 17th, 2024
- Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills - Andrew Kennard - Aug 16th, 2024
- Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility - Sarah Lehr - Aug 7th, 2024
- Future of Lincoln Hills Remains In Limbo - Isiah Holmes - Apr 12th, 2024
- MKE County: County Youth In State Prisons Declining Again - Graham Kilmer - Jan 15th, 2024
- Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility - Devin Blake - Oct 1st, 2023
- Some Progress, Still Problems at Lincoln Hills - Isiah Holmes - Jul 9th, 2023
- Plats and Parcels: Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison - Jeramey Jannene - Jun 4th, 2023
- Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71% - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 1st, 2023
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