Youth Justice Milwaukee: “We need action, not excuses.”
"Delaying the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake is unacceptable."
Milwaukee, WI – In response to Governor Tony Evers’ plan to delay the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake until 2023, Youth Justice Milwaukee co-founders Sharlen Moore and Jeff Roman released the following statement:
“Delaying the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake is unacceptable. Just this month, we were reminded that this prison is still dangerous and still harming kids – which is exactly why we need to close it immediately. Every day Lincoln Hills remains open is another day a young person’s life is threatened. We know Governor Evers believes closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake is the right thing to do – but right now, we need action, not excuses. Instead of continuing the failed model of youth prisons, Wisconsin should be working with communities and county officials to create an effective and restorative justice system by using community-based interventions rather than locking young people up.
Youth Justice Milwaukee requests a meeting with Governor Evers and Secretary Carr before they advance any proposals delaying the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.”
Youth Justice Milwaukee is a broad-based campaign advocating for community-based, family-centered, restorative programs as an alternative to locking up children in Wisconsin’s youth prisons. Youth Justice Milwaukee represents a coalition of persons who were incarcerated as youth, families of youth who are or were incarcerated, service providers, and local and national youth justice advocates.
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
- Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews - WPR Staff - Feb 21st, 2025
- ‘First of its Kind in Wisconsin’ Collaboration Will Support Disabled Incarcerated Youth - Andrew Kennard - Dec 12th, 2024
- 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
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