Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?
Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons
Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCrowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerState Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan
Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.
May 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee 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, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin is at a Turning Point in Youth Justice
Feb 13th, 2020 by Youth Justice Milwaukee
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Lincoln Hills Ever Be Closed?
Republicans refuse to meet and vote on amount of funding for replacement facilities.
Dec 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff SmithNew 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 Neighborhood News ServiceYouth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerBuilding Trust Can Help Juvenile Offenders
How Milwaukee can learn from juvenile offender programs in NYC. Second in series.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow New York Handles Juvenile Justice
"Close to Home" program could provide model for Wisconsin. First in a series.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty 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, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee 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 AbeleGov. Evers Signs Act 185 Trailer Bill
"I look forward to having a larger conversation about reforming our juvenile justice system."
Jul 1st, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversSenator Taylor Pushes Juvenile Corrections Reform
"I’ve been calling for something to be done about Lincoln Hills for years."
Jun 12th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorWisconsin Must Include Community Input for Any Youth Transfers
"YJM agrees with President Hamilton that there are already enough correctional settings on the north side of Milwaukee."
May 10th, 2019 by Youth Justice MilwaukeeCounty 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 Neighborhood News ServiceLincoln Hills Continued Use of Pepper Spray, Suicide Risk Shows Youth Prison Model is Broken
"We know harm is being done to children at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake."
Apr 19th, 2019 by Youth Justice MilwaukeeCounty 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, Wisconsin Public Radio6 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 Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Announces Youth Prison for City
To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills
"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."
Mar 12th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversEvers Proposes Delay Of Youth Prison Closure
Proposal would also stop the practice of 17-year-olds being tried as adults.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Must Move With a Sense of Urgency
"Wisconsin should close this abusive prison immediately, and, instead, implement and scale more effective and fiscally responsible community-based options."
Feb 27th, 2019 by Youth Justice MilwaukeeCounty 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 FidlinDelay in Closing Youth Prisons Criticized
Advocates oppose Evers’ projection of two years to close Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service“We need action, not excuses.”
"Delaying the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake is unacceptable."
Jan 30th, 2019 by Youth Justice Milwaukee