New Youth Prison is Not the Answer
We can help youth and prevent crime by pursuing alternative strategies.
Jun 12th, 2022 by Mark MertensProblems Persist at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Juvenile prisons have lower population but still badly understaffed, with safety concerns.
May 24th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesEvers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee
$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Lincoln Hills Youth Prison Finally Close?
And at what cost? Legislature debates the issue anew.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesWarning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Graham KilmerStill No Facility To Replace State’s Youth Prisons
Two deadlines to close the prisons have been missed, and plans for new facility have stalled.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons
Milwaukee County is attempting to have zero Milwaukee youth in state facilities by the end of 2021.
May 26th, 2021 by Graham KilmerReport Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons
Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Isiah HolmesNew Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtCounty Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes
Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Causes Youth Prison Problems
New report finds switch to virtual education and other changes taking a toll on youth, staff at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCan 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 Service