The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation to fund and build a new youth detention facility in Milwaukee. It would replace Lincoln Hills Juvenile Prison in northern Wisconsin. Hours before the vote, reporters asked Assembly Speaker Robin Vos if the assembly would vote on the measure this legislative session. "Unlikely, as we look at it, it's definitely … [Read more...] about Plan to fund, build $42M Milwaukee juvenile detention center in limbo
Sharlen Moore
Youth Justice Milwaukee hosts dinner and forum regarding ACT 185
Youth Justice Milwaukee hosted a dinner and forum discussion regarding the passage of ACT 185 and juvenile justice reform which the law is intended to address. About 50 people participated in the forum held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at North Division High School on September 18, 2018. For years many children suffered trauma and neglect by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Now … [Read more...] about Youth Justice Milwaukee hosts dinner and forum regarding ACT 185