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These are stories by Allison Dikanovic, Staff Reporter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. More stories from Allison

‘We don’t just build buildings; we build communities:’ Welford Sanders legacy comes to life in Harambee

March 14, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 3 Comments

A shoe factory turned apartment and office building is the latest development of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, which seeks to reinvigorate a thriving community in the blocks surrounding King Drive.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: mandi2019

‘Scrap it, start fresh, and think:’ What Milwaukee can learn from New York City on housing young offenders

March 6, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

As a major deadline looms for Milwaukee, researchers from Columbia University offer insights learned on how New York overhauled the way it houses young offenders. Will local and state leaders listen?

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

‘We believe that they can come home and be a positive force for change:’ How one program helps people transition out of incarceration

March 1, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

Milwaukee has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country. So when men leave the prison system and return home, the Alma Center helps them navigate a pathway to success.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

What the closing of Lincoln Hills youth prison means to you and Milwaukee

February 19, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 2 Comments

You may have heard that Lincoln Hills is closing, but what does that mean for Milwaukee youth and for our neighborhoods? Let’s break it down. Everything you need to know, all in one place.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, sidebar stories

‘We deserve to feel safe in our own skin:’ North Division students march for Black Lives Matter

February 7, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

About 200 students took to the streets this week to support the Black Lives Matter movement at North Division High School. Various schools across the city are also celebrating in their own way, similar to North Division, as well as districts nationwide.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Running Rebels’ vision: To see the best in kids, even if they don’t see it themselves

February 4, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

Though the organization’s programs and facilities have evolved and expanded, the mission of Running Rebels to support Milwaukee youths with positive relationships and opportunities has remained strong for more than 38 years.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: mandi2019

Leaders criticize Evers’ suggestion to delay closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons

February 2, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

State legislators and Department of Corrections officials are discussing postponing closure of the state’s youth prisons for up to two years, an idea triggering alarm by local youth justice advocates and Milwaukee County officials.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Milwaukee County reveals potential locations for youth secure residential facility

January 28, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 4 Comments

After Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake close in 2021, Milwaukee County will open a secure residential facility for youth in Milwaukee’s Havenwoods neighborhood, which leaders say will be in stark contrast to the youth prisons.

Filed Under: Carousel, Havenwoods, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Public Safety

Summit aims to prevent youth from being exploited, trafficked

January 18, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the “Stay Out the Game” summit taught youth how to detect signs of sex trafficking, build healthy relationships and protect themselves in unsafe situations.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Formerly incarcerated organizers hope new state leadership brings criminal justice reform

January 16, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 6 Comments

People directly impacted by the criminal justice system in Wisconsin presented their case for criminal justice reform to representatives of Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, arguing for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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