An expansion is underway at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, which will help the county serve Milwaukee youths for cheaper, closer to their homes.
Devin Blake
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
This 100-year-old organization helps the formerly incarcerated fight for something better
Wisconsin Community Services provides services to people before and after release from incarceration, including housing, employment support and health care resources.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Comparing Trump’s criminal justice vision to the needs of Milwaukee
The criminal justice priorities of former President Donald Trump would affect Milwaukee’s criminal justice system in ways similar to but also starkly different from the priorities of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
LGBTQ+ Milwaukeeans share their concerns ahead of the election
NNS asked LGBTQ+ community members what issues are most urgent to them in this election.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Not registered on Election Day? There’s still time to vote
Although not the case in every state, Wisconsinites can register at their polling place on Election Day.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Black men in Milwaukee share their views on the election
NNS asked Black men, a key constituency in the upcoming election, who they’re voting for and why. Here is what they had to say.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
What does marriage look like while incarcerated?
As Marshall Jones, who grew up on the North Side, serves two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, the way he and his wife build their today centers around faith in God and family.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Inflation, border security are top concerns for Milwaukee’s Latinx voters
The changing demographics of Latinx voters is one of the reasons why both major political parties are paying attention to cities like Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Multimedia, Photos
Photos: Organizations help connect people returning from prison to work
Back-to-back events address questions and needs of people returning from incarceration.
Posted inCriminal justice
North Side man shares his approach to helping people heal after incarceration
A Milwaukee man recognizes the time it takes to heal after incarceration. He’s putting that time in, with an emphasis on exercise and conversing with anyone and everyone.