During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, he promised stricter border policies and mass deportations. NNS reached out to legal groups, advocacy organizations and lawmakers about what these changes may mean in Milwaukee.
Criminal justice
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee’s new district attorney
At a ceremony on Jan. 16, Kent Lovern will be publicly recognized as the new Milwaukee County District Attorney. With nearly 30 years of experience as a prosecutor, he’s also recognized for his collaborative approach to systemic issues.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Staff shortages create less support for people after incarceration
Some people fear that fewer officers will make it harder to stabilize people after incarceration.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
A one-stop digital shop launches for people leaving incarceration
A new website, several years in the making, recently launched to help people who are returning from incarceration.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
One child, $463,000 per year: Ballooning costs of troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison
A budget request would nearly double incarceration costs in Wisconsin’s juvenile justice system. Many say the funds would be better used to prevent crime.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Diary of a returning citizen: Opportunities and challenges
Sunshine Ketchum has been zeroing in on her release from incarceration. While she has had some positive experiences since the last time NNS heard from her, challenges remain.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Virtual technology, real skills: Connecting people who are incarcerated to a new type of job training
A New York company wants to bring its state-of-the-art vocational training to people inside Wisconsin’s correctional facilities.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Officials plan a remake of Milwaukee’s juvenile justice system
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.
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 inCriminal justice
How does Harris’ criminal justice vision compare to the needs of Milwaukee?
Vice President Kamala Harris articulated a vision for criminal justice reforms under her potential administration. Are these priorities consistent with the criminal justice needs of Milwaukee?