As cases of domestic violence continue to torment our communities, we have compiled a list of places where you—or someone you love—can get help.
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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
How to use Narcan to save a life during a drug overdose
Public health experts and advocates urge people to learn how to use Narcan, a life-saving treatment for opioid overdoses. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight, Public Safety
NNS Spotlight: Center teaches students the power of peace
The Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee works with students and others to help teach tools to increase safety.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Got something to say about crime and justice in Milwaukee? Here’s your chance.
A new project to create a bird’s-eye view of Milwaukee’s criminal legal system has recently begun. Those working on it seek input from the community.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Violence against health care workers on the rise
A report paints a stark picture of workplace safety for staff in health care settings-something Patricia Moon-Updike knows all too well after a life-altering attack.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Safety concerns mount at psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents
Family members and mental health advocates have expressed concern about the safety of patients at Granite Hills Hospital, the psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Public Safety
Wisconsin sees a sharp rise in deaths of residents in their 20s, 30s and 40s
More young people are dying in the state, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, a nonpartisan, independent policy research organization.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Advocates worry proposal to change Wisconsin’s cash bail system will penalize the poor
Will a proposal to change the cash bail system penalize the poor? Some advocates say so, but others argue doing nothing about the current system would be a mistake.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Traffic-calming poles part of Milwaukee’s efforts to combat reckless driving
Traffic-calming poles are part of Milwaukee’s rapid implementation initiative, which is now in its third season, and one part of the city’s effort to reduce reckless driving.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
A new report examines substance-use disorder services in Milwaukee County as drug overdose deaths continue to soar
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds gap in substance-use disorder services as Milwaukee County is on pace to surpass its all-time high for drug overdose deaths for the fourth consecutive year.