People who have been incarcerated say that finding housing is one of the biggest challenges they face as they re-enter society.
criminal justice
Posted inCommunity, NNS Summer Survival Guide, Public Safety
NNS Summer Survival Guide: What you need to know to have a safe summer with the kids
Here are some things to know about keeping your kids safe and engaged this summer.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Groups demand answers after 4 deaths at Milwaukee County Jail
Safety advocates say Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball refuses to engage with them about conditions at the Milwaukee County Jail.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Ban that prohibits incarcerated students from using Federal Pell Grants ends in July
Milwaukee Area Technical College was the first college in Wisconsin to participate in an experiment providing students with Federal Pell Grants. In July, this grant money will be available to incarcerated students nationwide.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: I killed a man. But is my sentence based more on revenge when it should be about redemption and rehabilitation?
Our judicial system is based on revenge when it should be about redemption and rehabilitation.
Posted inCommunity
Inside the NNS newsroom: We are hiring a criminal justice reporter
If you care passionately about informing readers about how the criminal justice system impacts communities of color, then the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wants to hear from you.