As the Social Development Commission continues to face challenges, various experts share thoughts about potential ways forward.
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
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Leaders prepare to update Milwaukee’s Blueprint for Peace violence prevention plan
Released in 2017, the Blueprint for Peace laid out a vision for how to develop a public health approach to violence prevention. Plans to create an updated version of the blueprint are in the works.
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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.
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What you need to know about the SDC’s closing
Less than a week after the sudden closure of the Social Development Commission, there are more questions than answers about the anti-poverty organization’s future.
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NNS Spotlight: How Wraparound Milwaukee lifts at-risk youths and their families with mental health support
Wraparound Milwaukee works under the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and serves as a special care system designed for children with significant emotional, behavioral and mental health needs, along with their families.
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Millions of dollars approved for another juvenile correctional facility. What does this mean for Milwaukee youths?
Wisconsin’s new budget includes money for the planning of a juvenile correctional facility in Dane County, as plans for the same type of facility in Milwaukee move forward at the same time.