Looking at the budget through the lens of how it affects children and families we see much more harm than good. We see many missed opportunities to address the pressing needs of those hardest hit by the recession, and choices made by the Governor and Legislature that mainly benefit the wealthy few and harm Wisconsin’s most precious resource, our children and families. Below is a summary of the major components of the budget that impact children and families.
Staff Shortages Have a ‘Profound Impact’ on Youth Caught up in Wisconsin’s Justice System
We focus today on the urgent and critical staffing shortage in youth prisons.
