Youth Justice

10/6: Radical Listening for Youth Justice

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1-3pmHoney Bee Sage Wellness Apothecary 1819 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Reserve your spot. Free Lunch, Herbal Teas & Alcohol-Free Cocktails PLUS a $25 participation stipend. ***Only 40 spots are available - register asap*** Join Kids Forward and Ubuntu Research &...

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Statement: Prosecuting 10-year old child as an adult is inhumane.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Every child in Wisconsin, regardless of race or place, deserves a stable foundation as well as the opportunity to forge their own path in life. However, due to decades of systemic barriers and disinvestment in our youth justice system, Wisconsin continues to tragically fail its young people that are involved in...

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Statement: Raise the Age in Wisconsin

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 At Kids Forward, we firmly believe that every child in Wisconsin deserves to be treated like a child. Yet, our state continues to tragically lag almost every other state in the country when it comes to youth justice reform. In the wake of the case of the 10-year-old Milwaukee boy, charged with a serious crime,...

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Explained: End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Wisconsin

Wisconsin relies far too much on incarceration and blames children for system-wide failures. Instead of incarceration, a better investment for Wisconsin’s youth is in basic needs such as health, housing, and employment.  Wisconsin should reimagine a community-based continuum of care grounded in youth voice, emerging adult research, and cross-system collaboration. 

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