October 26: From Planning to Policy

by Kids Forward | October 14, 2022

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Milwaukee’s County Credible Messenger program

Data shows that youth incarceration is a harmful, costly, and ineffective practice that disproportionately impacts marginalized youth. 

Join us for a 90-minute webinar presenting the Milwaukee County Credible Messenger program — a key milestone in the Zero Youth Corrections Initiative.

Wednesday, October 26

12:00-1:30 pm CST

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This event is in partnership with Milwaukee Turners and in honor of Youth Justice Awareness Month:

Youth Justice Wisconsin—a project of Kids Forward and Youth Justice Milwaukee—advocates for transforming the youth justice system, increasing community safety, and improving well-being for young people, ages 10-24. 

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