This report is an update of an earlier 2015 report and includes data through 2015. Fortunately, many of the trends noted in the prior reports have continued, as juvenile arrests have continued to decline and there has been a growth in support for successful community-based programs.
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.