The Impact Of COVID-19 on Youth Justice in Wisconsin: What Does it Tell Us About the Future of the System?

by Alexa Turner | February 11, 2021

Home 9 Race to Equity 9 The Impact Of COVID-19 on Youth Justice in Wisconsin: What Does it Tell Us About the Future of the System?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for safety planning within secure facilities due to a unique set of risks and vulnerabilities for youth who are in custody.1 In comparison to other states, Wisconsin has demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving the health and safety of all by implementing Coronavirus emergency guidelines across the juvenile justice system.2 This report examines the implications of those shifts in relation to the current state of youth justice and the future based on the Wisconsin Model of Juvenile Justice.

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