In Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin: What do we Really Know?, WCCF noted that the average daily population of youth held in juvenile correctional institutions declined by over 70 percent between 2000 and 2011. By being more strategic about who is incarcerated, developing strong community-based alternatives, and utilizing best practice research, counties across the state have succeeded in reducing reliance on expensive institutional care and using scare dollars more effectively.
Investment is Needed for Wisconsin’s African American Children and Families to Thrive
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2020 CONTACT: Erica Nelson, Kids Count and Race to Equity Project Director enelson@kidsforward.org, (608) 284-0580 x-321Ken Taylor, Kids Forward Executive Director ktaylor@kidsforward.org, (608) 284-0580 x-302 PDF...