Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Coverage of Taycheedah Correctional Institution in the Nexus archive.
- Department of Corrections, contractor pursue reform, advocates want a bigger say
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections partnered with Falcon Correctional and Community Services, Inc. to implement reforms addressing healthcare, solitary confinement, and staffing issues. A report highlighted problems like pandemic-era hiring, staff training limitations, and inconsistent facility practices. Advocates like Susan Franzen from Ladies of SCI raised concerns about overcrowding and staffing shortages hindering reform effectiveness.
- Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high. Track the trend here.
Wisconsin’s prison population is approaching a record high, with women’s prisons operating at 180% of their designed capacity. The state has addressed overcrowding by adding beds in gyms and offices, while male facilities are 30% over capacity. Governor Tony Evers recently announced plans to commute sentences for the first time in 25 years.