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WISDOM
Coverage of WISDOM in the Nexus archive.
Department of Correctionsorganization1Mark Riceperson1Wisconsinplace1Public Welfare Foundationorganization1Wisconsin Examinerorganization1State of Wisconsin Building Commissionorganization1Francesca Hongperson1Kelda Roysperson1Joel Brennanperson1David Crowleyperson1Mandela Barnesperson1Andy Manskeperson1criminal justicetopic1incarcerationtopic1public safetytopic1
- Department of Corrections, advocates clash over prison conditions after protest
Activists protested outside the Wisconsin Department of Corrections headquarters over concerns about solitary confinement and inhumane prison conditions. The DOC disputed claims and highlighted rejected state budget proposals as a barrier to reform, while advocates called for reduced prison populations, improved living conditions, and independent oversight.
- Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls address criminal justice, inequality
Seven gubernatorial candidates, including Democrats and a Republican, discussed criminal justice, healthcare, and public safety at a WISDOM forum. They emphasized reducing incarceration through treatment, support programs, and policy reforms like ending crimeless revocation. Republican Tom Tiffany did not attend.