The conglomerate that enables deposits and purchases also runs a prison phone system that has left families disconnected. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR This story was produced and … [Read more...]
‘It’s been a living hell’: Wisconsin prison phone failures leave families disconnected
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections blames contractor ICSolutions for glitches during a free tablet rollout meant to improve communication. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR … [Read more...]
Staff Shortages Create Less Support for People After Incarceration
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
10 Guards, 900 Inmates: Wisconsin Prisons See Dire Results of Ignored Warnings
An extreme shortage of guards at Wisconsin’s prisons slowed basic operations to a crawl. Inmates escaped, prisons locked down and conditions deteriorated. By Mario Koran The New York Times / … [Read more...]
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To Meet the Demand for Skilled Workers, DWD Preparing Inmates for Future Success
Guest Column by Secretary Ray Allen Department of Workforce Development Wisconsin employers are hiring and need additional skilled workers to maintain or expand their operations. And with … [Read more...]
Corrections seeking money for troubled youth prison
By Jason Stein and Patrick Marley The state Department of Corrections is seeking $3.3 million over the next two years to reform a troubled prison for youth to bring it into line with federal sexual … [Read more...]