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Wisconsin’s prison population has swelled over the past four decades from 3,000 to well over 20,000.The state also now has the highest rate of black male…
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A state Republican and a Democrat agree that Wisconsin's 'truth in sentencing' policy has produced unintended consequences and should be amended.The…
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Former inmate says plenty of young black men in Milwaukee need treatment for mental illnesses and trauma they've experienced in life.Jerome Dillard, a…
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Dozens of people shared suggestions this week, for how to reduce the state's high rate of African American incarceration.Milwaukee Public Radio and…
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Over the last quarter century, one block at 1st and Center in Milwaukee has become an oasis. It took years of caring and prayers pouring out of Clara…
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In preparation for Tuesday night's town hall forum, WUWM reviews the causes and impact of Wisconsin's high rate of black male incarceration.It’s a subject…
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The impact of Wisconsin’s high rate of incarcerated black men ripples through families and neighborhoods. We meet a woman determined to contribute to a…
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When people talk about poverty, it’s usually in reference to money, but poverty can encompass all aspects of life.It’s probably safe to say that growing…
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When a parent must spend time in prison, their children can be devastated. Programs are underway in Milwaukee to create a sense of hope among that next…
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In the United States, some two million children are believed to have one or both parents behind bars.But a program in place in Milwaukee and a handful of…