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Can children be interviewed without a parent or guardian in Wisconsin? Yes. Amanda Merkwae, the advocacy director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, dispels some common myths and discusses how children are treated by Wisconsin's criminal justice system.
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The Slender Man stabbing made international headlines when it first happened. Reports on the crime focused on the horror stories that helped inspire it, largely ignoring the extreme mental health issues the 12-year-old perpetrators were experiencing. ‘Slenderman’ explores how these children were impacted by a criminal justice system that prioritized punishment over treatment.
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Despite dropping rates, the United States still incarcerates more young people than any other country. According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as of July 2021 93% of the youth housed at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile correctional facility have a mental health condition. Of those youth, 25% have a serious illness. WUWM hosted a live virtual discussion focused on how being incarcerated impacts the mental health of young people and what’s being done to address it both inside the facilities and upon returning to the community.
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Despite dropping rates, the United States still incarcerates more young people than any other country. According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as of July 2021 93% of the youth housed at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile correctional facility have a mental health condition. Of those youth, 25% have a serious illness. WUWM hosted a live virtual discussion focused on how being incarcerated impacts the mental health of young people and what’s being done to address it both inside the facilities and upon returning to the community.
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Gov. Tony Evers was in Milwaukee Tuesday, touting juvenile justice reforms contained in his budget proposal. He called on the Republican-controlled state Legislature to pass the initiatives.
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In 2017, Maricella Chairez died by suicide in her cell at the Racine County Juvenile Detention Center. Although she was only 16-years-old, her suicide was…
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The Wisconsin prison system is facing a lot of challenges for both adults and young people. Wisconsin is second in the country for racial disparity among…
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In most states, a person who commits a property crime can face a felony murder charge if it results in someone being killed, even unintentionally. Juvenile justice advocates say the law is unfair.
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The District of Columbia is leading the way on a new program in which young offenders get a second chance. It's difficult, but authorities say it's worth it.