End Life Sentences for Juveniles By Margaret Irwin The State of Wisconsin is inching its way toward passing a bill that would end life sentences without the possibility […]
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Summary of JSRI Activities in 2023
JSRI spent 2023 working on the Jail (no surprise) and behavioral health. Much of the Justice System Reform Initiative (JSRI) work in 2022 was focused on the jail. This year […]
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End the Lockdowns! Action Draws 200 to State Capitol
“End the Lockdowns!” Action Draws 200 to State Capitol By Pam Gates Over 200 people participated in the WISDOM-sponsored “End the Lockdowns!” action at the state Capitol on Oct. […]
Read More »“FROM ASHES TO BEAUTY” TELLS STORIES WE NEED TO KNOW
“FROM ASHES TO BEAUTY” TELLS STORIES WE NEED TO KNOW By Sherry Reames On Oct. 12, Madison’s First Congregational UCC hosted the showing of a short documentary […]
Read More »Can Wisconsin Finally End Juvenile Life Without Parole?
The Wisconsin Alliance for Youth Justice (WAY-J) is making another push to end life- without-parole sentences for offenders under the age of 18.
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