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This page displays timely announcements, news reports, and articles written by MOSES members previously published in our newsletters, yearbook, or venues. Signed articles offer information and interpretations to support advocacy, but are not official MOSES positions. Links to official MOSES position statements may be found on this page.  The main display shows all items with the most recent first. You can select particular topics, working groups, or types of information to see the articles of one type, with the most recent first. Also see the Publications & Resources page for links to whole newsletters and yearbooks as well as other resources for research.

MOSES Official Position Statement on Proposed New Jail

by | Sep 11, 2014 | ,

Recently, the Dane County Sheriff's office released a study conducted by Mead & Hunt recommending plans for a new Dane County Jail.  The cost to taxpayers would be close to $135M. MOSES has had conversations with Sheriff Mahoney, several stakeholders, and has done thorough review and discussion of the Mead & Hunt report.  MOSES is working hard to find the best solution to these complicated issues and is committed to working collaboratively with other stakeholders toward that goal. The...

Tell the City of Madison to #BanTheBox !

by | Sep 1, 2014 | ,

Help stop hiring discrimination based on conviction history! Tomorrow, Madison's Common Council will vote on a resolution supporting the Ban the Box initiative.  This resolution contains language that would encourage employers to leave questions regarding criminal history off of applications.  They would agree not to ask about criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Click here to read the full resolution. If you would like to support this initiative, you can...

Reform Now: Revocations & GPS Monitoring #ReformNow

by | Aug 27, 2014 |

On Wednesday, August 20, WISDOM members from across the state gathered to speak out against the unjust and counterproductive practice of sending people to prison for “technical violations” of their parole or supervision.  Click below to view a video on the event by Tim Coursen. http://vimeo.com/104371646

MOSES goes to Milwaukee #ReformWisDOCNow #ReformNow

by | Aug 20, 2014 |

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."                                             -Margaret Mead   Today, REFORM NOW in front of the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (and please note that those are NOT real windows - it is only a facade made to LOOK like there are windows). James H. Hall, Jr., the President of the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP, speaking at the REFORM NOW action in front of the...

Buy an Ad in the MOSES 2014 Yearbook!

by | Aug 5, 2014 |

Support MOSES and promote your business at the same time. Ads for the 2014 yearbook are now for sale! Click to download this form to purchase your ad.  Ad must be received by October 1. Curious about how your ad will be used? Click to browse the 2013 Yearbook! 

WISDOM and MOSES Call to #ReformWiscDOCNow at State Capitol July 9, 2014

by | Jul 11, 2014 | , ,

On Wednesday, July 9, 2014, many diverse interfaith groups and justice advocates gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol for WISDOM’s press conference and to speak to the State Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Speakers from organizations across the state, including Madison’s own MOSES contingent, conveyed passion and knowledge as they unveiled REFORM NOW, a campaign to illuminate failures, share stories, offer solutions and call for accountability at the DOC.  More than 125 people...

2 Day Leadership Training June 27 and 28!

by | Jun 17, 2014 |

Just a reminder that the 2-day training here in Madison for formerly-incarcerated people, as well as family members of currently or formerly incarcerated people will be on June 27 and 28. We have a good place, and it seems we have a fair number of people planning to attend. We want to ask you to encourage people who want to attend (including yourselves) to sign up as soon as possible.  We especially need to know how many out-of-towners will need a place to stay. If you have any questions,...