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Tag: Prison Problems

Prison Problems examines deteriorating conditions within Wisconsin’s understaffed prisons that have led to indefinite lockdowns and denied medical care. 

Sign says “NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS” in front of sign that says “GREEN BAY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION” next to highway.
Posted inForward, Justice & Safety

‘Band-Aid on the problem’: Past raises haven’t fully solved Wisconsin prison staffing problems

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch July 11th, 2025July 14th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.

Prison behind bars
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Why is Wisconsin’s prison system such a ‘mess,’ and what can be done to fix it?

Avatar photo by Sreejita Patra / Wisconsin Watch June 23rd, 2025June 27th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
No trespassing sign outside prison
Posted inJustice & Safety

Vendor failure means Wisconsin prisoners can’t buy food or other items

Avatar photo by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and WPR May 22nd, 2025May 27th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Illustration of cellphone with words “No connection…”
Posted inJustice & Safety

‘It’s been a living hell’: Wisconsin prison phone failures leave families disconnected

Avatar photo by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and WPR May 8th, 2025May 8th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Families seek answers after deaths of two women incarcerated at Taycheedah prison

Avatar photo by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and WPR March 11th, 2025March 11th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School
Posted inForward, Government, Justice & Safety

Tony Evers proposes $500 million prison overhaul, closing Green Bay facility by 2029

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch and Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch February 16th, 2025March 18th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Exterior view of building and metal fence with barbed wire. Sign says “Welcome to Copper Lake School Lincoln Hills School”
Posted inJustice & Safety

One child, $463,000 per year: Ballooning costs of troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch and Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 5th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Lots of books on a bookshelf
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Wisconsin prisons restrict books and mail to keep drugs out, but some staff still bring drugs in

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch and Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch October 2nd, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
People stand and hold signs saying “DELAYS = DEATHS. TREAT NOW,” “MODIFIED MOVEMENT MY ASS LOCKDOWN IS TORTURE PRISONPOLICY.ORG” and more.
Posted inJustice & Safety

Short on fixes for prison problems, Wisconsin weighs independent oversight

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch August 29th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Outside view of Waupun Correctional Institution
Posted inJustice & Safety

Wisconsin’s inmate population swells as other states limit incarceration and close prisons

Avatar photo by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch August 21st, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Exterior view of Waupun Correctional Institution
Posted inForward, Justice & Safety

DataWatch: Wisconsin incarcerates more people than its prisons were designed to hold

Avatar photo by Khushboo Rathore / Wisconsin Watch July 30th, 2024March 11th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inJustice & Safety

These doctors were censured. Wisconsin’s prisons hired them anyway.

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch July 2nd, 2024July 9th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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