Redefining purpose, redirecting progress in the criminal justice system
As Dane County takes steps to reduce jail population, divert youth offenders, efforts to implement positive change are clear
Dane County prison renovation woefully deflects addressing systemic problem
Renovation may address safety, but does nothing to improve innate racism in Wisconsin's jails
Dane County shows jails do better focusing on rehabilitation, not punishment
Treating addiction as medical condition humanizes, rehabilitates offenders
Innocent until proven guilty — if you can afford it
Laws designed to bring equity to criminal prosecution fail to protect low-income defendants
Mental health advocates discuss alternatives to incarcerating the mentally ill
Attendees expressed discontent with current treatment of mentally ill in Dane County legal system
Cook faces six new charges against five new women
Cook now faces 21 counts of varying charges against 10 women
Cook to appear for preliminary hearing before year’s end
Dec. 27 hearing will determine whether Cook will stand trial
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