A judge has dropped a felony charge against the former chairperson of the Wisconsin Parole Commission.
Tag: court
Posted inBeyond Bail, Justice & Safety
Controversial algorithms help decide who stays in jail before trial
Some Wisconsin counties use risk assessment tools to predict who will skip out on court or commit new crimes; critics say there are better ways to cut incarceration.
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives
A day in trauma-informed court: Parents work to regain custody of their kids
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Mary Triggiano uses a trauma-informed approach when working with adult defendants and juvenile offenders.