Vision Statement

Vision: To make the criminal justice system a better investment toward improving the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Mission: To promote and facilitate the implementation of effective criminal justice policies and practices that maximize justice and the safety of the public.

Events

WATCP: Beyond Veteran Courts—creative solutions to assist Veterans in the Justice System
Jan 15 2021

This session will present (and solicit) creative solutions to jurisdictions without a Veteran court or with limited access to VA Healthcare services, including: - Veteran tracks of existing treatment courts - Prison/jail efforts (such as Veteran dorms) - Law Enforcement Efforts (such as Veteran response teams) - Partnering with County, State, and other Veteran resources, including the use of VA Community Care Options - Civil Legal assistance (such as Medical Legal Partnerships) - VA Support services via the Veteran Justice Programs outside of the treatment court context WATCP members/confer

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State CJCC Data Sharing/Outcomes, Trends, and Indicators Subcommittee
Jan 19 2021

This is the date and time set for the State CJCC Data Sharing/Outcomes, Trends, and Indicators Subcommittee to conduct normal business. Agenda is attached.

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WATCP: How to Create and Sustain a Volunteer Peer Support Program in Treatment Court
Jan 21 2021

Objectives of this session include: (1) Learn how to create a Peer Support program in Treatment Court using graduates on a volunteer basis to provide peer support to current participants. (2) Learn how to train Peer Support Mentors based on the State of WI Certified Peer Specialist Core competencies, Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics in combination with Treatment Court rules and guidelines. (3) Learn how to sustain a Peer Support program with a small budget.

Speakers: Susie Austin

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Articles

FY20 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application Posted
Sep 21 2020

As required under federal statute, the State of Wisconsin's FY20 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application has been posted for public comment.

 

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FY20 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application Posted
Sep 21 2020

As required under federal statute, the State of Wisconsin's FY20 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application has been posted for public comment.

 

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TAD Participant Outcome Summary and Cost-Benefit Report Now Available
Jun 05 2020

Between 2014 and 2018, TAD program admissions grew 150%, coinciding with over $5 million in additional funding awarded. During these five years, 6,125 admissions were reported across approximately 83 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) funded treatment courts or diversion programs in 52 counties and three tribes across Wisconsin.

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