On Wisconsin: Good Neighbor Relationships

Shia Fisher and Will Kenneally, WSUM 91.7FM Madison, On Wisconsin •

The main issues brought up in the litigation were very specific to many of the abusive practices that were taking place in the facilities - Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake. For example, the use of solitary confinement which studies show can be very harmful and does not have any rehabilitative benefits, and the use of pepper spray - including "bear mace."

About the Expert

Nadia Mozaffar is a Senior Attorney at Juvenile Law Center. Her work focuses on advancing educational rights and opportunities for children in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, economic justice issues, and protecting the rights of young people in the adult justice system.