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Incarceration Alternatives Help "Trash" Crime

Over the last 10 years Running Rebels estimates more than $60 Million in taxpayer money was saved when intervention programs were favored over incarceration.

Administrators from the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Delinquency & Court Services Division (DCSD) were on hand as the Running Rebels community organization symbolically dumped crime paraphernalia like jail jumpsuits, handcuffs, crime tape and arrest records.

Running Rebels says court-ordered alternative programs offered through DCSD help reduce crime and save tax dollars. Over the last 10 years Running Rebels estimates more than $60 Million in taxpayer money was saved when intervention programs were favored over incarceration.

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Robert March 1, 2013 at 01:12 pm
And we could save even more if judges imposed more reasonable sentences rather than viewing every sentencing as requiring the max. Every year of prison costs Wisconsin taxpayers $38,000 per inmate. Minnesota, with virtually the same demographics and crime rate as Wisconsin, incarcerates less than half the inmates Wisconsin does, at a cost savings to taxpayers of about $350 MILLION.
Bob McBride March 1, 2013 at 03:07 pm
Imagine the money we'd save if we never put anyone in prison.
Jay Sykes March 1, 2013 at 03:55 pm
How about a Wisconsin version of the Australian Penal Colony?
Apostle* Islands Penal Colony Maximum sentence 10 months, as Lake Superior freezes over just enough to escape in an SUV. *The term 'apostle' is derived from Classical Greek apóstolos; translation: 'one who is sent away'
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Laurie Goetz June 5, 2013 at 08:34 pm
I dislike so much sarcasm in one post. Why not just come out and say something directly?
John Q. Public June 6, 2013 at 09:39 pm
Steve, I have friends and co-workers whose political leanings vary from far right to far left andRead More everything in between. I certainly wouldn't make decisions "on their future" simply based on whether or not they signed a petition. I value the input I receive from my exposure to their varying viewpoints. It seems awfully petty and shortsighted to base so many decisions on one factor. When I hire an employee, political opinions are not important to me - credentials, experience, work ethic, that's what I look for; I am interested in hiring a competent person, not someone who simply shares my political leanings. You frequently tout yourself as a "producer" - of what, I don't know. Since you so strongly support the idea of making decisions on the litmus test of whether or not someone supports or opposes Governor Walker, I suggest that you let everyone know the name of your company and what you produce. That way, people who share your ideals can support your business and those that don't can make an educated decision as to whether or not they want to work with you.
Bucky June 17, 2013 at 07:20 pm
One battle lost is not the end of the war. Walker has proven to be the biggest loser that this stateRead More has ever seen. We are almost last in every catagory and if your married with daughters all your thier rights have been taken away by your God. Remember when you and Walker take your place in hell the dead will some day walk the earth again.
JudyLee Tarbox June 5, 2013 at 08:16 am
What time is the Student Play festival@ East?
Liz June 5, 2013 at 09:19 am
The show starts at 7pm both nights. Hope to see you there!