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Wisconsin Correctional Center System Annual Report 2021 July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Warden Quala Champagne DOC Vision To achieve excellence in correctional practices while fostering safety for victims and communities. Every Person - Every Family - Every Community Matters State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections

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Page 1: Wisconsin Correctional Center System

Wisconsin Correctional Center System

Annual Report 2021 July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

Warden Quala Champagne

DOC Vision

To achieve excellence in correctional practices while fostering safety for victims and communities.

Every Person - Every Family - Every Community Matters

State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections

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Message from the Warden The Wisconsin Correctional Center System is focused on community integration for the Persons In Our Care (PIOC) as we prepare them for successful reentry. We are committed to professionalism and treating each individual with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 virus became an evident factor to implement strategies to keep the Staff and Persons In Our Care safe. Vaccines were made available to the PIOC toward the end of this fiscal year, as we continually reviewed operations and suspended offsite opportunities such as, Community Services, Funeral Visitations, Project Crews, and Work Release. Volunteers entering the facilities also continued as part of the suspensions due to COVID-19. WCCS continues regular sanitizing practices, COVID-19 mass testing, and wearing a mask. During the pandemic, centers implemented Zoom visitation and increased phone calls. I am grateful for the community partners who continued to engage with us during the pandemic as we assessed operations to manage the COVID-19 impact on our operations. WCCS continues to require Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Offenders Seeking Employment (CBI-EMP) as a pre-requisite for work release participation to address thoughts, feelings and other barriers to obtaining and retaining employment. At locations conducting these groups they were held in smaller sizes due to the pandemic to prepare men when the work release program returns. There were a number of leadership changes at the centers due to retirements and promotions. Gordon, St. Croix, and Thompson Correctional Centers received new Superintendents. New Captains joined Black River, Kenosha, Oregon, St. Croix, Thompson, and Winnebago Correctional Centers. I commend all our staff for their continued efforts in carrying out their essential duties to care for those in our care and one another. I am proud of the efforts our team puts forward to engage the people in our care, to respond efficiently and effectively to emergencies, and to provide creative solutions to improve our system. These key values serve us well as we endeavor toward the new normal we are approaching. Sincerely,

Quala Champagne, Warden Wisconsin Correctional Center System

Wisconsin Correctional Center System Goal To prepare men for a safe and successful reintegration into the community

Wisconsin Correctional Center System Objectives

Maintain safe and secure centers. Provide opportunities to reduce assessed needs and risks. Provide work experience opportunities for eligible people in our care prior to their release. Provide men being released to the community with the skills and documents needed to

succeed.

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Table of Contents

Wisconsin Correctional Center Fast Facts...................................4 Number of Staff………...………………………………………… 4

Population….…………………………………………………. 4 Financial Obligations Collected………….…………………… 5

Fees Collected………………………………………………… 5 New Work Release Placements………………………………. 6 Community Service Hours…………………………................. 6 Due Process Activity……………………………………….…. 7 Earned Release Programs…………………………………..…. 7

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Contact………………. 8 COMPAS Contact……………………………………………….. 8 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Contact………………….... 8 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Contact……………....... 8 Acronyms……………………………………………………….... 9 Black River Correctional Center…………………………………....... 10 Drug Abuse Correctional Center…………………………………....... 11 Felmers Chaney Correctional Center………………………………… 13 Flambeau Correctional Center………………………………………...15 Gordon Correctional Center………………….………………………. 17 John Burke Correctional Center……………………………………....19 Kenosha Correctional Center……………………………….……........ 21 Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center.…………………………… 23 McNaughton Correctional Center……………………………………. 24 Oregon Correctional Center……………….………………………….. 27 Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center………………………….…… 29 St. Croix Correctional Center………………………………………… 31 Thompson Correctional Center……….……………………………… 33 Winnebago Correctional Center……….……………………………... 35

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Wisconsin Correctional Center System Fast Facts

Number of Staff

Correctional Center Number of Uniformed

Staff**

Number of Non-Uniformed

Staff

Men to Uniformed Staff Ratio*

Black River Male 19 13 2 to 1

Drug Abuse Male 37 37 2 to 1

Felmers O. Chaney Male 19 8 2 to 1

Flambeau Male 14 10 2 to 1

Gordon Male 15 5 3 to 1

John Burke Male 33 9.5 5 to 1

Kenosha Male 15 6 4 to 1

Marshall E. Sherrer Male 14 6 2 to 1

McNaughton Male 15 5.5 5 to 1

Oregon Male 15 7 5 to 1

Sanger B. Powers Male 15 5.5 3 to 1

St Croix Male 30 15 1 to 1

Thompson Male 19 7 5 to 1

Winnebago Male 33 10 4 to 1

WCCS Administrative Staff

0 27

Totals 293 171.5 ** Number of staff refers to the number of positions; not filled positions PIOC to Staff Ratio = Data Friday Report June 25, 2021; Staff Ratio = Population/ total Staff

Population

Correctional Center Operating Capacity Population*

Black River Male 118 58

Drug Abuse Male 294 180

Felmers O. Chaney Male 100 66

Flambeau Male 90 41

Gordon Male 89 77

John C. Burke Male 250 214

Kenosha Male 115 94

Marshall E. Sherrer Male 60 36

McNaughton Male 102 94

Oregon Male 112 103

Sanger B. Powers Male 120 66

St Croix Male 120 35

Thompson Male 125 117

Winnebago Male 266 178

Totals 1961 1385 * Data from June 25, 2021 Friday Report; Population impacted by COVID and DOC Reduced Intake during pandemic

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Financial Obligations Collected

Correctional Center Court Ordered

Obligations Child Support

Victim-Witness and

DNA Fees *Black River $10,684.11 $3,276.24 $4,687.48

*Drug Abuse $37,123.13 $16,963.28 $20,176.69

Felmers Chaney $20798.08 $8,189.84 $10,295.33

Flambeau $7,182.16 $2,279.84 $2,543.52

Gordon $18,407.44 $3,515.05 $3,443.12

John Burke $71,910.60 $19,410.34 $15,291.46

Kenosha $18,006.62 $5,103.90 $7,368.28

Marshall Sherrer $9,926.22 $1,372.75 $584.83

McNaughton $24,479.28 $10,347.99 $4,068.71

Oregon $27,334.72 $5,580.15 .6,276.51

Sanger Powers $33,328.96 $3,785.37 $3,263.82

*St. Croix $7,641.60 $2,896.06 $5,884.87

Thompson $20,519.19 $8,859.51 $5032.87

Winnebago $46,109.92 $11,693.93 $11,021.04

Totals $353,452.03 $103,274.25 $93,662.02

* Facilities without work release.

Fees Collected

Correctional Center Room & Board Transportation

Black River $65.34 $36.18

Drug Abuse $535.59 $319.59

Felmers Chaney $576.88 $342.45

Flambeau $0 $0

Gordon $475 $265

John Burke $520.93 $397.61

Kenosha $1,626.68 $65.53

Marshall Sherrer $564.26 $405.40

McNaughton $0 $0

Oregon $1,157.86 $859.54

Sanger Powers $8,207 $5605.66

St Croix $0 $0

Thompson $3,576.99 $2,724.10

Winnebago $1,029.94 $656.10

Totals $18,336.47 $11,677.16

All Centers Combined Medical Co-Pay Total: $371.01

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New Work Release Placements

Total for FY 2021

Center Placements

Black River 0

Drug Abuse 0

Felmers O. Chaney 0

Flambeau 0

Gordon 0

John C. Burke 0

Kenosha 0

Marshall E. Sherrer 0

McNaughton 0

Oregon 0

Sanger B. Powers 0

St Croix 0

Thompson 0

Winnebago 0

Total 0 Work release suspended due to COVID-19 in March/April 2020.

Community Service Suspended March 2020 work completed on-site

Community Service Hours

Correctional Center Local

Government State

Government Non-Profit

Organizations Schools

Black River 0 0 0 0

Drug Abuse 0 0 0 0

Felmers O. Chaney 0 0 0 0

Flambeau 0 0 50 0

Gordon 0 0 0 0

John Burke 0 0 0 0

Kenosha 0 0 0 0

Marshall E. Sherrer 0 0 0 0

McNaughton 0 0 0 0

Oregon 0 0 0 0

Sanger B. Powers 0 0 0 0

St Croix 0 0 0 0

Thompson 0 0 0 0

Winnebago 0 0 0 0

Totals 0 0 50 0

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*Inmate complaint totals include incoming referrals to centers from other institutions.

*Bed days saved numbers include men who completed ERP in FY2020, but did not release until FY2021, and excludes men who completed ERP in FY2021, but did not release until FY2022.

Due Process Activity

Correctional Center Inmate

Complaints*

Major Conduct Reports

Minor Conduct Reports

Conduct Report

Appeals Black River 0 2 1 4

Drug Abuse 0 25 34 14

Felmers O. Chaney 0 43 64 16

Flambeau 1 4 6 6

Gordon 2 19 58 13

John Burke 4 58 148 52

Kenosha 3 53 103 23

Marshall E. Sherrer 0 40 18 4

McNaughton 1 10 68 12

Oregon 1 42 62 11

Sanger B. Powers 2 40 48 21

St Croix 0 1 7 24

Thompson 5 31 37 15

Winnebago 0 169 124 67

Totals 19 537 778 282

Earned Release Programs (ERP)

Center Average Daily

Population Program

Completions Program Non-Completions

Bed Days Saved*

Black River 65 205 14 114,739

Drug Abuse 168 295 40 166,195

Flambeau 36 72 7 43,412

St. Croix (Challenge Incarceration Program)

47 0 0 58,458

Totals 316 572 61 382,804

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CONTACTS Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Contact In the effort to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for men in our care, WCCS under the direction of the DOC, has named the following staff members as the ADA Coordinators:

Pat Melman, Superintendent SPCC (Primary) Phone: (920) 869-1095

Michelle Hoffman, Superintendent KCC (Backup) Phone: (262) 653-7099

COMPAS Contact Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) is a risk and needs assessment instrument designed to assess needs and risk of recidivism. WCCS has named the following staff member as the COMPAS Site Coordinator:

Erika Bemrich, Corrections Program Supervisor Phone: Office (608) 240-5310, Cell (608) 228-9002

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Contact Limited English Proficiency (LEP) refers to any or all of the skills of reading, writing, speaking or understanding English. The LEP initiative is DOC’s plan to implement Executive Directive #71 and to meet the needs of all offenders whose primary language is not English. The overall program is designed to train staff to address these needs, so that LEP persons will not be disadvantaged in our system. WCCS has named the following staff member as the LEP Coordinator:

Pat Melman, Superintendent SPCC Phone: (920) 869-1095

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Contact The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has a zero-tolerance standard for sexual assault among Persons In Our Care (PIOC) and staff sexual misconduct, and has issued Executive Directive #72 to address this important matter. The Wisconsin legislature also enacted Act 51 in 2003 which made staff sexual misconduct a felony crime under Wisconsin statute 940.225. WCCS has named the following staff members as PREA Compliance Managers:

Maria Silao-Johnson, Superintendent WCC (Chair) Phone: (920) 424-0402

Matt Gerber, Superintendent BRCC (Backup) Phone: (715) 333-5681

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ACRONYMS AA – Alcoholics Anonymous JCI – Jackson Correctional Institution ABE – Adult Basic Education KCC – Kenosha Correctional Center ACT – Anger Control Training MAC – Madison Area Technical College BRCC – Black River Correctional Center MATC –Milwaukee Area Technical

College BCE – Bureau of Correctional Enterprises MCC – McNaughton Correctional Center CBI-EMP – Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Profiling for Offenders Seeking Employment

MPTC – Moraine Park Technical College

CBISA – Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Profiling for Alternative Sanctions

MSCC – Marshall Sherrer Correctional Center

CIP – Challenge Incarceration Program MSDF – Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

COMPAS – Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions

MWCC – Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center

CRB – Community Relations Board NCVRW – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

DACC – Drug Abuse Correctional Center NWTC – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

DAI – Division of Adult Institutions OCC – Oregon Correctional Center DCC – Division of Community Corrections

OCI – Oakhill Correctional Institution

DCI – Dodge Correctional Institution OSCI – Oshkosh Correctional Institution DMV – Department of Motor Vehicles PIOC – Person(s) In Our Care DNR –Department of Natural Resources PREA – Prison Rape Elimination Act DOC – Department of Corrections RCI – Racine Correctional Institution ERP – Earned Release Program

RYOCF – Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility

ESS – Employment Service Specialist SPCC - Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center

FCC – Flambeau Correctional Center SUD – Substance Use Disorder FCCC – Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center

T4C – Thinking for a Change

FLCI – Fox Lake Correctional Institution TCC – Thompson Correctional Center GED – General Educational Development TCI – Taycheedah Correctional Institution GCC – Gordon Correctional Center WCC – Winnebago Correctional Center GBCI – Green Bay Correctional Institution WCI – Waupun Correctional Institution HSED – High School Equivalency Diploma

WEC – Workplace Enhancement Committee

JBCC – John Burke Correctional Center WITC – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Black River Correctional Center Superintendent: Matthew Gerber

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions High School Equivalency Diploma 21 8 General Equivalency Diploma 0 0

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 3

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Black River Correctional Center (BRCC) continues to provide consistent and quality programming for all ERP participants.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

PIOC assisted in raising 2,700 pheasants for the local Jackson County Wildlife Federation.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS The Earned Release Program (ERP): Provided pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Sec 302.05 and utilizes core curriculum of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse (CBISA). PIOC at BRCC are low risk with participation in specific programs based on COMPAS assessments. The program is generally 12 weeks in length. The ERP program strategies enhance safety in the community by providing a continuum of substance abuse and criminal thinking treatment services. The program also emphasizes sound work ethics. All PIOC at BRCC are required to fully participate in both program and work-related activities throughout the day. Education: The BRCC teacher works with PIOC in obtaining a GED or HSED.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional intsitutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI faciliies included in the structure of the CRB are JCI and BRCC. The CRB typically meets two times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

BRCC has approximately four volunteers currently on their roster. BRCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

Year Opened: 1962 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 160 Focus: Earned Release Program (ERP)

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Drug Abuse Correctional Center Superintendent: Maria Silao-Johnson – Interim

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions High School Equivalency Diploma 2 1 General Equivalency Diploma 0 0

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 1 0 71

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Drug Abuse Correctional Center (DACC) continues to provide consistent and quality programming for all ERP participants with smaller numbers in group due to COVID-19 protocols.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

Restorative justice efforts include National Crime Victim Awareness Rights Week (NCVRW) activities.

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PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Earned Release Program (ERP): ERP programming is provided pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Sec 302.05 and utilizes two core curriculums: T4C and CBISA. PIOC at DACC are identified as low, moderate or high risk with participation in specific programs based on COMPAS assessments and on-site assessments to determine needs and levels of dosage. The program is generally 16 weeks for low risk PIOC and 20 weeks in length for moderate and high-risk men, but can be shorter or longer dependent on individual needs assessments. The mission of the ERP is to enhance safety in the community by providing a continuum of substance abuse and criminal thinking treatment services. Services begin in a confined facility on a residential treatment unit, as described above and will continue with aftercare, intensive supervision, and monitoring in the community. Part of the program component also emphasizes sound work ethics. All men at DACC are required to fully participate in both program and work-related activities throughout the day.

Year Opened: 2012 (Originally 1977) Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 5 Focus: Earned Release Program (ERP)

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NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Ancillary Programs: In conjunction with the primary curriculums, a wide range of ancillary programs including General Social Skills, Anger Management, Parenting, Employability, Domestic Violence, Epictetus, Real Happiness, and Family Reunification & Victim Empathy are provided based on COMPAS needs assessment results.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are DACC, OSCI, and WCC. The CRB typically meets a couple of times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

DACC has 12 volunteers currently on their roster. DACC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Felmers Chaney Correctional Center Superintendent: Tejuana King

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions General Equivalency Diploma 0 0

Welding Program 0 0

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FCCC’s garden, tended by the men, yielded pounds of produce used in providing additional nutritional options to the institution’s food service menu.

FCCC PIOC participated in a fundraiser with proceeds benefitting We Got This, Inc. We Got This is a mentorship program for disadvantaged youths, that focuses on building stronger communities through neighborhood gardening.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Education: FCCC has a full-time teacher position that provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED). The teacher also assists the men with career planning and enrolling in post-secondary education programming. Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate the men into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to obligations such as child support and court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim/witness surcharges.

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: A program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Drivers Education Program: Driver’s License Recovery is addressed by staff working in conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a local Driving School. Staff assists the PIOC with getting necessary forms of identification. Instruction and test vehicles are supplied by the local Driving School.

Year Opened: 2000 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 3.86 Focus: Work Release

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Religious Services: Breaking the Chains Prison Ministry is provided by Our Saviors Lutheran Church on site at FCCC which provides a spiritual transition restoring lives through ministry from prison into the community. These services took place by Zoom.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, Community Relations Boards (CRB) are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional intsitutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI faciliies included in the structure of the CRB are the Felmers Chaney Correctional Center, Marshall Sherrer Correctional Center, Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center and Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility. The CRB typically meets a couple times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

FCCC has approximately 30 volunteers currently on their roster. FCCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Flambeau Correctional Center Superintendent: Carmen Dohms

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Program Participation and Completions

Program Number of Participants Number of Completions Earned Release Program 80 78

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions High School Equivalency Diploma 4 4 General Equivalency Diploma 26 2

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Continued to increase Woodshop Production to provide items for DAI as well as other state agencies and non-profit organizations.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

Provided items made in the FCC wood shop in support of a variety of DOC or non-profit organizations fundraisers. Center programming emphasized victim impact issues. Strong emphasis on collection of funds for restitution, child support and fines to prepare for reentry.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS The Earned Release Program (ERP): Provided pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Sec 302.05 and utilizes core curriculum of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for CBISA. In conjunction to CBISA, another Cognitive Behavioral intervention used is T4C, which targets criminogenic needs. PIOC at FCC are medium risk with participation in specific programs based on COMPAS assessments. The program is 20 weeks in length. The ERP services begin in a confined facility on a residential treatment unit and continues with aftercare, intensive supervision, and monitoring in the community. Part of the program component also emphasizes sound work ethics. All PIOC are required to fully participate in both program and work-related activities throughout the day.

Education: FCC’s teacher works with offenders in obtaining the GED or HSEDs. The education staff work with both general population men, as well as, men assigned to the ERP program.

Year Opened: 1954 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 44 Focus: SUD, Education

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NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Ancillary Programs: In conjunction with the primary curriculums, a wide range of ancillary programs including General Social Skills, Anger Management, and Employability, are provided based on COMPAS needs assessment results. Drivers Education Program: FCC assists PIOC in obtaining their WI State ID, driving permits, and driver license renewals. There is the option of obtaining duplicates and van driver certification when applicable. Wood Shop: Woodshop instruction is under the supervision of the contracted supervisor and participants learn the fundamentals of woodworking. The goal of the instruction is to teach skills that can be transferred to possible future employment. The woodshop supervisor teaches safety and woodworking skills in an operational wood shop with hands-on experience and training. Products may also be donated or sold to non-profit or governmental agencies.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are FCC. The CRB typically meets one time a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

FCC has approximately 18 volunteers currently on their roster. FCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Gordon Correctional Center

Superintendent: Grant Berg

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions General Equivalency Diploma 0 0 Vocational Education 0 0 Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued Driver’s Education

Participants Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued

Renewals Issued

Driving Permits Issued Duplicate and New License Issued

0 3 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PIOC completed wood cutting for the DNR and project crew work on-site.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

Emphasis in case management and interventions on victim impact issues. Fundraiser was conducted for Gordon Community Food Pantry with over $500 in funds donated. Strong emphasis on collection of funds for restitution, child support, and fines to prepare PIOC for reentry.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

. Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to assist the persons in our care in developing job skills, a positive work

ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the state for room, board and

transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as

restitution and victim/witness surcharges.

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: A program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Education: GCC continues to partner with WITC to allow PIOC the opportunity to participate in vocational programs.

Year Opened: 1950 (originally in 1931) Security Custody Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Number of Acres: 60 Focus: Work Release and Employment Services

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

In support of the mission of the DOC, DAI, and individual institutions and centers, Community Relations Boards (CRB) are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. Gordon Correctional Center conducts CRB meetings in the community and at the center and typically meets a couple times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

GCC has approximately seven volunteers currently on their roster. GCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the PIOC.

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John Burke Correctional Center Superintendent: Nicholas Redeker

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions High School Equivalency Diploma 0 0 General Equivalency Diploma 20 3

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS . JBCC provided PIOC workers opportunities to work at the following DOC staffed work sites: WCI, DCI, FLCI, TCI, Waupun and Fox Lake State Farms, Waupun Creamery, Industries Distribution Center, Central Generating Plant, DOC State Garage, DOC Central Warehouse and Badger State Logistics.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

Collection of funds for restitution, child support, and fines to prepare PIOC for reentry.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Education: JBCC has a full-time teacher position that provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED). The teacher also assists the men with career planning and enrolling in post-secondary education programming. Bureau of Correctional Enterprises (BCE) Employment: The mission of the Bureau of Correctional Enterprises is to enhance public safety by providing jobs and training for PIOC which develop marketable skills and experience in financially viable businesses while providing quality products and services to their customers. JBCC supports job placement for the PIOC at the following BCE sites; Waupun and Fox Lake State Farms, Waupun Creamery, Industries Distribution Center, and Badger State Logistics. Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim/witness surcharges.

Year Opened: 1990 – Male center, 2000 – Female center, 2011 – Male center Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 12 Focus: DOC Worksites, Work Release, Education

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NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Drivers Education Program JBCC contracts with a local Vendor to provide Drivers’ Education lessons and transport PIOC to the DMV. PIOC use vendor vehicles for the road test portion of driver’s testing. Employment Service Specialists (ESS): ESS helps provide opportunities for PIOC to prepare for release and positive reintegration. The ESS assists PIOC in obtaining social security cards, birth certificates, driver’s licenses. ESS also is a proctor for GED testing. Religious Services: Services, bible studies, Native American Pipe and Drum Jumu’ah are offered and most are facilitated at the Center by authorized volunteers. Religious services were provided using video conferencing and DVDs displayed on televisions. Welding Program JBCC, in collaboration with the DOC Office of Reentry and MPTC, provide a welding training program for PIOC at MPTC. Graduates earn a 12-credit Welding Certificate in the program.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are DCI, JBCC and WCI. The CRB typically meets three times a calendar year. Members of the community are invited to attend. These were conducted via Zoom.

VOLUNTEERS

JBCC has approximately 24 volunteers currently on their roster JBCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the PIOC.

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Kenosha Correctional Center Superintendent: Michelle Hoffman

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Driver’s Education, Licenses and WI State ID’s Issued: Driver’s Education Participants Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued

Renewals Issued New License Issued 0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

KCC garden, tended by PIOC the produce used in providing additional nutritional options to the center food service menu.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

KCC PIOC pay employment dollars earned toward their child support, court orders, victim witness surcharges, and DNA collection and institution restitution obligations.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim/witness surcharges.

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Voluntary self-help program open to all persons in our care who have an alcohol addiction problem. Community volunteers facilitate the group and meetings are held on grounds. CBI-EMP: A program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Employment Service Specialist (ESS): The ESS assists persons in our care in obtaining identification documentation, social security cards, develop résumés, and explore employment opportunities. ESS and the work release Sergeant work together to locate new employers to further expand the work release program.

Year Opened: 1990 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 7.62 Focus: Work Release

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are KCC, RCI and RYOCF. The CRB typically meets two times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

KCC has approximately 28 volunteers currently on their roster. KCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center

Superintendent: Gary A. Mitchell

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions MATC Welding Certification 3 0

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 7 14

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS New operational projects were completed at the center with PIOC work.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

MSCC PIOC pay employment dollars earned toward their child support, court orders, victim witness surcharges, and DNA collection and institution restitution obligations.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution, and victim/witness surcharges.

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Transitional Preparation: Division of Community Corrections agents conduct a monthly “DCC Orientation” for new arrivals to MSCC to review and discuss supervision rules/policies and supervision expectations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are MSCC, FCCC, MWCC, and MSDF. The CRB typically meets at MSDF twice a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

Year Opened: 1981 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 2 Focus: Work Release

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VOLUNTEERS

MSCC has approximately 10 volunteers currently on their roster. MSCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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McNaughton Correctional Center Superintendent: Bradley J. Kosbab

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued:

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Donated over 20,000 Face masks to Local entities and DOC facilities (see below) Greenhouses provided nursery plants for 5 Northern Center Gardens Completed Concrete Repairs to sidewalks, dining room entrance, replaced stairway to well house #1 and tuck pointing of

entrance pillars. Instituted Video Visits for PIOC in July 2020 Completed a security camera upgrade to include 72 views Re-Built the McNaughton sawmill on Center grounds, re-opened in October 2020

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution, and victim/witness surcharges. CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment.

Mask Production: PIOC sewed cloth facemasks from materials acquired locally near the center. Masked were provided to DOC facilities and locally as requested to the following locations: Tomahawk Nursing Home, Rhinelander Police Department, Langlade County Health Department, Aspirus Clinics in Both Rhinelander and Woodruff, Wausau Regional Cancer Center, Antigo Police Department, Langlade County Sheriff’s Department, and Ascension Medical Group, which includes the Hospitals In Rhinelander, Eagle River, Tomahawk and Woodruff. To date, MCC has shipped or donated just over 20,000 masks. Sawmill: Due to fire at the MCC sawmill site the building was structurally unsafe and the equipment was able to be saved. As a result, in August 2020 with MCC PIOC labor, construction began and was completed by October 2020. This allowed the sawmill to be relocated to MCC center grounds Woodshop: Woodshop instruction is a 6-month program where PIOC learn the fundamentals of woodworking. The goal of the instruction is to teach skills that can be transferred to possible future employment. The woodshop instructor teaches safety and woodworking skills in an operational wood shop and one saw mill for hands-on experience and training.

Year Opened: 1957 (original 1931) Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 40 Focus: Work Release

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The CRB typically meets at MCC once a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

MCC has approximately 35 volunteers currently on their roster. MCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Oregon Correctional Center Superintendent: Troy Hermans

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions Employment Readiness 0 0 MAC Industrial Maintenance 0 0 Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 0 0 0 Substance Use Disorder 4

SUD4 Participants Completions 26 26

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The OCC Garden harvested 13,000 pounds of produce in the summer of 2021.Over 1700 pounds was donated to Second

Harvest. In March and April of 2021, the OCC greenhouse started over 7,332 plants for OCC, FCCC, KCC, MSCC, and TCC. Produce grown in the garden is used for meals then processed and saved winter use.

Pheasant farm partnership with the DNR continues with 5,500 chicks expected to be received each spring.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program The SUD Residential Program is a 16-week program that addresses criminal thinking and substance abuse. The program consists of a closed style group of high-risk offenders based on the COMPAS and on-site assessments. The program utilizes the core curriculum of CBISA designed for individuals who are moderate to high need in the area of substance abuse. The program relies on a cognitive behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for avoiding substance abuse. There is a heavy emphasis on skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional and coping skills development. T4C: A program that combines cognitive restructuring theory with cognitive skills theory to help individuals in the justice system take control of their lives by taking control of their thinking. Those with an anger management need will also complete Anger Control Training or ACT. These sessions focus on anger control and social skills training to assist individuals in being able to effectively handle a variety of situations.

Year Opened: 1992 (Originally 1928) Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 10 Focus: Work Release

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Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim/witness surcharges.

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Conducted at the center by volunteers, this program is a self-help support program for individuals struggling with maintaining their sobriety. Employment Service Specialist (ESS): The ESS assists men in obtaining identification documentation, social security cards, develop résumés, and explore employment opportunities. ESS and the Work Release Sergeant work together to locate new employers to further expand the work release program.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are the OCC, TCC, and OCI. The CRB typically meets a couple times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

OCC has approximately eight volunteers currently on their roster. OCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center Superintendent: Patrick Melman

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions

NWTC Industrial Maintenance 0 0 Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued:

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License Issued

0 6 0 45

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Provided work release opportunities at locations in the surrounding communities based on authorized exemption.. Provided off grounds work placements to Green Bay Correctional Institution. Partnership with Fox Valley Humane Association. Partnered with Department of Workforce Development, Division of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans in obtaining veteran’s benefits. Harvested 8,492 pounds of garden produce in 2020. Donated 539 lbs. to local food pantries. Partnered with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Family Services to assist disabled PIOC.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Education: General Equivalency Diploma (GED) tests are made available through Green Bay Correctional Institution on a case by case basis. Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic, a work history and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board, and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim and witness surcharges.

Year Opened: 1982 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 80 Focus: Work Release

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NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Drivers Education Program: Driver’s License Recovery is addressed by staff working in conjunction with DMV and a local driving school. Staff assists PIOC in getting necessary forms of identification. Instruction and test vehicles are supplied by a local vendor. Employment Service Specialists (ESS): ESS and the work release Sergeant work with PIOC on completion of the Pre-Release Curriculum competencies and modules. SPCC also provides opportunities for PIOC to prepare for release and positive reintegration in their community of release. The ESS assists PIOC in obtaining identification documentation, social security cards, develop résumés, and explore employment opportunities. ESS and the work release Sergeant work together to locate new employers to further expand the work release program. Pheasant Raising Project: The center, in cooperation with the DNR, provides pheasants to local communities as well as to facilitate youth hunts and hunter’s education programs. REBOUND Dog Program: The Fox Valley Humane Society canine development program known as REBOUND is a community service program in conjunction with the Fox Valley Humane Society Association and Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center to develop better canine citizens for adoption. Religious Services: Coordinated by volunteers from Celebration Church, First Bible Baptist Church, and Saint Joseph Parish. Bible Study: Facilitated by volunteer by Zoom.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are GBCI, DCC Region 4 and SPCC. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

SPCC had one active volunteer provide services by Zoom. SPCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Program Participation and Completions

Program Number of Participants Number of Completions Challenge Incarceration Program - Male 182 121

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions

GED Equivalency Diploma - Male 40 12

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Staff and program participants upgraded to three flagpoles with a landscaping wall and concrete pad. Program participants sealed the parking lots and running track. With program participant volunteers rotating through, Sergeants have led PIOC in a bountiful vegetable garden. Program participants cleared and landscaped a viewing area overlooking the ponds. SCCC was able to adapt and maintain consistent CIP programming with reduced group sizes consistent with COVID-19 protocols.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS NCVRW activities. Staff and program participants raised money for the local HALOS charity through a WEC-organized pizza fundraiser.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Earned Release Program: The Challenge Incarceration Program is provided pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 302.05 and utilizes two core curriculums: T4C and CBISA. PIOC at SCCC are identified as low, moderate or high risk with participation in specific programs based on COMPAS assessments and on-site assessments to determine needs and levels of dosage. Additional programming such as Anger Management and Epictetus are offered based on each individual’s needs. The program is generally 20 weeks in length for CIP PIOC, but can be longer depending on individual needs.

Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP): The CIP includes the following components:

Military Bearing: This includes intensive instruction in military bearing, courtesy, drills and physical exercise. The PIOC are oriented to this activity by drill instructors; however, all staff reinforces concepts that support military bearing.

Group Treatment: Both individual and group counseling approaches are an integral part of the program. Group and individual counseling focus on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. At the end of each day, all PIOC are required to complete a structured entry in their journals. The Treatment Specialists are the primary case planners; however, both treatment and security staff facilitate treatment activities. PIOC who have completed the majority of their treatment needs and are in their final phase of CIP, are utilized in the peer treatment groups established for PIOC in the early phases of the CIP. Every PIOC involved in CIP must also be involved in meaningful work on a daily basis. Work tasks include manual unskilled labor for non-profit organizations and on grounds crew assignments.

Year Opened: 1991 (original 1980, 2003 females added) Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 33.91 Focus: Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP)

St. Croix Correctional Center Superintendent: James Koivu

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Education: Emphasis is on ABE skill development. The education planning is done by the education staff, with supportive services provided by program and security staff.

Evaluation: PIOC are closely supervised and rated daily by both security and program staff. Standardized evaluation forms are used to assess the overall progress of PIOC. The results of the evaluations are tabulated on a weekly basis so patterns of behavior can be monitored. Additionally, regular staff meetings and individual interviews are conducted to review the progress of PIOC in meeting program goals.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD

In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional institutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI facilities included in the structure of the CRB are St. Croix Correctional Center. The CRB typically meets two times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend. .

VOLUNTEERS

SCCC has approximately 24 volunteers currently on their roster However, SCCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.

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Thompson Correctional Center

Superintendent: Gary Kumber

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions

ABE 6 1

General Equivalency Diploma 1 1 Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued

Renewals Issued Reinstated New License Issued 0 7 2 0 36

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Made and distributed cloth masks to TCC Staff and PIOC’s. Completed Diversity mural. Displayed Juneteenth and Pride flags. Restored TCC Mission Statement display. Installed cable for new camera system and virtual education programming. Added wooden placards to identify areas of TCC. Began monthly newsletter for PIOC.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

Collection of funds for restitution, child support and fines to prepare PIOC for reentry. TCC participated with donating wood projects to non-profit organizations. TCC participated in “Pay it Forward” with Anamosa State Penitentiary PIOC participated in a fundraiser for the “Vest- A -Dog” program. TCC PIOC Veterans participated in Memorial Day flag ceremony at TCC. The garden produced several thousands of pounds vegetables and fruit, many of these items were donated to local food pantries.

Year Opened: 1942 Prison farm, 1961 1st building opened, 1993 current location Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 22 Focus: Work Release

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PRIMARY PROGRAMS

Education: TCC has a full-time teacher position that provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED). The teacher also assists the men with career planning and enrolling in post-secondary education programming. Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate PIOC into society by helping them develop job skills, a positive work ethic, a work history and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the State for room, board, and transportation. Monies also contribute to PIOC obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and victim and witness surcharges

NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Employment Service Specialist (ESS): The ESS assists PIOC in obtaining identification documentation, social security cards, develop résumés, and explore employment opportunities. ESS and the work release Sergeant work together to locate new employers to further expand the work release program.

Religious Services: PIOC were able to individually request religious material and had access for services through television.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional intsitutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI faciliies included in the structure of the CRB are TCC, OCC, and OCI. OCI hosts the meetings and they are scheduled quarterly. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

TCC has approximately three volunteers currently on their roster However, TCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the PIOC.

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Winnebago Correctional Center Superintendent: Maria Silao-Johnson

AT-A-GLANCE CENTER STATISTICS

Education

Diploma Type Number of Participants Number of Completions ABE 10 0

Driver’s Education, Licenses and State ID’s Issued

Driver’s Education Participants

Driver’s Licenses State ID’s Issued Renewals Issued New License

Issued Permits/CDL’s

0 0 0 0 0

CENTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The contracted Employment Support Specialist continued to provide men with assistance in securing driver’s permits

and licenses, van certifications and State identification cards. The Community Project Crew focused on WCC projects such as painting, parking lot maintenance, floor maintenance,

brushing, fence removal/install and bathroom renovations and other basic projects at the center. WCC implemented education program providing adult basic education services to PIOC to fulfill identified educational

needs. The PIOC will be able to obtain their high school GED or HSED with onsite testing.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

WCC participated in the annual Victim Rights Week activities. This included: distribution of ribbons and bookmarks, the

display of posters for staff, men, and visitors to raise victim awareness.

Strong emphasis on collection of funds for restitution, child support, and fines to prepare men for reentry.

PRIMARY PROGRAMS Work Release: The purpose of the Work Release Program is to successfully reintegrate men into society by helping them develop job skills, a

positive work ethic and self-sufficiency skills. Income earned by participants is used to reimburse the state for room, board, and

transportation. Monies also contribute to men obligations such as child support, court ordered obligations such as restitution and

victim/witness surcharges.

Education:

WCC has a teacher position that provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED). The teacher also assists the men with career planning.

Year Opened: 1974 Center Security Level: Minimum and Minimum-Community Custody Number of Acres: 43 Focus: Work Release

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NON-PRIMARY PROGRAMS

CBI-EMP: Program that relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach participants strategies for identifying and managing high risk situations related to obtaining and maintaining employment. There is a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development for the work environment. Employment Service Specialist (ESS): The ESS assists men in obtaining identification documentation, social security cards, develop resumes and explore employment opportunities. ESS and the work release Sergeant work together to locate new employers to further expand the work release program. WCC contracts with a local vendor to provide Drivers’ Education lessons. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): This program is a self-help support group for individuals struggling with maintaining sobriety. Men routinely participate in the weekly on-grounds program.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD In support of the mission of the Department of Corrections, the Division of Adult Institutions and individual institutions and centers, CRBs are intended to function as a mechanism for the enhancement of public education and advocacy for issues that are relevant to the operations of adult correctional intsitutions and centers in Wisconsin. The DAI faciliies included in the structure of the CRB are the WCC, DACC, and OSCI. The CRB typically meets a couple times a year. Members of the community are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS

WCC has approximately 14 volunteers currently on their roster. WCC recognizes and values the volunteer contributions of their time and talent in working with the men in our care.