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Mental health legal rights for youth in Wisconsin
Collaborative Solutions Stories Community Collaborations Health Justice system Law Mental Health Solutions

Mental health legal rights for youth in Wisconsin

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

By Maddie Green A teenager knows something isn’t right. They want to talk to a therapist but don’t want their parents to know everything they

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family, legal rights, teens, youth
Why representation matters in youth mental health services
Collaborative Solutions Stories Community Collaborations Justice system Mental Health Solutions

Why representation matters in youth mental health services

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

By Madeline Green After months of building up the courage, a teenager sits across from a therapist, prepared to unpack years of buried experiences, past

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law, mental health
Evers signs bills expanding Wisconsin’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Justice system Politics Public policy

Evers signs bills expanding Wisconsin’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A pair of bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s response to online child exploitation were signed into law on April 8 by Governor Tony Evers.

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An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide
City Life Justice system

An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

​On evenings throughout the month in Dane County, individuals gather in a circle. Some have never met before, others sit quietly, carrying regret, uncertainty or

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Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts
City Life Culture Justice system State and Local Politics

Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every corner of public life, and the Dane County Court family court was no exception. What began as a temporary

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