Everyone makes mistakes! Check out some of the resources below to assist with navigating your way through the justice system and towards your goals.
StEPP is a pilot project designed to address the need for quality legal representation for students in the MMSD facing expulsion.
Have you taken the My Brother's Keeper Madison Community Pledge and are wondering where to go from there? You're in luck! Help work towards the goals of My Brother's Keeper Madison through any of these many resources. Simply look for your pledge selections and follow the links to learn more!
We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has a goal to help you understand your rights by providing tips for interacting with police, immigration agents or the FBI.
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
The YWCA Madison:
- Advances race & gender equity to create a more just and inclusive community;
- Helps people find and maintain employment through job training & transportation; and
- Supports people in housing & shelter.
The resources and links offered are to assist ex-offenders to reentry into their community. Additional resources will appear as they become available. Please review carefully, and contact the key staff as listed to ensure a quick reply.
- Criminal Records and Getting Back into the Workforce: This resource discusses the ex-offenders criminal record and what to expect when dealing with employers.
- DOL Ex-Offender Handbook: A federal guide to resources available from the Job Center system.
- Arrest and Conviction Records Under the Law: FAQs, from the Equal Rights Division of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
- Xamire Wisconsin has resources to help felons find jobs, housing and federal programs.
- Fair Shake is a re-entry resource center that encourages all stakeholders to participate in the reintegration of formerly incarcerated people back into society.
- Ready4Work is a report from the US Dept. of Labor on a pilot program designed to help returning offenders by linking them to community institutions like Holy Cathedral/Word of Hope Ministries of Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Law Help website has two goals: to guide you to the best source of legal help based on your specific circumstances, and to give you accurate and understandable legal information.
WisLawHelp launched with three priority legal topics: Housing Law, Consumer Law, and Family Law.