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Waupun Correctional Institution

Coverage of Waupun Correctional Institution in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 22:31 UTCMost recent: Aug 14 · 08:45 UTC
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Department of Correctionsorganization1Wisconsin Examinerorganization1Public Welfare Foundationorganization1Jared Hoyperson1Falcon Correctional and Community Services, Inc.organization1Kevin Kallasperson1Marlena Larsonperson1mental health diagnosistopic1Donald Maierperson1Jeff Scott Olsonperson1Randall Heppperson1Jessica Hosfeltperson1Wisconsin Department of Correctionsorganization1Act 10topic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHAug 14 · 08:45 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Wisconsin prisons are struggling to improve mental health care

    The Department of Corrections faces obstacles implementing recommended reforms for improving mental health care in Wisconsin prisons, where nearly half of those incarcerated have a mental illness diagnosis. DOC reported difficulty implementing proposals, such as sending individuals with serious mental illness to alternative units instead of restrictive housing. For several recommendations, the department indicated it requires additional staffing, material resources, or policy changes.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 22:31 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Mother’s lawsuit over Waupun prison death reaches $3.75 million settlement

    The family of Donald Maier, who died of malnutrition and dehydration at Waupun Correctional Institution, settled a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for $3.75 million. The case involved charges against former warden Randall Hepp and staff, with the lawsuit citing failures in medical care and staffing issues linked to Act 10.