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Wisconsin
NJJN Member
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
16 No. Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison WI, 53703
Home Page: Go
Charity Eleson
Phone: 608-284-0580 x302
Email: celeson@wccf.org
Wendy Paget Henderson
Phone: 608-284-0580 x308
Email: whenderson@wccf.org
Organization Profile
The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF) is an independent, multi-issue child advocacy organization, founded in 1881, that promotes the well being of children and families in Wisconsin. Through a combination of research, policy analysis, coalition building, and public education, WCCF advocates for effective and efficient health, education, and human service delivery systems – particularly for disadvantaged children and their families.
WCCF has a strong commitment to research as a way to increase public understanding of the importance of balanced approaches to public policy and is recognized as an independent source of analysis and public policy materials. Along with economic security and health, WCCF prioritizes the developmentally appropriate treatment of juveniles in the justice system to ensure better results for kids and families.
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Minority youth are 1.4 times more likely to be sentenced to the California Youth Authority by adult courts than are similarly offending white youth. [ more facts]
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