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Jailed teen population down
By Braboo News Republic
Published: 08/01/2006

MADISON, WI - Though 571 juveniles are currently housed in correctional facilities in Wisconsin, the number of incarcerated individuals ages 10 to 17 has decreased over the last 10 years, said John Dipko, public information director for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

"It is a sign that community-based interventions with juveniles are successful," he said.

Still, five Sauk County juveniles committed crimes serious enough to warrant a supervised stay in one of the state's six correctional institutions this year.

One such correctional institution...Read more.

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