The CLOSEmsdf coalition received this letter from MSDF, we reprint it, leaving the person's full name off to protect their identity. Niel Thoreson, Regional Chief for the Milwaukee office of the Division of Community Corrections 6 p.m. March 17, 2019 Mr. Thoreson, I am going to be straight-forward with you and get to the point. … Continue reading Letter from MSDF captive to Niel Thoresen at the DCC
Joshua: This place kind of makes you lose your mind
The first time my agent locked me up was for a money violation around May 2017. I had a couple hundred dollars around. Second time he locked me up is the situation I’m in now, being revocated for alleged violations. They gave me 2 years 4 months and 28 days. And I haven’t had no … Continue reading Joshua: This place kind of makes you lose your mind
Carlos: This is not for humans
I’m locked down in this place and it is destroying my life in many ways. The good thing that I have going is I believe in God and I’m strong during this hard time. Yes, I have sinned many times in life and made many mistakes that caused me my freedom by landing in jails … Continue reading Carlos: This is not for humans
James: No sunlight, outdoor rec or even fresh air
My name is James. I am 36 years old. I was released on [2017] from doing 26 months for a domestic violence case. … fast forward a few weeks. I got a job working 1st shift with a good company in Kenosha marking $12/hour. In a matter of 8 days an opportunity presented itself where … Continue reading James: No sunlight, outdoor rec or even fresh air
Kermit: Stop this madness
I was released from prison Feb. 7, 2017, and was doing well on parole – no police contacts, no positive drugs screens, I reported to my agent regularly, etc. I found out that a family member was misappropriating my mother’s funds, so I confronted her about it, and ended up in MSDF for investigation. I’m … Continue reading Kermit: Stop this madness
