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the Secretary
- Mr.
Edward F. Wall,
Secretary
Ms. Deirdre Morgan, Deputy Secretary
- Mr. Dennis
Schuh, Executive Assistant
Phone:(608) 240-5055, FAX: (608) 240-3305
The Department is administered by a Secretary who is
appointed by the Governor with the consent and advice of the Senate. The Office of the
Secretary is comprised of the following:
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Office of Legal
Counsel -
Ms. Kathryn Anderson,
Chief
- (608) 240-5049
The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal advice and
counsel to the Department and its Divisions on matters relating to departmental policies,
procedures, rules and litigation.
The legal staff represents the Department before various
state and federal courts, administrative boards and commissions. The staff assist in the
development and implementation of statutes, administrative rules and policies governing
the Department. Legal Counsel provides opinions to staff, judges, district attorneys and
other community agencies on the Department's interpretations of legal issues and
correctional policies.
Office of Detention
Facilities - Ms. Kristi
Dietz, Director.
- (608) 240-5052
The Department of
Corrections has statutory responsibility for the regulation and oversight of all local
detention facilities, including county jails, houses of correction, secure juvenile
detention centers, unlocked Huber facilities, work camps and municipal lockups. Through
the Office of Detention Facilities, the Department establishes reasonable standards for
the design, construction, repair, maintenance, operation and management of these
facilities. Regionally located staff conduct annual inspections of each facility, provide
technical assistance to local jurisdictions, training to jail staff, and coordinate a
variety of efforts to assist sheriffs, police chiefs and other local officials in the
operation and management of their facilities. The Office also investigates complaints,
deaths, suicides, and other unusual incidents which occur in local detention facilities.
Office of Victim Services
Ms. Colleen Jo Winston, Director
(608) 240-5888
The Office of Victim Services & Programs is committed to mitigating
the effects of crime and advancing the principles and philosophy of
restorative justice. It is our mission to address the needs of crime
victims, their families and the community through a variety of available
services.
Here's more information.
Legislative Liaison
Ms. Melissa Roberts
(608) 240-5056
The legislative liaison provides legislative policy analysis for the Department of
Corrections. She serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary in the analysis and
development of legislative proposals. This position also functions as liaison with the
legislature, Governor's Office, other governmental agencies, and professional associations
involving legislative matters.
Director of Communications
Ms. Jackie
Guthrie
(608) 240-5060
The Director
of Communications administers the Department's communications and public relations program and
provides information on Corrections' policies, initiatives, goals, and objectives to
various audiences including staff, the general public, executive and legislative branches,
key media resources and local governmental bodies.
Reentry Director
Ms. Jule Cavanaugh (608) 240-5015
The Reentry Director coordinates the agency's efforts to improve
community safety by improving the process for the return of inmates to
the community after they have completed their prison sentence. The
Reentry Director oversees the Department's Reentry Initiative, promoting
offender accountability and success from prison admission through
release and supervision into the community.
Reentry Public Information Document
Reentry Business Plan
Prison Rape
Elimination Act (PREA) Director
Ms. Marion Morgan (608) 240-5113
In accordance with state and federal legislation, the Wisconsin
Department of Corrections (DOC) has a formal program devoted to
eliminating sexual assault involving staff and/or offenders in its
institutions. DOC hired a full time PREA Director in March of 2007. The
PREA Director has oversight responsibility of PREA implementation in DOC
and oversees PREA investigations conducted for the Department, local and
county jails, lockups and detention facilities.
PREA Summary
Policy Initiatives Advisor
Mr. Tony Streveler (608) 240-5801
Reporting to the Department Secretary and Executive Assistant,
this position serves as the policy advisor for major departmental
initiatives that have substantial and politically sensitive impact on
the agency and those it serves. The position holds the key
responsibility for complex policy and rule-making development,
management of key issues, analysis of legislation and for analysis of
other factors affecting the implementation of major departmental
initiatives. It establishes and maintains a cohesive department wide
grant writing activity to ensure increased grant funding to the
Department and limited interdepartmental grant competition.
Additionally, the position serves as an executive-level representative
and liaison for highly complex and sensitive issues involving
interactions with businesses, the public and governmental officials at
all levels, including the Legislature.
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