Press play to hear his story In Wisconsin, the numbers paint a clear picture long before anyone steps inside a courtroom. A study from the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that 89 percent of physical custody awards historically went to mothers in Wisconsin and Michigan. Nationally, nearly 80 percent of custodial parents are mothers, while fathers hold only about 20 percent of custodial arrangements. Even when fathers actively p

Judge Jerilyn Dietz nomination for an "Ally" award The recent debate in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has centered on the efficiency of the judicial system and the question of accountability for the county’s low recidivism rates. Many have criticized Circuit Court Commissioner Patricia Koppa for what they perceive as leniency during bail hearings. However, a deeper look suggests that the responsibility extends beyond the commissioner, pointing toward the presiding judges whose polici

While the community scrutinizes Commissioner Koppa for bail decisions, the judges who set policy and actively participate in recovery organizations remain largely unexamined.