Sentencing Advocacy Program

The mission of the Sentencing Advocacy Program is to increase the use of community-based social services and community corrections, assist in the development of sentencing plans that emphasize safe and productive community alternatives to incarceration and help families network with other social service providers.

The Sentencing Advocacy Program supports juveniles, adults, their families and victims early in the criminal justice process by providing resources that helps prepare structured sentencing plans for defense attorneys. This program trains university students to research and write sentencing plans, and arranges continuing legal education on sentencing advocacy and community alternatives.

Sentencing Advocacy in Milwaukee (SAM)

SAM is a searchable, web-based clearinghouse of community programs that offer meaningful options for pretrial release and alternative community sentences for youth and adults in conflict with the law.

SAM enables justice professionals, community providers, and families to quickly search for the most appropriate programs capable of meeting the specific needs of offenders to reduce the risk of further criminal behavior.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Volunteers needed to update the SAM database and keep information current.