Wisconsin’s reentry system is driven by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (WIDOC) alongside strong nonprofit and community-based partners. Most transitional housing and support services operate through DOC reentry centers, recovery housing networks, and faith-based providers, with the largest concentration in Milwaukee and Madison. Employment assistance flows through the Department of Workforce Development, Job Center of Wisconsin sites, and programs focused on skilled trades, manufacturing, and CDL pathways. Legal help for expungement and record relief is available but eligibility is narrow and varies by age and offense type. Rural areas rely heavily on probation/parole case management and community referrals for housing, employment, and support navigation.
Housing Assistance
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EXPO of Wisconsin (State-wide reentry support)
Peer-led reentry organization offering S.A.F.E. housing support networks, reentry navigation, peer mentors, and community connection for justice-impacted individuals statewide.
Milwaukee-based reentry program offering transitional housing assistance, referrals, case management, and support services for individuals returning from incarceration.
Free training and direct entry pipelines into skilled trades, construction, and union apprenticeships. Strong reentry placement and employer partnerships.
