Friends & Family: Forums

Friends and Familyorum: April 9, 202

​T​he Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) recogniz
es the crucial role that support from family and friends plays in rehabilitation and successful re​entry into the community. As part of our commitment to serving the people of Wisconsin with transparency and accountable decision-making, Secretary Jared Hoy and department leadership want to hear directly from the loved ones of those engaged with the DOC.​​​

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 
Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm 
Location: Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Corrections Training Center (CTC)  
3099 E. Washington Ave​, Madison, WI 53704

Registration is required
Attendance is limited to friends and family members of individuals who are currently incarcerated or on active community supervision. Attendance is limited to 100 people. Registrants must be 18 or older. Attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional event details on Thursday, March 12.​
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Submit your questions
​Attendees are encouraged to submit questions to DOCForum@wisconsin.gov no later than Wednesday, March 11. Questions will be reviewed in advance for common themes to assist leadership in addressing each topic.

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Learn more
The first Friends & Family Forum was held on April 9, 2025 at the Kolb Center at Fox Lake Correctional Institution. This provided an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, offer feedback and positively contribute to our state’s corrections policies.

See resources from the event: