Resources for Community Partners
Data and Research
The Wisconsin DOC is committed to transparency and continuous improvement through the use of data and research. Our
Data and Research Page provides access to a wide range of information including reports, statistics, and interactive dashboards.
Data and Reports - Access to annual reports, recidivism studies, and other publications that provide insight into performance and outcomes.
Interactive Data Dashboards - Explore dynamic dashboards that allow you to view key measures such as population trends, admissions and releases, and community supervision data.
Are you interested in conducting research at DOC? Click
here to learn more.
Grant Letters of Support
The Wisconsin DOC appreciates the strong partnerships we share with community organizations across the state. These partnerships are essential in advancing programs and services that support safer communities and successful client outcomes.
Community partners seeking a letter of support from the DOC to accompany a grant application are encouraged to review our
guidance document for details regarding eligibility , timelines, and submission instructions.
Training
The Wisconsin DOC partners with
University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) to provide training in evidence-based practices. Through this collaboration, DOC staff and community partners have opportunities to access high-quality training and resources designed to support effective programming, reentry services, and positive outcomes for justice-involved individuals.
We value the role of our community partners in this work. If your organization is interested in learning more about training opportunities or program implementation support available through this partnership, please contact us at
DOCReentry@wisconsin.gov.
Contracting with DOC
The Wisconsin DOC partners with community organizations and service providers to deliver programs and supports that help justice-involved individuals succeed. We contract with a wide variety of community partners for services such as housing, education, employment readiness, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and other evidence-based programming.
If your organization is interested in contracting with DOC, here are a few steps to get started:
- Learn about Opportunities - DOC posts opportunities for program delivery and services through
State of Wisconsin eSupplier.
- Become a Registered Vendor - Organizations must be set up as a vendor with the State of Wisconsin to be eligible for contracting.
- Review DOC Guidance - The DOC provides resources to help potential vendors understand expectations, processes, and best practices.
Need More Information?
The Wisconsin DOC values our community partners and the important role you play in supporting reentry and building safer communities. We want to ensure you have access to the resources and information you need to be successful in this work.
If you are seeking additional details about DOC’s reentry initiatives, training opportunities, or program collaborations, please reach out to our Reentry Unit at
DOCReentry@wisconsin.gov.
For other questions or information not found, please use the
Contact Us Page to connect with the appropriate DOC office or staff member.
Resources for Friends and Families
Wisconsin Department of Corrections understands incarceration can be difficult for the persons in our care (PIOC), their friends and their family members. Support is an important part of rehabilitation, and we hope the information shared on the
Friends & Family Site will help loved ones maintain strong relationships with individuals throughout incarceration.