Partner Organizations
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Our partner organizations are fundamental to T3’s mission. Learn more about T3’s partner organizations below.
S.M.I.L.E. INC
S.M.I.L.E. (Services to Maintain Independence and Life Efficacy) INC is a holistic, nonprofit, organization whose mission is to provide re-entry services to justice involved individuals in the BIPOC underserved communities to help lower recidivism rates with a focus on providing whole health services to promote self-efficacy to overcome adversity and live a better quality of life. Their vision is to continuously protect and promote whole health, reunification with families in low-incomed disadvantaged communities.
Their contribution to T3 includes providing care coordination for our youth involved in the justice system
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Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative
The Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC) conducts and supports program evaluations within education and community systems through partnerships with school districts, professional associations, state agencies, education-based community organizations, and Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs). WEC operates under the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the UW-Madison.
Their contribution to T3 includes providing evaluation briefs and evaluation support for dyslexia screening.
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CESA 2
The Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 2 provides services and support to its 74 member school districts throughout Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, and Walworth counties in southern Wisconsin. Working in partnership with school districts, universities, and businesses, CESA 2 strives to be a leader of educational leaders. CESA 2 is governed by section 116.01 of Wisconsin State Statutes, which allows it to enter into contracts and act as a liaison between school districts, the Department of Public Instruction, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Their contribution to T3 includes providing administrative support to the T3 project which enables all contributors to succeed.
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KIDS FORWARD
KIDS Forward uses research and community informed approach to advocate for effective, long-lasting solutions that break down barriers to success for children and families. They envision a Wisconsin where every child thrives. KIDS FORWARD is the oldest multi-issue child and family advocacy organization in the country, established in 1881 as the Wisconsin Conference on Charities and Corrections.
Their contribution to T3 includes engaging youth in supporting services.
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Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center
Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a secure mental health treatment facility where the MJTC approach to treating youth was innovated. Several studies demonstrate that young people treated with the MJTC approach committed significantly fewer crimes after release. MJTC patients receive care, encouragement, treatment, and education, which with the gradual development of trust, brings about more acceptable choices and personal esteem and autonomy. Through individual and group activities and classes focused on social and problem solving skills, accepting responsibility, resolving and managing mental health issues, and building healthy relationships, the MJTC approach supports successful reintegration of young people into their communities. MJTC operates under the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Their contribution to T3 includes their innovative MJTC approach to help make our youth successful in our communities.
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I am WE Global Village
Iam WE GLobal Village envisions a world in which all people and relationships are valued, nurtured, and honored. They envision a future that honors the lessons of the past, acknowledges its impact on the present, and removes the shackles that currently bind institutions and individuals to a status quo rooted in white supremacy. I am WE Global Village was founded by Rudy Bankston, a survivor of the school-to-prison pipeline who currently works to empower his community as an educator, entrepreneur, Restorative Justice practitioner, and author.
Their contribution to T3 includes engaging youth through narrative based storytelling and empowering youth to tell their own stories.
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