[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5340]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Wisconsin Community Services, Inc., WCS. I am proud to 
honor its service and recognize that the many ways this organization 
has contributed to the State of Wisconsin.
  WCS is the State's oldest and largest nonprofit criminal justice 
system organization. Founded in 1912 as the Wisconsin Society of the 
Friendless, WCS has never faltered in its mission to provide innovative 
opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity. For 100 years, 
this organization has provided individuals involved in or at risk of 
becoming involved in the criminal justice system with the tools they 
need to stay out of trouble and become productive members of their 
communities.
  This organization provides more than 40 programs for Wisconsinites in 
need. Through its outpatient clinic, for example, WCS provides mental 
health treatment and ancillary support such as housing assistance to 
mentally ill individuals who are at risk of entering or have already 
been incarcerated. Through its policy and workforce development 
program, WSC provides vocational training to individuals with criminal 
records and helps them secure jobs. With mental health treatment, 
housing, and employment, these individuals can live crime-free lives 
and contribute to society.
  With nearly 300 employees and serving more than 15,000 individuals in 
2011 alone, WSC continues to change the lives of individuals in need. 
WSC's longstanding efforts have helped lower recidivism rates and saved 
taxpayer dollars, while giving Wisconsinites the tools and resources to 
overcome challenges such as mental illness and substance abuse. I am 
proud to honor the work of this outstanding organization and its 
continuing service to the State of Wisconsin.

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