Dane County’s current opioid prevention efforts have two identified gaps: the absence of a coordinated navigation and linkage-to-care system and significant barriers to treatment access that people experiencing homelessness face. In this report, a policy analysis intern researched case studies, addressed how similar initiatives could be implemented in Dane County, and offered recommendations to strengthen […]
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A landscape architecture student analyzed the Amsterdam Dunes property to identify suitable areas for boardwalk and trail connections that minimize disturbance to wetlands and sensitive habitats and enhance public access and scenic experiences at the site. […]
Growth within Sheboygan County Health and Human Services has exceeded available workspace, leading to shared offices, reduced privacy for confidential work, and teams split across multiple facilities. This separation has created communication challenges and made on-site work less appealing for some staff. This study assesses how county facilities are currently used and identifies practical strategies, […]
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Rocky Knoll Care Center brings together older adults and children in a unique model that benefits both generations. Educational policy students created comprehensive, evidence-based intergenational curriculum materials to support care center staff and build bonds between residents and children. […]
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Journalism students completed in-depth research to inform media and creative strategies to support Sheboygan County Foster care in their goal of recruiting and retaining foster care parents. Divided into three teams, the student groups created content strategy, brand messaging, and digital strategy implementation plans. […]
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Sheboygan County Foster Care’s goals are to encourage more families in Sheboygan County to open their homes to foster care and to reunite children with their biological families. To support this mission, journalism students created a suite of creative campaign materials, including print advertisements, videos, pamphlets, contact cards, yard signs, merchandise, one-pagers, and table banners. […]
Shebogyan County is interested in creating a family treatment court to help address the needs of families separated because of parental and caregiver substance use. Graduate public health students researched recommendations for implementing a family treatment court and a curated list of potential funding opportunities for starting and maintaining the program. […]
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Psychology students examined Sheboygan County’s juvenile justice system, focusing on the interactions between intake, community-based case management, and secure custody functions. Their report evaluates how effectively these components operate individually and as a system and identifies strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improved outcomes for youth and the community. […]
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The Village of DeForest’s Public Works Department, along with the library, police department, and recreational sports clubs, have outgrown their current buildings. In response, the village is looking to purchase a new piece of land and construct one public works facility that can accommodate the entire department. This report identifies the village’s needs and offers […]
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Until a bus line is implemented in the Village of DeForest, interdisciplinary engineering students recommend expanding bike paths and implementing shuttle bus services that connect the village to downtown Madison. They also suggest launching a public survey to evaluate the demand for public transportation and inform short-term and long-term solutions. […]