The Wisconsin Department of Corrections Madison offices. (Photo by Henry Redman/Wisconsin Examiner)

On Wednesday, April 9, at the Kolb Center of the Fox Lake Correctional Institution, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will hold a Family & Friend Forum where relatives and friends of the incarcerated can  provide feedback to the DOC about the prison system’s policies.

The DOC “recognizes the crucial role that support from family and friends plays in rehabilitation and successful reentry into the community,” the department stated in its announcement of the session. 

“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,” the announcement said.

The Family & Friends event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Kolb Center at Fox Lake Correctional Institution, W10237 Lake Emily Road, Fox Lake.

Registration is required, and the event is limited to 100 people. Spots will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registrants must be 18 years or older.

All registrants will receive an email confirming their seat along with additional instructions.

To register online, go to https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/AboutDOC/FriendsAndFamilyForums.aspx and tap the “Reserve A Seat” button.