Minor offenders, major consequences

By Julie Strupp

Why Wisconsin’s justice system continues to treat 17-year-olds as adults

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kirk Gunderson":

"… ions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates. …"

"… juvenile facilities.While awaiting trial on charges of attempted homicide, Kirk Gunderson was jailed with older inmates. His parents say their son sought their help …"

"… imiting Gunderson’s movements. He couldn’t go to church anymore.At 17, Kirk Gunderson drew these two self-portraits in jail. He made the one on the left during …"