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Welcome to Community Conversations 2018-2019!
Community Conversations is a monthly meeting of community members to discuss important topics of the day. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September -November, and January-April. Lunch is provided with the opportunity for a free will donation to cover those costs. Register here.
On Wednesday, October 17, Sheriff Steve Helgeson and Judge Scott Horne will speak on "Why Jail People for Being Ill?" Most people who have a mental illness are not dangerous, but there is a high percentage of people in jail that have a mental illness. This creates medical, ethical, and legal challenges for the system to effectively treat and manage this issue. Steve Helgeson began his career in law enforcement in 1983 working part time for the Sheriff’s Department while attending the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. After graduation he spent the next twelve years working as a law enforcement officer before transferring to the jail. He served as a jail sergeant, jail administrator, and later as the Chief Deputy. Steve was elected Sheriff in 2006 and has served as Sheriff since that time. Judge Scott L. Horne serves La Crosse County Circuit Court. He has been a law clerk, Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney and a Circuit Court Judge. Scott was educated at Cornell College and the University of Wisconsin. He participates in Criminal Justice Study Commission; Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association (President), and Legislative Council Committees—Fines and Forfeitures, Tavern Industry, Open Records, Future of the DA Program. |
We welcome all who want to make a difference.
Lunch is provided. Free-will offering is appreciated. Registration is not required, but encouraged. |
