Madeleine Behr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Served as co-lead spokesperson and lobbyist for victim advocacy community in campaign to end money bond in Illinois through media interviews and press conferences, at community events, bill negotiations and professional training conferences.-Led coalition of victim advocates to successfully defend and implement first-of-its-kind state law to end use of money bond-Passed bill to protect criminalized child trafficking survivors from steep sentences for acts of self-defense against abusers-Quoted as gender-based violence policy expert in The 19th News, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, NBC News.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Led coalition and successful statewide legislative campaign to pass the Ensuring Success in School Law, the most comprehensive law of its kind in the United States, to give rights and accommodations in state law to K-12 student survivors of domestic and sexual violence-Lead coalition member for successful statewide legislative campaign to improve access to restorative justice options for sexual harm survivors-Collaborate with criminal justice reform and anti-gender-based violence advocates in support of criminal legal system reform and community safety for all.-Collaborate with local anti-gender-based violence partners and coalitions on joint efforts towards improving Chicago's law enforcement and legal system response to survivors of sexual harm -Engage with local, state, and national journalists on issues of sexual assault and trafficking, policing of sex crimes, restorative justice, and victims' rights (research cited and/or quoted in the New York Times, Mother Jones, Chicago Tribune, WBEZ, and others).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Conducted research in support of legislative and policy efforts on sexual assault prevention, Title IX, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ rights, reproductive justice, and more. -Published two research reports on the Chicago Police's response to sex crimes, and its enforcement of prostitution laws in Chicago, garnering media coverage in the Chicago Tribune, WBEZ and more. -Drafted written and spoken testimony in support or opposition of policy efforts-Lobbied lawmakers in Chicago and Springfield in support of sexual assault prevention laws and accountability for those who cause harm-Collaborated with partners and coalitions on joint efforts towards improving our community's response to sexual harassment, assault and trafficking -Tracked legislative changes and implementation of new laws and policies

Appleton, Wisconsin

I led coverage of local government in the Fox Cities between eight municipalities and one county government. My coverage ranges from changes to government structure, economic development efforts in the community, trends in local government operations, budgets, and residents advocating for a stronger community. Part of my coverage has been state and nationwide as a contributor to the USA TODAY 2016 Elections Team. With a highly-watched Senate race, an "also-ran" governor, and an increasingly battleground state, my coverage drives conversations about the impact Wisconsin will have in elections nationally. I've also taken the lead reporting on the potential for a new ThedaCare regional hospital, which could shutter the doors of two long-standing hospitals in the Fox Valley community. I've explored the story in a multitude of angles from the initial news of the decision, the tax impact on communities, how ThedaCare has done similar mergers, whether the decision is in line with trends nationwide, and more. Because of this coverage, I've broadened my reporting skills in business, non-profit and health care beats.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I spent a year as a full-time reporting intern (part-time student) investigating Wisconsin's cranberry industry, GPS monitoring of sex offenders, and the efforts of the state's jobs agency. These were a combination of solo projects and joint projects. This work was done using the state's open records law, computer-assisted reporting and data analysis. My coverage of the state's economic development agency, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, was awarded a Gold Award from the Milwaukee Press Club in 2016 for best business series. I also helped create data visualizations using Tableau and Google Fusion Tables for interactive graphs and maps.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I researched and wrote monthly or bimonthly articles on topics of my choosing related to local politics and initiatives, catering specifically to a Midwestern audience. Topics have included a proposed CAFO in Wood County, Wis., immigration reform, and Common Core, among others.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Assigning stories from state beat to reporters, editing beat articles, and reporting from the State Capitol building, including but not limited to legislative committee meetings, public hearings, Assembly and Senate sessions, state politics, and UW System news.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Master In Public Policy (Mpp)

Activities and Societies: Member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Criminal and Juvenile Justice Student Association, The Badger Herald