Empower - Support - Promote
The University of Wisconsin Women in Criminal Justice Mentoring Program empowers women to seek careers in Criminal Justice, supports their education and career path, and promotes equity and diversity in the criminal justice system.
Our program provides students with mentors from multiple agencies at the federal, state, and local levels and is the result of a unique collaboration between the UW-Madison Center for Law, Society, and Justice; UW-Platteville Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences; and Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation.
Participation & Commitment
Both students and mentors can customize their level of involvement—from a single conversation to a full academic year of engagement. Program advisors will provide guidance and support throughout.
Student Experience
Students will be invited to join a dedicated Canvas course that guides them through the mentoring journey. The course includes:
- Tools for building strong mentor relationships
- Career resources and professional development content
- Regular check-ins with UW-Madison and UW-Platteville advisors
- Flexible engagement options—from quick Q&A to year-long mentorship
UW-WICJ Mentoring Program In the News
- UW-Platteville student awarded Tommy G. Thompson Public Leadership Scholarship Published: Jan 21, 2026 | Written By: Christine Bellport
- From deployment to diploma: a military student's journey to valedictorian Published: Nov 11, 2025 | Written By: Christine Bellport
- Making an impression: forensic investigation students contribute to State Crime Lab in first-of-its-kind partnership Published: Oct 28, 2025 | Written By: Christine Bellport
- Forensic Investigation Club to hold footwear impression project Published: Oct 11, 2025 | Written By: Christine Bellport
- UW-Platteville students participate in nation’s first mass fatality cold weather training Published: Mar 31, 2025 | Written By: Christine Bellport
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Our mentors represent a diverse range of roles and agencies, providing a wealth of experience and insight across the criminal justice spectrum.
- Law Enforcement: Detectives, Sergeants, Officers, and Training Captains from Madison PD, UWPD, Sun Prairie PD, Verona PD, and more
- Legal & Judicial: Attorneys, Assistant Attorney Generals, District Attorneys, and a Circuit Court Judge
- Federal Agencies: DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Probation, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and U.S. Courts
- State Agencies: Wisconsin DOJ, DOC, DNR, and ICAC
- Specialists: Forensic Psychologists, Pathologists, Crime Scene Leads, and Mental Health Officers
- Academia & Outreach: Professors, Internship Directors, Policy Analysts, and Congressional Caseworkers
For more information, or if you are interested in participating in a mentorship contact Academic Advisor, Beth Tremelling at tremellinge@uwplatt.edu.