The department works with interested  communities assisting them in development of a restorative justice approach to community safety.  Restorative justice is a framework which involves victims and community more broadly in the criminal justice system.  In addition to offender accountability through taking responsibility and making amends, restorative justice seeks to address victim needs, offender competencies, and community responsibility in repairing the

harm done by crime.

Restorative Justice Information

• Restorative Justice Backgrounder
• MN Correctional Facility RJ Activities Reports
• Exploring Justice brochure
• RJ Program Evaluation Reports

• Basic Restorative Justice
• Circle Related
• Corrections and Restorative Justice
• Faith Initiatives and Cultural Issues
• Restorative Efforts in the Community
• Restorative Justice Research and Resources
• Restorative Justice Practices
• Restorative Justice Stories
• Schools and Youth Information
• Victim Offender Dialogues
• Victims & Offenders In Communication Experiences
• Inspirational

• Restorative Justice-Reflections on National and International Developments
• Facilitating Restorative Group Conferences Training Curriculum

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