Recent News

 

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Votes to Update Criminal Background Check Policies, Clarifying Standards for Minnesota’s Employers and Workers

Click here for the Council on Crime and Justice press release.

 

 

Looking for mentors
The Council on Crime and Justice is looking for individuals to mentor men released from Minnesota state prisons. We recognize that returning from incarceration can be a challenging and stressful time; in order for a successful reintegration back into family and community life, support must be provided.
More Info

 

Apply to host a Veteran Justice Corps Team
  
The 2012 Veteran Justice Corps Sites are being selected now.  You can get more information and download the application material and instructions by clicking on the links below. 
Program Details | Site Application | Application Guide

Second Chance Saturdays

If you've ever had contact with the Criminal Justice System (including arrests) you may have a criminal record that could impact your employment opportunities.

Come to the University of Minnesota Law School for the Criminal Records Workshop to find out more!
Program Details

 

  

Research

The Council conducts research, in order to better understand not only what is working and what is not working within the criminal justice system, but also why. Research findings inform the development of our demonstration projects, direct service models that are rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.

» more info

Advocacy

The Council’s advocacy efforts are necessary to bring about system and policy change, and help to advance effective solutions to issues of concern that have been identified through our research and demonstration findings.  

» more info

 

Demonstration


 
The Council’s demonstration projects are direct service models designed and evaluated for effectiveness by our staff. These models are informed by our research findings. When a model is proven to be effective, we advocate for its adoption. The model is then transitioned to direct service providers for long-term implementation.



» more info




Services/Resources
Crime Victims Hotline:
612-340-5400

Expungement Line:
612-353-3024

news about crime and justice

Please Donate

 

Keep up to date with Council has been doing!

 

 

 Cleaning a Criminal Record in Minnesota

Cleaning a Criminal Record in Minnesota

 

 

 

 

Help Crime Victims!

Volunteer as a crime victim advocate on the Council's 24 hour crisis hotline. You can work at home or in our offices. Flexible schedules.

Upcoming Volunteer Advocate Trainings:

Dates TBD - Check Back Soon! 


 

   

You Search, We Give.

Please Designate the Council when you do your searches using goodsearch.com


News and Updates
» Current Newsletter

crime and justice
RESOURCES

»
Racial
Disparity
Initiative
Reducing Racial Disparity
and Enhancing Public Safety
in the Judicial System
» more info
news about crime and justice