VISION

System-impacted youth and young adults living in Minnesota are valued, supported, and provided opportunities that prepare them for successful transitions into adulthood as we work towards a society free of youth detention centers.

MISSION

To ensure public well-being and promote positive youth development, Project Restore Minnesota will support government entities in transforming their youth justice system into a fair and equitable environment that fosters the growth and development of youth/young adults. We can create a system that does not excessively incarcerate our youth through the use of accurate data, collaboration, shared accountability, community engagement, expanded opportunities, and effective alternatives to detention/ confinement.

GOALS

Project Restore Minnesota will partner with government agencies in adopting and operationalizing transformational policies, practices, and programming in the youth justice system that:

  • Decrease unnecessary correctional displacement of youth and correct disproportionality of youth of color impacted by the criminal justice system.

  • Implement therapeutic and restorative justice principles that focus on repairing harm and restoring families and communities rather than punishment.

  • Develop programs that create pathways for continued education, personal development, professional development, job training, and peer mentorship.

  • Establish a state and federal legislative agenda that addresses barriers to youth/young adults reintegrating into society from incarceration. The legislative agenda should expand educational resources, job training, mental health support, peer mentorship, and expungement for detained youth, young adults, and those departing detentions/placements.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
elijah@projectrestoremn.com

Phone
763-346-6914