Welcome
The Juvenile Justice Coalition of Minnesota seeks to create an effective juvenile justice system in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota that promotes the physical, psychological, educational and vocational well-being of youth, while holding youth accountable for their actions and protecting the public safety of the community.
"Connecting Youth With Success"
All materials related to the "Connecting Youth With Success" forum have been posted.
Download session notes here or on the forum materials page.
The JJC is drawing on the Nine Tenets for juvenile justice system reform, as defined in a national document prepared by the Juvenile Justice Funders Group.
- Reduce Institutionalization
- Reduce Racial Disparity
- Ensure Access to Quality Counsel
- Create a Range of Community-Based Programs
- Recognize and Serve Youth with Special Needs
- Create Smaller Rehabilitative Institutions
- Improve Aftercare and Reentry
- Maximize Youth, Family and Community Participation
- Keep Youth Out of Adult Prisons
