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Minnesota Juvenile Justice Information & Resources
Independent educational information about juvenile justice, restorative justice, youth programs, and family resources throughout Minnesota.
The juvenile justice system addresses how young people under the age of 18 are handled when they come into contact with the law. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm through dialogue, accountability, and community involvement. This site gathers educational background, program information, and links to legitimate Minnesota and national resources.
Featured Resources
Start with these overviews of the topics covered on this site.
Juvenile Justice Overview
How Minnesota’s juvenile court process works, including diversion, probation, and community supervision.
Restorative Justice Programs
Learn about community conferencing, victim-offender dialogue, and Minnesota restorative justice initiatives.
Juvenile Records & Expungement
Background on juvenile records in Minnesota, confidentiality, long-term impacts, and expungement basics.
Family Resources
Information for parents and guardians navigating the juvenile justice system in Minnesota.
Minnesota Youth Justice Overview
Youth Justice Basics
Minnesota’s juvenile justice system focuses on accountability paired with the developmental needs of young people. Cases are handled in juvenile court, with a range of responses including diversion and probation.
Restorative Justice Programs
State policy emphasizes rehabilitation, education, and connections to services designed to reduce future involvement with the system and support positive youth development.
Community Involvement
Restorative practices, school partnerships, and local programs give communities a direct role in responding to youth behavior and supporting people affected by it.
Family Support
Families play a central role at every stage. State and community resources offer information about court processes, youth services, education, and mental health support.
Resource Highlights
Start with these overviews of the topics covered on this site.
State Agencies
Minnesota Youth Justice Office, Judicial Branch, and Department of Public Safety.
Educational Resources
Community Programs
County restorative justice programs and youth-serving organizations.
Restorative Initiatives
Statewide restorative practices, dialogue, and conferencing efforts.