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Judge Andrew Oldham sounded frustrated by the UnitedHealthcare lawyer arguing 15-year-old Emily Dwyer no longer needed residential treatment. United’s approach, the judge said, essentially boiled down to “We’ll just gamble with her life.” propublica.org/article/mental…

MNJRC Executive Director @JTerrell41 joined The Minneapolis Police and Black Men Project on a trip to Montgomery, AL, in December. @AngelaDavisMPR made an audio documentary about the experience — tune in here: mprnews.org/episode/2025/0…

Celebrate Dr. King! wix.to/KhB6VlR

Read @JTerrell41's guest column in the Pioneer Press here: twincities.com/2024/12/22/jus…

"We have to learn how to not focus on a future of dystopia, but see a future of delight." -@shawnginwright Want to relive the conversations? Check out the full library of 2024 Re-Imagining Justice Conference recordings here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

New blog post alert! Policy Assistant Alejandro Caceres-Aranda dives into the importance of bipartisan collaboration and community voices in this fight: mnjrc.org/blog. 📅 Join us on Dec 17th at the Capitol for a Public Safety Hearing.

Your donation helps fund research, education, & policy change for safer, fairer communities. On this #GivingTuesday, please support the MNJRC as we work toward a legal system that’s equitable, accountable, and restorative. mnjrc.org/donate #JusticeForAll

These are a few of the things we’re thankful for. And, most importantly, we’re grateful for the tireless efforts of all of you who believe in a better criminal legal system. Learn more at mnjrc.org. #CriminalJusticeReform #JusticeResearch #CommunityBuilding

We’re still buzzing from the incredible energy of Tuesday’s Re-Imagining Justice Conference! Thank you for showing up, engaging, and supporting our mission. Let’s keep the momentum going! This #GiveToTheMaxDay, you can help sustain our work. mnjrc.org/donate

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Last chance to join us! wix.to/2GJwxaq

📢 Our Re-Imagining Justice Conference is TOMORROW, November 19th! Meet us at McNamara Alumni Center at 8am. Register or view the full program here: mnjrc.org/re-imagining-j…. #Re-ImaginingJusticeConference #CommunitySafety #JusticeReform #CriminalLegalSystem

Only FOUR days until our Re-Imagining Justice Conference! RSVP to join us on November 19. mnjrc.org/re-imagining-j… Register TODAY to be a part of conversations shaping the future of justice in Minnesota.

How can we reshape the culture of policing to foster community safety and trust? Join us for an in-depth panel discussion on new approaches to recruitment, training, and leadership development. Register now: mnjrc.org/events #ReimaginingJustice #CommunitySafety

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Join us at our Re-Imagining Justice Conference on November 19 we continue our conversation of how we can move forward together to make meaning of the 2024 election and reimagine our criminal legal system in the 2025 State Legislative Session and beyond: mnjrc.org/events.

In this year’s Re-Imagining Justice Conference closing plenary, panelists will explore key issues on the horizon and chart a path toward transformative policy changes for our communities. @ChasAnderson @Azlinah24 @larryjacobs Register now: mnjrc.org/events.

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