Part 2: Restorative Justice Seeks Accountability Without Prison

How a community-based group is helping youth and adults take accountability for their actions, without incarceration.

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 871

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The Minneapolis-based Restorative Justice Community Action nonprofit is demonstrating an approach centered on accountability, dialogue, and community repair rather than incarceration.

The organization’s diversion programs work with adults and youth in Hennepin County who have committed misdemeanors or felonies. Instead of proceeding through the traditional court process, eligible participants meet with trained facilitators and community …

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