August 2017

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Sixth Edition

August 2017


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MNSIRR Update from Kelley Heifort, Community Reentry Director

In our final year of grant funding, it's amazing to take a look back over the past three years and appreciate the outstanding progress made through partnerships across the state. Together, we have strengthened existing and garnered new partnerships, and collaboratively grown in our understanding of "what works" to change lives. By the end of 2017 we will have over 500 people have been trained in Core Correctional Practices;  to date, 80 have participated in Evidence-Based Academies. We have effective contracts to target those men and women at highest risk to return to prison. Our solid plan has led us to some sustainable practices that will hopefully show decreases in recidivism for years to come. Other parts of our plan will allow us to have important conversations with law and policy makers which are based on demonstrations of success, right here in Minnesota. Here's to a successful year ahead!