RESOURCES for Former Prisoners and their Families/Supporters

FreedomWorks is one of many organizations that are available to assist ex-offenders in the Twin Cities area. We encourage you to become knowledgeable about us as well as these organizations listed below and what resources they have available to help you succeed.

While FreedomWorks does not officially endorse these sites, these may be some resources for former offenders and their families or support group.

Please note: Clicking on these links will direct you to sites outside of FreedomWorks
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Council on Crime and Justice
This organization has been a leader in the field of social and criminal justice in Minnesota for fifty years. Its mission is to build community capacity to address the causes and consequences of crime and violence through research, demonstration and advocacy.

Criminal Justice System Flowchart
This site shows how the justice (trial) system works from arrest to imprisonment.

Family Resources
This is a list of valuable resources for families of incarcerated individuals in the Twin Cities. This is compiled by the Council on Crime and Justice (January 2008).

Minnesota House of Representatives Criminal Justice Issues
A great resource for finding information about Minnesota’s criminal procedures and laws.

Minnesota Restorative Justice
Minnesota Restorative Justice is a part of a national network of government, faith-based, and community resources and programs for victims, offenders, and their families. You will find local programs and programs available in other states.

Prison Fellowship
Prison Fellowship, a national organization, partners with local churches across the country and ministers to those that are still in prison and their families through various ministries and events.

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