"Inside Change"
A blog by Amicus President Louise Wolfgramm
Amicus Institute
Conducts best practice research, public education, advocacy,
consulting, and technical assistance to develop, promote and replicate
best practices for working with offenders.
Amicus Academy
Provides training to volunteers and corrections professionals in the
areas of offender re-entry, institution visits, girls’ services,
offender employment, and restorative justice.
Mark Your Calendars!
Amicus Walk Set for Sunday, Sept. 19
Mark your calendar for the second annual Amicus Walk, set for Sunday Sept. 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
For more information please call Steve Nelson at Amicus, or email him at steve@amicususa.org
Download an Amicus Walk Pledge Form!
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Amicus Girls Study Shines Light on Needs of Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
Press Release Girls Study - Executive Summary
Girls Study - Full Report KFAI Radio Discussion
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Amicus is a Minnesota not-for-profit organization
with over 41 years of experience in improving public safety by helping
inmates and ex-offenders through positive relationship-building,
restorative justice practices and individualized transition services.
Through innovative programming, Amicus helps inmates and ex-offenders
reshape their lives, reach their goals, and make successful transitions
from prison into the community. All of the Amicus programs are
relationship-based, community-driven, culturally specific and
outcome-oriented.
The word "amicus" is Latin for "friend."
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MISSION
Amicus partners with inmates,
ex-offenders, juvenile offenders and communities to build successful
lives and stronger communities.
Did you know...
that the Minnesota state prison population has grown by 189 percent since 1989?
That rate is 50 percent higher than the national average.
In 2004, Minnesota had the highest prison population growth rate in the nation.
- Department of Corrections, March 2006
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At our website, you can learn about offender issues;
access Amicus programs and
resources; receive agency updates; and learn about opportunities for volunteering
and donating.
We welcome your comments. Click on the email address
found throughout the site or call our office at (612)
348-8570.
Projects are funded/supported, in part, by the Office of Justice
Programs through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the
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