The DOC continues to emphasize awareness of victims' rights and services on an ongoing basis through a strong commitment to restorative justice. Restorative justice defines crime primarily as a violation of people and relationships, with a focus on repairing harm as best as possible. The DOC works to increase offenders' awareness of and hold them accountable for the harm they caused, as well as involve victims and communities in defining and resolving the harm. They are our family members, neighbors, friends, coworkers, and ourselves. In communities across Minnesota, help and hope are available for those crime victims in need.
Inmates make and present quilts to battered women shelter.