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- EIN 41-0961835
- (612) 337-0030
- 1611 Park Ave S Minneapolis MN 55404-3793 USA
- legalrightscenter.org
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Causes: Crime & Law, Public Interest Law
Mission: Our mission is to provide the highest quality criminal defense and restorative justice services to low-income people, in particular people of color. Our focus is hennepin county, our priority is juveniles, and our services are at no cost.
Programs: Community defense program - this program provides free criminal defense representation services to low-income hennepin residents. Attorneys are teamed with community advocates, the latter providing culturally-specific assistance to populations who may be challenged by systemic biases yet need problems solved and rights protected. The program includes community outreach and education about the law.
youth:education, advocacy & restorative services (y:ears) - this program provides representation in juvenile court, and neutrally facilitates family group conferences (a strengths-based restorative practices method) in the aftermath of delinquency, truancy, or school behavioral problems (or a combination) as a positive alternative to ineffective punitive outcomes. From the vantage point of practicing across systems, the program's attorneys participate in many committees and networks, make presentations, and advocate for best practices.