Our community safety and justice evaluation and research focus on programs, policies, and systems that address:
We approach this work by uncovering the root causes and systemic factors that shape community safety, with a focus on populations that are underserved, overlooked, or negatively affected by existing systems. At the heart of our work is the belief that everyone affected by crime deserves to be treated with dignity and to have access to the resources needed to repair harm, heal, and move forward.
We recognize that involvement in these systems can have lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities, highlighting the need to understand and address them.
Addressing the strengths and needs of families impacted by incarceration.
Friends and Family Handbook Project
The Friends and Families Handbook was designed as a resource to support families and families of loved ones incarcerated in Minnesota’s state correctional facilities.
Minnesota Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Collaborative
Wilder Research is part of this collaborative addressing the strengths and needs of families affected by incarceration in Minnesota. Find out about the academic, chemical health, and mental health outcomes of youth who are affected, and what the collaborative is doing to support families.
Whether you’re assessing impact, identifying needs, or planning for the future, we provide the tools and insights you need to make well-grounded, effective decisions.
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