One size does not fit all for individuals under the Department of Corrections' care, and we need to change the way we think about corrections care.
To get the best correctional outcomes – safer prisons for individuals and staff, safer communities for Minnesota families, and successful reentry of formerly incarcerated people into their communities – we must tailor our approach to each individual's specific needs and risk.
The Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA) will shift our focus from how much time people spend in prison to how people spend that time. The MRRA creates incentives for people in the custody of the Department of Corrections to participate in and make progress toward individualized goals that they aid in setting when they start their time in prison.
Although the MRRA passed the legislature and was signed into law in 2023, it will take time to establish and implement the changes. The DOC is currently at work modifying and designing policies to ensure program success. Check back frequently for public engagement opportunities and updates.
Selecting the green button labeled Learn & Engage Here will bring you to our engagement page with frequently asked questions (FAQs), surveys, and regularly updated information about the development of policies for the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA). Please visit regularly and provide your input.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell hosted a virtual Town Hall. The commissioner provided an update on the development of the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA) and answered questions from participants. Please click on the above "Learn & Engage Here" button to watch the town hall and take the survey which will be open until 5 p.m. Monday, October 7.
