Apology Letters

Some incarcerated people write letters of apology to victims and survivors of their crimes. Effective apology letters acknowledge fault, injury, pain, and responsibility, and do not make excuses or request forgiveness or pardon.

Department of Corrections (DOC) policy does not allow incarcerated people to send apology letters to victims directly or through non-DOC third parties. DOC Restorative Justice Program staff hold approved letters and deliver them only after they have been requested by their intended recipients.

Apology Letter Request Form

Forms can be mailed to:

Minnesota Department of Corrections
Restorative Justice Program
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55108

Forms can be emailed to:

RestorativeJustice.DOC@state.mn.us

If you would like more information about the VOD process, please contact Restorative Justice Program staff at 651-361-7574 or RestorativeJustice.doc@state.mn.us