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Reimagining Justice Conference​

About the Conference

The MNJRC's annual Reimagining Justice Conference is an inspirational convening of a broad diversity of criminal legal system practitioners, scholars, advocates, impacted persons, and community members. Through speakers, panels, and interactive conversation, we create the space to network and learn from efforts to bring the criminal legal system closer to a true justice system.

In past years, elected officials have joined the convening, including Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Mayor Melvin Carter, and state legislators from both sides of the aisle. We've also heard powerful speeches from renowned justice leaders including Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Briana Payton, and Desmond Meade.

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2025

On Thursday November 20th, 2025 at Glass House, the Reimagining Justice Conference convened community voices from across the criminal legal system to connect, exchange ideas, and recommit to transforming policing in Minnesota five years after the murder of George Floyd.

 

The in-person event included informational and engaging conversations about tools for making our state’s law enforcement more accountable, equitable, and restorative.

About the 2025 Conference Panels

 Is the Minneapolis Consent Decree Working?   Building the Model for Safety and Accountability 

Panelists​:

  • Facilitator - Dr. Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas School of Law

  • Panelist - Arlinda Westbrook, Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA)

  • Panelist - Ganesha Martin, Bureau Chief for Constitutional Policing, Minneapolis Police Department

  • Panelist - Rebecca Lucero, Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner 

This panel discussion will focus on translating and defining progress that has been made on the consent decree between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The MNJRC helped to shape this agreement by engaging hundreds of Minneapolis residents to inform what was negotiated and agreed upon by MDHR and the City. 

Thank you to our 2025 Conference Sponsors

— Justice Champions —

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— Justice Advocates —

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— Justice Allies —

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— Additional Supporters —

Minnesota Department of Corrections

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Glass House

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Previous Conference Videos
2022 Re-Imagining Justice Conference
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Our Reimagining Justice Conference is our most attended event of the year.

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