HF 2155

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/21/2023 09:02am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for behavior intervention and
rehabilitation of at-risk youth.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin AT-RISK YOUTH; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to the 8012 Truce Center to
continue to provide and expand community-based conflict resolution services that encourage
and support at-risk youth. Center programs supported by these grant funds must include
programs focused on:
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new text begin (1) offering a unique and inclusive approach to rehabilitation and reform by grounding
youth in cultural roots and perspectives;
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new text begin (2) providing education supportive services and mentorship;
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new text begin (3) supporting at-risk youth by partnering with local schools to offer behavior intervention
for at-risk youth;
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new text begin (4) mentoring youth ages eight to 18 years old and providing tutoring services, career
training, and job placement services;
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new text begin (5) assisting with chemical dependency counseling for youth struggling with addiction;
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new text begin (6) increasing the scope of program mentorship services in high-risk areas to prevent
violence and realize a decrease in crime and a positive impact on the immediate surrounding
community where crime rates continue to rise;
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new text begin (7) providing behavior intervention for at-risk youth by making mentorship services
mandated as part of sentencing for crimes committed;
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new text begin (8) providing mediation services and classes for successfully addressing coparenting
issues, and educating families on the justice system and family court system; and
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new text begin (9) ensuring safe and thriving communities through other community programs and
forms of community outreach.
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