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Students: How Would You
Change the Criminal Justice System? 
 
 
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Reform Policing? Prisons? Bail? It's all up for debate.
 
 
 
We've seen solidarity protests across the nation and globe raising awareness about issues of systemic injustice. The general election will happen in less than 60 days, with profound implications for criminal justice. We believe young people are the change we seek, with the ideas and solutions we need to build an equitable world!

What are one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system?

We want to hear answers to that question from students age 10-18. That's why Star Tribune, The Minnesota Urban Debate League, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Minnesota Lynx are partnering to sponsor the Creative Criminal Justice Contest. Entries will be accepted in written, audio, or video format at the Star Tribune website. There's less than two weeks left to enter.
 
 
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Final entries will be judged by a panel including members of the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Timberwolves and published in the Star Tribune Opinion.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Enter the Student Criminal Justice Essay, Audio, & Video Contest
 
 
 
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).

Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.

How You Can Enter: 

Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by September 20th.

This is your chance to be passionate, be creative, and use your own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.

There is no right or wrong answer. You have the chance to make change, and we look forward to hearing your voice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
All Students (10-18) Can Send Submissions Today
 
 
 
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Share your voice. Enter the essay contest today.
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