Clifton Place Adult Residential

In 1971, Robbie Robinson founded 180 Degrees, Inc. and the Clifton Place Program.  Robinson, a man who spent twenty years in and out of prison, wanted to improve the odds for other ex-offenders. With the help of his parole officer and other "experts" like himself, Robinson mapped out a plan for a residential program providing services needed by clients just like him.  180 Degrees' first Board of Directors included Robinson and other ex-offenders.  They opened Clifton Place in 1973 in a stately red-brick mansion, once home to the founders of General Mills. 

Today, nearly fifty years later, Clifton Place has assisted over 9,000 men with their transition back to the community, their families, and their new lives.

Providing short-term affordable housing in a 37-bed residence, structured programming, and case management, clients are supported to secure stable employment, maintain  sobriety, and establish new living arrangements. 

Impact: Building Economic Security
Every year 200 men arrive at Clifton Place on their way to a fresh start. Over 70% successfully graduate from our program and are able to secure employment and housing, realizing their commitment to remain employed and sober and maintain a stable living space. With employment, housing, and connections to on-going services, Clifton Place graduates have essential building blocks in place to achieve economic security.

Impact: Stronger Communites.
Families of Clifton Place graduates tell us over and over that they need their husbands, fathers, and sons in their communities.  With a re-newed commitment to starting over, Clifton Place graduates re-connect with their families, contribute income and child support, and become role models, building stronger communities.   

Community Re-Entry Services, Inc.
180 Degrees launches new non-profit 

In 2020, 180 Degrees launched Community Re-Entry Services, a new non-profit providing permanent housing and supportive services for graduates of Clifton Place. This new entity is addressing the significant gap in housing and support for men with criminal records. ​

READ MORE ABOUT Community Re-Entry Services

“180 Degrees was difficult at first, but the staff were pleasant and courteous. Whenever I faced an obstacle, the staff gave me support immediately. They gave me a different perspective and I was challenged to do better.”
  -- David, Clifton Place Resident

“I work for those that are looking for a fresh,
non-judgmental, and supportive start in our community
​after coming out of a period of incarceration.”
   -- Nate, Clifton Place Case Manager

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Successfully re-integrating men who have paid their debt to society honors the humanity of all people.  Clifton Place builds stronger communities, increases the productivity of all people, and improves public safety. 

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Day Reporting

Ensuring better integration into the community

Our Non-residential Day Reporting program assists transitioned residents who need extra support and accountability in order to remain successful. The program helps offenders living in the community adjust to life’s stressors, such as employment and employability skills. 

Services include:

• Case management. Accountability is one of the most emphasized components of the Day Reporting program. Case managers ensure participants follow court mandates, as well as conduct random drug testing, perform employment search verification, and make on-site job visits.
• Hands on assistance for employment applications.
• Access to felon-friendly employment opportunity lists.
• Employment and Housing Resource Center. Provides a safe and friendly environment for ex-offenders to use appropriate employment and housing websites, make professional calls, create resumes, and write cover letters.
• Individualized life skills education covers decision-making and how to use cognitive awareness to make long-term decisions that are beneficial.
• Employment-readiness education teaches offenders the process of job seeking, from writing resumes and cover letters, to preparing for job interviews.
• Financial responsibility and money management education.
• Referral to other programs as needed, including mental health access, GED preparation, technical skills opportunities programs with community organizations, and higher education. 

Life Skills &
Employment
​Education

Reinforcing appropriate decisions and responsible choices
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For Program Info: 
Call:  (612) 813-5006
Please note all of our clients are referred through Minnesota Department of Corrections before release.

Prea Reporting

180 Degrees has worked with offenders for more than 30 years and is dedicated to providing offenders with the tools needed for success.  

• Hands-on assistance for employment applications.
• Access to felon-friendly employment opportunity lists.
• Employment and Housing Resource Center. Provides a safe and friendly environment for ex-offenders to use appropriate employment and housing websites, make professional calls, create resumes, and cover letters.
• Individualized life skills education covers decision-making and how to use cognitive awareness to make long-term decisions that are beneficial.
• Employment-readiness education teaches offenders the process of employability, from writing resumes and cover letters, to preparing for job interviews.
• Financial responsibility and money management education.

Clifton Place Fund: 
​Donate today. You Can Difference.

​Men returning to the community following incarceration, face tremendous barriers to securing housing and employment. Your support helps men become positive, contributing members of society connected to social supports. Please consider making a donation today. 
Our 100-year old building also needs repairs and we need to replace furniture that has outlived its lifespan. Clifton Place also accepts in-kind donations of new clothing including jackets, gloves, pants, shirts, socks, and underwear. 

Clifton Place and 180 Degrees in the News.

Click the links below to read news coverage of how 180 Degrees and Clifton Place positively impact the lives of men exiting prison:  
Ex-offenders generally pose no greater threat to landlords than overall affordable housing renters 
180 Degrees battled Covid-19 on top of tough mission to assist ex-offenders