Teen court juries

Each teen attorney makes an opening statement, the defendant testifies and is cross-examined. The hope is that we can catch them before they end up in my adult court and get sentenced to prison. Articles needing additional references from June All articles needing additional references Articles needing POV-check from January All NPOV disputes. Or take one of our fun quizzes! In addition to the obvious benefit of interrupting a developing pattern of inappropriate behavior, the Teen Court program helps to reinforce self-esteem, provide motivation for self-improvement and promote a healthy attitude toward authority. Advocates compare that to extensive research that shows that imprisoning young offenders actually increases their odds of committing more serious crimes and returning to prison while also making them less likely to graduate from high school.

Osceola County Courthouse Office Maricopa will soon pilot the only teen court in Pinal County. Meta Register Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress. Maricopa was the only one that witnessed a rise in teen referrals, while the other two cities saw a decrease in percentages. But backers say they are ripe for further expansion — given their track record and relatively low cost. Some even went on to serve as teen jurors themselves.

The school is on track to partner with the Maricopa Police Department as well, Davis said. The defendant, Garry V. Fundamental Principles Respect for confidentiality Development of objectivity Respect for the rights of others Development of personal values Respect for societal values Acceptance of responsibility Respect for the justice system. Points of view or opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.