Teen Court Goals
The intent of Teen Court is to:
- Hold juvenile offenders responsible for their actions and help them recognize the consequences of those actions
- Offer youth volunteers and offenders an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice and legal system
- Promote a positive relationship between the community and its youth
- Provide teenage offenders with a positive experience in the judicial system
Why Teen Court Works
Teen Court works for the following reasons:
- Gives teens an opportunity to learn about the judicial system
- It's totally voluntary
- Parents/guardians become involved
- Promotes youth involvement within the community
- Reduces the crime rate of teenagers
- Wipes clean the juvenile court record of offenders
- Youth learn to assume responsibility and be accountable for their actions
For More Information
If you have any questions, please contact
Teen Court at 972.219.3799
Teen Court Brochure