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A teen court (sometimes called youth court or peer court) is a problem-solving court within the juvenile justice system where teens charged with certain types of offenses can be sentenced by a jury of same-aged peers.
Teen Court. The Teen Court model was made to offer alternative, youth-centered sentencing options in order to repair harm and prevent future criminal behavior. In Teen Court, youth are judged by a jury of their teen peers.
Apr 1, 2002 · 58 pages. Annotation. This is the first report of findings from the Evaluation of Teen Courts (ETC) Project, which assessed teen courts in Alaska, Arizona, Maryland, and Missouri. Abstract. The teen court's authority is informal. Youthful offenders appear in teen court as part of a diversion agreement with the regular juvenile justice system.
What is Teen Court? Teen Court is a "peer court" for first time misdemeanor and traffic offenders. The program is conducted by volunteer teens who are trained in courtroom protocol, judicial process and the responsibilities of the various court personnel.
Aug 1, 1996 · This Fact Sheet provides guidance for establishing a teen court, also called peer and youth courts, which is an alternative approach to the traditional juvenile justice system. Abstract In a teen court, youth defendants are required to plead guilty prior to appearing m the youth court.
Jan 1, 2002 · Youth courts, also known as teen courts and peer juries, involve volunteers from 8 to 18 years of age in sentencing their peers for crimes, traffic infractions, or school rule violations. These young people are learning important citizenship knowledge and skills.
Aug 1, 1996 · Date Published: August 1, 1996. This Fact Sheet provides guidance for establishing a teen court, also called peer and youth courts, which is an alternative approach to the traditional juvenile justice system.
