Off Campus Enrichment Opportunities

Teen Court-

What is Teen Court

Teen & Youth Courts are alternative systems of justice for New Hanover & Pender County High School & Middle School students. This diversionary court keeps first-time juvenile offenders out of the Juvenile & District Court System. Teen Court offenders who are willing to admit guilt are held accountable for their actions and are sentenced by their peers for their misdemeanor offenses and certain school violations. Student volunteers are recruited from local high schools to fill the various roles of defense & prosecuting attorneys, clerks, bailiffs and juror members. Training is made available for all student volunteers.

What Are the Benefits of Teen Court

Teen Court is a “hands-on” opportunity for offenders to learn about the legal system and it is also a vehicle for positive peer pressure. Juveniles brought before Teen Court as offenders learn to accept responsibility for their actions. They pay back the community through community service, Teen Court duties, and other possible sanctions. For volunteers we believe that Teen Court is an excellent program to add to your college application/resume. Volunteers can use hours completed with Teen Court for Beta Club/National Honor Society or any other school related requirements. The whole process empowers youth to take responsibility for problems of crime and violence in their own schools and communities.

For Questions about Teen Court:

Contact:

Sheila Evans

(910) 362-8000 x 106

sevans@theADRcenter.org

http://www.theadrcenter.org/our-services/teen-court/