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Community Based Youth Court
Program Description
An alternative to the Juvenile Justice System. First-time offenders who have committed a misdemeanor offense may volunteer to have their case heard in Youth Court. Youth volunteers act as attorneys, court clerks, bailiffs, and jury members. Typical Youth Court cases include (but are not limited to): shoplifting, assault and battery, theft, possession of alcohol and drugs, possession of graffiti materials, and vandalism.
Eligibility
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17 years or younger at time of offense.
Must be a first time offender.
Must be a misdemeanor offense.
Cost
A $25.00 fee is required. An additional $45.00 fee is required if S.T.O.P.P. class is given. (One-two hour class)
For Real Talk a $60.00 fee is required for a six-hour DUI Class
Volunteers
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Ages 12 –18.
Must have letter of recommendation from an adult, teacher, coach or employer.
Submit application.
Minimum two hour training.
Advisable to observe Youth Court session prior to training.
Fulfills community service requirement for graduation.
Great input for resume and college applications.
Services
Offenders avoid the Juvenile Justice System
Provides a "way to make it right"
Educational Classes are provided
Community Service
Jury Duty required
Real Talk: Six-hour class designed to: engage teenagers and parents regarding drug and alcohol issues and enhance communication between parents and teens.
Service Area
Community Based Youth Court is held in Modesto two times per month, Oakdale one time per month.
For more information contact
Betty Allen - Program Coordinator
(209)526-1476
Community Based Youth Court volunteer partner
Volunteer Center of United Way of Stanislaus County | www.uwaystan.org
School Based Youth Court
Program Description
School Based Youth Court is a tool schools use as an alternative to suspension or other typical consequence used by school disciplinarians. A school official decides who participates as a defendant and decides which type of offense is appropriate to be seen in Youth Court. School Officials invite parents of defendant to attend court and obtain parent permission to participate. Student volunteers are trained in the positions of attorney, bailiff, clerk and jury members by CHS staff. Typical consequences are: school service, apology letter, essay, jury duty, tutoring and after school programs.
Eligibility
Student at a participating school site (see 'Service Area')
School officials decide whether you participate
Services
An alternative to suspension
Youth Development
Year-end trip(s) for volunteers
Cost
No cost to students
Service Area
For more information contact
Betty Allen - Program Coordinator
(209)526-1476
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