Youth Court
Youth
Court is a delinquency prevention program created to reduce recidivism and hold
first-time offenders accountable. Youth Court does not determine guilt or
innocence, as the juvenile offender must admit their guilt to be eligible for
Youth Court. The juvenile offender is then judged by a jury of his/her peers who
decide what form of sanctions/conditions to impose. Successful completion of the
program will allow first time offenders to keep their juvenile court record
clean.
If interested in being an adult volunteer or know of a youth in the community
that may be interested in volunteering, please contact Dan Scanlan at
785-762-3105 or 785-263-3054.
Mission statement: To provide a community-based intervention and prevention
program and alternate response for the juvenile justice system for first time
nonviolent offenders in which community youth determine the appropriate
sanctions for the offender. Youth Court will hold juvenile offenders accountable
in an effort to promote long-term behavioral change that leads to enhanced
public safety.
Youth Court Dates: