Teen Court
Youth Resources' VANDERBURGH COUNTY TEEN COURT is an early-intervention/diversion program in the Vanderburgh County Juvenile Justice System offering first time youth offenders (ages 10-17) an opportunity to "turn over a new leaf." Juvenile defendants go before a jury of their peers and are represented by a peer advocate. The peer jury determines a restorative justice focused disposition, which ranges from community service to written apologies, and every defendant must serve at least once as a juror in a future case. The youth gain a valuable understanding of the judicial system and are given an opportunity to be a positive influence on their peers.Click here for a brochure.
Any area Tri-State high school student interested in volunteering as a juror, attorney, or bailiff in the Vanderburgh County Teen Court can download the application, references, and release forms below.
Downloads:
> Teen Court Application
> Teen Court Applicant Reference Form
> Teen Court Youth Volunteer Liability Form
Contact information:
Jo Beth Bootz, Teen Court Coordinator
Youth Resources
P.O. Box 3635
Evansville, IN 47735-3635
(812) 421-0030 ext. 108
jobeth@youth-resources.org
