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General
Information, Program
Development and Enhancement
National Youth Court Guidelines
By:
Tracy M. Godwin, Michelle E. Heward, and Tom Spina, Jr.
(Published in 2000;146 pages)
Developed by the American Probation and Parole
Association/Council of State Government, which administered
the National Youth Court Center, the
National Youth Court Guidelines are designed to give
youth courts direction for developing and operating
effective programs for the ultimate purpose of increasing
program accountability and integrity of the “youth court
field.” Each chapter begins with a brief overview of the
guidelines that are recommended for that particular program
area. Afterwards, each guideline is discussed in more
detail. A rationale for each guideline, as well as tips for
implementing each guideline is included. At the conclusion
of each chapter there is a section that identifies some
outcomes youth court programs might reasonably expect if
they adhere to the recommendations made in the guidelines.
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Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment: An Implementation
Guide for Teen Court Programs
By: Tracy M. Godwin, David J.
Steinhart, and Betsy Fulton
(Published in 1996; revised in 1998;176 pages, plus
appendices)
The American Probation and Parole Association, which
administered the National Youth Court Center, developed
Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment:
An Implementation Guide for
Youth Courts to
provide program organizers with baseline information on
developing, implementing, and enhancing teen court
programs within their jurisdictions. Rather than
endorsing one particular model of teen court, this
manual provides program organizers and potential
stakeholders with a general overview of issues to
consider and guides them through a decision making
process for the implementation of a teen court program
that fits local needs.
Sample forms and other helpful resources are also
included as supplementary materials.
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here. (Please note: the Internet version does not include Chapter 10: Program Evaluation or the Appendices).
Selected Topics on Youth Court: A Monograph
Editor: Tracy Godwin Mullins
(Published in 2004, 118 pages)
Developed by the
American Probation and Parole Association/Council of State
Government, which administered the
National Youth Court Center, this monograph
features papers on the following six topics:
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Addressing Truancy in Youth Court Programs
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Underage Drinking and Other Substance Abuse:
Opportunities for Prevention and Intervention by Youth
Courts
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An Overview of School-Based Youth Court Program Design
Options
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Building Culturally Relevant Youth Courts in Tribal
Communities
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A Comparison of Statewide Youth Court Associations and
Networking Groups
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Media Access Guidelines for Youth Courts
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Youth Court:
A Community Solution for Embracing At-Risk Youth – A
National Update
By Sarah S. Pearson and Sonia Jurich
(Published in 2005; 32 pages)
Youth
court is rapidly expanding alternative to the juvenile
justice system for young people who have committed
non-violent offenses, growing from 78 programs in 1994 to
1,050 in August 2005. The goal of this report, developed by
the American Youth Policy Forum, is to provide policymakers
and the public with an overview of youth court programs
including their characteristics and benefits. A great
resource for national data regarding youth served, who
benefits from youth courts existence, recidivism, average
operating costs, etc.
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National
Program Directory - 2006
Provides the contact information for all
active youth court programs listed in the National Youth
Court database on
March 8, 2006. For the most up to date information
for youth court programs, please go to:
http://www.youthcourt.net//national_listing/index.htm.
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National
Program Directory - 2005
Provides the contact information for all
active youth court programs listed in the National Youth
Court database on
February 2, 2005. For the most up to date information
for youth court programs, please go to:
http://www.youthcourt.net//national_listing/index.htm.
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Serving
Communities, Changing Lives: Success Stories
Every youth court can relate a favorite anecdote or two
about how its program has had a positive impact on
individuals and their communities. Maybe it’s a story
about a former respondent who joined youth court as a
volunteer after completing his youth court disposition, and
later in life became an attorney. Or, maybe it is a story
about a shy young girl who never felt confident enough to
speak up in class before she volunteered for youth court and
had an opportunity to learn and practice public speaking
skills on a regular basis.
The “success
stories” included within this document are heartwarming and
a joy to read. They remind us of the wonderful benefits that
youth court programs offer to our nation’s young people,
families, and communities.
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Youth
Courts: Young People Delivering Justice
More frequently across the United States, young people
are delivering justice to their peers who have engaged
in their first delinquent act or other problem behavior.
At the same time, these young people are learning
important citizenship knowledge and skills. 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.
Instead of being ignored by the juvenile court system
for a minor offense, youth court respondents1 confront
and address the impact of their behavior on all victims.
Instead of just paying a fine in traffic court, youth
who commit traffic infractions explore the impact of
their careless driving and have a chance to find out
more about the harm they caused. Instead of being
suspended from school for multiple truancies, youth
court respondents learn what impact truancy has on
themselves, their families, their schoolmates, and the
community. In each case, young people get a chance to
make up for the harm they caused and develop needed
competencies.
This Roadmap examines the nature, structure, and
benefits of youth courts and explores the roles played by
a variety of government and community entities. It
highlights examples of successful youth courts
throughout the United States – ones based in juvenile
justice settings, community settings, and school
settings. It spotlights unique innovations in youth
courts and discusses statewide associations that play a
role in supporting and networking youth courts within a
state.
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In-Session Newsletter
In Session is a quarterly newsletter for youth court coordinators, volunteers, and others interested in youth court. Each issue of
In Session contains valuable information about publications, resources, and training
opportunities, articles on current youth court issues, updates about the
Federal Youth Court Program's website, and more!
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of the In-Session Newsletter,
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Youth Court E-Update
The Youth Court E-Update is a
monthly electronic communiqué on youth court and related
issues. To read current and past issues of the Youth
Court
E-Update Letter, click
here.
Teen Courts: Empowering Youth in Community Prevention and
Intervention Efforts
by Tracy Godwin, Project Manager for the American
Probation and Parole Association's
Teen Courts Initiative
(published in Perspectives Winter 1996 issue)
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Youth Court: A National
Movement
Technical Assistance
Bulletin #17
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Youth Courts: Civic
Engagement and Character Education Through Juvenile
Accountability
A Forum - December 2001
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Youth Court: A National
Youth Justice Movement
A Forum - January 28, 2000
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The Role of Conflict
Resolution in Youth Courts: Expanding Life Skills for Our
Youth
By Marc D.
Steiner
(Posted in 2000; Online article)
This online article discusses the benefits of incorporating
conflict resolution skill building as part of the youth
court competency development component for defendants and
for volunteers. It also introduces readers to a 6-step group
problem-solving by consensus model that youth court
jurors/judge panelists can be taught.
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Constitutional
Rights Foundation's Spring 2003 Newsletter, Network
Featuring service learning and youth courts
Spring 2003, Volume 9, No. 3
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2003
National Youth Court Month Action Kit
The 2003 National Youth Court Month Action
Kit was developed to assist youth courts in planning,
conducting, and promoting community projects and activities
to be held during National Youth Court Month. The
Action Kit includes
event planning information, suggested activities, and
resources for youth courts to use for community outreach
during the celebration of National Youth Court Month. We
hope that the information and samples provided will assist
you in being creative, getting involved, and most of all
just having fun during National Youth Court Month!
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2004
National Youth Court Month Action Kit
The 2004 National Youth Court Month Action
Kit was developed to assist youth courts in preparing
for this year’s events. Sections of the Action Kit
include tips for planning events and activities, suggested
activities to commemorate National Youth Court Month,
strategies for communicating more effectively with the
media, and a listing of national youth court resources.
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2005
National Youth Court Month Action Kit
The 2005
National Youth Court Month Action Kit was designed to assist
youth courts in preparing for this year’s events. Sections
of the Action Kit include tips for planning events and
activities, suggested activities to commemorate National
Youth Court Month, strategies for communicating more
effectively with the media, and a listing of national youth
court resources.
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2006 National Youth Court Month Action Kit 
The 2005
National Youth Court Month Action Kit was designed to assist
youth courts in preparing for this year’s events. Sections
of the Action Kit include tips for planning events and
activities, suggested activities to commemorate National
Youth Court Month, strategies for communicating more
effectively with the media, and a listing of national youth
court resources.
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Youth Court: A Path to
Civic Engagement
September 2003
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The Sudden Popularity of
Teen Court
Author(s): Jeffrey A. Butts, Janeen
Buck
Posted: March 01, 2002
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Teen Courts: A Promising
Prevention Strategy?
Author(s): The Urban Institute,
Jeffrey A. Butts
Posted: July 30, 2001
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Teen Courts: A Closer look
in the D.C. Region
Author(s): The Urban Institute,
Jeffrey A. Butts
Posted: August 01, 2001
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Making
Youth Court as Effective as Possible
Technical Assistance Bulletin #25
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