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Direct linkPearson, Sarah S.; Jurich, Sonia – American Youth Policy Forum Inc., 2005
Youth court, also called teen court, peer jury, or student court, is an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system and school disciplinary proceedings that empower youth and communities to take an active role in addressing the early stages of youth delinquency. The program provides communities with an opportunity to ensure immediate…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Youth Programs
