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YMCA Youth Court Student Advocate Training
The YMCA Youth Court uses peer-to-peer restorative justice to successfully keep kids in school and out of the juvenile justice system.
YMCA Youth Court Student Advocate Training
Have you ever thought about being a lawyer?
Are you interested in helping your peers?
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The YMCA Youth Court uses peer-to-peer restorative justice to successfully keep kids in school and out of the juvenile justice system. You can learn how to take part as a juror, bailiff, or advocate in the Youth Court.
This training also includes workshops on student rights, police procedure, and legal careers.
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The leadership skills developed through the Youth Court program provides a strong foundation in character development, civic engagement and restorative justice. Students can receive community service hours for participation.
Training Dates & Times
Wednesday, August 12th >12:00 am - 4:00 pm, 734 A St. San Rafael
- Student Rights/Police Procedure & Juvenile Law
Thursday, August 13th
- Youth Court Orientation > 3:00 - 4:30 pm, 734 A St. San Rafael
- Youth Court Hearing > 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Parents Transport to Youth Court)
- 16 Jeannette Prandi Way, Juvenile Hall Court Room, San Rafael
Friday, August 14th > 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 734 A St. San Rafael
- Debrief Hearing & Advocate Training
YMCA Fee: Facility Member $300 - Program Member $320 (ages 11 – 17)
Financial aid is possible: sliding scale based on household income
To register contact: Jennifer Puckett at jpuckett@ymcasf.org ▪ (415) - 459 - 4875
