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TEEN COURT PHILOSOPHY
Teen Court is a vounteer program,
which assists juvenile offenders in assuming responsibility for their behavior through involvement in the judicial process
and service in the community. Offenders are brought before a jury of their peers, where they gain an understanding of
their roles in society. Additionally, the community reciprocally benefits from these youths' involvement in their
programs.
Each individual's self worth will be maintained by respectful treatment and confidentiality.
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TEEN COURT GOALS
1. Assist juvenile offenders
in recognizing that they are responsible for their behavior; that the consequences they experience are a direct result of
their own actions.
2. Promote a postitive attitude toward authority by showing respect, courtesy, confidentiality
and dignity to all individuals with whom we deal; treating them in a professional manner.
3. Provide a forum
for juveniles to experience the judiciary system while reducing the likelihood of repeat offenders.
4. Establish
positive relationships between the community and its youth, the results of which are better understanding and communication.
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Wise County Teen Court
P.O. Box 124
Paradise, TX 76073
940-433-3288
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