Teen Leaders

"We should have stricter rules for the jury. Some of the teens think it is effective and that it is also a good idea." - Jamie, defense attorney
"The one thing I really enjoy is seeing kids change in a positive way." -Jim Kisselburg, Program Director.
"The biggest reward is seing teens that have been in the system NOT COME BACK. Also it is nice to a get a great deal of participation and support form the community." -Carla, Teen Courn Alumnus, 1995
"I've seen a very positive response from most participants - I think a sentence handed down from your peers makes students think." -Doug, Teen Court Volunteer Trainer
"The one thing I enjoy about Teen Court is the adrenalin rush and the atmosphere associated with a court of law. I think the defendants are intimidated by this system. This program is effective because it wakes the defendents up." -Melissa, Prosecuting / Defense Attorney
"The one thing I really enjoy about participating in Teen Court is the ability to take part in the law and punishment procedure." -Brian, Prosecuting Attorney
"My role in Teen Court is in giving the defendants what they deserve,so they will learn their lesson. What I enjoy about participating in this process is it teaches teens a lesson about what they have done." -Amanda, Prosecuting Attorney