We had a really sad case at the Juvenile Hearing Board. It is the first one we have had in about a month. I can't go into too many details, but the sad thing was that the teen before us came from such a rough background, family-wise. It was no wonder that the teen was confronted with so many issues.
It got me thinking about how much our lives are framed by the conditions we are raised in. I am not saying that a broken home and family members with their own issues mean that you have no chance to have a better future, but it is a giant speed bump that does limit your chances for success.
Support and nurturing is such an important part of our growing up. It helps us gain confidence. When reinforced by positive modeling through the adults in our lives and instructions about what is right and wrong, children (hopefully) become good people. It is so much more difficult to do this when you don't have all the ingredients in this recipe.
So what are the Top 10 Reasons for a Teen Court?
1. Teen Court can cut down the crime rate of teenagers.
2. Teenagers learn to assume responsibility and be accountable for their actions because of early intervention.
3. The program is cost efficient.
4. Parents and guardians must be involved in the process.
5. Teen Court allows young people to get involved within the community.
6. Teen Court wipes clean the juvenile court record of first time offenders.
7. There is confidential handling of cases.
8. The program is totally voluntary.
9. The program gives teens an opportunity to learn about the judicial system.
10. Teen Court helps youth develop a healthy attitude toward authority.
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AJ
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funny-- that all depends on if you don't have people into power trips trying to dick-tate how you act live and dress, and aren't a robot in a an old school town!!
THAN IT DOESN'T DEFEAT THE TRUE PURPOSE IT REPRESENTS!
(look up lanai city 96763, where if something happens, everybody knows! understaement)