What Does a Teen Court Sentence Look Like?
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TRACK Life Skills Class
Youth Assessment
Community Service
Teen Court Jury Terms
Observing AA or NA meetings and write a reflection of what they
learned
Essays related to the offense
Apology/Thank You letters
Letters to future self
Posters
Paper Chain (Chores, Achievements, Family Activities)
Journaling
Interviews
Writing songs, poems and stories
Letter to siblings
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Girls Empower Girls (Nicasa)
GOALS (Computer Based, Nicasa)
Participate in activity the defendant is interested in
Behavior Contract with parent/s
Family Advocacy (Nicasa)
Scrapbook
Write a newspaper article or school announcement
Advice to peers
Anger Management (Nicasa)
Newspaper Articles
Book Reports
Parenting Journey (Nicasa)
GIRLWISE Conference
Problem Gambling Services
Victim Offender Face to Face Apology
What are Face to Face Apologies?
Face to Face Apologies are a way for victims to meet their offender in a safe, controlled setting and to engage in a mediated discussion in regards to the
crime. This program helps promote healing for all parties involved.
The Victim…
• Has the opportunity to express to their offender the physical, emotional, and economic impact the crime had on their lives.
• Will have a better understanding of why the crime happened by asking questions that he/she has been worrying about.
• Will typically receive their restitution faster than if they did not participate in this program.
The Offender…
• Will have the chance to take accountability for his or her actions.
• Will have the chance to ask questions of the victim and to respond to questions related to crime.
• Will also have the chance to express his/her feelings about the crime and to apologize.
• Will be less likely to re-offend.
The Mediator…
• Is a neutral person who oversees the process and directs the flow of conversation.
• Is an employee of Juvenile Probation/Detention Services.
Probation Officer...