Social Justice for Youth Program: Youth Court & Peer Advocacy
A real court run by trained high school youth who process real low level crime cases – peer court. The goal of Youth Court is to promote positive peer leadership and youth development amongst teens 13-18 years old
The Youth Court members recommend community service projects for juvenile delinquency cases referred to the program by the Westchester County Probation Department. Members earn community service hours, looks great on any college application, network with attorneys, judges and community leaders, gain valuable advocacy skills, improve public speaking and attend bonding field trips.
Training takes place during the Summer and Fall.
To join Youth Court, please see our application.
Varies Training for youth court officers in the summer – July/August.
This program is FREE.
Must be a White Plains resident. Youth Court leaders may be 9th – 12th graders.
Peer Advocacy – Girls only, ages 20-30 years old.
Peer Advocates only: $1,500 stipend per client served.
Youth Court leaders: Volunteers only; will receive community service credit.
Funded By
- AGES SERVED
- Middle School and High School students
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- PROGRAM CONTACT PERSON
- Youth Court:
- Connie Jones-Hairston
- cjones@whiteplainsny.gov
- Peer Advocates:
- Robin Price
- robinprice6@gmail.com
