Youth Courts

Data Tools
Youth courts are structured, court-like programs that employ a restorative justice philosophy. This program has been used as a mechanism for disciplinary consequences within school settings.
Resources for Restorative Practices in Schools
Related Briefs
Outside Resources
Restorative Practices: A Guide for Educators
The National Opportunity to Learn Campaign has provided a toolbox for educators interested in using restorative practices in their schools.
VIEW THE TOOLBOX
Global Youth Justice, Inc.
The mission of Global Youth Justice is to: (1) Champions the local to global expansion of volunteer-driven local Youth Justice and Juvenile Justice diversion programs called Teen Court, Youth Court, Student Court, Peer Court and Peer Jury; (2) Champions reducing voting ages around the globe to 16 years of age; and (3) Champions the planting of Trees and Tree Pipelines when youth and adults are sentenced to peer imposed and mandated community service.
VIEW THE SITE
The mission of Global Youth Justice is to: (1) Champions the local to global expansion of volunteer-driven local Youth Justice and Juvenile Justice diversion programs called Teen Court, Youth Court, Student Court, Peer Court and Peer Jury; (2) Champions reducing voting ages around the globe to 16 years of age; and (3) Champions the planting of Trees and Tree Pipelines when youth and adults are sentenced to peer imposed and mandated community service.
VIEW THE SITE