1.Paula Rogers Huff 4-H Youth Development Agent University of Wisconsin Extension Oconto County

2. Teen Court and Restorative Justice Teen Court and the Essential Elements Oconto County Teen Court Experience 3. A second chance for youth who have committed a first offense, and admitted guilt Deferred prosecution agreement Appear before a panel of their peers Complete assigned sanctions 4. Recidivism in regular courts: 66% Recidivism in teen courts: 18% 5. Restorative Justice What contributes to the success of Teen Courts? 6. Who is impacted by the crime? Respondent Victim Community 7. Punishment! 8. Seeks to repair harm To the victim, the respondent, and the community. 9. Youth are held accountable for their actions Youth are given the opportunity to enhance their skills Youth are given the opportunity to form a bond with the community 10. How can harm be repaired? VICTIM 11. In your opinion, how might the framework of Restorative Justice in a Teen Court setting contribute to the success of youth respondents? 12. Freshman through Senior County-wide Varied Backgrounds 13. Youth know that they are cared about by others. 14. Youth know that they are able to influence people and events through decision-making and action. 15. Youth feel and believe they are capable and successful, and experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges. 16. Youth practice helping others through their own generosity which enriches their lives with meaning and purpose. 17. in Teen Court 18. Situation How can Mastery be increased for Teen Court Panel Members? 19. Research-based Targeted toward specific behaviors and/or youth development concepts Youth-friendly 20. Pre-court mini-trainings Opportunity to apply training immediately Evaluation (Post, then Pre) 21. What is the key information? What questions might be asked of a youth respondent to help the panel create an effective sanction? 22. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Personal Interest in Subject Before Training After Training 23. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Knowledge of Issue Before Training After Training 24. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Focus in Asking Questions Before Training After Training 25. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Inquiry Effectiveness Before Training After Training 26. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Effective Design of Sanctions Before Training After Training 27. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor NumberofParticipants Working Together Toward a Common Goal Before Training After Training 28. Panel Members have increased confidence in their decision-making Panel Members create better sanctions focused on needs of respondents Increase in benefit to Respondents 29. Maximizing the Teen Court Experience for Youth Panel Members Department of Youth Development website: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/department/publications/index.cfm