In addition to ideas planned and implemented by the four pilot states and listed in this booklet, community-related projects have been organized and conducted in other states, as well. A good opportunity to provide a message to the public at a relatively low cost. Tours can be highly educational for those motivated to come to the courthouse and utilize the service. Citizen Guides Brochures, pamphlets and videos are used in 37 states and the District of Columbia to educate the public about the courts.
Materials describe court operations at both state and local levels.
Speaker's bureau members are usually judges who appear before various business and community meetings. Can produce a low cost message to large, diverse audiences. Depending on time limits and the size of the group being addressed, the process can be time consuming. School Outreach Efforts Includes classroom lectures, judicial visits, law day programs and mock trial activities. Outside of their time-intensive nature, costs of these projects are relatively low.