I think it's really helpful. Steve Lukose is the Chief Judge at Youth Court. He's convinced that it's a more beneficial program than Family Court. Students seem to pay attention more to what their peers are saying, so I think it really helps them change their life around. Youth Court does not require a fee and the kids do not receive a criminal record.
Troubled teens get a second chance to get set on the right track.
Karla Jones is the Youth Court Prosecutor. She also sees the benefit of what goes on in Youth Court. I think it's really good that it doesn't go on their record, so you know, it gives them a second chance if they have the will to clean up their act. Jail is never an option when Youth Court decides the punishment to fit the crime. But, it does have power to impose community service, or send a troubled teen to visit prison to see what life is like behind bars.