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| Santa Clara County Peer Court marks one-year anniversary |
| By mercurynews.com - Dave Cortese |
| Published: 12/06/2012 |
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CALIFORNIA - Last year I announced the creation of Santa Clara County's Peer Court. We recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. I am honored to be able to say that it has been a resounding success. The peer court provides an educational experience for both juvenile offenders and teen volunteers. It enables young people to challenge themselves by taking responsibility for self government and responsible citizenship. The ultimate goal is to interrupt the developing pattern of criminal behavior in juvenile offenders by promoting self-esteem and motivation for self improvement while forming a healthy attitude toward authority. In the normal juvenile court system, punishments are passed down by the judge someone in a position of authority. Ask any parent and they will tell you, the first reaction of a lot of children is to dismiss authority. Consequently, reasons behind these sentences are not often internalized by the offender. Read More. |
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