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To learn more contact our staff:

  • Mike Botke, Director  517-927-0770
  • Latisha Carter, Youth/Family Advocate  517-648-5281

 

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are required to complete an application and criminal background search

 

TEEN VOLUNTEERS – SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
 
TEEN PEER JURY MEMBER – High School Juniors/Seniors
Attend required training before serving during court hearings.
Attend scheduled hearings, which are held on Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm. (lunch provided)
Listen to facts read from the petition.
Listen to individual statements provided by the victim, respondent and parents.
Ask questions of all parties using the guideline questions.
Participate in the deliberation process to develop a fair, just and appropriate disposition.
Issue Disposition in individual hearings.
 
TEEN COURT CLERK – High School Juniors/Seniors
Read the Docket clearly so everyone can hear you.
Administer the Oath to Peer Jurors, Respondent, Parents/Guardians and Victim(s).
 
TEEN COURT BAILIFF – High School Juniors/Seniors
Speak clearly when announcing the judge’s/juries’ entrance.
Escort the Jury to the deliberation room and deliver the Disposition Documents.
 
Protocol: The following steps are implemented to train and directly involve high school students in the Lansing Teen Court Intervention, Prevention and Education Program.
 
Step 1. Students are scheduled and participate in training to prepare for duty.
TRAINING CONTENT (Two Hour Activity) (Student Training Manual)
  • Teach Juror, Bailiff, and Clerk roles.
  • Rules of Law, Court Room Procedures.
  • Impact of Crime.
  • How to apply Restorative Justice Principles to cases.
  • Sign Confidentiality Oath to participate.
  • Review Substance Use/Abuse Educational Material Handouts.
  • Participate in Mock Hearing.
Step 2. Attend Monthly Hearings.
  • Question Victim/Respondent/Parents-Guardians.
  • Deliver Final Disposition Orders. (See Attachment)
Step 3. Complete Post-Program Questionnaire.
(See Attachment)
Step 4. Participate in debriefing exercise to process their experiences.
  • Immediately following hearings or scheduled classroom visit.
Step 5. Receive recognition for their participation.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 1:22pm

 
 

More Ways to Get Involved

HONORARY JUDGES

If you are interested in serving as an honorary judge, please contact one of our staff members.

 

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are required to complete an application and criminal background search.
  • Respondent Advocate: Assigned to individual Respondent to guide them through the process of accomplishing program requirements and disposition issued by a Jury of Peers.  Monitor progress through weekly telephone report calls, Street Law Workshop participation, attend hearing as an advocate and document progress through case notes over 60-90 days.
  • Jury Monitor: Attend Teen Court Hearings (Tuesdays/Fridays, 9AM – 2PM).  When guiding jury deliberations and remind them to use the Work Sheet and Restorative Justice Guidelines.  Ensure jury records their disposition properly.
  • Street Law Workshop Assistant: Assist Street Law Instructor in the implementation of weekly Saturday morning and Tuesday evening workshop activity.  Interacting with teen respondent participants is important, as they need encouragement and adult guidance.
  • Academic Coach: Provide adult guidance and tutoring for Respondents to enhance their academic success.  Scheduling these 1 to 2 hour weekly sessions can be altered, but most are conducted Saturday mornings from 10 AM to 12 Noon.
  • Office Support: Data Entry, Mailings, Routine Office Projects, including phone monitoring, client follow-up calls.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in other employment opportunities, please contact one of our staff members.

Contact Us

217 South Capitol Ave.
2nd Floor - Office 230

Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: 517-371-2823
Fax: 517-371-2836
Send us an email

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