Thursday, December 11, 2008

Volunteer for the Castle Rock Teen Court

Douglas County 4-H'ers, here's a chance to improve your public speaking skills and add to your college resume. The Castle Rock Teen Court is seeking volunteers age 12 to 17 to serve as bailiffs, attorneys, and jurors.

According to their press release, "Teen Court is a community-based program for first-time, nonviolent, misdemeanor juvenile offenders. At Teen Court, community youth determine the appropriate sanctions for those charged.

The program holds offenders accountable and provides educational services to offenders and youth volunteers to promote long-term behavioral change that leads to enhanced public safety."

If you are interested in joining Teen Court, you are encouraged to attend a one-hour orientation beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Town's Municipal Court, 100 Perry St.

**Please preregister by Friday, Jan. 16, by contacting Teen Court Director Sandra Gutierrez, 303-663-6136 or sgutierrez@CRgov.com.

Original yourhub article: http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~556620.aspx

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