For
those who participate as volunteers on a regular basis,
Teen Court offers the following:
Feelings
of deep satisfaction that come from doing something meaningful
with one's talents
Overall self-confidence
Enhancement of personal pride by being successful while assuming
a courtroom role
Opportunities for learning how to accept responsibility for
one's own actions
Team building practice
Advanced negotiation skills
Strong consensus-building behavior
A forum for self-expression
Promotion of civic responsibility through understanding the
justice system
Association with a positive peer group.
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