Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. Communities In Schools champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help students successfully learn, remain in school and prepare for life.

Teen Court

Teen Court is an alternative program to the court system which allows first-time juvenile offenders, between the ages of 12 and 17, to be tried by their peers for misdemeanor offenses. Student volunteers take the roles of attorneys, clerks, and jurors. Teen Court does not determine guilt or innocence, admission of guilt is a requirement for being offered this voluntary diversion from Juvenile Court. The Teen Court’s mission is to deliver a constructive sentence to the offender based on his/her offense. Teen Court is a “hands-on” opportunity for offenders and volunteers to learn about the legal system, as well as a vehicle for positive peer pressure.

Teen Court meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

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If you are interested in volunteering with Teen Court, contact Communities in Schools.

For more information, please call (704) 480-5570 or email cismentoring@carolina.rr.com