Youth Court Peer Jury Application

Youth Court Peer Jury Application
Student Information
Youth Court is a restorative justice program in which there is a jury of students who listen to cases of other youth first-time offenders, deliberate, and give appropriate sentences.

This program is open to all Aurora students ages 13 through 17 who are in good academic standing at their school and an Aurora resident or North Aurora resident.

Youth court meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Aurora Police Department, from 6-8pm.

Join the Aurora Youth Court and get community service hours and experience in the judicial field!
Student First Name:*
Student Last Name:*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Name: *
Grade:*
Age (must be 13-17 years old to be a juror): *
What types of activities are you involved with in school?*
What activities are you involved with outside of school? (i.e. church, community, etc.) *
How did you hear about/become interested in youth court?*
What qualities do you have that would make you a good youth court volunteer? *
What do you hope to gain from being in youth court?*
What are your educational or career plans after graduation from high school? *
Short Essay
Write 2-3 paragraphs answering just one of the following prompts: 1.) What are your short-term goals and long-term goals? 2.) What is one accomplishment you are proud of and why? 3.) What is an obstacle you faced and how did you overcome it? *
Adult Recommendation (Teacher, Coach, Mentor, Advisor, or another adult who can speak on your character.

In order to be accepted into Youth Court as a Peer Juror, you need to ask an adult to fill out a recommendation form. You will need to provide the recommender's information below so we can contact them and send them the recommendation form which they will need to fill out and submit.
Recommender's Name:*
Recommendor's Email *
example@example.com
Please see our waiver below. Download/print, sign, and bring with you to your first Youth Court session. *Youth & parent must sign the waiver.
Thank you for your interest in being a Youth Court Peer Juror! If deemed a good fit, we will reach out to you with further information. If you have any questions, please email Sandra Sarmiento at sarmientos@aurora.il.us

All records relevant to this application and/or participation in the City of Aurora Youth Court shall be retained in accordance with State laws and local ordinances.
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Youth Court Peer Jury Application

Student Information

Short Essay

Adult Recommendation (Teacher, Coach, Mentor, Advisor, or another adult who can speak on your character.