Forty two students were honored Wednesday, February 28 as graduates of the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Youth Court Class of 2018. “The students brought their enthusiasm and attention to a rigorous training program,” said Nancy Levin, Director of Youth Court. “I am so very proud of the work they did: learning public speaking; perfecting […]
Youth Court registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year! Limited spots available. Register now! Youth Court, founded in 2007, is based on the national program developed by the Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This program offers teens comprehensive training overseen by professionals in the field, including judges, attorneys, members of […]
The New York Bar Foundation recently presented a grant of $1,000.00 to the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK). The grant will be used to support our Youth Court Program. “Students from Upper Westchester and Putnam Counties bring their enthusiasm and attention to this rigorous training program each year,” said Nancy Levin, Director of Youth Court. “I […]
Thirty-six students were honored Wednesday night as graduates of the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Youth Court Class of 2017. “Students from Yorktown and Lakeland brought their enthusiasm and attention to a rigorous training program,” said Nancy Levin, Director of Youth Court. “I am so very proud of the work they did: learning public speaking; […]
On Wednesday, February 15th, 36 students will graduate from the Alliance for Safe Kids’ (ASK) Youth Court program. After having learned about the various aspects of the law over the last six weeks, they will soon take on real-life court cases prosecuting juvenile offenders who have been found guilty of misdemeanors or violations. “The Youth […]
Twenty-eight students were honored Wednesday night as graduates of the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Youth Court Class of 2016. “The Youth Court program enables students to experience first-hand what it is like to be an attorney, detective, Judge, Bailiff, and Court Officer,” said Youth Court Director, Nancy Levin. “This incredible program is a careful […]
On Wednesday, February 10th, 28 students will graduate from the Alliance for Safe Kids’ Youth Court program. After having learned about the various aspects of the law over the last six weeks, they will soon take on real-life court cases prosecuting other teens at the Yorktown Justice Court. “After many sessions of training in confidentiality, […]
The Northern Westchester Examiner– Forty-four students from the Yorktown and Lakeland school districts graduated from Yorktown Youth Court last week. The 2013 commencement ceremony was hosted by Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK), a non-profit organization that represents all sectors of the community working together to provide a safety net for youth and families. Founded in […]
Yorktown Patch– In a mock arraignment Yorktown and Lakeland students sentenced a young man Wednesday night to 25 hours of community service for having stolen an iPhone and iPod from a Yorktown High School student’s locker. During that mock trail, students showcased to friends and family what they have learned about the various aspects of the law over the last weeks. They […]
Daily Voice — Dozens of students from Lakeland and Yorktown Central school districts were honored Wednesday night as graduates of Yorktown Youth Court’s class of 2013. The youth court was founded in 2007 and is organized and run by teens, adjudicating misdemeanor cases involving other teens with the goal of reducing juvenile delinquency. Youth Court members serve in […]