Teen Courts

Questions

1. What was the main point of the story?

2. Why do you think the media aren’t allowed to identify kids involved in crime?

3. What does an informal caution involve?

4. What is an official warning?

5. Why do you think a family conference or mediation is sometimes used?

6. How is a youth court different to an adult court?

7. Who decides whether the person is guilty or innocent?

8. Describe how a teen court works.

9. Why are some people opposed to teen courts?

10. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of teen courts? Explain your answer.