Sandy Youth Court

We mentor kids, who commit their first offense, get on the right track to give them a second chance. This is done by teaching them in the choices class, assisting them in community service at non-profit organizations in the community, tutoring, weekly mentor meetings and holding a mission of restorative justice. Sandy Youth Court has individualized dispositions for each kid depending on their hearing before a panel of their peers. Volunteers can contact Barbara Higgins about the application process. We generally accept applications in the Spring. However, if there are openings, exceptions could be made. Youth Court is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5:30-8:30pm at the Sandy Justice Center. Volunteers must be able to attend court at these times. There is also a mandatory two day summer training held each year (make-up training is available upon approval). Volunteers will sit on the jury, fulfill various roles in the courtroom, and act as mentors to the youth coming through the program.