Pima County Teen Court

Pima County Teen Court Reducing Juvenile Crime and Positively Engaging Youth through:- Restorative Justice- Law-Related Educ

A program of the YWCA Southern Arizona, Pima County Teen Court is a peer-led juvenile court diversion program that uses the principles of restorative justice, service learning, and positive youth development to prevent juvenile crime recidivism. Teen Court accepts referrals from Pima County Juvenile Court for youth ages 12-17 who were arrested for crimes approved for diversion by the court. Youths

enter Teen Court by participating in a hearing where they account for the behavior that led up to their arrest, receive feedback from teens in the community on how to repair the harm they caused, and are sentenced by a peer jury to complete a set of constructive consequences that are designed to impart consequences for their crimes, address the harm caused, restore relationships, and increase participants’ knowledge and skills. The unique aspect of Teen Court is that trained youth volunteers serve as attorneys, bailiffs, clerks, and jurors. Positive peer influence and parental involvement drive the program.

Become a Teen Attorney! Training is free and open to anyone who will be in high school next year. Register online at
04/30/2026

Become a Teen Attorney! Training is free and open to anyone who will be in high school next year. Register online at

Pima County Teen Court Attorney Training

🚨 We have TWO full courtrooms tomorrow, and we need volunteers to show up! 🚨If you're between 12 years old and high scho...
04/17/2026

🚨 We have TWO full courtrooms tomorrow, and we need volunteers to show up! 🚨

If you're between 12 years old and high school age, YOU are eligible to serve as a juror — and we want you there! Teen Court jury duty is a powerful way to be part of real restorative justice in your community.

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, April 18
⏰ 8:30 AM sharp

Don't leave us with empty seats — raise your hand and show up!

Congrats to our Teen Attorney named one of Junior Achievement of Arizona - Southern District's 18 Under 18! Read about ...
04/13/2026

Congrats to our Teen Attorney named one of Junior Achievement of Arizona - Southern District's 18 Under 18! Read about her committment to community and technology here, https://18under18.org/anastasia-bradley/.

The Best and The Brightest of 2026 Anastasia Bradley Age 18SeniorSahuaro High SchoolTucson “Never forget how you wish to fulfill your life.” – Anastasia Bradley Anatasia has demonstrated a lifelong passion for science, leadership, and community service. From the very beginning of high school, ...

As a program of YWCA Southern Arizona, Teen Court transforms the lives of Pima County youth by offering an alternative t...
04/07/2026

As a program of YWCA Southern Arizona, Teen Court transforms the lives of Pima County youth by offering an alternative to the juvenile justice system. Donations are eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, and you can designate Teen Court or choose to support the full array of YW's amazing and supportive programming. https://www.ywcatucson.org/donate

Our volunteers are do the coolest things! We found our Teen Court Bar Associaton Vice President at the Pima Behavioral ...
04/06/2026

Our volunteers are do the coolest things! We found our Teen Court Bar Associaton Vice President at the Pima Behavioral Health Coalition's Youth Mental Health Summit. She was there representing JTED.

Last month, we learned about ACEs. This month, we learned about Trauma-Informed Care. How can we be aware, informed, a...
03/23/2026

Last month, we learned about ACEs. This month, we learned about Trauma-Informed Care. How can we be aware, informed, and resposive? Thanks to the Children's Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona for this training!

Welcome to our newest Youth Facilitators! These teens completed 14 hours of training in employability skills, facilitat...
03/18/2026

Welcome to our newest Youth Facilitators! These teens completed 14 hours of training in employability skills, facilitation skills, and Teen Court curricula. They are ready to facilitate Teen Court workshops alongside our adult facilitators. Look for them in the Basic Training, Keep Your Cool, Self-Improvement, and Substance Misuse workshops. They are ready!

Sometimes you just need a break from the hectics of case prep and courtroom arguments to slow down and do some origami. ...
03/02/2026

Sometimes you just need a break from the hectics of case prep and courtroom arguments to slow down and do some origami. BIG thanks to M. Craig of the Tucson Origami Club for teaching the Teen Court Bar Association how to fold. https://www.facebook.com/groups/184882481623357

Last Saturday, our Teen Court Bar Association learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) from Sarah at the Child...
02/09/2026

Last Saturday, our Teen Court Bar Association learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) from Sarah at the Children's Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona. You can learn more at https://www.numberstory.org/ .

Teen Court staff supporting our community at the YWCA's Women's Leadership Conference.
01/30/2026

Teen Court staff supporting our community at the YWCA's Women's Leadership Conference.

The Teen Court Bar Association visited the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office over Winter Break. We learned about th...
01/12/2026

The Teen Court Bar Association visited the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office over Winter Break. We learned about the science used and great care taken to solve mysteries and identify people. Big thanks to all their staff!

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Tucson, AZ
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