| The Justice Fellowships are an opportunity for twelve high school students from a variety of local high schools and afterschool programs to learn about their rights on the street, in the courts, and in school and to engage others in that knowledge through community education. An eight week course teaches participating students about due process rights, Miranda rights, and other powers they have when faced with law enforcement or school authorities. In addition, they learn about the different aspects of the criminal justice system and public school disciplinary hearings, while thinking critically about their role and the role of others in those systems and processes. Then, these learners become teachers as they develop and implement community education workshops for other young people. These workshops focus on youth rights and strategies for using them in ways that are safe and effective. Toward the end of the course, these twelve peer educators conduct workshops at schools, community centers, and other community-based organizations. This project is run directly by a project director and is enhanced by the participation of volunteer staff attorneys.
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Franklin Cruz, our Community Development Coordinator, Counsels a Student.
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