Children Attending Court
Children Attending Court
Over the past decade, there has been growing support and interest across the country for giving children a voice in their court proceedings. In Nebraska, Project Everlast emphasizes "nothing about me without me", a philosophy which includes having the youth involved in the court process. The Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative has supported youth having a voice in their future, and has supported activities that increase the frequency of youth attending their court hearings or having their opinions conveyed in the court.
If you are a young person or parent involved in the juvenile system, go to the Youth and Families section to learn more and access resources.
ACTIVITY BOOK AND COMIC BOOK
The Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative has developed two books for children. These books encourage youth to be involved in their hearings in age-appropriate ways. Courts, attorneys and CASAs can order these publications at no cost (all other stakeholders can purchase copies at a low cost).