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Teen Court
Program Coordinator: Sandra Porter-Phillips
Program Established: 1989
Program Motto: "Young People Delivering Justice"
Program Description:
Teen Court is a youth development project that invests youth in citizenship. Youth volunteers act as jurors, bailiffs, clerks, defense and prosecuting attorneys, and determine the sentence for juvenile offenders referred by police.
Sentences require community service, restitution, apologies or other learning opportunities. Almost 15 years of outcomes proves kids who go through Teen Court don't get into trouble again. Teen Court emphasizes positive youth development.
Program Eligibility: Males, Females, Ages 10-17 (18 if birthday is during process) who plead guilty to a misdemeanor.
Court Dates*: See the schedules on the right column (pdf)
Contact Information: 219-938-7070 ext 2741 or dial 0
National Associations: National Youth Courts
Employment Opportunities: None at this time.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
For More Information, to volunteer, or a Site Visit,
contact: Sandra Porter Phillips
Where is Teen Court Held: Below - A view of the buildings where Teen Court takes place. Depending on where your Teen Court hearing is scheduled (NOT the intake), you can expect to go to one of these buildings below. We're here to help.
*Remember to follow all of the instructions as stated on your paperwork you'll receive during your intake/interview Questions? Call the Teen Court office @ 938-7070
Below - Hammond Courthouse
5925 Calumet Avenue - 2nd Floor Judge Harkin's courtroom (map)
Below - Crown Point "Courts" Building Bldg A
2293 N. Main Street Judge Cantrell courtroom (map)
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Program Coordinator Spotlight -
Sandra Porter-Phillips has spent hundred of hours in the court rooms of Lake County fighting to give youth a meaningful adjudication process through Teen Court.
Porter-Phillips has also been the Alternative House Human Resources specialist since 2004.
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2011 Teen Court
Dates and Locations Announced!
Select the court schedule you would like to download below
(PDF format). Posted on 1/13/11
*Remember that any date is subject to change with no notice.
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Received your INTAKE letter ? -
All intakes take place at the Highland Police Department (north/rear door)
at 3333 Ridge Road (see above)
Upon arriving at your designated time (indicated on the letter), please wait in the lobby until you're called. There's NO need to press the call box at the Police window.
Also, you'll have an opportunity to get information in the lobby, including a fact-sheet about what to expect during your intake/interview.
Click here to preview the fact-sheet (PDF format).
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Read Our Logic Diagram -
Check out Teen Court's logic diagram and follow the matrix of success!
(click thumb below - PDF)
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