HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-173 - National Youth Court Month
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING PROCLAIMING
SEPTEMBER 2009 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH COURT MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, throughout the month of September, nearly I ,300 youth court programs operating
throughout the nation will join to recognize the 8th Annual "National Youth Court Month" and celebrate
"Empowering Youth, Experience Justice;" and
WHEREAS. youth courts are one of the fastest growing crime prevention and intervention programs
in the nation offering innovative solutions to prevent juvenile crime and educate young people by offering
a program that practices restorative rather than punitive justice by emphasizing accountability, competency
development and community protection, while providing offending youth an opportunity to gain life skills
and begin again with a clean record; and
WHEREAS, youth courts empower volunteer youth ages 12-18 by developing skills in leadership,
the decision-making process and problem solving so that they learn the appropriate use of peer pressure and
are provided with opportunities to mentor and instill integrity in their peers while developing a clearer
understanding of the judicial system; and
WHEREAS. youth court volunteer judges and attorneys playa crucial role in making this goal a
reality by providing oversight and guidance and teaching our youth about accountability and the
consequences of making poor choices while rewarding responsible behavior; and
WHEREAS. City of Redding strongly supports youth court programs because they reduce
recidivism rates, augment juvenile justice resources, and help build healthier and safer communities in which
we live, raise families and work
WHEREAS. the Shasta County Youth Peer Court, which is open to the public, meets four times a
week in Redding at the U.S. District Courthouse and once a month in Anderson in the City Council
Chambers at 6 p.m.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
proclaims the month of September 2009 as "National Youth Court Month." and urges all citizens to find
ways to give their time, energy and talents to serve the Shasta County Youth Peer Court.
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I HEREBY CERTIFYthauhe foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 15th day of September, 2009, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dickel'llOn;' Jones; McArthnr, Stegall, and Rosetti
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RICK BOSETTI, Mayor
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FORM APPROVED:
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PAMELA MIZE, Depil :' ity Clerk
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RICHARD A. DUVERNAY ity Attorney
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