Erie County

AMHERST YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Amherst Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Michael Torrillo, Detective/Sergeant, mtorrillo@adelphia.net, 716-689-1344

TOWN OF EVANS YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Town of Evans Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: William J. Sills, Officer, wsills57@aol.com, 716-549-3600, 716-926-2425

GRAND ISLAND YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Grand Island Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Dennis Albert, Coordinator, malbert8@uno.com, 716-773-9650 x607

JURY SERVICE MEDIA CONTEST

This contest, coordinated by the court system’s Office of Public Affairs, invites students (under the guidance of their teachers) to use their creativity to highlight the importance of jury service, submitting posters and other materials. Entries are judged by the participating county’s jury commissioner’s office, with awards presented locally to the winners, whose entries will be displayed in public venues throughout the state.

Contact: Gregory Murray, 212-428-2116, OPAOutreach@courts.state.ny.us

Who is eligible? High school students in the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Broome, Dutchess, Erie, Kings, Monroe, Nassau, New York, Onondaga, Orange, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Schenectady, Suffolk and Westchester.

How to apply: Contest guidelines and entry forms are available at www.nyjuror.gov/contest

Program Schedule: Annual

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TOWN OF LANCASTER YOUTH BUREAU

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Town of Lancaster Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Mindy Muench, Youth Court Coordinator, 716-683-4444 x207

ORCHARD PARK YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Orchard Parks Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Thomas McGinty, 716-662-4474, 716-674-0739

SIX TOWNS YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Six Towns Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Joe Ferrara, Officer, School Resource Officer, 716-687-2519

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Student Ambassador Program is an internship program that offers high school, college, graduate and law school students an opportunity to work under the guidance of New York state judges and other court professionals to expand their knowledge about a particular court- or law-related issue. Students develop presentations, conveying what they learned to their peers and others in their community.

Contact: Gregory Murray, 212-428-2116, OPAOutreach@courts.state.ny.us

Who is eligible? High school, college, graduate and law school students in New York City’s five boroughs, Long Island and New York’s Sixth and Eighth Judicial Districts

How to apply: Students must submit a resume, cover letter and transcript one month prior to the beginning of an academic semester in which they wish to participate. Some locations may also request face-to-face interviews.

Program Schedule: Year-Round

CITY OF TONAWANDA YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the City of Tonawanda Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Lori Rank, Lieutenant/Coordinator, lorirank@ci.tonawanda.ny.us, 716-692-2121 x363

TOWN OF TONAWANDA YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Town of Tonawannda Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: Dennis S. Albert, Town of Tonawanda Police Department, youthcourt@tonawanda.ny.us, 716-879-6679

TOWN OF WEST SENECA YOUTH COURT

Youth Courts train local teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The programs use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. They encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and to acknowledge how their behavior affects the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Town of West Seneca Youth Court contact the person below.

Contact: John Cunningham, Lieutenant, cunningham@wspolice.com, 716-674-2284