Conclusion
The Youth for Justice LRE program includes a rich array of human, print, and Internet resources to assist those who are interested in strengthening the protective factors that help youth resist delinquency. The national and State projects are staffed by people who know how to work with youth, locate or create educational resources, and work cooperatively with other organizations.
Law-related education instills protective factors in the youth it serves. These factors include bonding to the school and community, communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and social participation. Youth for Justice projects have programs and publications that can be used for early intervention, substance abuse and violence prevention, conflict resolution training, bonding with law enforcement and legal professionals, teen parenting, detention and diversion settings, and much more.
| Parents and the Law
“At last, a well-organized program to address the needs of young parents. This will build the responsibility and confidence of parents everywhere. The law is definitely there to help families—they just need to learn it!”
—Jan Cowin
Youth for Justice Coordinator, Alabama |
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Police as Community
Teachers
“The lessons afford school resource officers (SRO’s) the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences while students gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities.”
—Officer Joseph Goralezy, SRO Baltimore County Police Department Baltimore County, MD |
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