{"id":1457,"date":"2025-08-07T11:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/?page_id=1457"},"modified":"2026-11-12T10:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:19:40","slug":"youth-court","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/youth-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"241\" data-attachment-id=\"1531\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/youth-court\/screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3-52-29-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1606,378\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2025-09-08 at 3.52.29\u202fPM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-1024x241.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-1024x241.png\" alt=\"Granite Communities Youth Court\" class=\"wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-1024x241.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-768x181.png 768w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM-1536x362.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-3.52.29-PM.png 1606w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Granite School District, in partnership with the Salt Lake County Youth Justice Coalition, sponsors a Youth Court program to help students take accountability for their actions in a supportive, restorative environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth Court provides an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system for first-time, low-level offenses committed by students. Participants appear before a panel of trained youth volunteers who serve as judges, clerks, and advocates. The process focuses on education, service, and restitution rather than punishment, empowering students to learn from their mistakes while avoiding a criminal record.<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this peer-driven approach, Youth Court promotes responsibility, empathy, leadership, and community involvement, helping both participants and volunteers build valuable life skills.<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/usu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b8HuDCyGjkXnvgi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REFER<\/strong> a student to Youth Court<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/embed\/appGjDgLF0anngMNY\/pagE9GptoX1DJax9Y\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>APPLY<\/strong> to be a Youth Court Volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Court Contacts<\/h2>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: <a href=\"tel:+18019109527\">801.910.9527<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:graniteyouthcourt@usu.edu\">Email Granite Youth Court<\/a><\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h2>\n    \n    \n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Monday | 6:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Hunter High School<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>4200 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84120 (West entrance near the tennis courts)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>Wednesday | 6:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>USU SLC Campus <\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>920 W Levoy Dr 84123 (check kiosk for room assignment)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>Thursday | 6:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Olympus High School<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>4055 S 2300 E, Holladay, UT 84124 (South entrance by the lunchroom)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Flyer<\/h2>\n    \n    \n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" data-attachment-id=\"2199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/youth-court\/outside\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside.png\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1545\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"outside\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-1024x791.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Youth Court brochure outside\" class=\"wp-image-2199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/outside.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Youth Court brochure outside details<\/summary>\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Youth Court?<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Granite Communities Youth Court (GCYC) is a free, voluntary program that helps youth take accountability for and learn from their mistakes. It gives fair consequences for school and community violations by encouraging and supporting youth in making amends while helping them build important life skills.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Does it Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCYC holds informal, confidential hearings where youth and their parent\/guardian can share their voice. A panel of trained youth volunteers from local schools hear and decide the cases. Once a disposition (decision) is made, the youth is paired with a mentor who helps them stay on track. By law, the youth must complete their disposition within a set time, or the case is sent back to the referring agency.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is it For?<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCYC is a resource available to youth living in and around Granite and Murray City School Districts. Cases heard range from school rule violations to status offenses and lower class misdemeanors. A youth&#8217;s eligibility to participate is always screened with Juvenile Probation.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Granite Communities Youth Court Locations and Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Monday, 6-8pm \u2014 Hunter High School, 4200 S 5600 W, West Valley City, 84120<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Tuesday, 6-8pm \u2014 Utah State University Salt Lake, 920 W Levoy Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84123<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Wednesday, 6-8pm \u2014 Utah State University Salt Lake, 920 W Levoy Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84123<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Thursday, 6-8pm \u2014 Olympus High School, 4055 S 2300 E, Holladay, UT 84124<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Granite Communities Youth Court.<\/strong> A peer-based restorative diversion program.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    \n    \n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" data-attachment-id=\"2200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/youth-court\/inside\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside.png\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1545\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"inside\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-1024x791.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Youth Court brochure inside\" class=\"wp-image-2200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/08\/inside.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Youth Court brochure inside details<\/summary>\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits of Participating<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Keep Minor Offenses Off the Youth&#8217;s Permanent Record\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Dispositions must be completed in the specified time frame or the case will be sent back to the referring agency for further action.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Accessible to Everyone\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>GCYC is a free program available to referred youth and their families.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>We offer hearings at multiple locations on multiple nights of the week.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Quick Resolution\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Hearings are scheduled in a timely manner to capitalize on momentum and youth engagement.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Parental Involvement\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Parents are required to participate with their child.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Builds Resilience\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Participants learn how to make better choices and deal with life&#8217;s challenges.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact GCYC at graniteyouthcourt@usu.edu or by calling or texting <a href=\"tel:+18019109527\">801.910.9527<\/a>. <a href=\"mailto:graniteyouthcourt@usu.edu\">Email Granite Youth Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Granite Communities Youth Court Process<\/strong> in accordance with Utah Code 80-6-902<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>An offense or rule violation occurs.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>The case is referred to the Granite Communities Youth Court (the youth must admit to the offense to participate).<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>The referral is reviewed and approved through a screening process and a hearing location is assigned.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Parent or guardian provides consent for participation.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Intake procedures are completed.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>The youth and their guardian attend Youth Court hearings, where a disposition contract is assigned along with a mentor.<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>The case is closed once the disposition is successfully completed.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a DISPOSITION?<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dispositions are the required activities that the participant must complete to fulfill the program. They are selected by the youth panel with input from the participant and tailored to their unique needs.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dispositions may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Skill building and learning opportunities to support better life choices<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Fostering social bonds via mentorship and community involvement<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Pathways to explore new interests and boost confidence<\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li>Access to academic support through tutoring and after-school programs<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Granite Communities Youth Court is being implemented through a partnership between Granite School District, Murray School District, and Utah State University Extension with funding provided by the OJJDP.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner wordmarks:<\/strong> Granite School District. Murray City School District, We Are Murray! Utah State University. Extension Salt Lake County, Utah State University.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Granite School District, in partnership with the Salt Lake County Youth Justice Coalition, sponsors a Youth Court program to help students take accountability for their actions in a supportive, restorative environment. Youth Court provides an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system for first-time, low-level offenses committed by students. 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