Four of Wichita’s eight High Schools have, at the encouragement of the Crime Commission, re-implemented Youth Court in the 2007-2008 school year.  Spearheaded by Commission President Steve Robison and board member  Jackie Williams this extraordinary program gives students hands on experience in what takes place in a court room.  Wichita Young Lawyer’s Association has made the Youth Court program a top priority of Young Lawyers. 

They serve as advisors, teachers and mentors to students whom are interested   in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice. 

Youth Court and Crime Stoppers in the Schools compliment each other.  Many students are very active in both programs.  The Crime Stoppers in the Schools program operates in all Middle and High Schools in the district and have been  instrumental in solving a number of high profile crimes committed in the schools. 

The Commission’s excellent working relationship with the school district and administration made it possible to revitalize this program.  The Commission has  made a strong commitment to Youth Court, which will be operating in six high  schools in the 2008/2009 school year.