Rep. Joe Fowlkes, (D-Pulaski) presents a proclamation from Gov. Don Sundquist to Anjanette Eash, state Youth Court coordinator, Allan Ramsaur (right), executive director of the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Hon. Mike O’Neil, chairman of the Tennessee Youth Court Program advisory board.
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Tennessee youth courts were recognized today (Sept. 12) for the contributions they and their volunteers make to the state of Tennessee.
Rep. Joe Fowlkes, (D-Pulaski) presented the proclamation from the governor to Anjanette Eash, state Youth Court coordinator, Allan Ramsaur, executive director of the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Hon. Mike O’Neil, Chairman of the Tennessee Youth Court Program advisory board.
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank Drowota and Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Betty Adams Green were also on hand to praise youth courts for their positive influence on teens and their low recidivism rates.
Chief Justice Drowota stated that he was "delighted Governor Sundquist has proclaimed September as National Youth Court Month." He went on to say that some of the benefits of youth court include that they encourage good citizenship and instill good character in young people.
Judge Green called teen courts "a perfect example of a collaboration (between the courts and the community) that works." Adding that "Teen courts provide a wonderful civics lesson" for all who volunteer with these programs.
It was also announced that Tennessee had 100% participation in the Youth Court Month Hall of Honor at the National Youth Court Center. Each youth court across the country was allowed to nominate one youth and one adult volunteer.
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