Who's Who?
Things in a Courtroom
True or False
Safety & Coping
Random
100
The boss of the courtroom
(What is the) Judge
100
The chair you sit in to tell what happened
(What is the) witness stand
100
Kids go to court because they are in trouble
(What is) False
100
One thing someone can do if they feel nervous in court
(What is) Take a deep breaths, look a their advocate or safe person, fidget toy, etc.
100
The capital city in Louisiana
Baton Rouge
200
The lawyer that works for the state and helps tell the truth about what happened
(What is a) Prosecutor
200
A small tool the judge uses to get everyone's attention
(What is a) Gavel
200
Court can feel confusing or scary and that's normal
(What is) True
200
Who can a child ask for help if they feel scared?
(What is) The advocate, therapist, trusted adult, bailiff, etc.
200
The largest animal on Earth
(What is a) Blue Whale
300
The lawyer for the person accused of doing something bad
(What is) Defense Lawyer
300
The area where the jury sits to listen to everything
(What is a) Jury Box
300
You must answer every question even if you don't know the answer
(What is) False
300
How can a child remind themselves they are safe when court feels overwhelming?
(What is) Use positive self talk "I am safe" or "I am not alone", remind themselves they are not in trouble, look for their safe person.
300
The fastest land animal in the world
(What is a) Cheetah
400
The officer that keeps the courtroom safe
(What is the) Bailiff
400
These are seats where other people come to watch the courtroom
(What is the) Audience Gallery
400
Saying "I don't remember" or "I don't understand" is okay
True
400
What can a child do before going to court to feel more prepared?
(What is) Practice coping skills, talk to their advocate or therapist, imagine the courtroom, role play what might happen in the courtroom.
400
BONUS! The defense attorney asks a question. Then, the prosecutor shouts, "objection!" The judge says, "sustained." What do you do?
(What is) Don't answer the question
500
People who saw or know something about what happened
(What is the) Witnesses
500
This person writes down or types everything said in the courtroom
(What is a) Court Reporter
500
It is always important to tell the truth
(What is) True
500
What can a person do to stay safe when leaving the courtroom?
(What is) Ask the bailiff or officer to walk them to their vehicle
500
BONUS! The defense attorney asks a question. Then, the prosecutor shouts, "objection!" The judge says, "overruled." What do you do?
(What is) Answer the question truthfully