Courtroom Roles (pictures)
Courtroom Roles (description)
T/F
Safety & Coping
Things in the courtroom
100
Who is this?
Witness
100
"I wear a black robe, and I have a gavel. I keep the trial running smoothly"
Judge
100
Kids go to court because they are in trouble
False
100
Name one thing a child can do if they feel nervous in court.
(Take a deep breaths, look a their advocate or safe person, fidget toy, etc)
100
This is a small tool the judge uses to get everyone's attention
Gavel
200
Who is this?
Judge
200
"I ask questions to witnesses to find out the truth"
Lawyer
200
An advocate's job is to help the child feel safe
True
200
Who can a child ask for help if they feel scared?
The advocate, therapist, trusted adult, etc.
200
This is a place where the child might sit to answer questions usually next to their advocate.
Witness stand
300
Who is this?
A lawyer
300
"I tell what I saw during the event that the trial is about."
Witness
300
Being brave means you don't feel scared at all
False
300
How can a child remind themselves they are safe when court feels overwhelming?
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
This person writes down everything said in the courtroom
court reporter
400
Who are these people?
The Jury
400
"I listen to all the facts and decide what I think happened."
The Jury
400
If you have to go to court, it is your job to prove what happened.
False. It is the job of the lawyers and judge to handle this. Your job is to tell the truth about what you remember.
400
What can a child do before going to court to feel more prepared?
Practice coping skills, talk to their advocate or therapist, imagine the courtroom, role play what might happen in the courtroom.
400
These are seats where other people come to watch the courtroom
audience gallery
500
Who are they?
Bailiff
500
"I help the judge and make sure everyone behaves."
Bailiff
500
Court can feel confusing and that's normal
True
500
What can a child do if they start to feel upset in the courtroom?
Pause and take a break, ask advocate for help, use coping phrase.
500
This is used for lawyers or witnesses to speak from
Podium