Know your Rights
What is one basic right ALL students have at school?
The right to be SAFE and TREATED FAIRLY
Also ACCEPTED (Education, respect, due process)
What does the word juvenile mean in the legal system?
A person under the age of 18
What is probation?
A chance to stay out of detention or placement while following rules
What does the word consequence mean?
What happens after a choice is made
Name one adult who can help support a student.
Teacher, counselor, parent/guardian, probation officer
True or False
Kids under 18 have no legal rights.
False
FILL IN THE BLANK
Juvenile court focuses more on __________________ than punishment.
Rehabilitation
Accept: help, growth, learning
Name one rule someone on probation might have to follow.
Attend school, follow a curfew, meet with a probation officer, stay out of trouble
Give an example of a positive consequence.
Earning trust, privileges, praise, or freedom
What does it mean to take responsibility for your actions?
Admitting mistakes and working to fix them
What does the right to remain silent mean?
You do not have to answer questions that could get you in trouble
True or False: Juvenile court cases are usually private, not public.
True
Who helps monitor and support someone on probation?
A probation officer
How can one small decision turn into a bigger problem?
It can lead to more rules being broken or legal trouble
True or False
Making a mistake means you’re a bad person.
False
When might a student want to ask for a trusted adult or lawyer?
When being questioned by police, in serious trouble, or feeling unsure or unsafe
What is one difference between juvenile court and adult court?
Juvenile court focuses on helping
and correcting behavior, not punishment
Accept: closed to public,
different sentences, involvement of families
What could happen if probation rules are not followed?
Stricter rules, court consequences, or placement
Why is thinking before acting important when emotions are high?
Strong emotions can lead to poor decisions
How can asking for help change the outcome of a situation?
It can prevent problems from getting worse and lead to better solutions
Why is it important to know your rights even if you didn’t do anything wrong?
To protect yourself, make informed choices, and avoid misunderstandings
Why do you think the law treats juveniles differently than adults?
A chance to stay out of detention or placement while following rules
How can probation help someone make better choices in the future?
By giving structure, guidance, and accountability
What is one strategy that can help someone pause and make a better choice?
Take a break, deep breathing, count to ten, walk away, ask for help
Why do second chances matter in the juvenile justice system?
Because people can learn, grow, and make better choices