Huntington Youth Bureau Youth Development Research Institute

The Huntington Youth Court is a Family Court diversion program aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency in the township of Huntington. Youth Court is run for youth by youth. Youthful offenders who have allegedly committed violations and/or misdemeanors have their cases heard by a jury of their peers. Youth Court offers these youth an opportunity to constructively assume responsibility for their actions as well as offers them a chance to learn about the justice system. Volunteer youth perform the roles of prosecuting and defending attorney, judge, bailiff and jury. Youth Court is for first time offenders under the age of 16.