NAACP Juvenile Justice - Sign up your Teen by Nov 5th for Nov. 12th Scared Straight Session

Greetings, The NAACP Houston Youth Council Unit #6820's Juvenile Justice Committee invites your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or godchild to Beyond Scared Straight: A Teen Court Experience on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. at the Texas Southern University Law School Moot Courtroom (3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004). This advocacy program seeks to give students exposure to the Texas Court System through a mock trial where students have exposure to a court case and are trained by law officials on the various roles in the courtroom. Students will learn how sentencing discrimination in the Criminal and Juvenile Court System presents major civil rights problems. We seek to provide students with some solutions to resolving those problems. Before you register your student, please note the following below: · Dress Code: Business Casual (EX: blouse, slacks, pencil skirt, dress, collar shirt, polo shirt, flats, loafers, low heels, wedges, Sperrys, sneakers, or tennis shoes) Please do not wear jeans, t-shirts, shorts, short skirts, sandals, crop tops, jerseys, sagging pants, off the shoulder tops, see-through tops, halter tops, athletic wear, Crocs or slides. · Food: We will provide a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. If you have any dietary restrictions, we ask that you bring your own food. Please note that there will not be a microwave or refrigerator available for use. If you have any specific concerns regarding food, please email us at naacphoustontxyc@gmail.com · NOTE: Only students that can stay from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. are allowed to register. Those who cannot remain from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. should not register their student for the advocacy program. · Please fill out one Google registration form per student. · Spots are limited to the first 20 students who register and can commit to attending the program from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. The deadline for registration is Saturday, November 5, 2022, by midnight. Please see the link below to register your student. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBCjzAJJmHJDlArB0UE4XPw8S1NQaS245Wzn9GT0-JNBWIUA/viewform We hope to see your student there! Best, Number #1 NAACP Youth Council in the Nation NAACP Houston, TX Youth Council Unit #6820