From Classrooms to Courtrooms: The Story of Kids Court (Ep. 47)

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Judge Danielle Johnson discusses the Kids Court program aimed at educating students about the justice system.

Description: What happens when a courtroom becomes a classroom? In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, Judge Danielle Johnson shares the story of Kids Court, the program she launched to help students better understand the justice system and their rights within it. Through weekly lessons and visits from justice professionals, Kids Court gives young Nevadans a chance to see behind the scenes and even participate in their own mock trial. Tune in for a conversation about education, empowerment, and community connection. State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20251031_50632 Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the purpose and structure of the Kids Court program and its role in promoting civic education in Esmerelda County. 2. Explain how early exposure to the justice system can shape students' understanding of the justice system. 3. Identify key strategies used by Judge Johnson to engage young learners in discussions about the justice system. 4. Recognize the value of judicial outreach programs in strengthening public trust and community connection. Faculty: Judge Danielle Johnson, Esmerelda County Justice of the Peace Have an idea for…

People in this episode

Host: Nevada Judicial Education

Guest: Judge Danielle Johnson

Topics covered

• Kids Court
• civic education
• justice system
• youth engagement
• community connection

Keywords

• Kids Court
• justice system
• civic education
• mock trial
• community connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids Court, State Bar of Nevada

Places: Esmerelda County

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