Pima County Teen Court (YWCA Southern Arizona)
Arizona | Pima County
Organization Description: The Pima County Teen Court (a program of YWCA Southern Arizona) is an opportunity for middle and high school students to volunteer in various courtroom roles. Through the program, young people build confidence and leadership skills while engaging in civic and professional development.
Program Description: The Pima County Teen Court program offers young people ages 12 to 18 an opportunity to become members of the Teen Court Bar Association and participate in the teen court process as jurors, clerks/bailiffs, or teen attorneys. Through these hands-on roles, participants develop leadership skills, gain exposure to courtroom procedures, receive mentorship, and build professional experience in the fields of law, conflict resolution, and civic responsibility. The Pima County Teen Court program also operates as a formal diversion program and accepts cases involving youth charged with misdemeanors or school disciplinary procedures.
Services Offered:
- Civic Engagement
- Know Your Rights
- Mentorship and Coaching
- Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training
- Restorative Justice
- Youth Activities and Leadership Development
Last Updated September 2026
Eligibility: Young people ages 12 to 18 years old are eligible to participate in teen court in various roles from jury member to teen attorney. (Please note that young people with an active court case may not participate in the role of teen attorney until their case is closed).
Contact and Referral Information: To refer a youth to Pima County Teen Court, please contact teencourt@ywcatucson.org or 520-332-2911.
