Order in the court! This week Partnership middle school students visited the Douglas County Courthouse to learn more about the justice system. “Students enjoyed getting to explore the court room and were excited to sit in the jury box and the witness stand,” says Program Specialist, Ramey McNamara.
In addition to exploring the courtroom, students also heard the history of the courthouse and had an opportunity to chat with Judge Larry Barrett. Belvedere sixth grader, Maurice was shocked to find out how many cases appear before the judge on a daily basis. “Judge Barrett told us that there are usually 20 people that come through, and that’s just in the morning,” says Maurice. Maurice added that he was also surprised to learn how much he discovered about the courts from the tour. “Students definitely understood the court system better when we left,” says McNamara. “They walked away with a lot of great knowledge.
To learn more about Partnership For Our Kids summer outings, visit our events page.
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