Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court Empowers Youth Through Restorative Justice

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members worked with two families at the Buffalo County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 8th. They asked youth with violations restorative questions to help them repair relationships and make things right with those they have harmed. The panel members were from Pepin, Alma, and Cochrane-Fountain City school districts. Families expressed that they are very appreciative of the restorative approach to developing requirements to help rethink decisions and change behavior.

Help Restore, Repair, and Lead: Become a Teen Court Panelist in 2025!

We are looking for students in 9th – 11th grade from Buffalo and Pepin County school districts (Alma, Gilmanton, Cochrane-Fountain City, Pepin, Mondovi, and Durand) to apply for the 2025 Teen Court Panel. This is a great opportunity to promote restorative justice, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in your community. The anticipated […]

Teen court youth listen to youth with violations

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members from Mondovi and Alma schools listened to two youth with violations on Wednesday, October 9th. Five peer judges asked their first restorative questions while five other experienced panel members coached them in developing consequences that will help their peers rethink their actions, repair harm in their relationships, and make […]

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