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

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in kids court

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.