
Juvenile/Victim Witness Unit
Offers information and provide referrals to people seeking assistance due to various needs as a result of the crime committed against them.
Offers information and provide referrals to people seeking assistance due to various needs as a result of the crime committed against them.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Victim Assistance Unit will offer information and provide referrals to people seeking assistance due to various needs as a result of the crime committed against them. You can contact the victim unit by calling the main police department phone number at (410) 222-8050 and asking for the victim unit or by calling (410) 222-3505, (410) 222-3506 or (410) 222-3507.
The youth voice is a vital—and often missing—part of conversations in policing and social justice. As such, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is hosting a Minority Youth Advisory Council. One evening a month, Anne Arundel County students age 14-18 will have the opportunity to come together with local law enforcement. Meetings will last approximately 2 hours.
Each meeting will begin with Police-Youth dialogue rooted in restorative justice, allowing every participant to give voice to their feelings and concerns with the support of the group. This will be followed by a town hall-style forum to address community concerns and needs. Officers will then assist in creating youth-led advocacy projects and recommendations based on identified needs.
Youth will be encouraged to research and discuss topics of interest to them, and they will receive information on things like restorative practices, trauma, substance abuse prevention, mental health, etc from guest speakers.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining us, please use the link below to apply. Applications are due no later than close of business on Friday, November 13, 2020.
For more information please contact:
Timmeka Perkins, Program Director
[email protected]
(410) 222-3163
Teen Court is a program that offers teenage offenders an important second chance - a chance to learn from their mistake without the high cost and stigma of a criminal record.
Teen Court is a real justice program run by teens for teens. Juvenile’s aged 12 through 17 who have committed a misdemeanor crime appear before a jury of their peers. The crime is generally a first offense, and the respondent must admit involvement since this is a disposition (sentencing) hearing only.
Teen Court is offered as a positive experience to divert a first time teen offender away from a pattern of criminal behavior. Cases heard in Teen Court involve crimes such as misdemeanor theft, disorderly conduct, destruction of property and possession of alcohol to name a few.
In Teen Court, volunteer teens perform the roles of the prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff, clerk and jury. The Judge is the only adult directly involved in the court proceedings.
After careful consideration of the facts, the jury deliberates and decides upon a constructive disposition, including a minimum number of community service hours and serving on at least one and up to four teen court juries .The respondent then has 60 days to complete the disposition and have the original charge dismissed. If the disposition is not completed, the case returns to the referring agency, for formal processing. Other sanctions include attending educational programs, and writing essays and apology letters.
For more information visit the Teen Court website