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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2020-2021
Fund: General
Department: Administrative Services Division: Teen Court
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Teen Court is responsible for the management of a diversionary program that allows juvenile offenders
with Class C misdemeanors from the Hurst, Euless, and Bedford Municipal Courts an alternative to the criminal justice system. This
program allows teen or adult volunteers and community members to be involved in the judicial system. Participants from all three
cities are offered sentencing alternatives in lieu of fines, including educational programs. Numerous local educational programs are
presented to the teens and parents on Teen Court night. Teen Court is overseen by an Advisory Board comprised of citizens appointed
by the City Councils at Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. The Advisory Board's mission statement is: Provide counsel to the Teen Court to
guide and support students and parents, and positively connect with the community.
FY 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS
∗ In April 2020, HEB Teen Court Advisory Board awarded six teen volunteers with scholarships totaling $7,250. These six teens
provided over 650 community volunteer hours to the HEB Teen Court.
∗ In November 2019, the Teen Court Association of Texas awarded HEB Teen Court with the Impact Award for the positive impact that
they made on a teenager's life.
∗ In February 2020, a teen volunteer was awarded the Teen Volunteer of the Year by the City of Euless.
FY 2020-2021 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)
Revitalization
∗ Provide efficient and courteous assistance to City and community events by providing teen defendants as volunteers.
∗ Strengthen the ties the teen defendants have to the communities by providing adult volunteers and community service
opportunities.
Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Provide efficient and courteous assistance to City and community events by providing teen defendants as volunteers.
∗ Encourage adult and teen volunteers within the community to work side-by-side to provide a sense of engagement within the
community.
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