Facing Your Peers

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(SUNfoto by Lou Mattei) Teen Court Coordinator John Trujillo (left), Judge Barbara Martinez and Española Middle School student Nick Martinez (standing) participate in the school’s new Teen Court program Sept. 17 at the middle school. Nick Martinez pleaded guilty to six counts of truancy, three counts of disrespect to teachers and one charge of possessing a controlled substance. A jury of 12 middle school students sentenced him to writing letters of apology to each of the teachers and eight hours of community service.

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Teens who get into trouble at Española Middle School this year will find themselves in a situation similar to adults who break the law: standing before a judge and facing a jury of their peers. The school has introduced a…

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