THIS WEEK IN
KIWANIS
Kiwanis
Meeting Doings
| Wednesday 11, 2007 - Guests included Central DuPage Kiwanis Club, and our speaker Lori Wrzesinski, DG Township. - Waring will be at FISH on Saturday, April 21st for clean -up. He could use the help of one other member! Please let him know if you can be there. - Vidalia Onion lists of past sales were handed out. - Jewel donated $100 towards the Pancake Breakfast - April 21st - SEASPAR Bowling - Volunteers should be at Willowbrook Bowl between 12:00 and 12:30. Bowling starts at 1:00. Everything should be done by 3:00 PM. - April 24th - 60 Anniversary Dinner at Finley's Grill Room @ 6:30 PM. The cost is $35/person. Our speaker on Wednesday was Lori Wrzesinski from the Downers Grove Township. Lori spoke mentioned several programs provided by the Township, but spoke mainly about the Peer Jury program. The Peer Jury program started in November of 2000 with the first site. There are now three sites. WHAT IS THE PEER JURY PROGRAM? It is a program built on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under age 17) offenders without reference to the Juvenile Court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. A case is only sent to the Peer Jury for hearing by a jury of seven juveniles and an adult moderator when (1) the offender admits having committed the offense; (2) the responsible police officer determines that such a disposition is appropriate; and (3) the offender and his/her parent or guardian consent in writing to such a disposition and sign a Waiver of Liability and Confidentiality. When these conditions are met, the offender and his/her parent or guardian are scheduled for a hearing before a Peer Jury panel at a definite date and time. At the hearing, a police officer reads the charges, states the possible sentence if the offense were committed by an adult, and summarizes the facts of the case. The offender is then questioned by the members of the panel. The offender and his/her parent or guardian then withdraw while the jury deliberates and fixes appropriate consequences. The sentence always includes some form of individualized community service. WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL OFFENSES REFERRED TO A PEER JURY? Assault/Battery Burglary/Criminal Damage to Property Criminal Trespass to Property Curfew (Third time offense only)Disorderly Conduct Possession of Alcohol/Drug Paraphernalia/marijuana Possession of Tobacco (Third time offense only)Truancy (Third time offense only)Underage consumption of alcohol Vandalism The Peer Jury has heard 543 cases with 98% of juveniles not becoming repeat offenders. Have a great week! Lorie Pilster |
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