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San Pasqual Horse Ranch
Peer Decision Maker Program
Our Tribal Youth Court peer model utilizes Tribal restorative justice ideals to address low level offenses committed by Native youth. Our Peer Decision Maker prevention program is an educational process on various elements of the legal
system. We offer two types of training options for students interested in becoming Peer Decision Makers that will sit as jurors at our youth court hearings.
Youth Group
About Youth Court
Launching in 2021, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to cultivate wellness-based responses to offenses by tribal youth utilizing peer decision-makers. The TYC centers on educating tribal youth about tribal restorative justice practices and empowers them to engage in these practices in service of their communities.
The TYC was developed in partnership with the American Indian Recruitment (AIR) Programs and with funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJPD).
For more information, please contact the Intertribal Court of Southern California at (760) 751-4142.
Peer Decision Maker Program
Our Tribal Youth Court peer model utilizes Tribal restorative justice ideals to address low level offenses committed by Native youth. Our Peer Decision Maker prevention program is an educational process on various elements of the legal
system. We offer two types of training options for students interested in becoming Peer Decision Makers that will sit as jurors at our youth court hearings.
Youth Group
Newsletters
Staff
As the Youth Court judge, Judge Medrano oversees the Court’s proceedings. She is a licensed attorney and has worked in Indian Country throughout her career. Judge Medrano is a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians.
Angela Medrano
Youth Court Judge
Dianne Cisneros
Youth Court Coordinator
As court solicitor, Courtney provides legal services in support of the Court’s operation. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School and holds a certificate in American Indian law. Courtney is Cherokee, Choctaw, and Shawnee, and a native of Southern California.
