Truancy Court Program Seeks Volunteers
September 4, 2008
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
The School of Law's Center for Families, Children and the Courts is seeking volunteers both from the University of Baltimore community and beyond to assist in its growing Truancy Court Program. Volunteers can serve as mentors and tutors, among other possibilities. In addition, volunteers can donate goods and services for the student rewards aspect of the program.
A special session to solicit volunteers and explain the program to newcomers will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at noon in the School of Law's Venable Baetjer Howard Moot Court Room, 1429 Maryland Ave. The session is free and open to the public.
The Truancy Court Program is an innovative, early intervention and non-punitive approach to truant behavior that addresses the root causes of truancy. It is a cooperative venture with the Baltimore City Public School System, the Circuit and District courts for Baltimore City, and the Mayor’s Office to encourage elementary and middle-school students to attend school.
The program is currently operating in Barclay Elementary and Middle School; Highlandtown Elementary and Middle School; William H. Lemmel Middle School; Steuart Hill Academic Academy (elementary and middle school); Patterson High School; and Walter P. Carter Elementary and Middle School.
UB volunteers will join this expanding effort that pairs judges, law students, counselors and education specialists with truant students, their parents or caregivers, services providers, teachers and principals in an enhanced effort to improve overall school attendance and performance.
Additional information about the volunteer event may be obtained by contacting Sharon Curley, CFCC administrative assistant, at 410.837.5615 or scurley@ubalt.edu.
The University of Baltimore is a member of the University System of Maryland and comprises the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts and the Merrick School of Business.