Courts that use teenagers as decision-makers (e.g., the jury) and deal with minor offenses such as shoplifting are called _________ courts.

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These courts are called Teen Courts. They are specialized court programs within the juvenile justice system where teenagers serve in various roles within the court, typically including the jurors, and sometimes even as the lawyers and judges. Teen Courts handle minor offenses with the goal of diverting young offenders from the traditional juvenile justice system, providing a peer-driven form of restorative justice.

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