Expanded Use of Student Judges - State Advances Judiciary Project - School authorities taking steps forward - nation broadens initiative
In an innovative move to educate young people about the consequences of their actions, the Magdeburg Ministry of Justice has announced the expansion of the "Success Project Student Judges in Action." This project, initially established in 2008, aims to prepare children and young people for a life without crime, violence, and racism.
The expansion of the project in Saxony-Anhalt will see the establishment of new student panels in Magdeburg, consisting of student judges aged 14 to 17. These panels will work alongside their peers to determine sanctions for offenses, providing a unique peer-to-peer learning environment.
The suitability of a procedure for the student court in Magdeburg will be decided by the public prosecutor's office. It is important to note that the suspects and their legal guardians must agree for the student judges to handle their cases.
The funding for the project's expansion will amount to approximately 130,000 euros by the end of 2027. The Magdeburg Ministry of Justice will be responsible for funding this initiative.
Saxony-Anhalt, like other German states, has a unique education system that follows federal guidelines but also has local variations. The region is known for its participation in cultural and educational events that promote student engagement and skill-building.
One such event is the International Conductor's Seminar in nearby Wernigerode, which attracts students and young professionals from Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Saxony, and Hesse. Such events demonstrate the region's commitment to fostering educational and cultural activities.
Educational funding in Germany is generally managed at the state level, with some federal support. Specific details about funding for educational projects like "Student Judges" in Saxony-Anhalt might require direct inquiry with local educational authorities. Initiatives like RIAS, which focuses on antisemitism monitoring, and other local organizations receive funding from various sources, including private foundations and government bodies.
The application for free carriers for these student panels remains open until July 25th. Interested individuals or organizations are encouraged to apply to be a part of this groundbreaking project.
By providing a platform for young people to learn about the consequences of their actions, the "Success Project Student Judges in Action" is set to make a significant impact in Magdeburg and Saxony-Anhalt. The project's expansion is a testament to the region's commitment to fostering a crime-free, violence-free, and racist-free society for its youth.
- To further promote education-and-self-development and enhance vocational training opportunities, the expansion of the "Success Project Student Judges in Action" will introduce new student panels in Magdeburg, offering a unique peer-to-peer learning environment for vocational training in community policymaking.
- In addition to cultural and educational events that foster student engagement and skill-building, the funding for educational initiatives like the "Student Judges" in Saxony-Anhalt will be sourced from various funding mechanisms, including direct inquiries with local educational authorities, private foundations, and government bodies, focusing on learning opportunities that support a crime-free, violence-free, and racist-free society.
