Flower Mound teens can now hear directly from detectives, first responders and other specialists through a new monthly program focused on juvenile law and personal safety.
Flower Mound Municipal Court announced the Teen Talks series on Thursday, Sept. 10, in partnership with Lewisville Municipal Court and Lewisville-Flower Mound Youth Services. The program gives teens a place to learn how real-life issues connect to the law through hour-long sessions with subject matter experts, according to the town's announcement.
The first session, titled "Youth Empowerment: Recognizing Abuse and Protecting Yourself," is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lewisville Municipal Court, 1197 W. Main St. in Lewisville. Lewisville Police Detective Liz Rollins will lead the discussion, covering how to recognize abuse, understand legal boundaries and protect yourself and others.
Each session features presentations, videos and conversations tailored to a teen audience.
Three more sessions follow on the third Thursday of each month:
- Thursday, Oct. 15: Distracted Driving and CPR
- Thursday, Nov. 19: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Drunk Driving Presentation
- Thursday, Dec. 17: 911: When, How and Why
Teens who attend can receive two hours of community service credit per session, according to the City of Lewisville. Participants in Teen Court or Diversion programs may qualify for additional credit when they bring a parent, guardian, sibling or friend.
The Lewisville/Flower Mound Teen Court, which co-presents the series, already operates joint youth programming between the two cities. The courts have also partnered with the nonprofit Winning The Fight to help teens referred by judges for substance abuse issues, according to Live Local Magazines.
All teens are welcome. Parents and guardians may also attend. The town directs registrants to flowermound.gov/teentalks. For questions, contact Kay Minnis at 972-219-3799 or [email protected].
