Getting Court is a preventative and educational social initiative. Set up in Oxfordshire in 2015 it offers pupils an informal insight into the workings of the criminal justice system through accompanied visits to Crown Courts and prisons. The students come from the mainstream system, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), Adult Training units, social services, local councils and the police.
Our experience is that going to court and visiting prisons provides a very clear lesson in citizenship and helps students navigate some of the very troubling issues with which they are faced today. The aim is to deter them from making bad choices and encourage a better understanding of how crime affects their lives. Those who are vulnerable can be reassured by witnessing the justice system at work supporting victims of crime.
Getting Court also operates in Gloucestershire, and we have recently opened a branch in Bristol. Initiatives are also being set up in Shropshire and Worcestershire. Our vision is that Getting Court will expand into all counties in England and Wales. Our mission is to educate, inspire and prevent. Find out more at https://gettingcourt.com
