Association of
New York State Youth Courts
"...to maintain a
juvenile justice
alternative that
is operated for
and by youth..."
Association of
New York State Youth Courts
Welcome to the ANYSYC website.
Thank you for visiting our site and discovering what the Association of New York State Youth Courts is all about.
The next ANYSYC meeting is:
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Host: Deb Holland, Ontario County Youth Court
3010 County Duplex Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-396-4519
Email Deb at Deb.Holland@co.ontario.ny.us
On Thursday, February 7, 2008, the White House held its 3rd Anniversary Reception of the Helping America's Youth Initiative. Laura Bush has traveled the country over the last 3 years visiting youth programs and organizations who support her mission to help at-risk youth. Mrs. Bush visited the Colonie Youth Court program on October 4, 2006 to view a mock trial presented by the youth court members.
Director Violet Colydas (above, with First Lady Bush) from the Colonie Youth Court was invited to attend the White House event. President Bush and the First Lady made remarks in the East Room on the Initiative's progress since 2005. President Bush signed an executive order so that it will continue its successful efforts and help increase the cooperation of federal, state, local and private sectors. Shortly after remarks, Mrs. Bush invited her guests to join her for a reception immediately following. Approximately 175 people representing different organizations around the country attended.
"It was an honor to see the President and Mrs. Bush again. I was able to congratulate her personally on her successful efforts on her Helping America's Youth Initiative. She has done a remarkable job coordinating this effort, and I am grateful to have been given this once in a lifetime opportunity to be apart the President's and Mrs. Bush's celebration at the White House." says Violet Colydas, Director, Colonie Youth Court.
The Mission Statement of the Association of New York State Youth Courts
To act as a catalyst for the comprehensive development of youth courts across New York State, to maintain a juvenile justice alternative that is operated for and by youth, and to promote Youth Courts as an important feature of the juvenile justice services that seeks to improve juvenile justice outcomes for all community youth.