"The judge would ask me how I was doing, how is school going and how was I doing in my current placement. By doing this the judge developed a relationship with me so that I actually felt comfortable going to court." - Anthony
"The first time I really spoke up I was moved back to the area of my high school so I could continue going to school in the setting I was used to. This was a huge milestone for me because school has always been very important to me and I had a chance to excel in the way I wanted to." - Domonica
"Youth should understand that Judges are the key to getting what they want or need. And Judges should understand we are more than those statements (in our folders) – we could possibly be the next them." - Ace
"In my most recent permanency hearing, my goal was going to be independent living, but I didn’t really want to do that. I really wanted a family again." - Nunzio
"There have been times that I have been at court waiting and have seen things that I really didn’t want to see or hear…I knew that I would be alright. Just as other youth will be when they experience these emotions in court." - Charlie and Kelly