Discovering Justice

Discovering Justice

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Discovering Justice is empowering a rising generation of leaders through an innovative civics curriculum which utilizes courtrooms and classrooms as civic spaces—encouraging empathy, voice, and agency in students and others across Massachusetts.

Read Discovering Justice’s statement in response to the movement fighting racial injustice across America.

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Discovering Justice’s mission is to prepare young people to value the justice system, realize the power of their own voices, and embrace civic responsibility by connecting classrooms and courtrooms.

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We believe that civics should be an essential component of a student’s education—as early as kindergarten. Our in school, after school, field trips, and summer programs offer K-12 students a chance to learn about the justice system, practice the skills to navigate it, and provide pathways to engage effectively in civic activity.

Children Discovering Justice Curriculum / Grades K-2

Topics Program / Grades 6-12

In-School Mock Trial Mini Units Grades / 1-5

Mock Trial & Mock Appellate After School / Grades 6-8

Moakley Courthouse Field Trips / Grades K-8

Moakley Courthouse Tours / The Public and Students K-12

Students’ Voices

I am determined to become a strong leader and know that it is my responsibility to stand up when I see injustice.

Third grader, Sapna, is already realizing the power of her own voice—determined to be a good leader and speak up for what she knows is right. Guided by her teachers and the lessons she's learned through Discovering Justice, Sapna continues to value kindness, respect, responsibility, and inclusivity, and serves as a model in her school and her community.

/ Sapna

I will continue to uplift my community and create safe environments for upcoming students who wish to pursue social justice.

A sophomore at Boston Latin School, Vivian was inspired by her experience with Discovering Justice's Mock Trial program. She went on to complete two internships—one at the Suffolk Superior Courthouse and another for District Attorney, Rachael Rollins, who she met at An Evening of Mock Trials event in 2018. Vivian plans to major in law and pursue a career as a lawyer with the hopes of eventually becoming a judge, or even a Supreme Court Justice.

/ Vivian

Discovering Justice meets students where they’re at and helps lift them up, and I think that’s invaluable.

As a middle school student in 2009, Jamal participated in our Mock Appellate program and credits Discovering Justice with helping him develop the critical thinking and analytical skills that have led him to succeed. He's gone on to establish the NET Mentoring Group, a nonprofit focused on closing the STEM achievement and opportunity gap by supporting young women and minorities. He's looking forward to earning his Master in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is currently earning his Masters degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.

/ Jamal Grant

Discovering Justice instills confidence in kids and helps them learn valuable skills like public speaking and conflict resolution.

An ambassador for Capital One cafe, Hervens has been volunteering with Boston area non-profits for 10 years. Originally from Port Au Prince, Haiti, Hervens is a first-generation college graduate. In facilitating mock trial field trips for Discovering Justice, he's enjoyed having the opportunity to empower students by guiding them through the process of presenting a case and helping them to improve their public speaking skills.

/ Hervens JeanBaptiste

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