School Jury Education Project
Educating D.C.’s youth on the power and impact of jury service.
What is the School Jury Education Program (SJEP)?
SJEP first launched in the 1990s as a way to inspire and engage D.C.’s students. Every year CCE recruits a team of local judges and attorneys to help inform students about jury service. Students learn the importance of jury duty, watch an engaging trial video, and then participate in a mock deliberation with their classmates as fellow “jurors.” Students leave the program with a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of jury service in our democracy, as well as increased enthusiasm for serving as a juror.
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“I knew juries were important but I didn’t realize just how important they are.”
—McKinley Technology High School student
How Can I Volunteer for SJEP? How Can I Get SJEP at My School?
SJEP typically recruits for volunteers in February and March. Volunteers are expected to donate 2-3 hours of their time to review the lesson plan and attend a class where they will present the lesson plan. If you would like to contribute to this project or have SJEP in your classrooms, please complete CCE's volunteer form.