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Youth judge meets HCSO Youth Warrior Camp for empowerment

Youth Judge Carlyn M. Hicks of Hinds County Court — Subdistrict One and the HCSO Youth Warrior Camp met “today” for what a Facebook post described as a conversation and empowerment session, according to the post on the court’s Facebook page.

Hinds County Court — Subdistrict One is a local county court serving Hinds County, Mississippi. The HCSO Youth Warrior Camp is identified in the post as a youth-focused program; such programs commonly provide mentorship, leadership training and activities intended to support young people in the community.

Officials and community programs often hold meetings like this to build relationships between the courts and young residents, explain available resources and promote alternatives to involvement in the justice system. The court’s brief post did not provide further details about the topics discussed, the number of participants or any follow-up activities.

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