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Page 3 of 19 Cclosing arguments - an attorney’s remarks to the jury or to the judge panel to persuade them to follow the attorney’s recommendation on the disposition, as supported by the evidence community advocate - (1) a person who presents the impact of the respondent’s/defendant’s behavior on all victims (including the community), (2) sometimes used as the term to describe a prosecutor in youth court community impact statement - a written document or spoken testimony that explains how the community has been harmed as a result of the respondent’s/defendant’s behavior and offers suggestions on what may be done to repair the harm to the community community service - service performed by respondent/defendant to make amends or repair harm to the community or other victims competency development - building relationships with caring and positive adults or peers and providing respondents/ defendants with opportunities to increase their skills and abilities so they are able to function as more productive members of society confidentiality - the requirement not to reveal information court clerk - the person who keeps the written or taped records of the case proceedings crime - action(s) that violate a law cross-examination - questions asked of a witness by opposing counsel that is designed to strengthen their case or expose the weakness and inconsistencies of the other side’s presentation |