"Justice for Children" is the title of the event that began this morning at the Juvenile Court in Cagliari , with judges and experts explaining the mechanisms of justice for those under 18 to students. The initiative is part of the European Day of Civil Justice, an event established in 2003 by the European Commission and the Council of Europe. Each year, member states celebrate it with events sponsored by the courts, to bring justice closer to citizens and make its role and functioning more understandable.
In this spirit, the President of the Court, Michela Capone, wanted to put young people at the center of the event , so they could better understand the Juvenile Court and the institutions that collaborate with it. It's a judicial system designed for minors involved in proceedings: victims, witnesses, perpetrators, or those involved in civil cases involving their parents.
"The goal," the organizers explained, "is to encourage their active participation, as holders of constitutionally protected rights, with a justice system that, through listening, understands and addresses their needs." The courtroom was transformed into an opportunity for listening, discussion, and direct dialogue between young people and institutions, all present and available to bring justice closer to young people. The program also included a screening of the documentary film "Anninora... Four Girls and Four Life Stories," made with students as part of the "GenerAzione" project.
