Vision / Values / Mission

VISION STATEMENT:

Davidson County Juvenile Court strives to be the national model for juvenile justice by taking a holistic approach that promotes the health, well-being, and safety of children, families, and communities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

VALUES STATEMENT:

Davidson County Juvenile Court holds the following to be true:

1. NO child is expendable and every child has intrinsic value;

2. Our programs will be grounded in evidence-based best practices;

3. People will make positive changes given the right opportunities and environment;

4. We will work to create conditions that allow people to become their best selves;

5. We will respect others;

6. We will promote systemic changes that improve the lives of our children and families; and,

7. Community safety will be enhanced by fidelity to these values.