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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to the role by a colleague in\nthe legal community, Bryn was immediately drawn to OJEN\u2019s project model. The reciprocity of the learning for justice\nprofessionals and youth involved in programs offer a possibility for meaningful\nchange. Not only do youth gain exposure\nto legal systems and those working within them, justice professionals gain the\nvaluable perspectives of youth from diverse communities they might not\notherwise hear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bryn is excited about being part of the\nOJEN team and using his skills in youth advocacy with the OOCMT program. Over\nthe next few weeks he will be getting to know the members of the local OJEN\ncommittees and reaching out to OOCMT sub-committee members in advance of the\napproaching tournament season. He is\nespecially looking forward to cooperating with teachers, with whom he has\nworked in different circumstances in his previous job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI love working with teachers,\u201d Bryn\nremarks. \u201cThey have a special relationship with youth that isn\u2019t replicated in\nany other role.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the program began in 2015, the\nOOCMT has grown to become one of OJEN\u2019s largest programs. In 2019 it involved approximately 1600\nstudents from 169 schools province-wide. \nHundreds of volunteers including teachers, lawyers, judges and court\nstaff volunteer their time to ensure a meaningful learning experience for\nstudent participants. They coach student\nteams, judge mock trials, arrange for snacks and lunches for the students, and deal\nwith the myriad challenges that arise in the course of delivering the program. Local courthouses in every region of the\nprovince support by opening their doors to host the tournaments. Supporting each of the local organizing\ncommittees with the administration of the tournaments is the Coordinator\u2019s\nrole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n