A group of Women of Tomorrow students from Park Vista Community High School in Lake Worth spent the morning visiting the courtrooms of Judges Elijah H. Williams and Ari Abraham Porth.

The students gained a firsthand look at juvenile justice—seeing youth in shackles, experiencing the tight confines of a locked jail cell, learning more about mental health and asking plenty of thoughtful questions. They also met with the Broward Public Defender’s Community Outreach Coordinator Janelle B. Floyd, who outlined the vital role public defenders play in our justice system.

It was a powerful, hands-on learning experience these students won’t soon forget, showing why courthouses remain important places of learning, accountability, and community connection.