The Supreme Court of Missouri’s civic education committee published “Kids in Missouri Courts,” a new activity and coloring book designed to help children learn about and become more comfortable with our state courts.

“Missouri’s courthouses are open and inviting to all, but going to court can be intimidating and downright scary for a child,” Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell said. “This fear can occur whether the child is at the center of a case involving custody or a parent’s abuse or neglect, but it also can happen when a child is called to be a witness in court or even just accompanies an adult to court. So we developed this book – designed from a child’s perspective, to be fun and engaging – to help caring adults prepare children to go to court.”

Through a series of games, coloring pages, and other activities, the booklet helps children learn what happens in court, who works in a court, and what rules there will be to follow.

Access the new Kids in Missouri Courts book online from the Discover Missouri Courts civic education website.