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239 Adult justice system Lesson Plans
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a video that focuses on the alarming rise of violent crimes committed by juveniles. They see how the American justice system dealsl with these youthful offenders. They examine racial imbalance and color-blind justice. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students become familiar with the history of juvenile justice in the United States, current practice and societal beliefs surrounding this system. They explore how the U.S. Constitution directly impacts their lives. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students learn of the consequences of juvenile crime and how the state of Washington includes victims in the juvenile justice process. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students examine the differences between adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. They listen to a lecture, participate in a plea bargaining exercise, read a case study, and complete a reflective writing exercise. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and discuss article "Doing Time," explore juvenile justice system and juvenile hall, and discuss stereotypes of young offenders. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss treatment of young people by the criminal justice system and debate whether or not that treatment is fair. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the juvenile justice system in Missouri. Using the internet, they familiarize themselves with the law and identify their rights and responsibilities as juveniles. They review the certification and sentencing proceedings to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students investigate what happens when someone is arrested. They engage in a mock trial role play about a burglary. They engage in the process of the Criminal Justice System from arrest to sentencing. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students explore different rationales for punishment. They discuss why society has a different criminal justice systems for juveniles and adults. Students watch a video clip about a young boy who commits murder. They conduct a mock hearing to determine whether the boy should be tried in the juvenile or criminal justice system. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze an article that illustrates evidence of racial inequalities in the criminal justice system. They break up into groups to discuss, research and evaluate the concepts of plea bargaining, jury verdicts and sentencing. After drawing various conclusions from research found, they report back to the class their conclusions. Full Review »
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