Curated OER
Harassment and Restraining Orders
Students discuss harassment and what to do if they feel they are being harassed. They examine various scenarios and discuss whether or not harassment is taking place and whether a restraining order or an order of protection is warranted.
Curated OER
Domestic Abuse and Order For Protection
High schoolers read an article about the laws pertaining to cases of domestic abuse. They take a quiz, consider how they might help a friend involved in an abusive situation and participate in a mock trial where they examine varying...
Curated OER
Correctional Facility Reading
Students complete an independent reading program. In this "Reading for Giving Program" created for students in correctional facilities, students spend time reading independently and responding to the book they read. Please note: Although...
Curated OER
Understanding Rhetoric and Evaluating Bias in Text
Students can learn about bias in text and the rhetorical principles proposed by Aristotle.
Curated OER
2002 City of Newark Mayoral Campaign
Learners research community issues and develop a consensus of issues they think the next mayor should address and study the candidates' positions they have chosen to track.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Family Group Conferencing and Juvenile Justice
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the use of Family Group Conferencing in juvenile justice systems.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Juvenile Justice
Read case profiles of several juvenile criminals, many who have been tried as adults. Includes personal background information on each individual, and a discussion of their sentencing.
Other
Mac Arthur Foundation: Research Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice
This collection of research on adolescent development helps expand the base of knowledge about juvenile crime and delinquency, disseminate that knowledge to professionals and the public, improve decision making in the current system, and...
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Other
Coalition for Juvenile Justice: Implications of Adolescent Brain Dev't [Pdf]
The first in a two-part presentation of research findings with potential to inform and improve juvenile justice and delinquency prevention policy and practice.
Other
Streetlaw: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
The chapters of this unit on criminal law and juvenile justice are as follows: "Crime in America," "Introduction to Criminal Law," "Crimes Against the Person," "Crimes Against Property," "Defenses," and "The Criminal Justice Process: The...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Cost of Prison in Dollars and Lives" by Michael P. Jacobson
In this opinion piece, Michael Jacobson discusses juvenile justice and how young offenders should be treated in comparison to adult offenders. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
Other
The Impact of Juvenile Curfew Laws in California [Pdf]
Looks at what effects curfew laws for young people were having in California. Published by the Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice, June 1998.
Other
Child Abuse and Neglect and Dependency Courts [Pdf]
This article provides an overview of the legislation and court decisions regarding abuse and programs meant to address juvenile delinquency issues.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Youth Due Process Gerald Gault
This site contains a description of the juvenile justice system, background on the case involving Gerald Gault, and learning exercises for teachers to use in class.
iCivics
I Civics: Sources of Law
This instructional activity teaches students about the sources, types, and unique systems of law that exist in the United States. They learn about sources of law from the Constitution to local ordinances and also compare and contrast...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Restorative Justice: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that restorative justice is one of many conflict resolution methods, and is specifically an application of conflict resolution techniques to criminal activity and its aftermath. It...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: In Re Gault (1967)
Full court transcript of 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a juvenile, Gerald Gault.
CNN
Cnn: Opinion: Kids Should Never Be Tried as Adults
In this editorial, the author outlines the case for why minors who commit crimes should not be tried as adults. Includes examples, including that of a 9 year old tried in the adult justice system.
Other
Arizona Bar Foundation: Law for Kids
Have a question about the law? Go to this site dedicated to teaching children about the law and to encouraging law-abiding behavior. Topics include driving laws, "Teen trouble", drug and alcohol laws, and more.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Judge With Young Boy
Judge making a ruling in juvenile court.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Holes" by Louis Sacher
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile correctional camp for boys where each day he is forced to dig holes into a dry lake bed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with the novel "Holes" by Louis Sacher. [Free account...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: In Re Gault
The full text of the Supreme Court opinion, delivered by Mr. Justice Fortas, which reversed the judgement in the 1967 Arizona case against 15-year old Gerald Gault.
Digital History
Digital History: Leopold and Loeb
A fascinating look at the crime perpetrated by teens, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb and their subsequent trial and punishment. These two young men were defended by famous trial lawyer, Clarence Darrow. Read about his defense and the...
iCivics
I Civics: In Re Gault (1967)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the...
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