Facing History and Ourselves has developed "Teaching The Reckoning" to help classrooms explore essential questions about judgment by studying the creation of the International Criminal Court. Ever since the Nuremberg Trials, individuals around the world have imagined how an international judicial body could be used to prevent genocide,…

One trend for social studies education in the 1980s is closing the gap between sociohistorical research and teaching. A sample social history lesson for secondary students on the "Nineteenth Century Concept of the 'Criminal"' is included. (AM)

This booklet, designed for use in secondary social studies classes and adult groups, explores the differing perspectives on the causes and prevention of violent crime. The problem, according to the first perspective, is that the sharp increase in crime is due to the absence of punishment. The most promising solution is to get tougher with all…

One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume contains syllabi and instructional materials for courses in criminology and criminal justice. Material is divided into four sections. Section 1, innovative approaches to the teaching of criminology, contains four papers which discuss a corrections practicum…

Analyzes Albert French's novel "Billy" and its exploration of the United States' use of capital punishment for young criminals. Addresses the underlying causes of Billy's execution. Discusses specific themes and issues that teachers can use for classroom discussions of capital punishment. (RS)

Presents a model based on a bicycle metaphor for teaching problem solving and computer-mediated solutions, discusses its implications for education, and lists ten strategies applied using the model. Provides a unit plan on using spreadsheets to explore Australian convict history, outlining establishment, development, interpretation, and…

Describes a classroom activity in which students complete a survey about the relative seriousness of 22 deviant or criminal behaviors crimes. Provides several opportunities for in-depth class discussion. Identifies limitations of the exercise and presents methods to overcome them. (CFR)

This handbook is intended to help trainers develop competencies for self-employment in ex-criminal offenders. The materials are presented in 11 sections. The first section provides a rationale for entrepreneurial training for ex-offenders and suggests teaching principles and methodologies. The next section describes recruitment, screening, and…

Presents a secondary lesson in which students examine the goals of corrective justice and the differences between wrongs and injuries. Includes two critical thinking exercises based on case studies, a cartoon designed to stimulate student thinking, and a student worksheet. (CFR)

This packet contains a textbook, an instructor's guide, and a student workbook for a course on conducting financial investigations to detect and solve crimes. The topics covered in the 11 chapters of the textbook and the ancillaries are the following: (1) why financial investigation?; (2) laws related to financial crimes; (3) evidence; (4) sources…

Based on a statewide adult education correctional project in Texas, this handbook is designed to assist adult educators in providing continued adult education services to releasees and probationers, including jail populations. The handbook is organized in nine sections. The first section explains the background and purpose of the handbook. It is…

This document contains vocational education program courses standards (curriculum frameworks and student performance standards) for vocational education instructional support services. These services provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged persons, including those with limited English proficiency, to receive…